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The Washington times., 1912-02-18
Five Musical Teas
Arranged for Lent

Prominent among the events of the
Lenten Season will be a series of Ave
musical teas, which will be given
Thursdays, February % and %, March 4,
II and Il, at the Playhouse. The artists
al these events will be Miss Kathleen
Parlow, vlollnist, February %; Miss
Jeanne Jomelli, soprano, February 29;
Nine. Katherine Goodson, pianiste,
March Z; Francis ROBBERS, baritone,
March II, and Mile. Susan Metcalfe,
soprano, March q.
The program will be given at o'clock
and tea will be served at 6.
Mrs. Wilson-Greene has arranged the
series under the patronage of Mrs
Nicholas Anderson. Mrs. Sydney Bal
lou, Mrs. A f.. Bates. Mrs. G. j. Bell,
Mrs. Perry Belmont. Mrs. Alexander
Britton, Mrs. w. s. Bowen. Mrs. A. b.
Browne, Mrs. Calderon Carlisle, Mrs.
Thomas Chatard, Mrs. Henry ID. Clay
ton, Mrs. Richardson Glover, Mrs. NJ. J..
Colbert, Mrs. j. i. Coolidge, Mrs. Henry
Corbin, Mrs. Murray Crane, Mrs. Bart
shield, Mrs. j, NJ. Culp, Mrs. w. f.
Dennis, Mrs. John Joy Edison, Mrs.
Frank Ellis, Mrs Morris Evans, Mrs.
Marshall Field, Mrs. T. 7. Gaff, Mrs.
Miss GiIlett, Mrs. william Goddard,
Greene, Mrs. Simon Guggenheim. Mrs.
Eugene Hale. Mrs. W. p. Hall, Mrs. M.
Mrs. Perry Heath. NIrs. Christian Hem
mick, Mrs. Robert Lee Henry, Mrs.
William Henry. Mrs. Robert Hinckley,
Mrs. b. r. Howard. Mrs Katharine
Gillett-Hill, Mrs. G. NJ. Hitchcock, Mrs.
Richmond p. Hobson. Mrs. stilson
Hutchins, Mrs. Thomas b. Hutchinson,
Mrs. Melville ingalls,, Mrs. VIII
liam Irwin. Mrs. Ralph Jenkins,
Mrs. T. +. Jewell. Mrs. Chas Johnston
Mrs. Victor Kaufman, Mrs. ]. b. Ken
Cabot Lodge, Mrs. /. +. Mann, Mrs.
James Mcmillan, Mrs. George V, L.
Meyer, Mrs. Clarence Moore, Mrs
asS Ns1s 4Es REdles HorSSsa Seae Mrs mIs GssSi Rai
owen, MIS-. Henry Oxnard, Mrs. a. J.
Persons. Mrs Fl. A. Peckhan. Mrs
Henry c. Perkins. Mrs: Duncan G
Philips. Mrs. Frank Pleadwell, Mrs. II
| Kirkr Porter. Mrs. Robert Portner, Mrs
George Pullman, Mrs. George ". Ray
Mrs. Isidor Rsyner, Mrs. joan Reyburn
Mrs. w: Barrett Rtdgely, Mrs: Robert
Roosevelt. Mrs J. p. Sanger. Mrs: Mat
Strother-Smith. Mrs. II. c. Stuart. Mrs
George Sutherland. Mrs. u. l.. Tanner
Mrs. Robert, l.. Taylor. Mrs; Copicy
Thaw, Mis- J. w. ThnmCns, MIS-. Rich
ard Townsend, Mrs. Herbert Wads
wcrth, MIS-. Hugh WallGce, Mrs Hor
ace Westcott. Mrs. +. l.. White, Mrs
George Wickersham. Mrs. ". J.. vii
| wilkins, Mrs. Hickman Winthrop. Mrs
| Charles s. Wood, Mrs. Leonard Wood
Mrs. John Wyeth, Mrs. K. Vandergrift
and .irs I.ovi p Morton, Mrs. Rober
Fred Efinger. MISS A. NJ. Laurence
Mrs Charles Shepard, Mrs. Amy Tai
bot, Mrs. Armistead Peter, Mrs vii
liam Morton GrinnCn, Mrs. Joseph La
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Miss Eleanor Reyburn
Entertains at Dinner.

Miss Eleanor Reyburn. the dcbutsnte
da ghtcr OF Mr.. and Mrs. John f.. Rey-
burn, entertained u party If young FORKS
at dinner last night before the navy
yard dance.
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Congressman and Mrs. 4. J. Peters
were among the dinner hosts last night
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The Spanish Minister and Nine lie
Ti3no gave a dinner last night in honor
of the Russian Ambassador and Mime.
Ballhmeten.
Mr.. and MIS-. William Warwick stu
art Wtrc hosts N a large Valentine
bridge party Wednesday night at their
re Sidence in street.
Congressman and Mrs. Ceully enter
tanned at a dinner party. followed by
box party at the BelAsco. last night
ir honor of Congressman end Mrs.
Hughes. The guests were ConsressuIan
and Mrs. Walter l. Mccoy, Congress
man and Mrs. Edward W. Townsend,
COngrcesman William T.. TLttle, AMI
Miss Townsend
The Washington times., 1912-02-18
Washington's Official Social Season
Ends With White House Reception
Sunday LuncheOns Have
Become Popular in
Society Circles.

Washington since her arrival, some
thing over two years ago. She is the
life of all the enterprises undertaken
by the younger married set, and at
most times, instigator of all the inter-
esting schemes for entertainments Tor
charity, or merely for amusement.
'rhe Vice President and Mrs. sherman
have been greatly missed from their
accustomed place in society throughout
the winter. the death of Mrs Sher-
mans mother occurring at the begin
ming of the season, and preventing
their participation In any social events.
Mrs. Sherman is one OF the most gra-
cious and charming hostesses who ever
pre- sided in the Vice Presidential man.
sion, and has an unlimited circle OF
friends in Washington society.
Panama Lode Star
For Diplomatic Corps.
Panama seems to be the lode star
for the diplomats of the corps in wash
,ngton. as we'll as those of the State
Department No foreign representative
considers his mission to this countrJ
complete without comprehensive trip
the trip down already and numerous
others are contemplating 1t.
The Secretary of State and MIS-
Knox and their party are the latest TO
wend their way southwark Tor a
glimpse of the transcontinental high
way Their itinerary will include South
as well as Central America.
Though the brilliancy OF the present
season Is unquostioned because OF 'he
unusual number of distinguished ava
and out frCm under, the citys portals
of late. rumor has 1t that next year
| will eclipse in grandeur any mat nave
| gone before. III,
And II rerort be true. it surely viii.
For 1t is said that next spring, httle
over a wear hence, maybe-tust mayhc'
the ruler of Great Britain and MS IL
| lustrious spouse will favor the loriue'
! thirteen original colonies with a Nlsit'
Sunday luncheons are faNorite MODE
of entertainment in Washington during
| the spring season, but this year, i
| seems they have begun somewhat
earlier than usual Today Mrs, Frank
| Ellis, of Cincinnati, Is giving large
one for Miss Helen Taft and Miss Har-
ret Anderson, and last Sunday MISS
| Gladys Ingalls, gave big one Tor the
| Presidents daughter. Luncheohs on
any dav in the week. in fact, seem to
he becoming more and more popular
means OF extending hospitality. Miss
| Taft has on several occasions of late
taken an automobile party OF youES
| people out through Maryland and to
| luncheon at the Dover House at Upper
| Marlboro, and has recently accepted
| more invitations to similar functions
than ever before. The luncheon for hel
' at the Country Club yesterday, will
I MIR. and MrA preston Gibson as hosts
| was most enjoyable affair.
| The Chew Chase Club is the feature
Of the social life of the spring seasor
in Washington each year. The Capita
| has been famous for some time for its a
l fresco life during the spring, and this
! popular country club. which recently
was rebuilt. is most admirably adapted
! ments. Mrs Tafts garden parties or
| the Fridays in May are the little club
u only rivals in popularity.
The Washington times., 1912-02-18
Receiving Days

Pagan. and Mrs. Charles +. Miller OF
1865 Biltmore street, will receive tomor-
row afternoon.
Mrs. A. l.. Barber and her danEhters
will receive tomorrow afternoon al the
Belmont.
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Mrs c. A. Stedman will receive to-
morrow afternoon and again next Mon
day.
Mrs A. Vaughan Hooe and Miss Me-
dora Hooe, of 1920 Nineteenth street, will
be at home tomorrow afternoon for the
last time this season.
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Mrs. Humphrey and the Misses
Humphrey. of the Wyoming, Will receive
tomorrow afternoon.
Mrs. William p. Biddlc will receive
tomorrow.
Mrs. c. august Simpson, of the Dres-
den, will receive tomorrow.
Mrs. william B. Bartlett Hoover and
at hcme informally Tuesday, February
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Mrs. NJ. J. Colbert will not be at
following Tuesday, February 27, for
the last time this season.
Mrs. Scully, wife of Congressman
Scully, will receive informally Tues
| day at the New willard, from to 8
o'clock.
Chaplain and Mrs. Couden will be
| at home to their friends, Tuesday.
| February 20, from to o'clock, at
| the Oakland.
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Mrs. Paul Henderson, daughter of
| Congressman Madden OF Illinois. will
be at home At the Highlands, Tues
| day, February 90, from 3 to 6 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1912-02-18
Dinner Dance
To Be Given Tonight.

The dinner dance which A. c. Horst
mann, third secretary of the German
embassy. is giving tonight at his bache-
Ior quarters in n street, is an evidence
of the growing favor in which Sunday
entertaining is regarded in the National
Capital Some years ago Sunday hoSpi-
talities were practically unheard of, but
of late years some OF the most notable
dinners, musicales, and receptions have
taken place on the weekly day of rest.
Dances on Sunday, though a popular
European custom. are a distinct innova-
ton for Washington society, however.
Mr. Horstmann, who is ore OF the most
popular bachelors in the Diplomatic
Corps, has invited a distinguished com
pany from exclusive official and resi-
dent. as well as diplomatic. circles Tor
his party tonight. After the dinner a
number OF additional guests will come
in for the dancing from other dinner
parties. including one at which Mr.. and
Mrs Perry Belmont will be hosts, and
another at which Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Letter will entertain.
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the clerks of the Washington Navy
Yard have cards out for their fourth
annual hop in the navy yard ballroom
Monday evening, February 10, from $50
to l. O'Clock.
Miss Natalie Magruder sailed from
New York yesterday for a stay of sew
eral weeks at Nassau, Bermuda.
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Viscountess d'Azy
Will Produce Play.

ViscOuntess d Azy, wife of the naval
attache of the French cmnassy, has
planned for ono of the events of the
spring. the production at the Playhouse
Of little French play, Tine Heart
Has Its Reasons" She will appear in
the cast herself. supported by Mr. dc
Bach of the Russian embassy and Nj.
Maugras, of the French, and one or
two others. This enterprising young
Frenchwoman has made for herself n
distinct niche in the social life of
The Washington times., 1912-02-18
Bakhmeteffs Soon
Will Be Established.

One omen Of a gay LentCn and spring
season Is the delayed opening of the
Russian embassy. The Ambassador and
Mime Bakhmeteff who leased the form
er home of Vice President Fairbanks for
their embassy, have been repeatedly dis
appointed in establishing their dOmicile
in Washington, first because of neces-
sary improvements on the house, and
secondly because of the failure of their
household goods and Chattels imported
from Russia, to arrive.
Society is eagerly looking forward to
their reception to the Diplomatic Corps,
installation, and more particularly to
the round of dinners and other hos
pitalties which their reception to their
colleagues will inauGuratc.
Awaiting the arrival of the Amba ssa-
dor and Nine. Bakhmeteff, some OF their
corps of servants imported from Russia
are already installed in the embassy
and their Russian chef is keeping his
hand in trim by getting Up some OF the
most delightful little dinner parties of
native Russian dishes for the bachelor
members of the staff and their friends.
One Of the most picturesque sights in
all cosmopolitan Washington. Is the
lone COssaCk guard in his native uni
form who is detailed by the government
to attend the Cars representative on
his various excursions to and fro about
the city. The guard sits with the
chauffeur on the front seat of the en-
baSSy limousine and looking neither to
the right or left, apparently pays but
little attention to the excitement his
The Washington times., 1912-02-18
SOCIETY.
Mrs. Frank Ellis Hostess
in Honor Of Miss Taft
and Cousin. ..'

Mrs. Frank Ellis was hostess at
large buffet luncheon today in honor
of Mfss Helen TAFT and her cousin,
Miss Catherine Anderson of Clncin-
natl, who arrived in Washington
yesterday for a visit at the White
House
Last night Miss Taft dined with
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Legare who asked
R.notable company to meet the Presi
dents daughter. Afterward the dim
her guests attended the small dance
given by MIR. and Mrs. Ingalls, for
Miss Taft. Miss Mary II. Wiborg and.
Miss Olga Wiborg. of New York and
Cincinnati are visiting Miss Gladys
ingalls,.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Speel
Hosts At Dinner Party.
Pay Director and Mrs. John n. Speel,
u. s. N, were hosts at d small informal
dinner party last night for Mrs. Speels
nebutante daughter, Miss Katheryn
Hitchcock. Others in the party were
Miss Charlotte Munroe, Miss Lacey,
Miss Lena Hitchcock, Mr.. Minetree, Mr..
Munroe, and Mr.. Ellsworth.
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Pay Inspector and Mrs. Biscoe, l.. S.
~, were hosts at a small dinner last
night before the Navy Yard hop.
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Capt and Mrs l.. Mason GuliCk, L.
s. NJ. c., gave a small dinner party
last night, afterward taking their
guests to the hop.
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Mrs. r. De witt Talmage was hostess
at a dinner of eighteen covers last
night for her daughter, Miss Rebecca
Collier.
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Senator and Mrs. Kenyon gave a large
dinner last night at Rauschers. Their
guests were the Secretary of Agricul-
ture, James NJ. Wilson,; Senator and
Mrs. Cummins, Congressman and Mrs
Pickett, Congressman and Mrs. Hub
bard, Congressman and Mrs Prouty,
Congressman and Mrs Good, Congress-
man and Mrs. kendell, Congressman
and Mrs. w. r. Green, Congressman
and Mrs. Towner, Congressman Ken
nedy, Congressman Wood, Congress-
man Gilbert n. Haugen, Congressman
Pepper. Mr.. and Mrs. Judson G. Wei
liver, Mr.. and Mrs. John Snure, Mr..
and Mrs. Weston, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
c. Dawson, Mr.. and Mrs. O'Connor,
Mr. and Mrs. Shantland, Mrs j. H.
Duncan, and Mrs. w. f. Duncan.
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dinner. which took place Friday night
at RausChers s. was one of the most not
able functions Of the season. Covers
were laid for sixty. Captain Sowerby
10 accounted one Of the most eligible
bachelors of the Diplomatic Corps, and
is wthal a most delightful host. His
numerous small dinner parties are quite
the smartest affairs of their kind given
by any member of the corps. The
President and Mrs. Taft, who attended
the Columbia Theater that night, looked
in for little while afterward at the
lancing which followed Captain Sow
erby's dinner
The White House entertainment of
the week was the dinner given Tuesday
night by the President and Mrs. Taft
in honor of the Speaker and Mrs. Clark.
This was the last o< the state dinners
scheduled for the seaNOn. Others may
be arranged later. but this is the last
one on the official program given out
at the beginning Of the season.
The Washington times., 1912-02-18
Last Navy Yard
Dance of Season Given.

The last dance of the season at the
Navy Yard took place last night, pre-
ceded by innumerable dinner parties,
and attended by about 500 of the daCing
contingent.
MIS-. Frank Beatty, wife of the cap
tain of the yard, received the guests,
Commander A. l.. Willard, chairman
Of the committee, making introductions.
Senator and Mrs. Gilbert NJ. Hitch
cock were among those entertaining at
dinner preceding the Navy Yard hop.
Their guests We're Miss Mary Webb,
Miss Marguerite Caperton, Miss Estella
Crane. Miss Ruth Hitchcock, GOuver-
neur Hoes, Dunbar Dodson, William
Strong. jr., George Smith, and Lieuten-
ant Pollock.
Lieutenant Commander and Mrs. G:
J.. Smith, L. s. N, entertained a small
dinner company last night at the Navy
Yard.
Commander and Mrs. William Man
ninE Irwin, L. S. n, had a small COM
pGny of young people dining with them
last night, aftorward CsCorting their
guests to the hop at the yard.
Mrs. GiIlett Hill gave a dinner party
last night prior to the dance at the
Mrs. Walter Mclean, |. S. N; Miss
Natalie Harrison, Miss Lcmlra Glllelt
Hill, Walter Parker, and Dr. John Shcr-
wood.
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4 unique and very enjoyable leap
year dance was given by the young la
dies of the Forest Service at Confeder-
ate Hail, 1922 Vermont avenue, on the
evening of February IA. The deCora-
tons were in keeping with the oCca-
sion, and consisted of valentines, ar
rows, and hearts. For the favor dances
the young ladies wore arrows and the
men hearts. The arrows, each with the
name of the lady who wore it, We're de-
posted in a basket and the men drew,
thus finding partners for the dance.
Similarly, the hearts which were worn
by the men were deposited, and each
was drawn by a young lady. There
was a similar exchange of valentines,
and much merriment was oCcasioned.
The beautiful gowns worn by the youSS
women added much to the attractive
ness of the scene. Punch was served
throughout the evening and delicious
ices in heart-shapCd boxes were served
at midnight. Dancing continued I'LL l
o'clock. The committee in charge O. a."
arrangements included Mrs. John Con-
way. Miss Elizabeth Ryan, Miss EIiz-
abeth Macfate, and Miss Susie +. Car
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Newton Hammer
have cards out for the wedding roCep-
tion of their daughter, Miss Miriam
Hammer and Murray StoVer smith,
Thursday evening. February %. from
until 10 o'clock, at 26O7 Eleventh street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Story entertained a
small company informally at luncheon
today.
Mrs. Bryce, Mrs. Knox, Mrs. Henry
Cabot Lodge, Mrs. Mark Hanna. and
Mrs. Stephen b. Elkns are among lnos%
who will be patronesses for the Mar
shall Darrach Shakespeare recital, ~
Midsummer Nights Dream" at the New
The Washington times., 1912-02-18
Miss Dorothy Taylor
Is Hostess At Dinner.

Miss Dorothy Taylor was hostess at
dinner last evening in compliment to
Miss Elizabeth Crenshaw. After the
dinner Miss Taylor and her guests at
tended the navy yard hop. The other
guests were Miss Parke Taylor, of Rich
mond, Va, a house guest of Miss Tay-
lor: Miss Julia Vail, Miss Dorothy Gray
Brooks. DR.. John p. Briscoe. Lieutenant
Coleman, OF Annapolis: Risley Hunt,
Marian Baker, and Kent Roberts.
Mr. and Mrs. c. n. Richards, of 1O1
Massachusetts avenue northwest. an
nOunce the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Miss Ruth Bergman Richards, to
Arthur Beane. Mr.. Beane is a Harvard
graduate.
The Washington times., 1912-02-18
Freak Dances Hold
Sway At Playhouse

Mrs. Marshall. received the guests
wearing the dress worn by her aunt.
Miss Elizabeth Hill COlquitt, at Presi-
dent Picrce's inaugural ball. The hos
tess is a daughter of the late Senator
Colquitt, of Georgia, and General Mar
shall is descendent of the famous
Chief Justice John Marshall.
Monday night, the regular meeting Of
the dancing class at the Playhouse, was
the occasion for another old-fashioned
dance, but this one lacked somewhat
the dignidcd atmosphere of the Mar
shall party. At the Playhouse fashion
able society INDUCED freely in all the
rag time" dances included in the rep
ertoire of negro orchestra, imported
from New York by, Air. and Mrs. Pres
ton Gibson. In addition to the "BOs-
ton," the Turkey TrOt,'' the Bunny
Hug" and the "GrizzIy Bear" Of the
present moment, the old-time Double
Shuttle" Coon Jine." "Railroading,
and other fancy steps OF similar popu-
larity in the far South, held sway, corn
pone. slusages, and beer refreshed the
energy OF the dancers to such an extent
that it was early morning before the
entertainment was brought to close.
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mar, Mrs. Charles II. Patterson. Mrs.
Truman Palmer, Mrs Allcrton Cush-
man, Mrs: Ira Corey, Miss Eoss. Mrs.
Mis-. Archibald Oracle. Miss MATHS,
Mrs. S. y. Wills, Mrs. NJ, u. Hill, Mrs.
Nathan Wycth, Mrs. Hoke Smith. Mrs.
Rampson, and Mrs William Iittaucr.
Miss Bergazin
And I. L. Kahn to Wed.
The marriage Of Miss Elizabeth Berg
azin. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
Bergazln, and Isidore l.. Kahn will
take place this evening at 6 o'clock. at
Freunds, Rabbie Louis Stern, of the
Eighth Street Temple, officiating.
The bride, who will be given in mar
riage by her father, will wear hand
some gown of white charmuese, heavily
embroidered and studded with pearls
and trimmings of princess lace. Her
veil will be caught with a wreath of
orange blossoms and she will carry a
shower bouquet of roses and lilies of
the valley. Her only ornament Will be
"A diamond necklace. gift of the
groom.
Miss Fannie Bergazin, sister of the
bride, will be her only attendant, and
will wear gown of white charmuest
draped in hand-painted chiffon and will
carry pink roses.
Adolf Kahn, brother OF lne groom
will act as best man.
Mrs. Bergazin. mother Of the bride
will wear violet charmueSe BoWr
with a corsage bouquet Of orchids
After a reception the young couple
| will leave for Northern trip, the brid'
| wearing a black novelty suit, with
black and white hat.
ITpon their return to washington, the!
will reside at the Coywood.
Miss Flora Straus, who has been visit
! ing Mr. and Mrs. Morton Luchs, o
| Connecticut avenue, left Washington 10
day for her home in Philadelphia.
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| Miss Annette Goldsmith. OF Calver
| street left Washington today for Rich
mond TO spend a few weeks as tn
guest OF Miss Irene Galeski.
| Mrs. J. Kahn and daughter. Mrs
| Carl Selgman and baby. who nave beel
| the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Cal
| Usher, of the Beacon. returned to rhel
home in New York today.
Mrs. Henry Strauss has returned t.
| Richmond after spending the past weel
| in Washington with her parents, MI
] and Mrs. A. NJ. Baer, of the Neither
| lands.
The Washington times., 1912-02-18
Miss Taft Guest
At Many Functions.

Last night the bellies and beaus of the
younger dancing contingent were the
guests. of Mr.. and Mrs. Melville h. In
gals, of Cincinnati, who entertained in
honor of Miss Helen Taft. Prior to the
dance the White House belle was the
guest of honor at a dinner given by Mr..
and Mrs. Hugh Legare, and earlier in
the day Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Gibson
gave a large luncheon for her at the en-
elusive Country Club
Scarcely night except Sundays is the
daughter OF the White House at liberty
and this pace has been kept up since her
debut at Il large tea in the historic
East Room, a year ago last December.
In the week Just past she has dinPd
successfully with Mr.. and Mrs. \. r.
Britt0n and their fascinating dau-htcr.
Miss Catherine BrttOn: Mr.. and Mrs.
Murray Cobb, Mr. and Mrs w. r. Mer-
ridm and Miss Laura Merriam, and Cap
tain Sowerby. naval attache of the
British embassy Captain SOwerby' 5
The Washington times., 1912-02-18
Many Gay Affairs, How.
ever, Will Be Given
During Lenten Season.

Officially, Washington's social sea-
son terminates with the Army and
Navy reception at the White House
this coming Tuesday night, going out
with the blaze of glory usually at
tendant upon this function each sea-
son. Although Ash Wednesday, the
following day. rings down the curtain
of Lent, there are still on the sched-
ule numerous entertainments for off,
cial personGges, and the White House
program includes a series of musical
events, so that there will be really
no cessation of gayety. Bids to these
White House musicales are the most
coveted of any going out from the
EXECUTIVE Mansion, as they are ex-
tended only to Mrs. Taft's circle of
intimates, those who bask in the per-
sonal favor of the Presidential fam
lily.
A forerunner of those planned for
the Lenten season took place at the
White House yesterday, when Mrs
Taft received small company of her
close friends informally in the Red
Room at the tea hour. having Miss
Alice Nelson to sing.
Cabinet Dinners
During Lenten Season.
George Washington's Birthday, Feb
ruary 22, when the Secretary of Com
mcrce and Labor and Mrs. Nagel win
give their dinner to the President
and February 29, when the Secretary
of War and Mrs. Stimson. who have
been in mourning all winter, will en-
tertaln him, are two dates for Off
cial functions which have been run
over into the lenten season.
Dancing is practically the only form
Of hospitality which will be in any way
diminished by the penitential season.
Americans are coming to be the great
est devotees of the terpschorean art
in the world. There are more balls
each week nowadays in the National
capital than were given in a whole sea-
son twenty years ago. Practically eVerJ
night there Is some function of impor-
tanCe at which there is dancing. Not
aDle 1e among such events of the week
just past, was the old-fashioned Val
entine party given Wednesday night at
the Washington Barracks by Gen and
Mrs William l.. Marshall for their
daughter. Miss Maitland Marshall. The
two hundred or more guests went in
the costumes of the antebelum days
and negro orchestra played pro-
gram OF square dances. Supper was
served at a long table laden with
whole Virginia hams, stuffed roasted
turkeys, and other like substantial
! Niands. Lighted candles in tall silver
| candelabra were the only illumina-
ton and seldom has the Officers Club
| at the barracks presented a prettieI
picture than on this occasion. South
ern smilax and red flowers festooncd
| the walls; the finishing touch to the
| exceptionally picturesque scene was the
| huge log fire on the hearth.