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OBITUARY NOTES.

MRS MARIA WARREN SHRIVE.
widow Of the Rev. J. G.. Shrive. Baptist
minister, died Thursday night at her
home. No. 223 Warburton avenue, Yonk-
ers. She was born in Patterson. y. Y,
eighty-one years ago and lived in Yonk-
ers thirty-three years. Mrs. Shrive was
member Of the Grant Family Association.
composed OF descendants CT Matthew and
Priscilla Grant, who settled at Windsor,
Conn, in 1880.
CHARLES GEORGE JAMER, forty-six
years old a supervising engineer In the
Department Of Correction. died Thursday
az his home, No 681 Macon street, Brook
lyn. For many years he was associated
in business with his father, VINO Is presl>
dent Of the Jamer Heating Company.
MRS. JULIE HART KEMPSON, d
landscape artist. died Wednesday at her
home in Trenton, y. J. She was seventy
nine years old. Mrs. Kempson was Mrs.
Julie Hart Beers before her second mar
rage. and was born In Pittsheld. Mass.
She came 10 New York after her mar
rage TO Mr.. Beers who was also ar
artist She first exhibited at the National
Academy Of Design. In 1876 she married
Dr. p. Tertius Kempson.
MRS. LOGAN TUCKER. OF Washing
ton. died suddenly at Atlantic City Thurs
day night. Mrs. Tucker was daughter
Of General John A. Logan, Civil War
hero and United States Senator. The
body was sent 10 Washington for burial
at Arlington Cemetery.
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ROBB DE P. TYTUS DIES
Was a Member of the Old De
peyster Family of New York.
rpv Telegraph 10 The Tribune.

r.nov Aug B.-Robb de Puyster ~
,us Of birmingham. died to-day at saranac
Lake IN the Adirondacks. OF tuberculosis
~ the throat. from which he mad oeeil
suffering FOR three years. Mr.. Iytus anu
hls family last fall took a cottage III ''''
nine woods. al the advice OF physicians,
Mr.. Tytys was a member OF the oIu ~
p.vstar family OF New York. He was d
son ~ Mr.. and Mrs Edward J. Iytus, OF
New York and was born In AsheVilIe'
y. c.. in 1875. He was graduated i o'''
Yale University in 1897. in 1893 fale CAV
him n degree Of A NJ. for research "o' n
IN Egypt Mr. Tytus's labors in EsyP'
covered a period Of six years
He married Miss Grace Heniop' OF Ne"
York, In 1903. and while they were maN'"e
a horseback trip on Their honeymoon ar
rived in Tryingham. Enamoured OF the re-
gior. Mr.. Tytus bought Ashintuily Farm
OF 100 acres. He was constructing
10000 country house when he was taken
III.
In 1908 he served in the MassachuSe.'s
Legislature He was a member OF INC
Union. University and Yale clubs OF Ne"
York. and the Lenox club and LenoA
Hunt. Of Lenox
He leaves a wife. two daughters ana MS
mother. Mrs. Edward J. Tytus.
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Newport. Aug. l5.-One Of the most in
teresting outdoor entertainments ever
given here was "The Masque Of the Blue
Garden" given this evening by Mr.. and
Mrs Arthur Curtiss James 70 dedicate
the blue garden at their estate, Beacon
Hill House. over $50 guests assembled
in the garden, where they saw an old
fable acted by large company OF pro-
fessonals and amateurs. among the latter
being several house guests.
The grounds were illuminated by
rnvriads of multi-colored lights In many
effects. and during different stages OF
the fable different sets Of lights were
turned on. The climax came when at the
close Of the story. a turn or a s"itch
filed the garden with thousands OF what
appeared to be frefies.
The pageantry came as surprise 10
the guests. although they were aware
that the entertainment was 10 be some
thing unusual
The guests were seated in temporary
stadium erected AT the end Of the garden
and below the garden formed a nj theatre
for The Masque Of the Blue Garden.
Everything was arranged 10 carry OUT
the sixteenth century effect. ooth IN 'he
garden and In the house. a large covered
lane Of blue. carpeted in blue. led to the
east end Of the garden, where Mr. and
Mrs. James received.
Mrs. James wore a costume OF the Elk
teenth century. She explained the nature
Of the entertainment 10 the guests ana
gave the signal for the opening or the
fate. The orchestra struck up weird
old Italian air, and Cosimo de Medlci'
With a large retinue Of court attendants
5raseed IN the elaborate. rich costumes
~ the Italian Renaissance. appeared
At,er graceful preliminary Arthur
Phillips. who irupersonated the Meo'c'
sang an old Italian love song TO the ao-
compartment Of harp, played softly oy
q harpist concealed in the garden alter
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THEATRICAL NOTES.

I,eonore Harris. who played tho adj
ventures In The Whip" last season. ar
rived from Paris yesterday and left for
Chicago. where she will reopen in The
Whip" in the Auditorium next Saturday
night.
George NJ. Cohan has completed his
dramatization OF Earl Derr Bigger s
book. Seven Keys TO Baldpate," and the
piece, now in active rehearsal. will be
produced at the Hyperion Theatre, New
Haven. Conn. for three nights and Sat
urday matinee. commencing Thursday
September l. An engagement OF one week
az Parsons Theatre, Hartford. Conn.
will follow.
The first performance of Where Igno-
rance Is Bliss" the American version Of
Ferenc Molnars European comedy, will
be given at Long Branch on Friday and
Saturday, August % and %. The New
York opening will be at the Lyceum on
Thursday. August IS.
Emma Trentini, who sails from France
for this country to-day, Will begin her
tour I'm THE FREELY" at the new Dekalb
Theatre. Brooklyn, on Saturday evening.
August 80. The tour will include the prin-
cipal cities in the United States and Can
ada and will cover a period of forty-two
weeks.
Ethel Norris has been engaged by
Werba & Luescher for a part in Her
Little Highness." the De Koven operetta.
in which Mizzi Hajos is TO be featured.
The organization engaged for the sup
port of Christie Macdonald in the new
Victor Herbert operetta 'Sweethearts."
" hich will open the fall season at the
New Amsterdam Theatre September S,
will include Katie Vesey, Jennie DECKER
son, Nellie Mccoy. Gene Peltier, Gretchen
Hartman, Cecilia Hoffman. Vivian Wes-
sell. Tom McNaughton and Lionel Walsh
in the two leading comedy roles; Thomas
Conkey, Edwin Wilson. Frank Belcher
and Robert O'Connor The orchestra will
be under the direction Of John McGhie.
Merian's Dogs. a troupe Of animal
actors" from Europe. will give thirty
minute play at Hamn erstein's Roof Gar
den next week.
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DOINGS AT BAR HARBOR

fBy telegraph 20 The Tribune
Bar Ha-tor. Me. Aug. There were q
large number Of dinner parties tonight.
preceding the fancy dress ball at the
Swimming club. Mr. and Mrs. William
Lawrence Green entertained twenty
guests. including Mr.. and Mrs. J. Barney
Stewart. Mrs Arthur Weeks. Mr. and
Mrs Stanley Mortimer. Miss Alexandra
Er1erv. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Mansfield
Patterson and Seth Sprague. Other dinner
hosts were Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Scott
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Mccormick Mr.. and
Mrs s. Megargee Wright Dir. and Mrs.
Harry s Hall. and Mrs. s. S. Menken.
Who had as guests Mrs Arthur Carroll,
Mrs. John Aspegren. Miss Kate Lee Har-
mon. Miss Mollie blackberry, Thomas
Achels. 5. Frederick Mills. Charles II.
De Witt. Kenneth Fisk. l. l.. Beeoe. j.
Wallace Bryan and Mr.. De Herzog.
Mrs. Henry r. Dlmock was hostess at
a dinner party at Elsinore this evening
in honor OF Mrs. Arthur VI. Dodge. OF
New York
Mrs. r Hall Mccormick entertained at
dinner at Jordon's Pond tonight
Mrs. Francis Burton Harrison is spend
ing a week In New York.
William Rhlnelander Stewart viii give
a large dinner party at his cottage on
Saturday evening. August ..
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew Astor wilkes
Who have been at the Newport for sew
eraI weeks. returned 10 New York to-day.
Mrs Wilkes is the daughter of Mrs.
Hetty Green.
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AT NEW PORT.
fpv TELEGRAPH 70 The Tribune. !

BY Telegraph 10 me Tribune.
Newport. Aug l5.-The social centre
this afternoon was the the dansant given
at Sunset Ridge by Mrs. Lewis Cass Led
yard. who was assisted in receiving by
her daughter. Miss Jean Morris. The
dance was held under a large green and
white tent erected on the lawn.
Mrs George Henry Warren was
luncheon hostess to-day.
Ambassador and Nine. Bakhmetef gave
an informal luncheon this afternoon at
the Russian Embassy
Tomorrow will be an active day FOR
the members of the summer colony.
There will he an afternoon dance and
the regular weekly match at the Golf
club 4 ball game between the Reading
Room team and a team Of officers from
the Atlantic fleet Will be another attrac-
ton.
Mr. and Mrs Clarence ". Dolan, who
have returned here from Atlantic City,
have as their guest A. De Navarro, OF
New York
Miss Hely Hutchinson Mr.. and Mrs.
William NJ V. Hoffman, G. G.. Hoffman
and Stoddard Hoffman are the guests OF
M and Mrs. Stuart Duncan.
Mrs. John Aston has announced din
ner for August %
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BARTHOLDHS LAST WORK
Monument mountaineering
SieUes Unveiled at Belfort.

ReIfort. France. Aug. l5.-The last work
~ Frederic Auguste Bartholdi the
scuin,or Of the Statue Of Liberty, was
unveiled here to-day with impressive
ceremonies by Antony Rather the French
Minister Of Justice. II is a monument
commemorating the three sieges Of Bel
forth 1913. 1914 and 1870
The monument was left unfinished by
Bartholdi and was completed by Louis
Noel. one OF his pupils.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-16
HAYMAN HOME; BARRIE COMING

Ar Hayman. general manager for
Charles Frohman. yesterday came home
on the Mauritania after a busy two
months in London, where he directed
the Frohman European productions in
rehearsal in that city Mr.. Hayman
brought back the dramatzation OF
Elizabeth Robbinss novel my Little
Sister" the completed manuscript or
Somerset Maughams new play. The
Land OF Promise and from Alfred
Sutro the manuscript OF a new play 20
be produced next winter in London and
in a New York theatre next spring.
While abroad Mr.. Hayman obtained a
number Of London musical comedy play
ers for Mr.. Frohman's American produc-
lions. and a promise from Sir James
Barrie that he will visit this country
10 see Maude Adams in Peter Pan and
his new play during the holidays.
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DIED..

pATrs-The Rev H Roswell Bates. IN
cuzco. Peru. on July 10 Funeral ser.
vices will be held at the spring street
PRESBYTERIAN Church. No. 2fs spring ST.
New York, on SUNDAY, Aus ISL - - a.
a m Interment on MONDAY al Seuai
Hiu Cemetery, Hartford, Conn.,
pRrCGS-On August Il. 1913. Lucy E.. wife
~ me late James II. Briggs. Services at
her late residence, No. IS Park Place.
Fast orange. y. J., Saturday, August
10, at l45 y. m.
CHAPIN-On August Is. at Quogue, Long
island. Mary Elizabeth. infant daughter
of William b. and Elizabeth Brincker-
hofr Chaplin. Interment at Englewood.
n. J.
Enthusiastically. at Ogunqult, Me-, on
August Is, 1913. Belos Edwin tinks. Fu-
neral services will be held al Mum Ave-
nue. Presbyterian Church. East orange.
n. j., on Sunday. August II, al ) O'CLOCK.
cRACE-Margaret c., beloved daughter
~ Mr. and Mrs r. Grace, suddenly.
August 49, Funeral August l6 from resi-
dence. No. AIS East both street. Re
QUEEN mass at ST. Jeromes Church al
$50 a. m.
MARIE-On August l. 1913 al Etreiat,
France. Sarah Slosson Marie daughter
of the late Hon. John Slosson. Funeral
services at Grace GhI iIosoi BrV HSor'sy
IS at 1890 a. m.
NOORE-On August u. 1918, Anna Bel
cher. wife Of James Moore. Of Topeka,
Kan.
PURDY-
MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL
LEGION, Commandery State Of New
York.-Companion William b. Purdy
acting assistant paymaster. I; 5. y,
died August g. Funeral Saturday, Au-
gust Is, at p. m, No 2ll Bay View
ave. Jersey City. Companions will at
tend. By order OF Paymaster General
EDWIN STEWART. L. S. n (retlred),
Commander; WILLIAM S. COGSWELL,
Recorder.
REED-At Hopeweu, y. Y, Thursday
August Ii. Charles Reed, aged 80 years,
son Of the late Luman Reed. of New
York Funeral services on Monday, Au-
gust IS. at Rural Cemetery, Poughkeep-
sic. n Y, upon arrival OF train leav-
ing Grand Central Terminal at S:i5 a. m
Carriages will meet this train a,
Poughkeepsie station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-16
SOCIETY IN NEWPORT
ENJOYS REAL NOVELTY
"Masque of the Blue Garden Presented by MIR.
and Mrs. Arthur Curtiss James at
Beacon Hill House.

the manner Of the court entertainments
Of the time represented. Following this
came the Tageant master. Joseph Linden
Smith. OF New York from the woods.
and company Of hfty-four professionals
brought from New York presented the
fable in a semi-crcle around the marble
columns that stand. sentinel like. near
the well. that is IN itself work OF art.
In front Of the stadium was lily pond.
and on this some OF the most effective
scenes were presented. Two tritons, on
whose backs were seated beautiful mer-
maids and little sea nymphs. peopled the
lake. and the nyuphs carried fruits in
large pink sea shells. which they offered
to the mermaids.
The Dance Of the West Wind was
executed by Paul Swan. Mrs. Moves also
danced. representing Amphitrite. Nep-
tunes queen.
The close Of the outdoor portion Of the
entertainment came when the inhabitants
OF the deep disappeared into the element
which was their home. Then appeared a
herald. who sounded on his trumpet a
call for the guests 20 leave the garden
and 20 into the house. marching through
the cauopied walls Of the blue which had
been arranged. The viands served at the
supper which followed were all OF the
ueriod Of the sixteenth century. and the
servants and waiting maids were cos
turned as Of that period Garlands OF
fruits. blossoming orange trees and hass
Of all sorts helped 10 make the interior
correspond with the Renaissance Idea.
Before the affair several dinners were
given in the cottage colony. Mr.. and Mrs
lanes were the guests Of honor at Edge
nm the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. f. Hay
wood Ferry.
Among others entertaining whose
guests were later taken 10 the James
affair we're Mrs Stuart Duncan Mrs.
French Vanderbilt and Mrs. Paul A. An
drews.
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"REO" BALL AT BAR HARBOR
Dancers Attend in Notably Abb
breviated Costumes.
rBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune

Bar Harbor. Ne, Aug. 5-The fancy
dress ball. planned as the feature oil
tho Summing Clubs festivities. took
,,lace Tonight Both the decorations and
gowns were the handsomest seen IN Bar
Harbor this season Some or the cos
tunes were notably abbreviated. as much
60 as those worn at the fancy dress ball
given by 4. Eugene Gallatin last evening
Red predominated in the color scheme
~ the decorations and the big ballroom
uas a hover OF crimson and green Red
creme paper. caught with large punches
~ p,adiola. formed the mural embellish-
a,e The color scheme was extended
~ the lights on the veranda.
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ILLUSTRATED TALK FOR Y. M. C. A.

An illustrated lecture will be held
in the lobby of the West Side Young
Mems Christian Association tomorrow
afternoon by the Rev. Paul NJ. Spencer
on the allegory. Pilgrims Progress
Thomas J. Gallagher. OF the Washing
ton Square Methodist Episcopal Church.
Will talk to a meeting OF men at
o'clock in the afternoon on the sub
ject. The Man Who Wins" Vocal Sc
Plat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-16
GROUND BROKEN FOR SCHOOL.

Ground was broken yesterday by the
Rev David J. Hickey. rector OF the
Church of st. Francis Xavier. Brooklyn
for the new parochial school in President
street. near Sixth avenue. The exercises
were participated in by the Rev. h. }.
Donnelly. the Rev. A. A. Bradford and
about six hundred persons. The aralr
marked the twenty-seventh celebration
Of the founding OF the parish BY Father
Hickey. The building is expected to Do
finished by September, 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-16
NO POMP AT JONES BURIAL
"Old Sixth s" Plans for Military Fu-
neral Abandoned at Family's Request

Boston. AUG. 15.-Plans for military
funeral for General Edward F. Jones.
commander OF the "Old 6th" Infantry,
were abandoned to-day at the wish OF the
family at Blnghamton. y. Y
Communicating by telephone with Brig
adler General Gardner s. Pearson. adju-
tant general OF the Massa chusetts Vol
unteer Militia. Glen Jones said II vas the
dying request OF his father that the burial,
which will be at Mount Auburn Cemetery.
Cambridge. be conducted without ostenta-
ton.
President Maurice Meade and Secretary
Edward +. Spofrord Of the "Old 6th' In
fantry Association this afternoon sent a
floral flag 20 Binghamton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-16
NEW YORK SOCIETY
Miss Olive Nichols to Wed
Henry Marion Ward.
CEREMONY SET FOR FALL
Mrs. Hamilton NICK. Twombly
Sails To- day on Round
the World Tour.

Announcement has been made Of the
engagement of Miss Olive Nichols.
, daughter Of Mrs Rhoda Holmes Nichols,
Of No. 1888 West 9Th street. TO Henry
| Marion Ward. Of No 500 Park avenue
| Miss Nichols was introduced TO society
! last winter. Mr.. Ward gave several en-
| tertainments last season for his niece
Miss Frances Montague Ward, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Montague Ward
of No q West 9Th street. Miss Ward
was also one OF the debutantes OF last
season. Mrs Nichols and her daughter
are at Gloucester. Mass. for the summer
Mr. Ward is at Smithtown. Long Island
The wedding will take place in the fall
| Among those who arrived from Europe
Yesterday on board the Mauritania were
MI and Mrs John H. Auerbach. r. II.
| Kinnicutt. Mrs Meredith Rowland, Nc
| Dougall Hawk and Thatcher VI. Brown.
Mrs Hamilton Mex. Twomhy. DR.. a.
VI Thomas. Mrs Twomhly's family ply
sician. Mrs a NJ Thomas and William
Nissan. a relative will sail from san
Francisco to-day for Yokohama. They
will stay in Japan until September %
when they will 20 10 Corea. Later they
will visit Peking, where they will remain
for the last ten days OF October They
will travel across Russia on the Trans
Siberian Railroad and will visit points In
Europe before returning 20 this country
at the end Of November.
Justice and Mrs James a. Blanchard
are spending tine summer with Mr.. ana
Mrs Medbery Blanchard at their country
place. Bonniewold Farm. Ossining, y. \.
Miss Carol Hartman, and Mr.. and MIS-
John Rutherford, OF Tuxedo, are the
guests over the week end OF Mr.. ana
Mrs. r Burial Hoffman at Southamp-
! ton. Long Island.
Mr. and Mrs Chsuncey N DepeU, who
have been abroad since early in the sum-
mer. will return TO New York In about
three weeks
Mr. and Mrs Winthrop Ames are al
Northeast Harbor. Ne. TO remain until
the end Of the season. Mr.. Ames spends
three or four days In the city each week.
Mrs Ramsey Turnbull and Miss Helen
and Miss Katherine Tunbull, who are at
Greenwich. Conn. will pass the fall at
Bernardsville y. !.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Roosevelt will
be AZ their place at Skaneateles. y. y"
for the autumn.
Mr. and Mrs Charles r. Flint will re-
turn 20 town from Caldwell. y. j. the
middle OF next month.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". Beals Kendall and
Miss Ellnor Kendall have moved from
| Gramercy Park. and will make their fut-
ure home at No a West 18th street
Miss Beatrice Bend IL the guest Of Mrs
Buchanan Winthrop at Southampton
! Lone Island.
Mr.. and Mrs Lawrence L. Gillespie
have returned 10 Newport from Provi-
dence. r. l.
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth are
tho guests OF NJ. and Mrs. Guy Norman
at their summer home at Beverly Mass.
James ". Barney 10 the guest OF MI
and Mrs Goodhue Livingston at SOUTH
ampton. Long Island.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Pelham Robbins
will give a dinner at the Meadow club
Southampton. Long Island. on August =
Mrs Robert r. Livingston and Miss
Laura Livingston. Of Tivol!, are az the
Chelsea Atlantic CITY. FOR A short stay.
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OBITUARY..
PHILIP CONWAY.

Philip Conway, one of the oldest resi-
dents OF New Rochelle, died Thursday OF
old age at his home in Bon Air Park,
North avenue that city He was ninety
six years old He was born in Ireland
and lived in New Rochelle more than
seventy years. He purchased half OF the
Boiran farm forty years ago. and a few
years ago made a fortune when IL was de-
veloped as a residential park. He leaves
one son and two daughters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-16
CAR HoNoRs CURTIS GUILD,

Newport. r. l.. Aug. l5.-The decoration
OF ST. Alexander. the second highest
honor within the gift OF the Emperor Of
Russia. has been conferred by Emperor
Nicholas upon Curtis Guild. jr.. who was
formerly the United States Ambassador
al 81. Petersburg Announcement Of this
honor was made here to-day by George
Bakhmeteff. the Russian Ambassador TO
the limited States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-16
HELEN WORTH TO MARRY
Will Become Bride of F. M.
Wyeth on August 27

Philadelphia. Aug. 5.-The wedding OF
Miss Helen Worth. granddaughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick Worth. OF New YORK.
and Francis Maxwell Wyeth, son II Mr..
and Mrs Maxwell Wyeth OF Rosemont'
Penn. will take place Wednesday Au-
gust 2. at the summer nome OF the
brides grandparents. at Nantucket
Mass. the house in which Miss Worth
maternal ancestors for three generations
were born and married
The wedding will be very quiet MT
Vveth will be attended by his brother
Rrinton Wyeth. as best man. After a
HONEYMOON spent in Virginia Mr.. ana
Mrs Wveth will be at home at HaVer-
ford. Penn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-16
SIR JOSEPH sEEcHAM HERE.

Sir Joseph Beecham. the Ensllsh PHI
maker and impresario, was a passenger
on board the Mauretania- which arrived
Yesterday. Sir Joseph. who controls the
Drury Lane Theatre and Covent Garden
said he would produce FIVE Strauss operas
and three Russian compositions next sea-
son. His ventures in the operate Held
were successful, he said, because he gave
the people only high class opera
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-16
BIRCH GOES TO PORTUGAL
Former Member of Wilson s
Staff Gets Diplomatic Plum.

Washington. Aug 15.-Another diplo-
matte appointment was settleo 'o-ua'
Thomas II. Birch being selected for Mn
lister 20 Portugal.
Mr. Birch is from Burlington. y. j. ana
uss q member Of President Wilson's stan
uben the latter was Governor OF Ne"
Jersey. Mr.. Birch is also close irienu
OF the Secretary Of State. -
Rrand Whitlock, of Toledo. ONO Is
s,a,ed for diplomatic post, probably
Belgium.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-16
DINNER FOR ELSIE JANIS
Actress Guest Of Honor at Narragan-
sett Pier Affair.
nv Telegraph 70 The TRIBUNE.

rragansett Pier, r. l., Aug. IA
reproduction OF the Point Judith Polo
Clubhouse and the polo field, with figures
showing the Point Judith and Coopers-
town teams In action. was feature OF a
dinner given tonight by Mrs. Josephine
Janis for Miss Elsie Janis and her friends
al the Pier
The polo dinner was given at the Casino
and the guests assembled at an oval table
covered with grass. Among the guests
we're members Of the visiting polo teams
here for the national tournament.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-16
MRS. WIpeNER A GRANDMOTHER

~ IfTeETdIH 70 H' IIIUuIF-T
Newport. r. l., Aug. l5.-Mr and Mrs.
Fritz Eugene Dixon. OF Philadelphia, som
in-law and daughter OF Mrs. George d.
Widener. are receiving congratulations
tonight on the birth of daughter here
early to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-16
SUlLI GETS DIVORCE HERE.

Gregorio II. sulli. an opera singer, with
A studio in the Metropolitan Opera House
Building. Manhattan. obtained divorce
in White Plains yesterday from Nittoria
Petrilli Sulll OF Florence, Italy.
Mrs Sulli is also said to be an opera
singer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-16
SENATE CONFIRMS MINISTER'S.

Washington, Aug. l5.-The senate to-
dsv confirmed the nominations Of Profess
sor Paul s Reinsch. OF Wisconsin Is
Minister 10 China, and Madison H.
Smith. OF Missouri. as Minister 10 hayu.