Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-22
IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
MRS. TAFT AND HER SISTER AT
THEATER LAST NIGHT.
Secretary and Mrs. Ballinger Give
Dinner Tonight-Other
Events Notes.

|
Mrs Taft and Mrs. More with Lieut..
Johnson and Lieut.. Osterhaus were at the
Belasco Theater last night Miss Helen
/ Taft. who is in New York, was entertain
| ed at luncheon yesterday by Mrs
Eleanor Rocker. She is expected here
on Thursday.
| Secretary and Mrs. Ballnger will enter
tain at dinner tonight at Rauschers.
| having several members of the diplomatic
| corps and other official and personal
friends in the company.
The Swiss minister and Nine Ritter en-
tertained at dinner last evening. Senator
and Mrs. Guggenheim, the assistant sec
rotary Of state and Mrs. Huntington Will
son. Dr. and Mrs. Fremont Smith, the
military attache OF the Russian embassy
and his sister. Baroness de Bode, the
naval attache of the Russian embassy and
Nine vasselieff, Mr.. and Mrs. McLaren,
and Mr. Martin of the legation stan.
Lieut. J. Downes, Ensign Howard. En-
sign Lake, Ensign Thomson, DR. NJ. l;
Mclean and Paymaster ]. Z. Mcdonald
were hosts aboard the Dolphin yesterday
afternoon. at which a notable company,
sunshine lovely millinery shielding smil-
ing faces. smart gowns with re1resh-
ments, trim decks and dancing as the
means to enjoyment We're features of
perfect occasion. The event was fare
well compliment to the retiring command
er. Lieut.. Commander r. r. Johnston.
| ly for Newport, Lieut.. Commander John
ston's new post. Mrs. Meyer. wife OF
the Secretary of the Navy; Mrs. Beck
man Winthrop and Mrs. M. Il. Mclean
MrG
Mrs. Beatty presided at the tea table.
The German counselor and Countess
Won Wedel sailed today for Germany.
Count Won Wedel will return here in
June. and Countess Won Wedel will fol-
low a little later, going to Manchester,
n. H., where Count Won Wedel Will estaD-
lish the German embassy for the sum-
mer in the absence of the ambassador in
Germany.
Former Amba ssador and Mrs. Henry
White also sailed for Europe today.
! Mrs. Don Cameron and Miss Helen
Bryce made charming couple in the
latter's box at the opera in New York
last night. The former was in white
brocade with pink roses on her cOrsage
and collar of pearls. and Miss Bryce
wore cerise crepe with gold embroidery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton l.. Wood OF
n.
Laura sylvester of this city, sailed last
week from New York for Cuba. After
their wedding in this city last Dece;n-
Der Mr. and Mrs. Wood spent severa.
months in Mexico and Cuba before 60
ins to their home in Utica, where they
lately established themselves in Their
new residence.
Mrs. Richard Sylvester, mother OF
Mrs Wood has returned from three
week visit in Utica with her son-in"
law and daughter.
Sir Ernest and Lady Shackleton VIII
be guests at the British embassy dur
ing their stay here, and will meet the
friends of their hosts in many pleasant
ways.
Miss Marthena Harrison will be a
bridesmaid on the 10Th at the Church OF
the Ascension, New York, at the mar
riage of Miss Florence Thiery. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Louis Victor Thiery
of Yonkers, n. Y, to Mr. William X.
Johnson
Miss Maria Won Stumm, sister of Mr..
Ferdinand Won Stunm of the German en-
bassy, is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs:
Henry NJ. Hoyt. She will be here until
after the wedding of Miss Hoyt and Mr..
Won Stumm. Her brothers, who came
from Europe with her, will arrive in a
few days They are now in Boston
Mrs II DIN Young, wife of Represen-
tatiye Young will receive for the last
time this season tomorrow from to +
at the Portland.
Mrs. E. Berliner will not be at home to-
morrow.
Mr. and Mrs. S. V Ciusack gave de-
Iightful musical and reception in honor OF
Miss Hortense SchOenstein of New York
| city at their residence last night. Mrs.
F. Hilton sang Schubert's ''Hark, Hark,
4 Syl~x
the Lark and other selections she was
! followed by Mrs Gusack. who rendered
a violin solo of Tschaikowsky's "Ro-
nance and was accompanied on the
piano by Mrs. Frank Byram. Several
piano selections were rendered by Mrs.
Byram. after which reception was
| held Others present were Mr.. and Mrs.
| Eugene Schwab, Miss Strasberger of Vir-
gInia, Miss Hortense Schoenstein of New
| York, Mr. Frank Byram and Mr.. e. Hill
| ton.
Wednesday, April 10. has been selected
| for the annual dinner of the College
| Women's Club, which will be given at
| Rauscher's. The early announcement is
made to keep the date free from conflict
| Ing engagements.
Miss Clara B. MooreNof the Department
of Justice. has returned from Merritt
Island, Indian river. Florida, where she
spent a portion Of her vacation.
Mrs. A. C. Barney will leave for New
York tomorrow and will stay until Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph III. Hunter of 2O23
| n street have had as their guests during
the past week Gen. and Mrs. Bond of
Hunters Lodge, N. L.
Miss Janetta Allen. daughter of Mai.
| Hy r Allen, will spend the Easter holt
| DAYS with her aunt, Mrs. T.. C. R. Dix
| Of Stoneleigh Court.
| The Young Peoples Club of East Cap
| ftol street gave Mr.. Chester n. Harrison
| a surprise party at his residence 455 LIST
street southeast, in honor of his eight
zenith birthday. After music and games
refreshments were served. Among those
present were Misses Clara Suit, Margaret
Mills. Minnie Ritenour, Myrtle Ritenour,