The Washington times., 1912-01-14
Society Defies Cold and Engages
# B. In Merry Round Of Festivities

tulle draped about her shoulders. The
former Princess Alice is always the first
to adopt z new style OF dress. without
is regarded as something Of cri-
terton In feminine fashions Her ex-
ample on this occasion could he fol-
loved with perfect safety ,lr evening
auye AIT at any time, and most likely
II seems the new style dances OF the
season, the turkey trot," the grizzly
bear, and the like, have come to
stay IN Washington despite the ban
wnicn mas been placed upon them by
some of the more conservative. After
the dances at the Barracks and Fort
Myer week or so ago, some OF the
mothers OF debutantes OF this year and
last banded themselves together for the
purpose of eliminating these dances
from the programs of any balls which
their daughters were to attend In the
future. but SO far their campaign has
apparently, been of no avail Certainly
the "grizzly."- the turkey" and the
dence this week. And certainly the
debutante who can boast of these ac-
complishnents has no lack of partners.
Set New FAD for
Capital Society. ~
viscountess d'Azy, wife of the naval
attache Of the French embassy, and Mr..
Morgenstierne, of the Norwegian lega-
ton, bear the distinction Of having
started a new fad In Washington soci-
ETY. during the week. Making the most
Of the recent heavy SHOWS. they have
hills Of Rock Creek Park every morn
ing lately.
The viscountess, who Is an enthusias-
tic lover of outdoor sports Of all kinds
and an expert skater on both roller
nd al xot haa ninnd q pnOQidar
able degre Of perfection under Mr.
Morgenstierne's instruction. At her
suggestion he brought some skis with
him on his return from Norway last
Apropos of the second Bachelors,
which takes place Wednesday night, the
excitement caused by an unfortunate
has not yet died down. 1t seems on this
occasion there was an unwelcome guest
present who. was requested to retire,
and. in consequence. there has been 9
great deal Of unpleasant gossip.
Dancers Identity
Is Kept . Secret.
All the members Of the committee are
exceedingly close-mouthed on the sub
ject, as are the guests on\ that occa-
sion as well. so that tho matter doubt
less will ever remain mystery to the
general public. A great deal Of conjec-
turing has been done on the subject,
however. a., .Ft
The bids to these dances are much
coveted, and It has been suggested tina,
possibly the unwelcome guest presented
herself without one, laboring under the
misrepresentation that her neglect had
been an oversight and uniEtentionai.
Still another possibility, and this one
finds most favor with the mothers, If
that she was dancing one OF the OBJ
jectionable dances with too great aban-
don.
At aal events, the identity OF the
young woman Is wrapped In the deep
est mystery. suspicion pointing first to
one and then another without any def
mite proof. -
Mrs. Cromwell Weds
E. T. Stotesbury This Week.
The wedding of Mrs. Oliver Crom-
well to Edwin r. Stotesbury of Phil
adelphia, Is one Of the interesting
events scheduled for this coming
week. It Ia to be q small and private
affair. attended only by members 81
the two families, and Mr.. Stotesbury's q
business partners and their wives
Mr.. Stotesbury's preparations for his
BRIDE and their plans for setrip are
rather elaborate. however. and her
trousseau Is one OF the most bewil-
derinR ever prepared in Washington
Most of II was acquired during her
trip abroad last summer and bears
the stamp Of Partisan chic.