The broad ax., 1909-03-20

tertalHed While Taking In the Sights
Of the Capitol Of the Nation.
julius F. Taylor. editor of The Broad
Ak
Washington Society during the i'm
augural week was marked with many
delightful social affairs. Never before
was there such gaiety. Beautiful women
in beautiful gowns combined TO make
the scene one of splendor. Washing
tonians We'd with one another to give
the visitors a royal welcome Aside from
the Monican and Citizens Balls, which
were the largest affairs given There
were numerous entertainments which
deserve special mention. Tuesday ever
ing, March End, several large receptions
to visitors were held, the most noted
was an cat home" TO which 500 were
invited. 1t was given by Miss Ida D.
Washington, 1901 Third St, n. w, and
the "At home" given. by Miss Lewis
I9o6 Sixth St, n. w, both were most
brilliant affairs. Wednesday. March ard.
"The Monican Ball" to which 500
guests had been invited and the Young
Ladies Literary Club, dancing party,
both entertainments were largely at
tended in spite of the severe storm
which started on that evening and lasted
over the 9Th, resulting in disappoint-
ment to the great throng of people who
came many miles TO attend the Inaue-
uration March s, beautiful spring
weather set in and the shock of the
previous day had passed away and the
reception and card party given by Miss
Ocia Brooks, from I to 6 in the after
noon of the above date was delightfr'
affair and IS tables contested for the
beautiful prizes.
March 9th, the Musical Organization
known as the treble Cleft gave an
afternoon recital, also the same after
noon Matinee Cotillion given by the
Young Mems Club, led by DR.. Howard,
the president and Miss Hattie Shad.
admission to all these entertainments
strictly by invitation. The same evening
the Citizens of various States presented
ex-senator ]. B. Foraker with a loving
cup, fully 5000 people attended this
function
Sunday, March =, DR. and Mrs. Lof-
ton received in the receiving party were
Mrs. Dora Needham Lee of Buffalo
Y, Mrs. Anderson Lawrence. n. 7
Mrs. VIM. Emanuel, Chicago, Mrs. r
Givens, New York.
Reception given by Misses Bell and
Gregory, s to P. NJ. at the home Of
Mrs. Gregory.
Musical given by Mrs Carrie Clifford
at home : to given by Miss Marie
James lois Tea street, n w.
March 9Th the Brownies" mask ba''
was very swell affair 8 to II P. NJ. a.
Odd Fellows Hall.
The Matron's Whist Club at the re-
sidence of Mrs. Mary Church Terrell
II tables.
Tuesday evening, March 9th, Inaug-
ural Ball at Baltimore
Mrs. Keelan's Musical at her beauti-
full home, 3z4 Tea St, N w. The par
Elephants in the program were: Miss
Lolo johnson. Mrs. Gregory. Mrs. Por-
TIA Washington Pithnan. Mr.. Joseph |
Douglass, Messrs. letter, Mr.. Guy. A.
Richard B. Harrison, Miss Europe This
was largely attended. Mr. Booker T.
was among the h~ro-~'
guests.
March 10. Young Ladies' Whist Club
gave a card party and dance at thr
True Reformer's Hall, 8 to P P"
March II. Miss Elinor Curtis pave
a dancing party in honor Of Miss D.
Dorah White and Miss Mable Wilson.
Of Chicago Chicagoans who were seen
If all these affairs were: Mr.. Theodore
Jones. Jr., Mrs. VIM. Emanuel. Dr.
A. B. MekissaJ<, Col. ]. R. Marshall, |
Mr.. and Mrs. s LANG Williams. Miss
Cora Hawkins, Miss Blanch Wright.
Major R R. Jackson, Walter N. Far
ner and Maj. J. c. Bucloner.