The Washington herald., 1911-04-30
spring gayeties. which have
come in spots, and which have
been disappointing to some Of


been disappointing to some Of
the Oldest residents, as COM
pared to other years, have taken very
decided turn for the better. The recent
arrival of a new Cabinet hostess in Mrs.
Fisher, wife of the new Secretary Of the
Interior, and the arriving wives Of new
- Senators and Representatives, have given
the social ball an impetus which Will
make it spin merrily for the next few
weeks, before the sizzling heat will drive
the independent ones to cooler climes.
It has been many years since WASH
ington was as barren Of blossoming trees
and bushes as it is now The crocuses
and tulips in the pretty grass and bor-
ders along Connecticut avenue and the
familiar magnolia trees in the grounds
Of the Edson-Bradleys and Of Corcoran
House, both Of which are now closed, are
only just beginning to give their bounti-
full color and fragrance.
The brisk air Of the late spring and the
activity Of the Riding Club have awakened
fresh interest in riding among the young
people, and every good day sees large
- parties of them cantering toward the
country roads. On Sundays larger par
ties may invariably be found, and not to
ride well and often these days is to be
almost outside the festivities for a young
girl or man in the social life Of the
Capital
Among the latest recruits in the horse
back revivals are Miss Taft, daughter Of
the President. and Miss Marthena Har-
rison. who spent four winters Of her
childhood in the White House when her
paternal grandfather was President. Miss
Taft follows the Roosevelt plan Of driv-
ing to the edge of the city, or to an ex-
treme uptown spot, in her graceful cleo
trio. which she runs skillfully, and there
meeting her companions and her mount
They then ride in the suburbs. and she
returns to the White House in her cleo
trio. She always chooses black for her
habit, and wears a derby. She is an
excellent rider, but does not enter into
the extreme sport of the furious hunt
and dangerous jumps.
Society will revel in the horse this week.
and the Horse Show will attract the
largest and smartest gatherings yet in
Washington. Scores of smart people will
come from Baltimore. Philadelphia, and
New York. and all the horse-loving ele-
ment around about Leesburg. A few Of
the boxes were sold at auction and the
rest were drawn for in the following
order: officers of Fort Myer Mr.. George
x. McLanahan. the Secretary Of State and
Mrs Philander c. Knox, Capt. John Glib
bons. new superintendent of the Naval
Academy; Hon. and Mrs. C. w. Watson,
Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. George
Won L. Myer, Lady Hatfield. Mrs. W. s.
Bowen. Mr.. and Mrs ". P. Emo, Mrs.
c. B. Wood, Attorney General and Mrs.
George A. ,[Wickersham. Mr. and Mrs
w. ]. Boardman, Mr.. and Mrs. John R.
Mclean. Mrs. R. H. Townsend, Mrs. La
Montague. Mr.. and Mrs. J. Will Henry,
Mr. and Mrs. r. P McGrann, Mr. and
Mrs. Edward B. Mclean (two), President
Taft, Mr. and Mrs. Littauer, Mr. and
Mrs. Horace Westcott, Senator George
Peabody Wetmore, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Howard, Gen. James A. Buchanan, Col
r. NJ. Thompson, Maj. and Mrs. Henry
T. Allen, Secretary Of War and Mrs j.
N. Dickinson. Mr.. and Mrs NJ. c. Hazen,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur :. Moses. and
Countess de Buisseret. This leaves but
eight boxes for sale. That they will be
GCne before the show begins is a fore
gone conclusion.