Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-01-23

IFE had a very gay aspect here
abo,lts last week although there
a temporary lull for the dip
IL lomatic circle at least in respect
to the memory of the late Bra
lillian ambassador. The season has only
a fortnight longer to run and in a sense
may not be quite gay as the early part
of this month. but its character will be
nearly as distinctive and the results al
most as pleasing. The keen edge of nov
city is about worn off for the debutantes,
for whom all or very nearly all of the
social activity this winter has been plan
ned. The private balls have been eX
ceptionally beautiful, and II is said by
those in attendance whose opinions are
worth something that the Bachelors CO.
tillons this season have not been sur
passed. In a sense this latter Is a great
compliment. since it would appear that
fewer strangers have been present this
year than ordinarily and the brilliancy is
almost entirely "home grown
The judicial reception at the White
House Tuesday night was a pleasant oc-
casion for the thousand and more per-
sons who took part The same democ-
racy which obtained on the diplomatic
evening was again in evidence-eVerybOdy
was on the same footing, with the prize
positions for the early corners, Just as it
ought to be. and the resultant smoothness
quite as not1cea Ole. The rules in force
mt these receptions seem to relax all their
sternnesS at the proper moment and are
made TO suit the best comfort of the
greatest number and the emergency
presents itself. An orchestra OF limited
size plays now in the corridor instead of
the entire Marine Band. which on similar
occasions Tor the last eight years made
conversation or social Intercourse of any
kind only possible by signs anywhere
except in the most distant parts of the
main floor. The musical program as given
now is an enjoyable feature of the even
ing.
An opportunity to dance was also an
unexpected treat for the late stayers and
very generally enjoyed. President Taft
remained downstairs as long as any Of
his guests. Mrs. Taft. however. with
drew when the receiving party was ready
to 20 home. her participation for the en-
tire reception being the most gratifying
incident of the evening.
Chief Justice Fuller and his associates
on the Supreme bench were much OBJ
served personages all evening. From their
appearance. and this is especially true of
the Oldest of them, the passing of the
years is leaving few additional traces.
Those who achieve a place in the high
est tribunal OF the land may be reason
ably sure of longevity beyond the Or
binary and capacity for social life
which does not always remain with
younger people.
The Clover ball Friday night was one
of the most brilliant of the winter. The
ballroom at Rauscher was beautifully
decorated and the favors were the dainti-
est conceits possible. The company was
large and well chosen from among the as
sociates of Miss Clover and those of her
parents. and every instant of the evening
presented a scene to make a beautiful
memory for all participating.
The third of the dinner dances will he
given tomorrow night. Mrs. Robert Hinck-
ley, who is entertaining so frequently Tor
her daughter. Miss Gladys Hinckley,
belle among the debutantes this season.
will be the hostess. The dance Will be at
Rauscher's. Mrs. James NJ. Johnston, Mrs.
Frank B. Moves and Mrs. Richardson
Glover will give dinners before the dance,
as will Mrs. Hinckley-
At the marriage of Miss Rachel Flora
Wheeler. daughter of Representative and
Mrs Nelson Platt Wheeler, and Mr.. Joseph
Allen Farley Saturday evening, January
% at Z O'clock at the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church Rev. Wallace Rad
cliffe, D. D.. will perform the ceremony.
The bridal party will consist of Mrs.
John Egbert Wheeler of Portland, Greg,
as matron of honor; Miss Eleanor Wheel
er of Portevile, N Y, as maid of honor,
and Miss Eleanor Cannon of Boston.
and Miss Emily Farley of Rochester.
n. Y, as bridesmaids. Mr.. Charles
Morse of Rochester, y. Y, will be best
man, and Messrs. Alexander Royal Wheel
er, William Reginald Wheeler and Mel
son Plat Wheeler, jr.. brothers of the