Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-11
My ten days more to the sea-
son, counting this and next
Sunday, for Ash Wednesday
will be here on the 21st. Look

Sunday, for Ash Wednesday
~ will be here on the 21st. Look
ing backward, it does not ap-
pear to have been an excessively brilliant
one, for the events that stirred the mag
ination any degree out of the ordinary
cen be easily remembered. Nearly all the
hostesses to whom the pleasures Of the
200 or 800 appeal have been heard from
in the usual way, but only very few
have given cotillons this winter, the
Bachelors had nearly the monopoly Of the
field in that direction. The charity balls
were huge successes, the New Willard
bathrooms being scarcely large enough for
either Of them, and especially Is this
true of the Southern Relief. to which
! everybody gladly goes who buys ticket
This tendency to enjoy the big things
offered, as we'll as to concentrate on en-
tertainments like the New York state
congressional party Friday night, instead
of arranging smaller, but more personal,
affairs is feature Of the times, and has
been a marked one this season. In the
intervals between these red letter days
on the calendar, the hops at Fort Myer.
the navy yard and barracks, together
| with the debut balls and less formal
dances, have kept the dancing element
happily busy. The leap year dances have
been another aid to the winters eniven-
ment, but the larger parties of this kind
have not been numerous. The past week
presented varied program, several balls,
as well as home dances, having occurred.
The popularity of the White House as
place to spend the evening does not
wane as the years go by. The thousands
of invitations which go out from there
every winter find a responsive note not
only among those new to the scene but
equally among those who never outgroW
kl,o vx-ffh offn
ing one of the state receptions would be
like spending it in some other city. The
first reception of the winter is supposed
to attract those to whom the company of
the diplomatic circle-which is the hon.
ored body-is just following their every
day custom. All the owners OF taraS
round these parts and few from other
winter resorts can be seen in their best
regalias. There is no denying that they
make a notably swell collection and con-
tribute largely to the enjoyment OF the
greater number present, who do not nave
to worry over possible, losses from bur
glars, since all their diamonds are IN the
hopefored class.
The average party goer at the capital
never gets over a pleasurable excitement
over a man in uniform. and that S why
the army and navy reception has thriiis
about it-even in the mere mention. Ihe
foreigner in his court or military dress
affords delight wherever he shows nm
self at the diplomatic reception, and ne
divides honors with no one except the
wearers-they may be tair or otherW1se-
of jeweled tiaras and necklaces. At the
first January reception those who came
in motors or carriages, and almost every
one did, had to wait an hour or so to
get their vehicles on going home
It was not SO at the second or the
third reception. The conservative folks,
or, to make them seem more In social
demand, those who had later engage
ments to keep. found themselves well
on their way five or ten minutes aL.er
| means, of course, more people walked to
and fro than rode-no very great hard
ship when the skies are clear ana. tne
yellow and green limousines are nasnlns
! along regularly on their nearby bands
| of steel.
Diplomatic or any other uniforms were
| few and far between at the congressional
OF the judicial receptions. Jewel displays
| were also scarce, for only very rev PEG.
splendid gems Mrs. MacVeagh wears on
| these occasions. She has so many that
she can change with her gowns. and does.
| The glories displayed by the blue room
on the general company. The average
woman guest begins to collect her
thoughts for purposes Of scrutiny about
! the time she has reached the green room,
when she must also lift her train If she
| would go any farther without separating
| herself from it.
| The desire to shine in the blue room
company has greatly abated during the
present administration, or else 1t is I'M
der better control. The special guests OF
each evening have that enviable territory
| all for themselves contributing equally
| to the pleasure and comfort OF those eX-
little disposition on the part of others to
intrlde. It does not take a very long
memory to recall the battles royal fought
near the blue room doors by those VINO
| desired to see themselves just there and
nowhere else.
The army and navy reception Is Sched-
uled for the evening Of the 2Oth-Shrove
Tuesday. There Is no doubt that 1t Will
prove a brilliant finish to the winters
series of formal events
Mrs William Henry White of 1923
Park road will be at home Friday. the
18th, from to 6. and will have assist
ing her Mrs. Herman A. Philips. Mrs
| John G. Williams. Mrs. Donald c. Mac
Leod, Mrs. Archibald NJ McLachlen,
Mrs George F. Schutt Mrs. George S.
Rees, Mrs. Roger T. Mitchell and Mrs.
F. Baker Weaver.
Miss Taft was the hostess at small
dinner and dance last night at the White
House.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry W. Taft arrived
from New York yesterday to be guests
at the White House.
Mrs. Preston Gibson gave a luncheon
Yesterday at her home on X street In
honor of Miss Margaret Draper.
Among the dinner hosts OF last night
were Senator du Pont, Senator Adrtch,
Mr. and Mrs Robert II. Lincoln and JUS
tice and Mrs. Holmes.
Miss Leila Montgomery entertained a
number of debutantes and young men at
dinner last night.
Representative and Mrs: ]. William
at the Playhouse.
Mr. and Mrs William Littaur will give
a musical and supper tonight.
Mrs. ingalls, will entertain at dinner to-
night. and Miss Helen Taft will be among
the guests.
An INFORMAL hop took place last night
at Fort Myer.
Mrs. Garrard. wife Of the commandant
of the post, received the guests, and
number Of young people went over from
Washington for the occasion.
The next formal hop will be February
| 10.
Mrs Charles Harper Walsh and the
Misses Walsh will entertain at a tea
| THURSDAY, February 10, at o'clock.
Mrs. John wyeth gave a reception yes
| terday afternoon at her home on Sheri-
| dan circle.
| Mrs. Robert Hinckley and Miss Sheriff.
presided at the tea table, and American