The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-20

Mrs. Taft, while in New York recently,
named q doll which is dressed rs 4
debutante and is to be sold at auction
tomorrow afternoon at the, bazaar to
be held at the Waldorf-Astoria foT the
benefit of the Sisters of st. Mary's new
school at Peekskill, N. Y. Mrs. Tafts
signature, with the name OF the dell,
written by her, will go with the doll. and
there is great interest being taken IL the
bazaar and the auction, which will DE at
4:30 o'clock. Mrs. Henry Taft is one of
the women particularly interested in The
bazaar.
The British Ambassador AMI Mrs. Bryce
returned to the embassy last evening
after a few days visit in brooklyn and
New York.
The Russian Ambassador aud Nine.
Bakhmetieff arrived at the Arlington
yesterday afternoon from New York,
whe1s they landed after n stormy pas
sage. They were met at the station by
the latter's brother-ln-Iaw ana sister. Mr..
and Mrs. John r. Mclean, Mrs Mclean
remaining with her sister for several
hours at the hotel. Nine. Bakhmetief
felt the fatigue of her Journey keenIy
and retired early, after having Cancelled
her dinner engagement at the home Of
her brother-in-law. They will BE- busy
for some days selecting d home for the
embassy, as the Russian government
does moi as yet own its own embassy
here. They have leased for some years
the home of the Nathaniel Tylers, in 1
street, the embassy being located prevl-
Gus to that in the home of Former Vice
President and Mrs. Levi p. Morton, re-
Gently vacated by Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hays Hammond, who will nave Mrs.
Moran's home, in Sheridan circle, this
season.
The Fifteenth Cavalry Band attracted
a large contingent of music lovers among
the army people yesterday to Fort Myer,
who went over for the guard mount and
sacred concert. The ideal weather was
the inducement for a larger crowd than
usual.
Miss Mary A. Cryder entertained at
a small tea and musicale yesterday aft
ernoon for her sister, Miss Beatrice Cry
der, Of London, who is visiting her for
a short time. Miss Hilda Koehler, a
charming young mezzo-soprano. gave an
impromptu programme, assisted by Miss
Ethel Tozier. pianist, and among other
songs sang the new composition of Miss
Tozier, "Floriana," for which Miss Cry
der. wrote the words. which are both
dainty and bright. Miss Cryder and her
two sisters were born in London. al
though their parents were New Workers..
The family has spent many years abroad,
Miss Cryder returning here about ten
years ago and establishing her home in
this city, where her father Joined her
after her mothers death in France. Miss
Beatrice Cryder will go to New York
this week to visit relatives there for
a time.
The engagement was announced last
evening of Miss Una S. Galloway, of this
city, to Mr. z. Leslie Carleton, Of vir-
ginia. son of Mrs. J. Lyle, OF Virginia.
The wedding will probably take place in
the spring.
Senator and Mrs. J. B. Foraker are
now in their Washington home, where
the preparation for the wedding OF their
younger daughter. Louise, and Mr.. Vic
tor N. Cushman, of New York and Bar
Harbor, will take place on the 18th,
eve. The wedding date
has been somewhat FASTENED, as Mr.
Cushman's mother, Mrs. Edwin C.. Cush-
man, of Bar Harbor, will spend the win
ter abroad, and wishes to be present at
her sons wedding. The bride will be
by her sister, Mrs. Francis
hlng, Wainwright, OF Philadelphia, as
of honor, and the bridegroom will
have his brother. Mr.. Allerton Cushman,
Of this city, for his best man. The COM
pany at the wedding will include only
the relatives of the bride and BRIDE
groom and a few intimate friends They
are hoping Bishop Earl Cranston, an
old and close friend of Senator Fora
ker, will return to Washington in time
to ofticiate at the ceremony. Miss Fora
ker and Mr.. Cushman will be entertained
at dinner the evening before the we'd
ding by Commander and Mrs. Archibald
Davis.
1t is expected that the wedding date
Of Miss Mary Switzerland, daughter of
Rear Admiral Switzerland, and Mr.. Louis
Bacon, of Boston, whose engagement was
announced last week, will be January
Miss Sutherland, who is one Of the