The Washington times., 1912-12-19

Miss Flora Wilson. daughter Of the
Secretary Of Agriculture. entertained at
luncheon today at the New willard in
honor Of Mrs. aFirbanks, wife Of the
former Vice President.
The guests were Mrs. Willis Van De-
venter. Mrs. william Alden Smith. Mrs.
Francis Warren. Mrs. John b. Hem
derson. Mrs. Nathan B. Scott. Mrs.
Matthew T. Scott. Mrs. Arthur Burle-
son. Mrs. H. o. Young. Mrs. Marion
Butler. Mrs. Waller. Mrs. Samuel
Spencer. Mrs. Kicks. Miss Mamie
Heth. Mrs. Charles A. spalding. Mrs.
Frank Ellis, Miss Helen Cannon, Mrs.
John Timmons. Miss Amaryllis Gillett,
aad Mrs. J. J. Richardson.
one OF the largest and most Interest,"
Ing teas given here in recent years.
will be that this afternoon at the home
Of the former Speaker and Miss Helen
Cannon. when the latter will present her
niece. Miss Virginia LeSeure to society.
Miss LeSeure has always been the par
ticular pet OF her grandfather. and
though he seldom goes to teas. he will
remain with the baby Of the house.
during the reception.
k0soo ASoS"c "oo ptoSStSohy cpChS
her entire life in Washington, her
dren Of the former Speaker. and until
she went abroad year or two ago, re-
ceived her education here. r--,.,
Miss Cannon will wear during the
afternoon a gown Of gray brocaded vel
vet with lace and chiffon, and the
debutante, a gown Of white charmeuse
t,n ~ oh ,hrni In
silver, and bordered with narrow band
Of black fur. She will carry pink roses.
The drawing rooms are filled with the
flowers sent to the debutante by her
own and her grandfather's admirers.
In the center OF the long tea table
stands a tall vase filed with dozens
Of the longest Stoned American beauty
roses which form almost canopy ef-
feet over the center OF the table. and
AFFORD those who pour tea an oppor-
tunity of seeing one another.
Those with Miss Cannon during the
Mrs. Richard Reid Rogers, Mrs. Spald-
ing. Mrs. Busby. Mrs. Danforth, Miss
Phelps and Miss Gillett.
The girls TO assist Miss LeSeure will
be Miss Eleanor Reyburn. Miss Mar
o"bCS D'"p~'s S"'so A<SAothy nay "oOos
Miss Frances .Hoar. Miss Elizabeth
Reid Rogers. Miss Maths. Miss Kath-
crime Weeks and Miss Dorothy He-
shire.
Almost the entire Senate and House
will pay their respects. as will a mum.
Der Of diplomats and society people In
general.
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Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Lawrence. OF
Paradise. Catonsville, Baltimore, Nd.
announce the engagement OF their
daughter. Miss Mary Mildred Lawrence,
to Clarence .Winslowe Renshawe. OF
Washington. Mr.. Renshawc Is the son
OF John II. Renshawe. of the United
States Geological Survey. The wedding
will take place early In June.
The Secretary OF State and Mrs. Knox
have issued invitations for their diplo-
matte breakfast on New Years day.
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The Secretary Of the Treasury and
Mrs. McVeagh were Joined at their
home last night by Eames MacVeagh
who will remain with them until after
the dinner and dance tonight In honor
OF Mis- Taft.
The Secretary OF War and Mrs. Stim'
son were hosts last night at a Christ.
mas dance to present their niece, Miss
Eleanor Gamble, daughter Of DR.. r. e.
Gamble. OF Philadelphia. A hundred OF
more young people were invited. the list
of guests including Miss Helen Taft
and her host at dinner last night, Miss
katherine Jennings; Miss I.eSeure. the
Misses Meyer. Miss Nagel, Miss Eleano,
Reyburn. Miss Margaret Perrin, Miss
Wilmer. Miss McClintock, Misses Ale
shire. the Misses Gage, of Philadelphia
and Miss Nellie Keyser, OF Pensacola
A large number of the younger ofticer'
of the army and navy. diplomats. ant
this and last years debutantes from
official and resident society
Miss Nellie Claire Howard will be pre-
sented to society at a large tea which
her mother, Mrs. Samuel T. Howard, 4
giving this afternoon at her residence
:il7 N street, from I until O'Clock
Smiiax. ferns, palms and quantities o
pink roses will adorn the reception hal
room red roses and candles with re'
silk shades will be used.
Miss Margaret McChord, daughter o
Interstate Commerce Commissioner an
Mrs. McChord, will entertain at dane
At the New Willard on the evening o
January = Invitations win be sent on
within m" -"-' few days.