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MARCHING ORDER.

- JIRIS."S la:t command 10 JIIs. fol-
lowers was. Go We. therefore.
and teach all nations TO observe
n all things whatsoever have
commanded you; ana 10. i am
with YOU always, even unto the end OF
thp world The very life of the church
depends upon obedience 10 this command
Unless the missionary note is dominant.
there is sure TO be spiritual stagnation.
The man who is indifferent to the sal
walton OF others can never be strong
spiritual force
IL will be recalled that at the mirac-
ulous feeding OF the 5000 men Christ
blessed the food and gave ii TO his disci-
pies to distribute TO the multitude, and
We are told that all We're fed. In COM
menting upon this, DIR. Chamberlain of
Brazil said: To-day many so-called
Christians at home occupy the front seats
and are stuffed. giving no thought to
their less favored brethren in the back
seats meaning, of course, those in other
lands who are In spiritual darkness.
But the gospel Light is breaking" the
darkness is disappearing; vast strides are
being made in teaching heather lands of
Christ Thousands Of missionaries are
preaching the good tidings. In our own
land many agencies are engaged in ad-
vancing this vital work, both at home
and abroad. The American Tract Soci-
ETY., for instance, has wrought marvels In
| the way of winning thousands to Christ
| by means of the printed page. 1t has
/ published the Gospel story in ia Ian
sCases ard dialects, and through these
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At Howard University.

Vespers at Howard University today,
at AIS pm. will take the form of a
service of Christmas songs The vested
choir Of fifty voices will be assisted by
the orchestra. The choir will sing the
following anthems: Professional,
'Hark. the Herald Angels Sing" 30,
Little Town of Bethlehem" "Come Unto
Me" from THE Messiah') 80, Come,
All Ye Faithful" Savior. We Adore
Thee" The solos will be 20. Thou
Who Tellest Good Tidings" Holy
Night" and There's a Song in the
Air. There's Star in the Sky" The
public is cordially invited.
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papes has reached with helpful litera-
lure many Of the 1OOO0, go immigrants
who have come to America within the
last ten years. and also many foreigners
in their own country. The Bible Society
has also been a powerful agency in dis
seminating religious literature through
out the world.
We, 100, may be missionaries. even
at home. We can give to worthy objects
and we can try to influence those about
us TO attend the services OF the church,
and we can make an effort to get their
children into the Sunday school. BY thus
doing we are obedient unto the great
command of Christ.
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HE Gunton Temple Presby terrain
Christian Endeavor Society.
with the aid of some of its
friends. has made up barrel
Of clothing. bedding, food and
other useful articles to enable an invalid
young man and his aged mother living
in the mountains of South Carolina to
pass the winter more comfortably The
case is reported by missionaries in that
locality as a most worthy one, the young
man having been confined to his bed for
years.
Considerable interest is being manifest
ed by the societies in the efficiency con-
test announced last week and NUMBER
have already declared their intention Of
competing. Chevy Chase Baptist Society
was the first to vote officially TO enroll,
and John Davis of Ninth Street Christian
Intermediate Society was the first society
president to respond in writing.
Next Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock
the Junior Society of ST. Paurs Lutheran
Church will hold its Christmas enter
tainment at the church. The program
will include exercises by me-nbers of the
society solos by Miss Elizabeth Johnson
and Miss Trina kloeppin- and chalk
talk by Miss Joanna Best. There will
also be novel Christmas tree called the
Tree of Promise"
Kendall Baptist Endeavor Society has
elected the following officers: President,
Miss Gertrude Alexander; vice president.
Mr.. Allan G. NIuddiman; recording secre-
tary. Mr.. William Rogers: corresponding
secretary, Miss Fannie Bowler: treasurer.
Mr.. G. Turner COrder: OrganiSt, Miss
Ethel Thrift; also the following chairmen
of committees: Prayer meeting. Miss
Anna F.. Muddiman: social, Miss Mabel
Davis: missionary, Miss Serena HaygOod
lookout. Mr.. Allan c. Muddiman.
In the base ball contest in progress in
the Young Peoples Society of the ST.
PaulS Lutheran Church the "Americans
have made 203 "hi.s' and the Nation
ais 1856. At q recent meeting thirty-five
OF the forty members Of the society were
present and thirty-three OF these par
tfcipated. One new member was received
at the December business meeting. The
business meeting was followed by social
to which all the young people of the
church received personal invitations, with
the result that twelve who are not mem
berS or the society were present. A scrip
ture cake recipe contest was held and
Christmas souvenirs were distributed
The Vermont Avenue Christian S. e.ety.
voted on Tuesday evening TO secure the
new hymnal. 'Jubilant Praise for the
use of the society. :
The following officers have been elected
by the newly organized society OF the
ConcOrdia Lutheran Church: President,
Miss Helen Trometer: secretary, Miss
Margaret Reisinger; treasurer. Miss Mae
Hoist. /
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every part of the empire-from Asia,
Africa Canada and Australia-will either
ride in the procession OF will line the
route.
At least two escorts of Indian and CO.
lonial cavalry will precede the kings car
riage. From India alone will come 100
officers and 80 men. the contingents rep
resenting native light cavalry. native
lancerS, native horse. the guides. G1rkha
Rifles. Carnatic Infantry. the Maha-
rattas. Sikh Pioneers. Brahman, Rajput
and Jat Infantry. and Paniabi and Pa
than regiments. Even places far away
as Fiji and the Straits Settlements will
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Catholic Converts League

The officers and active members OF
the Catholic Converts League are
much gratified at the increased attend
ance at its meetings. which are held
In the Aula Maxima OF the Catholic
University Of America.
Plans are on foot for the extension
of the society. The members in Wash
ington are planning an annual banquet
when some of the best known speakers
of the Catholic Church will be heard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-18

the motives of religion to mpel the av-
erage man or woman to act uprigiltly.
There are some who from purely human
motives will preserve all the outward ap-
pearance of unexceptionable department.
but the cases are comparatively few.
The dread of the law will deter any man
from evil doing when q policeman is
present. but if he has no higher motive
than to escape the penalties which the
law will impose. or the censure of his
fellowInan when he hopes to escape de-
lection, what motive will deter him from
wrongdoing and crime If he has not d
conscience enlightened and directed by
religion. from whose vigilant eye he can
never escape. and which will be police
man. accuser, judge and jury to arrest
arraign. condemn and sentence him with
in the sanctuary of his own heart?"
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Jine Art of Coming Bark.

ply. as he hurried along with the rest.
But the great general seized his sword
and rallied those about him with the cry.
This battue may be lost. but there is
yet time to win another" That is the
message of each new day to us--"Never
mind about yesterday: today affords the
chance to win
These three essential steps in any COM
ing-back process are: Confession. right
about face, and immediate entrance upon
the straight hard path that leads to the
place where we We're. And while he was
yet a great way Off his father saw him"
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Midday Lenten Services.

Very shortly after the first of tile Hcar
preparations will be under way for til.
1911 midday Lenten services, which have
been held for several years under the aus
pices of the local chapters of the broth
erhood.
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Col. Lyman Here.

Col. Henry l.. Lyman OF Charlvttes-
vile, Va. one of the National Council
members of the organization for tie
diocese of Virginia, spent the early parl
OF last week in Washington.
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Junior Officers at st. Paul's.

The following officers will serve the
junior brotherhood chapter of St. PAIRS
parish for the ensuing year: Direc;o:.
Rev. George w. Atkinson. ir.: vice al
rector, r. Lansing Walk: secretary and
treasurer, Thomas McKneW
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But You Are a Christian.

1T is my command said Howard,
"and 1 am entitled to ride at it's head
''Of course, YOU are replied Sherman.
You led the men through Georgia and
the Carolinas: but, Howard, you are a
Christian and can stand the disappoint-
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mittee has held many sittings,
and the preparations for the pageant are
now well in hand So far the brunt OF
the preliminary work has fallen on the
earl marshars department. Besides hav-
ing to attend to a thousand and one mat
tiers of detail the onerous duty Of allot-
ting TO the best advantage the limited ac-
cOmmOda ton in historic Westminster
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CROSSING THE RIVER.

HE. end % our earthly existence
is not a pleasant thing for any
NJ Us 10 contemplate. especial
Is the young: but since death
is inevitable, those who are
wise will do their best to be prepared
for II when it does come. Our lesson OF
tomorrow is the last Of our studies OF
the Pilgrims progress series. We have
followed Christian throughout his jour
ney from the city Of destruction until
the present time. when he crosses the
dread river and enters upon eternal
glory.
His experiences on this journey We're
such as are common to most men. The
way was filled with many temptations.
discoura semsnts and sufferings: but, by
g setting his face steadfastly toward the
e.eIcaI City ana n'GufullE overcoming
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BIBLE LESSON
STORY FOR TODAY
Cbe
KR8urrfrtlo11.

Up from the dim mysterious past
Marching past legends honr with wears.
fhe race of men has come at last
pom its graves. TO vent its tears
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DR.. TUDOR COMES TO
ST. PAUL'SM. {. CHURCH
Veteran Clergyman Will Tenn
porari|y Occupy Pulpit Left
Vacant by Recent Death of
Rev. William E. Henry.

EN. DIR. WILLIAM V. TUDOR,
former pastor of Mount Vernon
IL Methodist Episcopal Church.
South. has been selected for the
vacant pastorate Of ST. Paul's
Methodist Episcopal Church: III succession
tc the Rev. William t,ustace Henry. DR..
Tudor, who is advanced in years. was the
first pastor OF Mount Vernon Church and
is widely known one of the strong
preachers of Methodism.
When Rev DR.. Forrest j. Prettyman,
presiding elder of the Washington D-s-
tr:ct Southern Methodist Churches, began
looking about several weeks ago for a
successor for Rev. Mr.. Henry he at once
concluded to ask Dr. Tudor to take up
the work
DR.. Tudor consented to assume the
pastorate and will continue in the wcrll
until the conference Of the Southern
MethOdists. which meets n the spring
at Clifton Forge, Va. provides perIIla-
nent pastor for the church.
From time 10 time during tire past few
Years DR.. Tudor has occupied various
pulpits of the Southern MethCdists III
this city during the temporary absence
of the pastors and in all instances his
work las mel with wide approval.
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BROTHERHOOD OF
ST. ANDREW
Executive Committee.

HE experiment OF tho executive
committee OF the senior broth
erhood assembly holding lis
u meetings with the chapters al
tached to the assembly has. i is
declared. proven of such value
that the president of the a.
sembly has appointed q permanent cow
mittee on executive committee meet
ings," with J. c. Winterwerp of En-
manuel Chapter, Anacostia. as chairman.
which will arrange the schedule Of joil.l
meetings for the winter and spring.
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Director at st. Andrews.

Mr.. George r. Anderson has been ap-
pointed director OF the recently reorganiz-
ed Junior Brotherhood Chapter Of ST.
Andrews parish
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WHAT LOVE DOES.

9: :: :: :: !: s: {:
usual form This was his mes
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the best talker Or the one who was WILL
ing to run the errand?"
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By the Churchman.

. ROM the dictionary of the street,
| come back" popular phrase,
- meaning a successful return to
the struggle after being worsted.
nc fo, axop,nIa ssthe Vale team
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Christian Gnnfabor Dour
PRAYER.

Subject Real Love for Jesus Christ-St John l4r5-21
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CHRISTIAN
ENDEAVOR NOTES f..

VHE Gunton Temple Presbyteri
Christian EndeaVor Society,
with the aid of some of its
friends. has made up a barrel
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By Rev. DR.. Floyd w. Tomkins.

NEVER can forget my emotion
when first / heard that dear hymn,
whose author / do not know. sung
to Dr. A. j. Gordons sweet tune:
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HEBREWS PLAN FOR
FEAST Of LIGHTS
Occurs December 26 and Will
Be Observed in All Temples
of the City-Deep SignIfi-
canoe Attached.

Feast # l.iei-ts o. the t'-as,
of Dedication 'Al!uNu in lie
hre.v a. Ii4uUhkaa,. viii occur
December ~. Il * a holiday Of
u
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By the Churchman.

HE songs of Homer are i'm
mortal. but Homer is dead. The
cloquence Of Demosthenes lives
on. but its author lies in a
tomb Men still ioi,rne,- rnon
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The following officers have been elected
by the newly organized society OF the
ConcOrdia Lutheran Church: President,
Miss Helen Trometer; secretary. Miss
Margaret Reisinger; treasurer. Miss Mae
Hoist
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= The Vermont Avenue Christian ,Sseiety
voted on Tuesday evening TO secure the
new hymnal. 'Jubilant Praise for the
use of the society. -..-, 80. =
The Washington herald., 1910-03-10
ARMY AND NAVY.



A hoard Of officers to consist Of Lieut. Col JAMES
d. GLENNAN. Medical oorps; Lieut.. Col.
EUCLID B. FRICK Medical CorTs, and Maj
PERCY NJ. ASHBURN, Medical CorTs, IS sp-
pointed 10 meet at the General Hospital San
Francisco for ths examination Of such officers
Of the Medical GoTs as may BE- ordered before 1t.
Leave Of absence for one month. to take effect IN
CT about May 5. 1910. is granted Lieut.. Col
ALFRED E. BRADLEY. Medical CaTrs.
A board Ct officers Of the Medical Corps to consist
of Mai. POWELL G. FAUNTLEROY. MAJ.
CHARLES n BARNEY. ard Capt. EARL II.
BRUINS. Is appointed 10 meet the GsaeFal
Hospital. Fort BayaTf. \. Mex. April Il. for
the purpose Of conducting preliminary exsmins-
tiOnS
First Lieut. wAIDEAIAR A. CHRISTENSEN.
Medical Reserve CORPS. recently appointed, Is
ordered 10 active duty in the seryice Of che
United States en- account Of an existing emFr-
gsncy. and win report TO the Philippines d.
vision.
First Lieut. WILLIAM Z. ROBERTS. Tenth II.
fsntry wiz repair to this city and re1ogt to the
commanding ofiicer. Walter Reed General Hos
rital for observation and treatment First
Lieut.. GEORGE B. JONES. Medical Reserve
Corps. VIII accompany Lieut. ROBERTS 10 the
hospital.
First Lieut.. FRANK " DAWSON. Nineteenth
Infantry. win proved 70 ais home rgepaTaicry to
mis- retirement.
Leave Of absence to ard including June 3 Is granted
First Lieut. FRANK ". DAWSON. Nineteenth
Infantry.
First Lieut.. NATHANIEL =. ROGERS IT., Coast
ARTILLERY Gers. will repair % this eiiy and re-
port To the commanding offer Walter Reed
General Hospital
The Washington herald., 1910-03-10

Owego. n. Y. March Sit was the
brightest and sunniest day of the year
thus far. the sky tints were Of the most
delicate blue. the clouds were feathery
and white. and the surrounding noun
tains were the brownest on this day when
Thomas Collier Plat was buried en- the
heights of Evergreen Cemetery overlook
ing the Susquehanna River
AL the schools, factories, and shops
were closed during the funeral services
in the First Presbyterian Church. where.
as a youth. Senator Plat sang in the
choir.
Early this morning the members of the
New York Republican Congressional dele
cation arrived from Washington With
them was Charles G. Bennett, Secretary
Of the United States Senate, in charge of
a massive wreath Of white hyacinths from
President and Mrs Taft.
4 was especially charged by the Presi-
dent and Mrs Taft" said MIR Bennett,
to place this wreath upon Senator Platt S
casket myself" And Mr.. Bennett did.
Many Floral Tributes.
There were great mounds OF white lilies
and orchids from Senator and Mrs.
Chauneey N. Depew, gardenias and violets
from the Amen Corner, pink roses and
lilies from the New York State Repub-
lican Congressional delegation, a standing
cross of orchids from the New York leg
islature, and scores of floral remem-
brances from Ahwaga Lodge of Masons
and from friends IN New York, Chicago,
and other cities. and bouquets from the
young aud old citizens of this village
The churchs seating capacity of 200
was for the most part courteously and
Hospitality given over by the people of
this village TO outside visitors. and sur
rounding the ediice were 2.oo0 and more
who had come from neighborlng towns
AT 1879 the paIlbearers selected by SEN
ator Platts family formed outside of the
Ahwaga House They were William A
smyth. postmaster: Frank NJ Baker.
president OF the village of Owego;
Benjamin F. Tracy, Secretary Of the
Navy IN President Harrison's Cabinet
Representative John W. Dwight, OF Dry
den; Representative J. Sloat Fassett Of
Eimira; Edward 6. Riggs. Of New York;
Chauneey II. Crosby, and Timothy l.
Woodruff OF New York
sermon by the Pastor.
Rev. George Douglas Young. pastor of
the church. led the simple services by
reading from the Twenty and Nine
ueth Psalms and the Fifth Chapter of
the First Book OF Corinthians. The pas
tor Of the church. speaking from the text !:
"A friend loveth at all times and as a
brother Is born for adversely" said he
had chosen this proverb as a text be
cause. as I believe. it sets before US that
which most fttingIy expresses the life
Of him whose loss we mourn. Mr. Plat
was friend who loved at all times This
is not the time or place for eulogy nor,
indeed, am ] the proper person TO pro-
nounee any such thing
Such a thought surely finds no place
in our thoughts this morning. Rather we
are here TO pay the tribute Of respect and
appreciation 10 him who has gone forth
from our midst never TO return. and,
II possible. 10 learn each for himself
or herself some truth for daily living
The Washington herald., 1910-03-10

Mr. Galliher. another brother of the bride
groom. The bride was given in marriage
by her father She wore a princess gown
Of white satin yelled with lace, a long
tule veil held with orange blossoms. and
carried shower bouquet of lilies of the
valley. The maid of honor wore yellow
satin made in modified empire fashion.
and carried yellow roses, and the brides
maids wore white satin trimmed with lace
ana yellow empire sashes. They carried
armsful of jonquils and made a charm
ing wedding party. a reception in the
home of the brides parents followed che
ceremony, for the families only. after
which the bride and bridegroom left for
a wedding trip. They viii be at home
after April Is at 1911 Delafeld place.
mrs Barber. OF Boston. gave a beautI-
ful programme of classic dances yester-
day at the Congressional Club before a
large company OF members. and friends
of that popular Organization Mrs Bar
ber's interpretations Of classic music are
original and beautiful. and are a charm
ing exhibition of rhythms which form
the nucleus Of her work.
Mrs. Evan Sinclair Cameron has as
her guest Miss Marian Cameron, OF Bal
iimore. sister OF Mr. Cameron.
The trustees of the Arts and Crafts
School have arranged one of the most
brilliant lectures of the season. on March
l.. at the National Theater. at 4.30 Mr..
Radcliffe Dugmore win give a talk on
Photography" and exhibit his photo
graphs Of live game on Roosevelt hunt
ing trail Mrs. Charles J. Bell is the
president of the beard OF trustees; Mrs.
Henry Cleveland Perkins. Mrs Cuno II.
Rudolph, and Mrs. Norman Williams are
members of the board
The Washington herald., 1910-03-10
MUSICAL RECITAL SCORES.
aeaeft Performance Given by Mrs
Ellen Nockey Seffert.

ReneGt Performance Given by Mrs
Ellen Vockey Seifert.
A dramatic and musical recital was
given last night at Carroll Institute Hall
by Mrs. Ellen vockey Seifert. A we'll
selected programme Nes rendered. sew
eral pieces being repeatedly encored.
NJ S. Sharbau and George Bahr gave
violin and piano duet. Mozart's Bel
mont and Constance" was sung by Miss
Lois Parker. accompanied by Miss Anna
Gerhold. J. W. Walton made a hit with
his a Son of the Desert Am T. while
one Of the best monologues was given by
Mrs. Seifert. Robert Bond Gotta, pianist.
interpreted Chepins Ballad in G
Minor" and Harry P. Wilkins sang a
good tenor solo. entitled Abe. So Pure
from Martha By Flotow.
Master Oscar Zeitler sang comic songs.
and Charlemagne KohIer gave a dra-
matte selection. Some good reeitations
were given by Mrs Seifert, among which
were a Handsome Girl In a Crowded
Car" and AN Evening Idyl"
The Washington herald., 1910-03-10
Tailored Hats for
Women, Misses and Children

TATE showing very attractive of Tailored
Wv Hats for misses and children They of rough
straws fancy brads and eghorns faced with vel
wings quilts flowers and agrees and quite few have broad
lace bow of
Also showing beautiful of Toque and Turbans
large and small shapes made bads OF all descriptions and
trimmed bows some flowers and others with
fancy feathers
Your inspection is invited
Sesnd fxr-T mt
The Washington herald., 1910-03-10
s7.7s, $1,000, $3.50. and $500.
Boys Easter Clothins.

VAL showing attractive New Spring
Wv Clothing for boys and youths including Refers Single and
Double Breasted Suits Sailor and Russian Blouse Suits in the
styles and coors We offer the following excellent values
Boys Spngweght Reefersnew styles materials broad
vale serge cove shepherds pad fancy mixtures serges and chew
lots with velvet or self collars embrodeng sleeves plain
buttons. Sizes 25 to 2. Good values at
sos and $500 each
Other qualities at 5000 $3.50 $50 and $1,000
lot of Boys Atwood Suits new spring patterns double
breasted with pairs of nceocker trousers lined through
watch pocket belt strap; extremely pretty patterns sizes to ~
Special price, $3.50 each.
lot of Boys Medium and Heavy Weight Suits at greatly re-
duced prices The best makes OF hghgrade clothing sizes to H.
Special price. $500 each
Regular values, $3.50 to sII.OO.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-10
NEBRAsKANs ARE GUESTS.
Judge w. f. Norris Addresses So
cicty at NeighborhOOd House.

ciety at NeighborhOod House.
Members of the Nebraska Society were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Neigh
at the Neighborhood House. 40 n street
southwest, last night.
Judge W F. Norris. OF Nebraska, for
seven years judge at Manila. addressed
the society on the Philippine outlook
He said those who know nothing about the
work that had been accomplished there
are abusive toward the governments
policy, but that a trip across the Pacific
would convince those people that great
work is being done. a work in which, he
though. the United States would be the
ultimate gamer.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-10
In THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Ballingers Dinner Guests of
German Ambassador.
MRS. W. B. LEEDS ENTERTAINED

of sir Rodcrick Cameron
Give Dinner in Honor Of House
GueSt-Mrs. j. Hopkins Smith Re-
turns TO New York-changes at
Navy Yard Interests Smart Set.