The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-08-24

Prof. and Mrs Lewis More. brother-in-
law and sister-in-law OF Mrs Taft. who
have been at Beverly since Mrs. Taft and
her children went there, have gone 70
their summer home at Biddeford Pool
Me, TO spend the remainder Of the sum
mer and early autumn. Mrs. More has
been her sisters faithful attendant since
her first breakdown, In the White House
before the close OF the spring season. and
her departure for her own home only
proves correct the reports OF Mrs Taft's
improved health. Prof. and Mrs. More
made the trip from Beverly TO Biddeford
in the Presidents yacht, Sylph which
lies in the harbor of Beverly this sum
mer for the use of the President and his
family. It is not often used by them,
however. owing to the Presidents love
for golf and the outdoor sports Of terra
firma and Mrs. Tafts great care Of her
strength.
The Secretary Of state and Mrs. Knox.
who are again at their country place
at Valley Forge. are expected at New
port this week 10 be the guests OF Mr.
and Mrs Thomas A. German in the lat
ter's villa.
Assistant Secretary and Mrs Hunting
ton Wilson. who have been the guests Of
Secretary and Mrs. Knox at Valley Forge
and Cape May. returned 70 Washington
yesterday, after making a visit in New
York. They have made their journeys
the last few weeks-in their touring car.
After the return OF the Secretary TO
Washington. they viii go again for
fortnights rest and recreation.
Gen. H. Clay Wood and his stepson.
Mr.. William f. Bassett. are spending
few days in Washington.
Announcement has just been made OF
the marriage OF Miss Eta Duncan. OF
Fauquier County Va. and Mr.. John
Amber Smith. Of this city The bride
is a granddaughter OF Col. John Matthew
Monroe. and a descendant OF President
Monroe. Mr.. Smith Is the youngest son
Of Hon. John Amber Smith. who repre-
sented the Richmond. Va. district in
Congress for several years. and a grand
son Of ex-senator John F. Lewis. OF
Virginia. The couple will make their
future home on their country place near
Beltsville. Nd.
Rev. o. w. BURNER and family. OF
Ansonia. Conn. who have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs washington Topham. at
S L street. will return to their home
tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Nolan. accom-
panied by the formers brother-in-law. Mr..
f. A. Martin. and Mr.. Z. A. Taft. started
yesterday morning at o'clock on an
automobile trip OF 1.272 miles. TO be
made within a fortnight, and, II possible.
in eleven days. They went from here 10
Philadelphia to-day. and Will 20 on 10
New York tomorrow. thence 20 Albany,
Boston. and Newport They viii return
through Narragansett. New London. and
New Haven, 10 New York, and then 80
10 Atlantic City by way Of Lakewood and
Asbury Park. After a rest at Atlantic
City they viii return 20 Washington by
way of Philadelphia and York Pa. Mr.
Nolan viii alternate with Mr.. Taft in the
running OF the car. Mr. Taft is a relative
OF the Presidents family. his great-grans-
father being a brother OF President Taft's
grandfather. Mrs. Martin will remain
at her brothers place near Bethesda.
Md, during the party's absence.
Senator and Mrs. Chauncey Depew,
who sailed for Europe Immediately after
the adjournment Of Congress, have gone
to Bains, after visit Of a few
days In Paris with Mrs. Depew's mother.
Mrs. Palmer.