The Washington herald., 1909-05-30

bic feature Of the occasion.
Thee punch bowl, which viii serve as
a memento Of Mrs. McLesn's many cour-
tesies 10 the midshipmeH. is a large af-
fair. which stands upon q pedestal mark
cd with some handsome carving. Two
huge anchor-shaped handles add 10 the
beauty Of the bowl. upon the side OF
which. under the crest Of the United
States Military Academy, runs the
legend: Presented to Mrs John R Nc
Lean by the Brigade Of Midshipmen.
March Fourth. Nineteen Hundred and
Nine.
The birth OF a son TO Mr. and Mrs.
Joe" Letter VIII add supremely 70 the
satisfaction OF Mrs. Letter. ST.. who has
always evidenced great interest in her
only sons choice of a wife. Mrs. Letter.
since the inception of the attachment be-
tween Joe Letter, confirmed bachelor"
and the dashinz debutaute. Juiiette VII
liams. has helped things along with aI
the good viii and amiability possible. The
latest addition 10 Mrs Letters little
group Of grandchildrsn is the only boy IL
the circle. and doubtless the fact will
makes him not the less a greatful arrival
The Countess Of Suffolk. formerly Mar
gueriJe Letter. and Mrs. Colin Campbell
Nancy Letter.. both have darling little
daughters. Meanwhile. the children Of
beautiful Mary letter, the CueenlieG
and most iOv2ble OF Mrs Letters IN
usually beautiful and brilliant group OF
daughters. are lively. enterprisinz little
women who show a strong strain OF good
old American independence. both in
thought and action. The elder especially
is remarkable for her skill as an euues-
Jrienne- lord CurZ0n and his little fam
ily lived the greater part OF the year at
Hackwood Park. a famous old estate IN
Hampshire. which the former vice-oy
purchased several years ago from Lord
Bolton
Extensive alterations and improvements
have supplemented the natural beauties
OF the homestead, which has among its
many attractions French garden where
in Is q marbie-paved room. once the IA
vOrite musical hal OF that Lavinia Fenton
who was the original Polly IN the Beg
gars opera Lavinia stepped from the
stage TO become the mistress Of Bolton
StII another feature Of the place IS
-Springwoods,' great stretch Of ground
covered with tall beeches festooned with
d Iuxurient growth Of English ivy.
Flanking Springwcods is the amphi-
theater where al fresco entertainments
were given IN the good old days. the
seating space extending backward from
a stage OF velvety turf, being walled in
with magnificent elms. A pair OF marble
pillars. presented by the Duke Of Tuscany
70 Charles II for the Stuart Kings pal
ace at Winchester have a place in the
Punishment and hne old carvings by
Gibbons. distinguish the great banquet
ing hall Before the mansion stands the
equestrian statue OF George I. presented
by that monarch 20 the then reigning
Duke OF Bolton when the English Kink
was EiectOr OF Hanover
When hawking was the pastime OF the
kings and mobiles, HackwOod. with its
famous banqueting hall. was q sporting /
lodge attached 10 Bassing House. the
residence Of the Marquis OF Winchester. I
who proved HIS mettle II many a siege |
in the interests OF the royal /
Stewards. Bassing House came. 20 its 4
destruction at the hands of Crom- |
well. whose troopers, according 20 /
a legend OF the day. were infuriated at 4
the phrase "Aynez Loyaulte" Qove 10y
altyl. which the gallant householder had I
scraWled upon the pane Of every window t
II the house. lakewood, walled in By 4
leafy elnns and overgrown with creeping +
iyy. which is a Distinguishing feature Of 4
all old-time English places. IS al that 4
remains OF the old days OF strife save 4
The legend Aymez Lovaulte. since the 4
motto Of the famous Paulet family.
Two well-knOwn women Of Washington /
society who display a fad for hats are 4
Mrs Clarence Edwards. the gentle, high
l-ed looking wife Of the Presidents good /
hum, Gen Edwards. and Mrs. George
Howard Mrs Edwards. who has a pretty
title head which she carries beautifully.
wears all sorts Of rather big hats masse6
With feathers Red and green and GRIM
on and blue plain white. OF inkv black.
10 woman in Washington has q greater
Collection Of gorgeous ostrich pIumes-
frs. Edwards wears her hats beautifully.
nd she has a store OF them by her-hats
or every conceivable occasion. and al
7ays the headgear Is marked by the last
Ote Of the mOdish and the tasteful
Mrs. EOwards fancy in headwear has ]
vide range. Anything that is stylish
nd becoming strikes her fancy she 17s
0und hats and square hats. big hats and
title hats; hats trimmed with quilts. hats
urdened with blossoms. hats with feath-
rs. and, once in a while. a stunning big
at appears trimmed in the simplest sort
Z q way with a Frenchy bow. Mrs
towards well-carried head is/Cne OF her
hief beauties, and she makes the most
Z her vantage point by seeing 10 the
oIffure and 10 the bOnneti1g. ,
In Mrs Henry KirSe Porter. wife Of
he former Representative from PennsyI-
ania- Washington society has an inter- ,
ime resident whose grace Of bearing
quals her attachments Mrs Porter is
he typical gTande dame Of the good old ,
ays when nobleSse obIige was q phrase ,
sed 20 express the acme OF distinction I
Veil poised, eagerly interested in life.
over Of people" Mrs. Porter has a dis {
osition singularly well equipped to bring :
D her the best life has to offer. The {
distress OF a home provided with ample :
leans. she displays a weil-seasoned dis
rimination in her manner Of dispensing $
ven the slightest hospitality Il
IN addition 10 being a patron o. art. | (
Lrs. Porter Is herself an artist Of worth Is
nd achievements In her homo O Lli4fc ?