The Washington herald., 1909-02-21


al ington society either on their
way 10 Norfolk or already
there, il would seem that last
night might have been dun and quiet. 50
fsr as social affairs we're concerned But
after ali, the exodus 10 the Southward.
where certainly naval interest is cen
tered. there were enough people left be-
hind To make the weekend a gay one.
and an important one Many. in fact.
who VIII be witnesses to the arrival OF
the great fleet from its journey around
the world VIII go down to-day and be
in time TO partale Of the festivities con
nected with the return Of the officers and
men.
The most feted woman in Washington
the past week was Mrs Sherman. wife Of
the Vice President-elect. who has been
the guest Of honor at luncheons, teas, din
ners. and receptions almost every day.
Mrs. Sherman has been plunged into the
IimeIght. which she has studiously
avoided throughout her husbands long
career as a Representative in Congress
and a public official She is most
womanly sort Of woman. one who shrinks
from the glare. but whose subtle infiu-
ence Is great when the light does strike
her She viii be a gracious hostess as
the second lady Of the land.
The ewes of the multitude are turned
squsrely upon the White House. and the
interest IS great in the future plans Of
the retiring President and his most in
reresting family. Kermit Roosevelt. slen-
der and reserved, and a stUdiOus lad. has
arrived here 10 take part in the final prep
arations for the wonderful iaunt in the
African jungle. upon which he viii ac-
company his father.
Miss Ethel Roosevelt and her mother
have been besieged with invitations from
almost all over Europe. from most dis
tinguished people. but as vet their plans
have not been divulced. further than that
they viii 90 10 Italy with The President
and Kermit Miss Roosevelt viii pursue
the study of art. music, and the languages
during her stay abroad. She has very
pronounced talent in painting. and could
40 much that is worth while should she
turn her attention 70 the study OF art
The White House viii know but little
OF young people during the remainder Of
this season. from March 1. as Miss Helen
Taft. the next White House bud, viii
remain at her studies az Bryn Mawr. and
Robert A- Taft viii remain at Yale until
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the pet Of the household and Of the pub
lie. VIII be here with his parents and
viii doubtless return 10 the school which
he attended last year in this city. and
where he has many warm friends among
both teachers and pupils.
The President-elect and Mrs. Taft viii
return here TO the Boardmans THIS week,
10 remain for the inaugural ceremonies
They VIII be entertained in Philadelphia
tomorrow by the mayor and Mrs. John
L ReybuTn- who viii give dinner. fol-
lowed by a musicale This in compli-
ment 10 the musical abilities and tastes
of the first lady Of the land-elect. who is
q fine pianist
entertainments Tor Mss JARVIS and Mr.
Gibson viii monopoIize society from now
until their wedding on Tuesday after
noon \ number Of distinguished guests
Will come from out Of town. but the com
pany al the wedding viii be a small one.
Il is a matter OF great disappointment
10 the fair young bride that her aunt.
Lady Harrington, who spent a portion OF
the winter here. will not be present to
act as her matron OF honor.
Sir John Harrlngton's entrance into Par
lament has made II impossible for them
10 return here this spring. and there are
several other members Of the family who
are abroad and ind it impossible 10 get
back by February .. and that IS the real
reason for having a much smaller we'd
ding than they expected. Wedding pres
cnts fl for a Kings ransom are flooding
the Mcmillan home. and Fortune smiles
brightly on this youthful bride. who is
one OF the universally liked and admired
young women IN Washington society.