The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-01-31

guest Miss Isabel Vincent. the twenty
eight guests being the friends and con-
tempories of Miss Helen Taft
i Later I'm the evening Miss Taft and her
guest went to the dance given by Mr..
/ and Mrs. dkames W. Wadsworth, jr.. and
Mr.. Clarence Hay at the Country Club.
4 The President and Mrs. Taft have sent
Y cut cards for the last State reception
of the administration, the reception in
honor Of the Army and Navy. The
guests have been asked for $50 o'clock
on Tuesday evening next.
Senator and Mrs. Claude A. Swanson
entertained at a dinner last night.
Maj Gen. and Mrs George Lewis
| Gillespie gave a dinner last night in honor
OF Mrs. Henry F. Dimeck and Mrs
Dimock Hutchinson at their residence in
New Hampshire Avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. James w. wadsworth
| jr., and Mr.. Clarence Hay We're hosts at
one of the smartest dances of the winter
last night at the Country Club. The
| guests. who numbered 115, were mem
bers of the Diplomatic Corps. the young
| married set and. the debutantes of this
and former seasons. A supper was serv-
ed at midnight, after which dancing was
resumed.
The Military Attache of the French
Embassy and Countess de Chambrun en-
tertained at a dinner last night, after
ward taking their guests to the dance at
the Country Club
The Second Secretary of the German
\ Embassy and Nine. Kienlin were also
hosts at an informal dinner last night,
the entire party going later to the dance
at the Country Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Griswold Hill gave
dinner last night in honor of the second
secretary of the Spanish Legation and
Countess de San Esteban de Canongo.
Among their guests were Miss Traylor,
of Richmond, Va, and Mr.. Charles F.
Wilson.
Mr. and Mrs. j. Maury Dove were
hosts at a beautiful dinner-dance last
night at the Shoreham Hptel.' The cen
terpiece was OF pink roses. and corsage
bouquets OF violets for the women and
white boutonnieres for the men were at
each plate. Their guests included Mr..
and Mrs. Evans Brown, Mr. and Mrs.
Rudolph Kaufman. Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Deakin. Miss
Dove, Miss Oliver. Mr.. CIapp, Mr.. Hol-
and Mrs. Allan Walker. Mr.: and Mrs.
McNally, Mrs. Arthur bennett, and Mr..
Thilman Hendrick.
Afterward informal dancing TOOK fnlsce
in the ballroom of the Shoreham, ich
was decorated with palms, smila and
roses.
Mr. J. Ford Thompson. jr., sailed yes
terday from New York on board the
Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm for London.
Mrs. E Baker Evans will be at home
this afternoon at the Dresden for the last
time this season.
The Congressional Club entertained at
a charming dance at the clubhouse last
night for the younger members Of the
club. Mrs. Ernest Roberts. president of
the club. received the guests. \ buffet
supper was served later in the evening.
MISS r:atane sagruoer gave a oInner
last night IN honor or Miss Marion
Leutz, at her residence IN . street
II The nrst performance OF May IRWIN
in "A Widow by Proxy" at the New
National Theater on Monday evening"
May 5, Is to be a benefit for the Noel
House settlement, charity IN wnIcn
prominent wasnIngtomans are aeepIy IN
make the occasion a notable success.
Mrs. Bucknar Randolph was hostess at
charming tea yesterday afternoon in
honor of MIMI. Ritter. wife of the Min
lister of Switzerland. Smart society and
members of the Diplomatic Corps filled
the rooms from 4 until o'clock. Nine.
Loudon. wife Of the Minister of the
Netherlands, and Mrs. Livingstone Hunt
presided at the handsomely appointed
tea table.
Calumet Place. one Of the landmarks
of Washington. and for years the scene
OF generous hospitality depensed by its
owner. Mrs. John \. Logan, was opened
yesterday for one Of the most delight
full receptions of the season, when Mrs.
Logan entertained in honor Of Mrs.
Matthew T. Scott. president Of the
Daughters of the American Revolution.
The fine old mansion was beautifully
decorated with flags, palms, and flowers
An orchestra played throughout the
afternoon.
The event brought together repre-
sentative gathering of distinguished resi-
dents of the National Capital, who
fingered long after the hours set for the
reception. There are many valuable and
interesting relics in the different rooms
which proved an additional attraction.
Mrs. Logan was assisted in receiving
by Mrs Tucker. Mrs. E. D. Scott, of
Toledo, Ohio: Mrs. George Wood, of
1 New York City; Mrs. Gattey, Mrs. Glenn,
Mrs. Price, Mrs. Hill, Miss Gillett, Miss
H Hammond and Miss Padelford, with
Lieut.. Price, q. S. NJ. c., nephew of
Mrs Logan, and Col. Glen, U. S. A.,
L made the introdRctions.
collation. was served in the dining
room, which was charmingly decorated
forz the occasion.
Miss Emily Towel, of Cincinnati, Ohio.
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Wyeth
al their residence, He2 r street. Mrs.
Wyeth will give a number of entertain
4 ,aents in her honor. Miss Towel made
her debut in Cincinnati this winter.
II One Of the most notable teas OF the
season was given yesterday afternoon at
4 the Washington Club by Mrs. Louisa
Kew Norton, in honor of Mrs Barbour
Walker Also receiving with Mrs. Walk
or was Mrs Morland. wife of the Bishop
of California.
The spacious rooms were decorated
! with palms and everGreens and flowers,
and the beautiful tea table was dressed
with scarlet poinsettlas, the color scheme
being in harmony with them
II Mrs. Alfred Taylor and Mrs. Stanton
presided at the table, and Mrs. ]. Will
lam Henry served frappe:
Mrs. Norton is one of the distinguished
coterie of old resident Washtngtonians,
and the guests who thronged the room
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