The Washington herald., 1911-05-13


given in this pretty spot. 1t was not
only a garden party. but a musicale,
the Mozart Society, formed after split
in the famous Rubinstein Club of New
York Of a large proportion Of the old
members Of that organization Of women,
coming down here to give some OF its
beautiful choruSes. Mrs. Taft received
the guests on the lawn just below the
south portico, and the Marine Band was
arranged in its customary place for gar
den teas Just outside the lower corridor
Of the mansion.
The chorus Of 132 women were ar
ranged between the band and the portico
and were accompanied by the band in
one or two numbers. The society is
conducted by Arthur Claassen, who was
present with them. They sang at
o'clock three numbers. a lullaby by
Mozart, arranged by Claassen. THE
Rosary" by Nevin. and the "Beautiful
Blue Danube," by Strauss, all OF which
they sang wonderfully we'll with splen-
did tone and beautiful shading, which
was greatly appreciated and enjoyed by
the large company of official, diplomatic,
and residential society.
Mrs Taft wore a charming gown OF
light blue chiffon cloth over satin OF
the same shade with a large white hat
with plumes. The President stood be-
side her much Of the time. and then
walked about among the guests and the
singers, who were greatly interested in
the beautiful party. The day was ideal,
and there was every opportunity Tor
beautiful clothes. which was made the
most of.
The Vice President and Mrs. Sherman.
all the members Of the Cabinet, the Su-
preme Court, and many Senators and
Representatives. army and navy officers.
and other officials and their wives and
daughters We're in the company. The
table was laid under the trees to the
west of the south portico. and was
beautifully arranged with spring flowers
and tempting dishes. Miss Taft, gowned
in white, with a large picture hat, was
also about the grounds, greeting friends
and entertaining them.
The music was a novel feature. which
proved a great success, in that the large
chorus was all women
The Attorney General and Mrs. WICK
ersham entertained at dinner last even
ing. The guests included the British AM
bassador and Mrs. Bryce. Senator Lip
pitt, Gen. and Mrs. Leonard Wood. the
and Nine de la Rocca, the Librarian or
Congress and Mrs. Herbert Putnam. Mr..
and Mrs. Arnold Hague, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Townsend. Mr.. and Mrs. Aller-
ton Cushman, Mrs. Robert Sturgis, or
New York; Miss May Williams, and Mr..
Low.
The Assistant Secretary of State and
Mrs. Huntington Wilson entertained at
dinner last evening in honor of the Bel
gia Minister and Countess de Buisseret.
who are leaving Washington for St
Petersburg this month.
The Charge d'Affaires Of Brazil and
Nine. de Lima Silva We're dinner hosts
last evening. The charge d'affaires has
received word that Senior Domicio da
Cana, now Brazilian Minister to the
Argentine Republic, has been duly ap-
pointed ambassador to this post, but
there is no date yet set for his arrival
here 1t was reported that he was so
opposed by the Senate Of Brazil that the
appointment was held up, but this was
a mistake.
Miss Helen Taft was the guest of the
Misses Meyer at the opera last evening.
formerly Miss Katherine V. Gridley. of
Erie, Pa, spent this week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Lucius G. Gridley. They attended
Mrs. 'Taft's garden party Thursday after
noon.
Mrs John G. Capers entertained at her
residence, 17O7 Q street, yesterday after
noon at bridge in honor of Mrs. NAL
loch, of Charleston. S. c.
Mr. vinson Mckenzie of 144S Harvard
street, left yesterday for an extended
trip to Seattle, Wash. to the regret of
his many friends in town.
Mrs. A. D. Johnston and Mrs. c. ].
Hagan. of 1882 street, left on Saturday
eral weeks. While there Mrs. Hagan
will attend the alumnae reunion Of her
old seminary. at Albion.
Among the Washingtonians sailing for
Europe to-day on the Berlin are Mrs.
william Goddard. Mrs. Goddard Marrow,
and Mr.. l. H. Dewey.
Dr. and Mrs. Duncan McKim enter
tanned a large company at a musicale
last evening in their beautiful music
room.
The Minister from the Netherlands and
Nine. Loudon have Cancelled all Of their
social engagements for the present, owing
o the death of Nine Loudon's father,
Mr.. Allan Eustis. which occurred in
Paris early this week. Mr.. Eustis. who
lad lived for many years in Paris, was
he younger brother Of the former Am
to France. Mr.. James B. Eus-
is. He lived in Paris as very young
nan, and married the daughter Of a dis
inguished French family there. He was
,ery little known in his native coun-
~, except as a boy.
Mrs. z. F. Andrews will entertain a
arge company at tea this afternoon at
Ter home in Sixteenth street in honor
" Mrs. William Ruffln Cox.
Miss Mary z. McCeney will close her
Ipartment at the Arlington Hotel and
cave on Tuesday for Atlantic City, to
emain until Saturday, July 1, when she
Will sail for Europe. Miss McCeney will
,ave Miss Harriet Eckerson, Of New
Fork. as her guest during her stay in
Atlantic City.
Among the boxholders for the Bennett
ectures on "rhe South to-day and to-
to be given at the Columbia
rheater Sunday evening. are the Vice
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Sherman, the Speaker
II the House and Mrs. Champ Clark,
and Mrs. Clayton. the
Italian Ambassador. the Danish Minister,
he Minister from Norway, the Swiss
Senator and Mrs. Fletcher, Mrs.