The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-18
Social Side Of Washington

SIX Especial to The Times Dispatchl
ssptal nosiets lS n Vii awn
III June than tho lstli--the silver we'd
ding anniversary OF President and Mrs.
Tai. YadS for the eeiebration Of which
making ut the White House. 1t Is en-
pectcd to be the largest function OF
this administration. and as there is
has free scope for her taste ind
desire In the arrangements. That the
Il in the annals of White House social
affairs, none doubts after hearing only
or the plan Tor lighting the house and
p ,i,!s,, srounds Of the mansion. The
RAIDS of electric bulbs and surmounte1
By the national emblem in tri-colored
sslectricity. The always beautiful
transformed into a mighty red. white
and blue fiery spring, while the sur
haeri 1hsh IN an i
liant rivals OF the century-old trees
fari-colorcd with lights. Nothing like
the; tout ensemble was ever seen III
the old historic spot. and it will be
worth a trip of many miles to sec.
e especially when the bellies and beaux
Of the entire haut monde. dressed IN
along the shaded walks, TO strains OF
music by the famous Marine Band.
waited ate through the evening air.
~ The much coveted invitations are
simple and elegant, engraved as usual
In black. but instead of the gold
embossed crest. the latter is heavily
hand corner are the dates 1SS5-iol1.
MISC in silver The word "dancing."
on the same line 10 the left. carries Joy
TO many q youthful heart and Is irdi-
cativc OF another opportunity to "trip
the light fantastic toe in the historic
East Room--thanks to the cheerful
who. though no longer able to enjoy
the pleasures OF waltz, Is yet mind
ful Of that which gave her JOY in hcr
eteronger days. and never so happy
others Isl
The guests will include the personal
friends Of the President and his wife.
official and diplomatic society much
the same as an official rece ption al the
white House during the season.
returned from his visit to Cincinnati
to-day, accompanied by her aunt, Mrs.
Charles ? anderson. Miss Maria Her
Taft, who was a bridesmaid, is already
here: and Horace Taft. the scholarly
brother Of the President, who was best
man a the wedding Is expected to
morrow. Mr. and Mrs. Henry w Taft,
j OF New York: Mrs. Laughlin. the
younger sister of Mrs Taft, who was
anniversary celebrated at the Wits
House Miss Della ,Torrey, the aged
aunt at,ln !. Of the president: Robert Taft.
TAFT. will complete the family party to
be entertained at tho White House
during this suspicious occasion
Mrs Taft, whose plans OF many
months ago are thus carried to per
lection, is now able to go out driving
and seems TO be gaining steadily. 1t is
to be hoped she may be we'll ,ano1Ipn
tGs takes her place It the Presidents
s n.hi, 70 receive the consratulations
them Monday evening NJ mr. Ill
" course the Rev. Mr.. IIogc the
5fGllergymIa N who pronounced William
+ Howard TAFT and Helen S. Heron nus
oand and wife Twenty-Five years age.
could hardly be expected to be here
dor the twenty-iifth anniversary Of the
also officiated at the marriage Of Mrs.
rats parents and that of her older
sisters. His absence makes another
hayes sister weddings. for at tho
latter a renewal of the marriage vows
S under the leadership, of the minister
pltghted was a distinct feature. Mrs
TAFT then girl of sixteen years at
/ Tended the ceremony, having accom-
Heron, to Washington especially for
the festivities. That she was a ia.
xored spectator there can be little
j President Hayes. The latteri io6Tei
MO NJ me future with clearer vision than
ne th1onsht. when he prophecicd her
lion of first lady of the land, and as
IN initial step thereto advised her 10
marry marry l., ma, man from Ohio. "Many j
ruin IN Jest Is spoken" and history
might now he writing II different story
ma! mad she neglected HIS advice.
The vice President and Mrs. sher-
man returned from their last week end
lrip-this time to Gettysburg-acc am :
{ Rgsnied by the lattcr's brother. Captain
/ ineir house guest until after the
.j,White House party IL
Among the last to bid Godspee5 ia
Inc FRENCH ambassador and Madame
Jusserand around the festive hoard
R Rere the , British ambassador and Mrs.
cheon on Thursday. The beautifnI
dining room OF King Georges embassy
dress as v apg sT6i p99lnS in is summer
In harmony With the dia phonous Gowns s
81 the ladies present. The guests In ,
= c.uaea several delegates to the FUR seal
i etest ds ,tf and their wives, and tho
family. Lieutenant- Colonel and Mrs
McLachlan. The latter who onlvsre
T Tend joined her husband here has al
ieauy become householder hayjnr.
SsSea the attractive home Of Mrs
Eairhe!d Carpenter across the streef
ION we PRESIDENT and Mrs. Shcrr
man. anu almost next door to senator
\ an no, MIS- Swanson, of Virginia
Mrs. George Young, wife Of ,tbo g.. !,
eeceretary on Mr.. Bryce's stan,'Iis re.
ssifing concentrations on the birt;,
OF a son. the third to be born in his
It Is and Mrs. Esmond ovev. Who
IS next IN Official rank. is being Wei.
aSSineo back TO Washington after an
hhnsence q several months. spent viii,
nsr husband in England Mrs. ken
marc, who. like Mrs. Ovey is the Amer
tcd1 wife of a British diplomat. has
sald her final farcwells TO the W ssh