The Washington times., 1912-01-21
Judiciary Reception at the
White House One of
Weeks Events.

Social Washington Is stiIl aflutter
over the marriage last Thursday Of Mrs.
Oliver Cromwell and Edward T.
Stotesbury. Of Philadelphia, ono Of the
foremost fipanciers of the country, In
addition to a magnificent dowry and
fortune In Jewels which Mr.. Stotesbury
himself bestowed on his bride, she was
the recipient Of the most dazzling array
OF bridal gifts seen in Washington IN
recent years. Her trousseau, too, was
one of the most elaborate ever pre-
pared for q Washington bride. The
only tinge OF regret In connection with
the event 10 the subsequent departure
Of such q charming matron and hostess
fer permanent residence in another city
Tho bursting OF a little bubble Of
gossip of international interest which
has been the subject of much discus
cussion for the last few weeks, came
with the recent return of the French
Ambassador ana Nine. Jusserand, and
the Minister Of the Netherlands and
Nine. Loudon from a brief holiday
jaunt to the Canal Zone. Their trip
extended over the dates for the New
Year and Diplomatic receptions at the
White House. thereby causing mucn
raising Of eyebrows as the diplomatists
have heretofore always made It a point
to hurry back to Washington from all
corners Of the earth for these occasions.
Gossip had 1t that their unnecessary
absence at this time was an Intentional
slight to the powers that be, even
though they were IL company with one
OF the Cabinet ministers, the Attorney
General and Mrs. Wickersham.
Upon the return Of the party about
ten days ago it was learned, however,
that all this was mere conjecture, as
the trip was really semi-official, having
been made at the request Of the Presi-
dent, who relies to q great extent up
on the judgment of these two diplomat
lists, and who wished their expression
Of opinion on the progress Of the canal.
Apropos Of diplomats, 1t is rumored
that there are several changes sched-
uled for the corps at Washington, in
cluding the transfer to Berlin Of the
present Danish envoy, Count Moltke.
This will remove from Washington one
of the American hostesses who are
such q factor here. Countess Moltke
was formerly Miss Cornelia Van Rens-
selaer Thayer, Of Boston, and through
her Puritan connections, affiliated also
with the most exclusive official and
resident circles in Washington.
Other American chatelaines who pre-
side over foreign establishments are
Nine. Jusserand, wife of the French
ambassador, formerly Miss Richards, of
Boston; Countess Won Bernstorff, wife
OF the German ambassador, formerly
Miss Jeanne Luckemeyer, of New
YORK; Nine. Bakhmeten, wife of the
Russian ambassador. formerly Miss
Mary Beale, Of Washington; Sonora de
Calderon. wife of the Bolivian minister,
formerly Miss Beatrice NJ. Ainley; Nine.
Loudon. formerly Miss Lydia Eustis; !;
Nine. Coromilas. wife Of the Grecian
minister. formerly Miss Anna Cockrell,
OF washington; Nine. de Riano, wife
OF the minister of Spain. formerly Miss
Alice Ward. of Washington; Nine.
Havenith, wife Of the Belgian minister,
iiormeriy ior4on!y Mn. Miss Helen Ffoulke; Of Wash
charge d'affaires Of Sweden, formerly
yiss Laura Jackson. of Washington
Countess de Chambrun, wife of the
military attache of the French en-
osssy. formerly Miss Clara Longworth,
embassy. formerly Miss Blanche En-
sey sesord Mme. Ssol lorahim zia Bey, wife Of the
ambassador and who acts as hostess s
at the embassy. She was formerly a
New York girl and presides in Occi-
6esnis, 6ehsat manner manner over this distinctly
Nine. LOTUS, wife of the first secre-
tary OF the Siamese legation, is also an
american, but her husband Ia not a ma
i've Slamese, but typical English
~ mssi sisn VINO mepp represents ss the government
the charge daffaires Of Persia, is also
an American girl. and before her mar
rfage was Miss Breed. Of Boston.
Al OF these American hostesses pre-
various embassies and legations at
Washington. with the exception of
Nine. Coromilas. whose husband, though
sun accredited to this post, has not
acting as minister Of finance in his
Though she has been in mourning for
ths, the death Of her father for the last
prominent part in the social life Of the
National Capital from the time Of her
husbands appointment and n their
rumored departure materializes 1t will
Miss Helen Taft, the White House
belle, was the guest of honor at nu-
merous brilliant hospitalities during the
week. Monday she shared honors with
Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Mccormick at the
dinner given by Mr. and Mrs John
Hays Hammond; Wednesday Miss
Laura Merriam entertained a dinner
company Of young people In her honor,
preceding the second Bachelors cotii.
Ion; Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert H. Grosve-
nor were hosts to the President g
daughter and her cousin. Thursday
evening; Friday evening Miss Gladys
ingalls,, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Mel
vile e. Ingalls,, was her hostess at
dinner, prior to the John Hays Ham,
mond dance for young people, and Sat
urday. Rhode Islands new Senator and
his daughter. Miss Lippitt. gave a din
ner in her honor.
Tuesday evening the big annual din
ner In honor Of the Diplomatic Corps
took place at the White House, and
Miss Taft and Miss Anderson were
present on this occasion. A musical
program in the East Room followed
this dinner, with Miss Eloise Baylor
and Miss Alice Burbage the artists OF
the occasion.
Thursday evening the Attorney Gen
eral and Mrs. Wickersham were the
Cabinet hosts who entertained the
President and Mrs. Taft at dinner, ask
ing a notable company of New York.