The Washington herald., 1912-04-14
ENTERTAINMENTS.

The japanese Ambassador and Wis.,
countess Chinda entertained at a re-
ception yesterday afternoon at O'Clock
in honor OF the members OF the diplo-
matte corps at their residence in X
street. Only the members of the corps
attended this reception. which II is the
custom for every new ambassador to
give to his Colleagues. Assisting the
Ambassador and viscountess In receiv-
ing their guests were the members Of
the embassy stan. Quantities Of palms,
cherry blossoms, and red spring how-
ers formed the house decorations, and
an orchestra was in attendance.
The younger members OF the Congress
sional contingent are showing great in
terest in the Congressional Tennis Cub
which has been organized by group
OF young women OF the Congressional
circle. A court ground has been OBJ
tanned at the corner of Connecticut and
Wyoming Avenues. which will be ready
for the opening games next week. Miss
Alice Page, daughter Of Senator Carroll
s. Page OF Vermont, Is the president Of
the club and Miss Sibyl Hayes, daugh-
ter Of Congressman Z. A. Hayes OF CAL
ifornia, Is the seeretary-treasurer.
Mrs. Lamar. wife Of Mr. Justice La
mar, was the guest OF honor at a large
reception. at which Mrs. S. n. Barker
entertained. yesterday afternoon from
( until O'Clock. at the Chevy Chase
College. Quantities Of palms, spring
blossoms, and roses formed the house
decorations for the occasion. Ind a
string orchestra played throughout the
afternoon. Assisting in dispensing the
Inequalities Of the afternoon were q
number OF the Chevy Chase Seminary
students. Mrs. Lamar was gowned in
lilac satin, draped with white wolfe. en-
broidered in shades Of lilac and trimmed
with lace.
The forty young men who comprise
the Colgate University Glee Club, OF
Hamilton, N Y. arrived in town on Fri
day afternoon. and are being extensive
Iy entertained. They have spent their
spring vacation on a musical itinerary.
Of which Washington will be their clos
ing engagement, and their concert here
Will be given in the ballroom Of the
Raleigh Hotel on Monday evening, and
promises to be a great success. A num-
Der OF theater parties have been formed
in several OF the young ladies' schools.
CASTOR are Mrs. John Hay. Miss Board
man, Mrs. Charles Hughes, Mrs. Mac
Veagh. Mrs. Nagel, Mrs. Frances E.
Warren, Mrs. Hoke Smith, Mrs. Bank
head. Mrs. Charles Curtis. Mrs. Wesley
Jones. Mrs. Champ Clark. Mrs. Oscar
Underwood, Mrs. Albert Cummins. Mrs
Richmond P. Hobson, Mrs. James T
Lloyd, Mrs. Albert Burleson, Mrs
George Otis Smith, Mrs. William A.
Mearns. Mrs. S. W. Woodward, Mrs
Charles Ray Dean, Mrs. Charles W.
Archibald Hopkins, Mrs. John B. Hen
derson, and Mrs. E. C. Harmon.
Miss Marie Louise Howser entertained
at bridge. followed by tea. last Thurs
day, in honor OF Miss Marie Adams and
her house guest, Miss Cock, of New
Orleans. There were five tables. The
drawing-rooms were decorated with
dogwood and cherry blossoms, and the
tea table in the same color scheme.
Mrs. H. r. Howser, mother Of the
hostess, served tea.
The Ladies Club Of the washington
Saengerbund entertained their friends
with an Easter dance Easter Monday
night. at the clubhouse. The hall was
decorated with spring flowers, palms,
and flags. About 800 attended. The
ladies In charge OF the dance were Mrs.
X G. Barthell, Mrs. T. p. Kennedy.
Mrs. Hanneman. Mrs. Levy, and Miss
Sossean.
Sonora de Ia Cuiva, wife of the first
secretary Of the Mexican Embassy, en-
tertained on Thursday afternoon from
8 to o'clock at the Highlands at a
musical tea in compliment to the ladies
OF the Harmony Improvement Club,
composed Of gradutes in music who have
studied abroad. This club was recently
organized by Miss Lillian Gronna and
Mrs. Mary Litz-Parker Cthe former a
the latter a graduate Of Leipzig at the
home of Senator and Mrs. Gronna.
The hostess, who has a beautiful So
and italian songs.
Mrs. Charles Bennett Smith. wife OF
Representative Smith OF Buffalo. N. "
who Is a fine violinist. played her selec-
lions in an artistic manner.
Miss Nora Harrison, of Duluth, MINI,
delighted all with her selections on the
piano. Miss Edna Dodge, Of Iowa,
played a violin solo. which was well re-
ceived, as well as were the piano solos
played by Miss Violet Gordon. of Chi
cago, and Miss Gronna. Miss Syble
Hayes gave an interesting recitation
which added much TO the pleasure OF the
afternoon, and Miss Fedora wilbur
sang Italian songs in her usual charm
ing manner. Mrs. Parker was the ac-