Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-04-16
BY CONSTANCE CARIrTHERs

BY CONSTANCE CARUTHERS.
WASHINGTON April 15-(Special to The
Bee.)-Changes in the senate have brought
to Washington a large number of charm
ing society matrons that creates much in
terest in the social life of the city. Sena-
tor and Mrs. James A. O'Gorman of New
York will make their residence in Wash
ington during a portion of the season. and
It Is expected that their home viii be the
scene OF many social functions They have
two accomplished unmarried daughters
Misses Dolarita and Alice O'Garman, who
are prominent in society in New York
Senator and Mrs. O'Gorman will spend
some time in Europe at the close of the
extra session of congress
Senator and Mrs. Pomerene OF Ohio have
taken up their residence in Washington.
and Mrs Pomerene is to be the worthy sue
cessor of the brilliant matrons from Ohio
that have entertained at the capital in
former years.
Mrs. Townsend Of Michigan, whose hus-
band succeeds Senator Burrows has made
many friends during her residence Of sew
eral years as the wife of a representative
Mrs. Nathaniel Bryan. wife of the new
senator from Florida. is one of the young
est or the new senatorial hostesses
Mrs. Luke Lea, wife of the senatorial
est men ever elected TO the senate. ia
beautiful. vivacious and fond of entertain
ing
Senator and Mrs. Kern have a grown
daughter and two young sons. Miss Kern
10 prominent socially in Indiana. The
family is prominent socially in Indiana
polls
Senator Mclean. who succeeds Senator
Bulkeley of Connecticut. and Mrs Mclean
are the guests of Mrs. Charles BouRhton
Woods for the spring season.
Senator and Mrs, johnson of Maine have
daughter, now at Vassar, who will later
have part in the social life here
Senator and Mrs, Chiffon OF West Vir-
gtnia have taken an apartment at the
Dresden, corner OF Connecticut avenue and
Kalorama Road.
Senator Watson of West Virginia and
Ars. Watson are in the horse loving class.
An important element I'm social affairs.
Mrs, Watson Is the daughter of DIR.
Thomas W. owings of Enicott City. Md.
Senator and Mrs. John shavp Williams
OF Mississippi are well known at the capi-
tai. as are Senator and Mrs. Swanson OF
Virginia
Other senatorial families that will take
part In the social life of Washington are:
Senator and Mrs. Hitchcock of Nebraska
Senator and Mrs Poindexter OF Washing
ton. Senator Myers OF Montana and Sena-
tor Works OF California. Senator and Mrs
Gronna OF North Dakota have two sons
and three daughters, and It is stated the
family viii reside in Washington.
One Of the most interesting recent an
nouncements in society is that made by
Mrs. Henry Krogstad OF the engagement
OF Miss Jessie Bacon Krogstad to Mr.
William Arthur Burton OF England. Mr.
Burton, who spent the winter in Washing
ton in connection with his business inter
ests, has returned to England. lie is thu
second son OF Mr.. and Mrs Charles w
Burton Of Tunbridge Wells, England Tn,
future home of the young people win b,
In Sheffield, England. or In Paris. wher
an elder brother OF Mr. Burton's resides.
Miss Krogstad, one OF the most feted o
the debutantes OF 1910, Is charmingly pretty
and spent several years abroad finishinl
her education and in travelling, She boil
rides and drives wen. and Is equally com
petent In the management OF an auto. Sh
is a linguist OF ability and Is bright an
vivacious in manner.
The marriage win take place in the earl
summer.