The Washington herald., 1909-03-06
In THESOCIAL WORLD
White House Luncheon Is
Family Affair.
SHERMANs DINNER GUESTS
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas r. walsh En-
terTain Large House Party-Mrs.
Arthur Lee Gives Small Tea-Rep-
resenfative and Mrs BrodheRd En-
tert1in in Honor of House Guests.

The President and Mrs. Taft enter
tained at luncheon IN the White House
yesterday a company composed of the
members OF both their families staying
IN the city for the inaugural festivities.
Mrs. Sherman. the wife Of the Vice
President. was out early yesterday morn-
ing in spite OF her strenuous day on Thurs
day. and by 10 o'clock was at the Library
OF Congress showing the interesting
things TO a party OF relatives and guests
The former Vice President and Mrs.
Fairbanks and their daughter. Mrs, Tim
mons. left yesterday afternoon for their
home in Indianapolis. closing one Of the
most hospitable and popular official homes
" Washington has ever known. Mrs. Fair
banks was more than an official hostess
as she was the beloved President Gen
srsl Of the D. A r. for four years, serv-
ing two terms
The Vice President and Mrs. Sherman
were the guests OF honor at dinner last
evening Of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F.
Walsh. who are entertaining a large
house party for the inaugural festivities.
The others at the table were the Italian
and Baroness des Pianches,
The French Ambassador and Nine. Jus
5erand. Senator Depew, Representative
and Mrs. LOngworth. former governor Of
Ohio and Mrs. Myron T Herrick. house
guests: Gen. and Mrs Draper, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles p Taft, Mr.. Chester Allen
Arthur. son Of the late eX-President, also
3 house guest. Mrs. Walcott, Mrs. Frick.
Mrs. Huidekcper and Miss Lota Robin
son. OF Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs. Lanfear
Norrie Of New York; Miss Boardman,
lfr. c. J. Schmidlapp. Of Cincinnati: Maj.
J Bentley Mott, L. :. a: Mr.. John Bar
rett, OF the Bureau Of American Repub-
lies: Miss WetmOre. Mr.. and Mrs.
Graham, oF Santa Barbara. Cal, Mr..
and Mrs. Percy T. Morgan. Of San Fran
cisco, Mr.. Frederick Townsend Martin.
Of New York, and Mr.. and Mrs Edward
Mclean. son-in-law and daughter OF the
hosts.
Mrs. Arthur Lee entertained at a small
tea yesterday afternoon in honor OF Col
md Mrs. SHOEMAKER. Of Pittsburg. Mrs.
Lee had about 100 guests. and had assist
ing her her sister. Mrs stephen B.
EIkins. Nine Pastor. wife Of the first
secretary Of the Spanish Legation; Mrs
EIdredge Jordan. Mrs. P. Lee Phillips,
and Miss Squire. The table had decora-
tons Of yellow. jOnquils predominating.
Mrs. Shoemaker wore a charming gown
of gray satin with lace and the hostess
was arrayed IN peacock blue crepe de
chine. The guests were for the most part
those OF the resident smart set and some
OF the prominent Official people.
Representative and Mrs. ]. Davis Brod-
head. Of Pennsylvania, entertained din
ner company last evening in honor Of
their house guests. Miss Davis and Miss
Logan, Of Philadelphia
1fr. and Mrs. Larz Anderson entertained
a large and brilliant company last even
ing in honor OF the Anderson relatives
who are also connected with the family Of
Mrs. Taft, wife Of the President After
the reception there was dancing in the
pretty white and gold ballroom on the
first floor
The many friends of Mrs. John Russell
Young. formerly Of Washington. wiH be
gratifed 10 learn that her youngest son.
Gordon r Young, has recently passed a
examination fer West Point
to which Academy he was appointed in
BY Senator Carter. Of Montana
Mrs Young has been spending the past
with her oldest son, Lieut. II. c. Davids,
OF the Sixth Infantry, and her son Gordon
has attended the Helena High School
Mrs. Young viii continue her residence In
Montana, where large circle OF friends
and many surrounding attractions have
made. her keep a delightful home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Bradley. who are
entertaining a house party for the week.
we're hosts at dinner last evening for a
large company
Mrs. Letter entertained al dinner last
evening for her son and daughter-in-Iaw,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Letter.
Miss Julia Gardiner Tyler. Of Virginia,
Of President John Tyler
Of Virginia. is spending the week with
her cousin. Miss Lillian Gardiner Tyler.
They were among the many distinguished
women at the inaugural bah. Miss
TTlis Gardiner Tyler was in pale
blue messaIine. with pearls, and Miss
Tyler in yellow silk with lace and
Miss Julia Tyler was name
sake OF her beautiful grandmother. who
was a Presidents bride. although the
wedding took place in New York, and
not in the White House.
Mrs. Meyer. wife OF the Secretary OF
the Navy. entertained at a small tea yes
terdav afternoon for young people in
honor Of her daughters house party.
Mrs. Evans. wife Of Mai. Robert X
Evans. entertained at a pretty tea yes
terdav afternoon in the home Of her
mother. Mrs. Isham Hornsby, in honor of
her guest. Mrs. Baker, wife of Maj. David
]. Baker. who has recently returned from
Cuba Mrs. Evans was assisted by Mrs
wife OF Gen. Wotherspoon,
and Mrs. Hornsby and her. house guest
Mrs. jeremiah Black. Of Philadelphia
Miss Jennie Fairbanks and William De
Forest Fairbanks. Of Decatur, Ill, niece
and nephew Of Vice President Fairbanks.
are visiting their sister, Mrs William ".
Bride Mr.. George c. Fairbanks, OF
Springfield. another nephew OF the Vice
President. is an inaugural visitor az the
home Of Mr. Bride.
Mr.. Louis Lombard, Of New York. en-
tertained az dinner at the Willard last
night Among the guests were the Chinese
Minister. Dr.. Wu Ting-fang. former Sen
stor Watson 9. Squire, Mr. John Hays
Mr. Arnold Shanklin. consul
general 10 Mexico; Mr.. st. John Gafney.
consul general 10 Dresden; Rev. John
Wesley HID. OF New York; Mr.. Clarence
De Knight. Mr.. c. d. Walcott, Secretary
Of the Smithsonian Institution; Mr. James
Ivor McCallun. and Mai. Squires.