The Washington herald., 1912-08-06
SOCIETY

John w. Heron, of Cincinnati, will have
more effect upon the society AFFAIRS at
Paramatta than 1t will upon those at
the White House, as the family will re-
main there for another two or three
months, and by the time the oficiaI
season opens here. the period of the
deepest mourning will have expired. II
Is, of course, probable that there will
be little or no social festivity at the
| opens on the first of January. The off,
cial affairs are not interfered with by
the mourning of any member Of the
Presidents family. Mrs. Taft is not q
believer In the mourning. which swathes
one In somber black with long black
wells. and which denies one the pleasure
OF mingling with people and enjoying
what might be enjoyed. She Is conserv-
ative in this. as she is in ell other things.
She will observe a proper amount Of re-
spect for the memory Of her father. but
his death will not throw any shadows
upon next seasons gayeties. He was
greatly beloved about the White House.
where he has made many visits, and the
last time. which was last summer, re-
manning many weeks. He was an inter-
esting figure at one OF Mrs. Tafts garden
parties last year, but was feeble enough
at that time to be obliged to remain in
large chair through the afternoon.
Mrs Taft will not return to the White
House again this summer. but will go
from Cincinnati to Beverly. accompanied
| by Charley Taft. The President will
probably escort her there before return
Ing to Washington, some time on Thurs
day.
There have been few deaths connected
with President Taft and his family dur
ing his regime as Chief Executive, COM
pared to many Of his predecessors. The
nearest relatives to pass away these last
four years have been Mrs. Horace Taft,
of Waterbury. Conn.,, sister-in-law Of
the President, and Mr.. Thomas X.
Laughlin. Of Pittsburs. brother-in-law of
Mrs. Taft.
The Mexican Minister to Cuba, Senior
Jose F. Godoy, spent yesterday in WASH
ington and lunched with the Mexican
Ambassador at his apartment at the
Highlands. He returned to New York
last evening. where he and his family
landed late last week from Cuba, and
Joined them on Long Island, where they
will spend this month. Mr.. Frank
Godoy who has been in South America
on the East coast, returned with them
for a short visit here and will sail in a
short time for South America again. this
time to spend some time on the West
Coast with headquarters in Peru.
Mr.. Albert Godoy, who went to Havana
shortly after the death of his brother
Jose, to be with the family during their
period of deep mourning. returned here
some weeks ago. Jose Godoy died at his
pest as secretary of the Mexican Lega-
tion in Norway in the spring. He was
married a short time before TO a Mexican
sirl in New York City. His body will
lie brought back to Mexico next winter
some time. Jose Godoy was very we'll
known here, where he went TO school
and where he spent SO many years of
his younger days, during his fathers
long service as counselor of the Mexican
Embassy here. His sister, Miss Mer-
ctdes Godoy. was one of the most popu-
lar debutantes introduced in Washing
ton society, a year before her fathers
transfer and promotion.
The Secretary Of the Navy George Won
l.. Meyer has taken the Redwood cot
tage at Newport for the week of the
tennis tournament, which will open on
the 18th. Mrs. Meyer, the two daughters
and their son will be there during the
tourney.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Columbus will
leave with their children Sunday next
for Ocean View. Va. for a stay OF sew
eral weeks.
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth is spending
a few days with her grandmother, Mrs.
George c. Lee, at the latters home
Chestnut Hill, near Boston, who is in
failing health. Mrs. Lee has not been
able to pay her usual visit to her
daughter, Mrs. Fessenden, at Coolidge's
Point, this summer
Mr.. and Mrs Charles l. Simms. of
Clarendon. Va, are now at Old Point
Comfort for the annual meeting of the
Virginia Bar Association. Before re-
turning they will visit Virginia Beach
and other nearby resorts.
Mrs. William s. Carroll. of this city.
with her children. Is at Cohasset Har-
bor, Mass, this summer and is occupy
ing the cottage of DR.. John BRYANT
Mrs. Carrolrs husband died less than
two years ago and she went TO the North
Shore to be near her brothers Mr.
Clifton and Mr.. Theodore Bremen who
are at Cohasset with their families.
Mrs. Byron Andrews, of this city, who
is spending the summer at wiers, n. II.
has just been Joined there by her sister
and her niece, Mrs. Andrew l.. Scovill
and Miss Scovill, of Avondale. Ohio,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cole and their
daughter. Miss Agnes Cole, have gone to
Cape May for a month.
Mrs. Theodore ". Noyes and Miss
Ruth Noyes will remain In Colorado dur
ing the summer, dividing their time be-
tween Colorado Springs and Glenwoodl
Springs. Mr.. Noyes has sailed from San
Francisco for New Zealand and Austria
liza, Mrs. and Miss Noyes having ac-
companied him as far as Colorado on
the trip to the Coast.
Invitations have been issued by Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas V. Collins for the
marriage of their daughter, Julia Eta,
to Mr.. George Melting, the ceremony to
take p lace August IA at the Shrine of
the Sacred Heart, in this city.
The marriage is announced of Miss
Nellie PLACER, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
William PLACER, to Mr.. Francis Metler,
both of this city. on Thursday last at
Waugh NJ. E. Church, Third and A
Streets Northeast. Rev. Arthur Thompson
officiating. The bride wore a oneIpiece |
cream serge suit with large white hat. |
She was unattended. Mr. and Mrs. Met
Ter will be at home after to-day.
Mrs. Neva E. Frank, with her sons, |
Wilmer and Elmer. is with her parents, |
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Moling. Falls Church. |