The Washington times., 1912-04-14
President and Mrs. Taft Ignore Century
Old Rule Against Dining With ENJOYS

the National Capital. as members of the
official set. Vl
Mrs. Robert w. Patterson another
distinguished Chicago matron prominent
one of the most elaborate functions of
the week Wednesday night. The enter
tainment was In the form OF a dance in
honor. OF her daughter. Countess
Glzycka, home with her mother now
after her disastrous matrimonial expert
ehce with the Austro-Russian count.
and Mrs. Joseph Medill Patterson, her
daughter-in-law, who came on. from
Chicago for brief visit at the Capital
This is the largest entertainment
which Mrs. Patterson has given since
her widowhood and arrangements were
on most elaborate scale. Her beau
adorned throughout with red rambler
roses and an orchestra from the Metro
politan Opera House was imported from
New York to play for, the dancers. And
derful orchestra that before they knew
it, Washingtons ultra-exclusive, ultra
fashionable dancing contingent was
whirling through the seusuous Turkey
Trot the Gaby Glide. the Bunny Hug.
and all the other modern dances which
have become so popular this winter--ln
most shocking manner. The former
White House belle, now the wife of an
Ohio Congressman, and a former WASH
ington girl. now the mistress of one of
the diplomatic manages near Dupont
circle, are wonderfully accomplished I'm
these fancy steps, and were the cyno--
sure of all eyes for the greater part OF
the evening.
Changes are continually being made in
the personnel of the Diplomatic Corps,
and one by one, those who have be-
come exceedingly popular In society
generally as well as In the corps. de-
part from Washington. The last to so
was Commander Retzmann. naval at
tache of the German embassy, and one
of the most hkable young men In the
corps. Prior to his departure he was
tentions from his colleagues and friends,
and his own farewell luncheon at
Rauscher's on Tuesday. at which he ell
tertained about one hundred, was
quite the most elaborate of any seen
in the National Capital OF late, and the
affair was altogether admirably got up,
ard thoroughly enjoyable. The young
officer In the kaiser's navy Is not to
be transferred to another post, but will
resume sea duty on one OF the German
cruisers for a year or two. AT present
he Is at Newport, awaiting further
orders. -.......
Moonlight picnics, as the season ad-
vances, are the diversions planned by
the members of the Dancing Class,
which met Monday nights throughout
the winter at the Playhouse. Such
agreeable relations were established in
tilIS llttit StN "N biN
night meetings throughout the winter
arranged at the instigation of MIR. and
Mrs. Preston Gibson just to further
such relations on a more informal foot
ing than Is possible at the more formal
functions Of the season--that they are
loath to discontinue their regular meet
ings During Lent the Monday night
dances gave way to the Wednesday
Afternoon Skating Club, which met
regularly at the Arcade Skating Pa
villion and was well attended on each
occasion. and now that Lent Ia over
other avenues for their social activities
are being sought. Rock Creek Park.
with the feast spread on the green and
only the light of the moon for illumina-
tion. and music from several stringed
Instruments brought along by some of
the talented members Of the group
promising and alluring to this gay little
crowd--well, rather.
.i.--
Mrs. Calderon Carlisle was hostess at
tea at o'clock yesterday afternoon
in honor Of her daughter, Mrs. Walter
Bruce Howe. who has. Just returned
from an European bridal trip.
A. Kerr Clark Kerr, third secretary
Of the British embassy, sailed today
from New York for England on leave
Of absence. --
Miss Boardman entertained at lunch
con yesterday.