The Washington herald., 1911-05-22

ington, said:
Contrary to the many reports. formal
dinners on Sunday and other entertain
ments are the exception In Washington
rather than the rule. There is much in
formal entertaining. however. in the way
OF luncheons and teas and inviting a
few friends into dinner and music. can
see no harm in this. Every one eats on
Sunday, and why not have q quiet friend
ly gathering?
"As to the Chevy Chase Club, I myself
go out there seldom But many people
motor out for luncheon on Sunday and
for fresh country air. This is certainly
no crime. do not think that golf games
Tor Sunday are ever prearranged. I can
almost count the number Of engraved
luncheon Invitations for Sunday / have
ever received, for these affairs, as have
said before. are almost always very in
formal"
Mrs. Francois Berger Moran. a woman
Of immense wealth. whose Sunday
musicales are noted, said:
Dear me! I hope we are not going
gack to the old Puritan Sunday. I can
not imagine a worse agony. I remem-
Der when / was a child / was obliged to
read Pilgrims Progress for two hours
each Sunday. 1t was a fearful ordeal.
Opposed to Bridge.
I believe in the proper observance OF
Sunday. I would not tolerate dances or
bridge parties, but I do believe the Lord
intended the Sabbath for man. Indeed,
We have the highest Christian authority
for this belief. for Christ went walking
N ha fald he
corn. I think the Lord meant Sunday
for body rest and minds recreation.
IF these good Presbyterian brothers
are anxious to agttate about something
why don't they attack divorce? That Is
the worst evil in America to-day, and
not how people spend their Sunday"
Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood, State regent
Of the District of Columbia D. A. R,
laughed at the idea that Washington
society is corrupt in its observance OF
Sunday.
Sees Nothing Wicked.
Il have lived in Washington many
years." said Mrs. lockwood, "and
have never seen a more exemplary city
do not think the present observance 81
Sunday by its smart set has anything
wicked in 1t. Perhaps they give a few
necessary and their musicales may not
be entirely limited to sacred songs. bu,
am sure most Of our society people are
good church-goers and only enjoy social
intercourse after they have done theiI
church duty"
Mrs Samuel Spencer. widow OF the
former president Of the Southern Rail-
way, said:
''I do mot like IN GOT into a cOnfroyerSy
on this subject. However, I can see MOTH
ing in Sunday dinner. 1t Is simply
the inviting of friends to partake Of the
family repast. I think in the hearts OF
the gayest of US there is a respect foi
the Sabbath day. and have seen very
few real ofrenses against the day ir
Washington"
Mrs. Robert Roosevelt, of New York
and Washington. said:
II really don't see why Washington
should be so severely criticised for Its
Sunday dinners and other entertainments
while we have New York and Chicago as
examples. OF course. the country club
entertainments are more in vogue In
Washington than in New York. Sunday
entertainment is to be expected in any
city that has a great deal Of social life.
I myself usually choose other days than
Sunday for the giving Of dinners. but
IL there were any particular call for d
Sunday dinner 1 would not hesitate to en-
tertain."
Mrs. Roosevelt gave a luncheon at
Chevy Chase yesterday.
Mrs William F. Dennis said:
II was raised myself in the good old
PRESBYTERIAN faith. I think the matter
Of Sunday entertainment depends upon
the individual the environment, and the
circumstances. which all work together.
While there is a great deal Of informal
entertainment in Washington, I do not
think that any one picks out Sunday for
large formal dinners. Sunday Is day
when real friends may gather and enjoy
companionship."