The Washington herald., 1910-02-13

attracted particular attention, and that
was that even under the present law the
| land was not being assessed as high as il
should be. Mr.. oyster COntended that the
/ land should be rated much higher, espe-
ciaHy IN certain localities. where the same
was held at high price, and that many
/ buildings. especially the homes Of the
| poor and moderately well-to-do. could be
/ well assessed at a much lower rate as
buildings deteriorate with age. The club
/ hopes in the near future TO have in the
city at a banquet or meeting. to which the
public will be invited, Mr.. Joseph Fels,
one Of the most noted single takers Of the
| United States.
The February meeting Of Potomac
Chapter, D. A. r, Mrs. Drury Conway
Ludlow. regent, was held Wednesday
evening at the home Of the Misses Hud-
son, the Imperial Despite the weather,
many members We're present, together
with several guests. When the routine
business had been disposed Of an original
paper on The early transition period Of
the Revolution" was given by Mrs. Ed
win Field Parham. The party adjourned
to the dining-room, where refreshments
were served. The Misses Hudson were
assisted by their niece. Miss Georgia
Hudson, a recent addition to the chapter
! Mrs. James NJ. Hoge, Mrs. William H.
Wanamaker, and Miss Lily Stratton
! Clarke were elected alternates TO the
Iregent for the coming congress in April
| Dr. Leland O. Howard entertained the
Congressional Club Friday afternoon with
one of his instructive talks on Files and
mosquitoes" Mrs. Byrns, Of Tennessee,
and Mrs. James Mckinney, of Illinois,
received the guests. and Mrs. Charles r.
Davis, of Minnesota. and Mrs. Stanley
H. Dent. OF Alabama, poured tea.
Mrs. Everett s. Bumpus. who is giving
a series of lectures on THE Madonna and
Christ in art" at the National Cathedral
School on Sunday evenings. will give
series on italian art" at the Woman's
Club, no I street The patronesses are
Mrs Harriet Blaine Beale. Miss Mabel
Boardman, Mrs. Morgan Buckley, Mrs
Murray Crane, Miss Sarah Croker. Mrs.
Damon, jr.. Mrs c. H. Davis, Mrs
Chauncey Depew, Mrs. Charles l.. Fitz-
hugh. Mrs. Eugene Hale. Mrs. John Hays
Hammond, Mrs. John Hay. Mrs. r. r.
Hit. Mrs. Archibald Hopkins Mrs. John
A. Johnston, Mrs. ]. Breck Perkins, Mrs.
William T. Sampson. Mrs. Henry G.
Sharpe, Mrs Barrett Wendell, Mrs. Ten
Eyck Wendell Mrs. n. C. White. and
Mrs. George W. Wickersham
The first formal at-home by the ladies
Of Leojean College was a brilliant sue
cess hundreds thronging the parIors, re-
ception-rOom, library, and halls of the
fine old Holmead manor house. This
latest addition to the many fine schools
for girls for which Washington is noted
is making a place for itself and promises
to become permanent and growing in
stitution. Dean L. NJ. Mccoy and Assoc
ciate Dean Miss Ula Sanders were as
sisted by the wives of some of the Ne
.braska Senators and Representatives and
many other friends.
A buffet luncheon was served in the
dining-roOm by the young lady students
assisted by Mrs. Ellis Logan, Mrs. Rob
ert Miller, Mrs. Oliver Lloyd. and Miss
Alice Bross. Dean Mccoy stood at the
head of the receiving line. wearing
white lace gown over white silk; Mrs.
w. E. Anderson, sea foam green satin
and duchess lace; Miss UIa Sanders
white chiffon, with old coral necklace
and brooch; Mrs. Pleasant T. Chapman,
Of Illinois, mode satin and net: Mrs.
George W. Prince, of Illinois, black satin