The Washington herald., 1912-02-18

Friday evening, February =. Miss
Louise A. williams, Of Georgia. the Inn
personator, has appeared here before 70
appreciative audiences, Dancing VIII be
enjoyed after the entertainment
Mrs. Frank Patterson gave 9 valen-
tine party. Thursday evening at her
home IN Benning. The rooms were deco
rated with veri-colorsd hearts Of varied
sizes. The table. with red carnations
and scarlet heart chains. was especially
beautiful Several novel heart" games
were tndulged IN. and prizes awarded 70
Mrs. Mary schilling, Miss Mary Moskey.
Mr.. william Young, and Mr.. James
Howlin. Mrs. Schilling played two plano
solos and the hostess sang group OF
old songs. Among the Washingtonians
present were Mr.. and Mrs Bob Fowler.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Young, Mr.. and
Mrs Arthur Duvail, Mr.. and Mrs
Brownson. Miss Della Crowther, Miss
Myrtle Duvall, Mr.. Wilbur Schilling, Mr..
Henry Moskey, Mr.. George Moskey, Mr..
Lee Brownson, Mr.. Andrew Duvali. Mr..
Harry schlIling, and Mr.. George crom-
well.
Mrs. Day, wife Of Col. seIden Allen
Day. U. 8. A, Of 1sss Lamont street.
viii be at home informally on Thurs
|e~sos AeAS cAA
The sixth annual dance or the Athletic
Association Of the Catholic University
was held at the New willard Hotel on
February O. The floral decorations were
elaborate and college pennants were
placed at every available space Tne re-
ception was held from TO 10. with Mrs.
Edward D. White, wife OF the Chief Jus
tice, heading the list OF chaperons. 9th
ers who assisted In receiving were Sonora
De Martin-Rivero. wife Of the Cuban
Minister; Miss Mabel Boardman. Mrs.
Milton z, Allies, Mrs. o. H p. johnson,
and Mrs John James Walsh. Many
diplomats were IN line during the recep-
ton. The Coast Artillery Band furnished
the music for the reception and dane
ing. At midnight q supper was served
in the small ballroom which was decor
ated in white and gold, followed out In
the flowers and table decorations Much
credit for the success OF the anair Is
due 70 Messrs Alfred J. Hickman, J. 3.
Dempsey, C. p. Mcdonnell, r. Marcellus
Wagner, John p. Treacy, and George
Blewett, members OF the committee which
arranged the affair.
Owing to the serious illness Of her
mother, Mrs. Clarence johnson. Mrs. Will
Iiston Hough has discontinued her Mon
days at home.
The clerks Of the washington Navy
Yard will give their fourth annual hop
tomorrow evening In the navy yard ball
room.
The card party given under the aus
pices Of the Washington branch Of the
Association for the Preservation OF Vir-
ginia Antiquities, Of which Miss VIZ
ginia Miller is directress. on the evening
Of February II was a great success. II
had for its object the raising Of fund
to assist in the preservation OF the old
home Of Chief Justice John Marshall
In Richmond, Va, and was held at the
Washington Club. mo street. The
rooms, which were redolent with per-
flime Of sweet flowers sent by Mrs.
Taft from the White House, were filled
with a brilliant gathering OF prominent
men and women, who enjoyed themselves
in a good cause. The place cards at the
tables were pictures Of the old house,
which were greatly appreciated as SOU
venirs. Four or five tables were made
up OF descendant of the great Chief Jus
tice. who were glad to see so much IN
terest shown in the cause At the end
Of the game q pretty supper was served.
Mrs. Margaret Woods. OF London,
wiz VI pIOANsSOt - NAAOAht "AAA bAhC
an interesting lecture at the Play
house on wednesday afternoon on
''Victorians 1 have known-Tennyson,
Browning. and George Eliot" with all
of whom she had a personal acquaint-
ance. Mrs. Woods will be remembered
for her delightful lectures on oxford
earlier in the season for the benefit OF
the House OF Mercy, in the ballroom
OF the British Embassy, where she was
a guest and will be again this week.
Among the patronesses for her lecture
Wednesday are Mrs. Bryce, Nine. JUS
serand. Nine. Bakhmeten, Mrs. Mac
Veagh, Mrs. wiekersham, Mrs. Hobson.
Mrs. Hanna, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Mar
shall Field, Mrs. Archibald Hopkins, |
and Miss Edith Wetmore. Representa-
tive Catlin. Lord Eustace Percy. and
Mr.. Chauncey Hackett will be ushers
and Mr.. Gordon Cumming will take |
tickets at the door. The three boxes |
have been taken by Mrs. Taft, Mrs. |
Hanna, and Mrs. Field.