Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-11
IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
DIPLOMATIC DINNER WILL BE
GIVEN TONIGHT.
Mrs. Wickersham Entertains Mrs.
Sherman and Others at Luncheon.
Other Events.

| Mr.. and Mrs. Charles P. Taft and Miss
Louise Taft Of Cincinnati are guests at
the White House and came on especially
| to attend the diplomatic dinner tonight.
Mrs. Wickersham, wife of the Attorney
General. entertained at luncheon today
Mrs. Sherman, wife of the Vice Presi-
dent; Mrs. Charles p. Taft Of Cincinnati.
Mrs. Ballinger, wife Of the Secretary Of
the Interior; Mrs. Bowers, wife of the
solicitor general: Mrs. John Hays Ham
mond, Mrs. Allerton Cushman. Mrs New
berry. Mrs Norman Williams and Mrs
Archibald Hopkins.
The Japanese anba ssador and Baroness
Cchda. following the cerenonious func-
ton which marks the first weeks Of the
coming of a new amba ssador, received
their associates in the diplomatic circle
yesterday afternoon. American beauty
roses. etc, with palms, etc, added fresh
touches OF beauty to each apartment. The
ambassador and his wife were assisted by
| the counselor of the embassy and Mrs.
Matsui and rest of the staff Refresh
| ments were served and the exchange of
compliments was conducted under very
happy conditions.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Marion Johnston
| entertained the first OF the dinner-dance
parties last night which are to follow on
| subsequent Mondays, the 18th and oath,
the first named at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank E. Noyes and the second at
/ the home of Mrs. Robert Hinckley. A
dinner Of fourteen preceded at the John
| ston home and companies of equal num-
Der were similarly entertained by Rear
| Admiral and Mrs. Glover. Mrs. Hinckley
groups and few additional men were
at the dance. A buffet supper was served
| at midnight. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Thompson
Spencer and Mr.. Alfred Biddle of Phila-
delphia are house guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Johnston.
Mr.. John W. Foster will address the
Congressional Club Friday afternoon,
having as his subject Personal Reni-
niscences of Royal Families" A large
gathering of the members is expected.
Mr.. Foster has Travelled SO widely and
has lived abroad in several diplomatic
capacities and has had a wealth of eA-
periences to enrich a talk.
Miss Helen Parker. the debutante
granddaughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman
Tiffany, gave a pretty luncheon today.
when she had as guests Miss Katherine
guerite Barbour, Miss Adelaide Heath.
Miss Marie Duryee, Miss Laura Merriam,
Miss Jessie Krogstad. Miss Gladys.
!Iinckley. Miss Mary McCauley. Miss
y -
Miss Elsie Mclean and Miss Elsie
Downing.
Miss Stella Carusi. another debutante
OF the winter, began a series of luncheons
today with her house guests, the Misses
Breckenridge Of Pittsburg as the
honorees. The others present were Miss
Margaret Worthington, Miss Evelyn Car
penter. Miss Alice Boutell. Miss Ruth
Jones. Miss Margaret Murdaugh, Miss
] ~, De-
Marie Fisher and Miss Lucinda Penne-
baker
Mrs. Herbert May entertained at
luncheon yesterday at the New Willard
in honor of Miss Knight and her guest.
Miss Aileen Gorgas. daughter of Col.
William Gorgas of Panama.
Mrs. William Sherman Dewhirst will
be at home Wednesdays. January 10 and
February and Is.
spent last Monday at the residence Of Mr..
and Mrs. w. T. Manakee, 1919 Sth street
northwest, the occasion being the an
| nouncement of the engagement of their
daughter. Leila Bond. to Mr.. David 8.
Pool Of this city. One Of the most pleas
the date of the wedding, the very original
prize being won by Mr.. ]. w. Palmer. A
musical program was rendered during the
evening and course supper was served,
Mr.. Edward Barrett acting as toastmas-
ter. Those present were Miss Molly Cut
sail. Miss Alvina Carroll. Miss Estella
Carroll. Miss Louisa Fling. Miss Elizabeth
Hutchinson, Miss Lucy Whitaker Mrs.
Grace Leonard Bovine. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles B. Stricken Mr.. and Mrs. George
Whitney, Mr.. and Mrs. Delmas Stutler,
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Jones. Messrs. E.
J. Skidmore. J. W. Palmer, T. w. Wake
man. Edward Barrett and Chester Har-
| wood
| Rev. T. J. Lacey. D. D.. pastor of the
Church of the Redeemer. of Brooklyn.
n. Y. is visiting the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Johnson, Corcoran near 18th street.
| Mrs. Charles Dewry Hills will be at
| home informally at 1926 Glrard place the
| last two Wednesdays in January.
| The first announcement Of the George
| town University Dramatic Association of
| the list OF the patrons and patronesses
| for the play to be given at the Column
ba Theater on Wednesday afternoon.
| January 10. for the benefit of the Christ
| Child Society of this city contains the
names of many who are very prominent
| In local official. diplomatic and social cir
cIes. The Vice President and Mrs. Sher-
man head the list. followed by number
| Others are Cardinal Gibbons. the papal
| legate. Mgr. Falconio; the Italian ambas-
sador and his wife and Nine Jusserand,
| etc.
| The play which is to be given is four
act comedy entitled .All the Comforts of
Home" Under the direction OF Mr.. Ed
mund A. Walsh. s. j.. the local students
have readily reached a high proficiency in
| the Interpretation of their lines and a
very successful production is expected to
mark the reinauguration of amateur
dramatcs at the Georgetown institution.
| The Beta Iota" Club held it's regular
| meeting al the residence of Miss Corne!ia
Capers Saturday. January 8. A short
| business meeting preceded the usual So
cial evening. The following are the Off
! GERS for the year 1910: President, Mr.. c.
| franklin Rougeou; vice president, Miss
| Eleanor Capers; secretary. Miss Grace
| The other members present were. Misses
Cornelia Capers. Ella Kraft, FIilda Rich
mond. Flora Schultz and Louise Stockett
| Messrs. Eddie Campbell. Clinton Kraft,
| Frank Marvin and Joe Smith.
Mr.. Frank f.. Young. formerly of $40
G street southeast, now Of Company E.
18th Infantry. L. S. A.. sailed from San
Francisco, Cal, for Manila. January >,
1910.
| Mrs Charles j. Williamson, 26l6 Con-
| necticut avenue. will be at home Fridays,
| January II and 2S.
| The Misses Heth of Massachusetts ave-
nue. will not be at home tomorrow.