The Washington times., 1911-06-17
TAT rs AUNT HERE,
CERTAIN HE WILL Be
NOMINATED AGAIN
Miss Torrey Scorns Wheel
Chair and Hurries to
White House.
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the Union Station another elderly wom-
an, probably some years Miss Torrey's
Junior, but not so vigorous OF mind and
body. This other old lady was mis-
taken by most of the curious spectators
sidered the mistake a highly good joke
when she was informed Of IT.
Welcomed ~ President.
President Taft was the first to well
come his devoted aunt to the White
House. He had remained away from
the Executive offices to be present
when she arrived. and a long line of
Congressional and other visitors wait
ed for more than an hour while the
leading citizen of the country receiv-
ed an old and dear relative. Later
in the morning Mrs. Taft herself took
Aunt Della out and showed her some
of the preparations which were being
made for this, the greatest of White
House parties.
Other members Of the Taft family
reached Washington today. Henry W.
and Horace Taft, the former a New
York lawyer, and the latter a Connec-
ticut school teacher and Charlie Taft,
the younger son of the Executive, came
in during the day. Charles P. Taft,
another brother Is In England attend
ing the coronation.
Many Of the presents already have
reached the White House. The first to
come were those sent by relatives and
close personal friends of the family. 1t
was not thought by Mr.. and Mrs. Taft
that any other gifts would be received,
but many more have either been sent
or will arrive today or tomorrow. Some
are due on Monday.
Sherman Sends Vase.
1t was learned today that Vice Presi-
dent Sherman had sent a handsome
silver vase: that the United States Su-
preme Court would give a silver serv-
ice; the PHILIPPINE party which the
President headed three years ago, had
sent some silver pieces; the Commercial
Club, of Cincinnati, was bringing some
gorgeous silver from their own silver
smiths; the city of Baltimore, which has
recently entertained the President twice,
would send some Kirk silver of Balti-
more make, and that many members
Of the Diplomatic Corps had procured
remembrance.
Then. too, the United States Senate
will present to Mr. and Mrs. Taft a
handsome silver service; the House of
Representatives VIII 10 lHG lIlc
Gridiron Club has sent a silver pitcher
and tray: the White House press room
a silver bowl; the press galleries pres
ents, and as well as many individuals.
Arrangements for the party continue
at the White House. Caterers are plan
ming to serve no less :han 5000 guests.
A buffet luncheon will be served In the
State Dining room with punch bowls
on the lawn. 1t is an enormous task
to extend hospitality to this great num-
Der Of people, but the caterers are work.
ing heroically to get liberalization ready.
The receiving stand on the White
House lawn where the President and
Mrs. Taft will receive their friends,
provided the weather Is favorable. will
progress oil this.
No Receiving Line.
There will be no receiving line.
The guests will approach the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Taft and will be pre-
scented by Major Archibald Butt with
out the formality of passing down a
long line of Cabinet officers or others,
as is the case at the winter recep-
| tons
On Monday morning the Cincinnati
party will arrive on a special train.
| The members will entertain the Pres
ident at lunch at the Chevy CT
Country Club at noon and will attend
the reception at night in a body.
On Tuesday the party will leave
Washington on a special train for Old
Point Comfort Va. where special
arrangements have been made for It
to witness the target practice on that
fred upon for a second time by bat
tleships