The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-02-27
ENTERTAINMENTS.


/ Mrs. Barney entertained a small COM
pany last night at dance given by Miss
Roberta Amies. a young girl known here
among the promising pianists. She has
/ recently taken up the art of classic dane
/ ing to classic music. and has been
trained by Mrs. Barney and Miss Ruth
ST. Denis. Mrs. Barney not only de-
| signed her costumes. but had the ma
/ terials dyed especially for the costumes
at Neighborhood House.
Mrs. Joseph ThrOpp entertained at a
tea yesterday afternoon in her home in
Twentieth street.
Mrs. Thropp was assisted by Mrs.
Charles Campbell and Mrs. Lyman Tiff
fanny. in the dining-room. Mrs. Thropp
was splendidly gowned in black and white
velvet, with superb lace and diamonds.
The tea table was bright and attractive
with yellow jonquils in silver dishes.
Mrs. Lewis Dan and Mrs Staples en-
/ tertained members of the Sub Rosa Card
Club on George WashingtOn's Birthday
The house was decorated with flags. pot
ted palms, and ferns. Small silk flags
were favors. The guests were Mesdames
Chapman. Money. Barrett Knowlton,
Richards. Ginnerty. Buell.. Towers, Full
| ton, and Misses Wise and Smart
The Thursday Eucher Club had for its
hostess last week Mrs Viraldo Matchette
The following were the prize winners:
Mrs John MINIS. Mrs. Fred Wenzel,
Mrs. Thomas Bynum, and Mrs. Viraldo
Matchette
Chapter a, P. E. o., gave a Colonial
tea on Washingtons Birthday, al the
home of Mrs Edwin S. La Fetra, in
Cleveland Park. The president, Miss Mac
milan, was assisted in receiving the
guests by Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Reeves,
presidents of chapters B and c. respect
lively. Ladies of Chapter A were dressed
in the Colonial costume, and the little
daughter OF the hostess. Miss Margaret
La Fetra, looked as If she might have
stepped from some dainty miniature /
painted during the days of Washington
Colors of the society. yellow and white !
were found in the spring flowers deco !
rating the table in the beautiful dining |
room. and Colonial ladies with powdered |
hair and lowered gowns looked after the |
entertainment of the many friends who |
called during the afternoon.
The eighty-third birthday anniversary of |
Mrs. NJ ]. Wheeler was observed at /
the Abby. 100 L street northwest. Mon
day evening. The remembrance were
cut flowers and plants. The presents were
numerous and beautiful.
buffet luncheon was served Mrs.
William p Hazen presided at the punch |
bowl. Dancing, the singing Of oId-time /
melodies, and the unique sight of wit
Messing four generations dance the Vir-
ginia reel added to the enjoyment of the
occasion.
Members of the family present were
Mrs. Anna Wheeler Johnson, Mrs.
Wheeler's grandchildren; Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Holdridge, Miss Abby johnson
and Tefft Johnson and her great-grand-
children, Pauline and Abby HoIdridge
Among the guests were Gen. Henderson
solicitor general of the Southern railroad
Gov Charles Z. MagoOn, Representative |
Hull, Judge and Mrs. John Wesley Blk
Ter and Miss Bixler. Mrs. William p
Hazen, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Milstead,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Smith Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Ashton, Mr.. and Mrs. Brock.
Miss Abby Johnson, Misses Jennie and
Mamie Holden. Miss Jess Grant, and Miss
Helen Knight The out-of-town guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Rathbone, Mrs. Ed
ward BiXler. and Mr. W H. Munson of
New York; Senator Montgomery. of West
and Miss Mary Eberts. of Balti-
more.
kilograms Of congratulatjon were re-
ceived from Mr.. w. Tefft johnson. of
New York City; Mr. Francis B. Gessner.
OF Cincinnati, and Mr.. William P. Hazen
Of Macon, Ga.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leopold Luchs will be al
home to-day to their friends in honor Of
their aftieth wedding anniversary at their j
residence, IA Sixth street northwest, from t
to 10 o'clock
One of the most interesting social events
In Philadelphia during the week was the !
delightful reception TO Nine. Carl Pohlig.
wife of the leader Of the PHILADELPHIA {
Orchestra, and their daughter. Nine. I
Elizabeth Maillard, at the Acorn Club, ]
one of the most exclusive social organ &
cations in Philadelphia, by the women's /
for the Philadelphia Orchestra. I
In the absence of Mrs. A. ]. Dallas
Dixon, by reason Of the death of near
relative, Mrs. W. ". Arnett acted as
hostess, assisted by officers Of the vari- Z
BUS committees. Miss Mary B. Shearer 7
Baltimore and Mrs. Elwood I
:. Jackson Wilmington, while Miss Aileen 8
Bell, who was to be present from Wash I
ngton. sent regrets The beautiful rooms
1f the club were decorated with flowers I