The Washington times., 1913-04-07
Capitol was the rendezvous
today for almost the whole Of
ficial world of Washington. and

ficial world of Washington. and
the House and Senate galleries
presented a brilliant aspect, with the
wives of the statesmen in their charm-
ing spring costumes.
Mrs. Clark wife OF the Speaker, en-
tertained Mrs. James r. Mann, Mrs.
Oscar Underwood, Mrs. Victor Murdoch,
Mrs. James Montgomery. of oregon;
Mrs. Pitzer and Miss Pitzer. Mrs.
Clark's sister and niece, and Miss Gene
We've Clark.
Mrs. Montgomery is the daughter OF
the late Gov. John F. Phelps. Of Mis-
souri,, who was a close friend of the
Speaker, and is the guest of her cou-
sin Mrs. Charles Boughton Wood.
All Of Mrs. Clark's guests were later
entertained at luncheon in the Speakers
private room.
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There were but few of the members
wives who did not entertain guests in
the private galleries of the House. Mrs.
Charles ]. Linthicum had with her
Mrs. F. F. Wilder. of New York
With Mrs. Pomerene. wife Of Sena-
ter Atlee Pomerene of Ohio. was Mrs.
Wise, OF Ohio, who is visiting in Wash
ington, and one or two other out-of-
town guests. They had luncheon to-
gether afterward in the Capitol cafe.
Mrs. Britton, wife of the new Con-
gresham from Illinois, was also among
those in the gallery. She joined a party
of friends for luncheon later.
Mrs. Sutherland, wife of the new Con-
gressman from West Virginia, accom-
panied by her daughter, Miss Cath
crime sutherland, and by her brother-in-
law, A. B. Sutherland. of New York.
were in the gallery and afterward join
ed Congressman Sutherland at luncheon
in the cafe.
Mrs. Arthur Lee has as a guest for
some days. Mrs. William Robert Mckee,
of New York, who arrived yesterday.
Mrs. Lee will entertain several times
for Mrs. Mckee during her visit.
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MIR. and Mrs. Edison Bradley will re-
turn to Washington tomorrow from a
short visit in New York. They will
close their home here on Saturday or
Monday and go to Tuxedo for the early
season. r-
. Mrs. William Wheatley has sent out
cards for an at home on Wednesday to
her house guest
Mrs. Clayton, wife of Congressman
Henry d. Clayton of Alabama. Will en-
tertain at three tables of bridge this
afternoon at the Parkwood, in compli.
ment TO her mother, Mrs. Davis, who
is her house guest After the cards a
few additional guests will come in fol-
tea.
Ferns and spring blossoms have been
used to adorn the rooms.
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Mrs. E. w. Roberts, wife of Congress.
man Roberts, of Massachusetts, will en-.
tertain at a bridge party at the Con-
gressional Club on April l6.
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Congressman F. A. Bntten of Illinois
and Mrs. Britten will entertain a box
party at the theater this evening.
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Mrs Riley Gordon, of New York, and
Judge and Mrs. Felicson, of San An.
tonic. Texas, are the guests of Senator
and Mrs. Swanson. OF Virginia.
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Mrs. Louis Bennett, OF West Vlr-
Einia- and Miss Agra Bennett have
sent out cards for a reception in hon
or of Mrs. Marshall, wife of the Vice
President, tomorrow afternoon from
) until Z o'clock, at the New Willard,
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The Secretary of State and Mrs,
Bryan had one or two friends lunch
ing informally with them at the New
Willard yesterday, and took them
afterwards to the Columbia Theater
where Mr.. Bryan delivered an address
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Count Bonde, of the Swedish lega-
tion. sailed Saturday on the Oceanic
for Europe on leave of absence.
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Mrs. Philip S. Henry will be al
home this afternoon, and the follow
ing Mondays of the spring season.
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Mr.. and Mrs. George Barton French,
OF New York, who have been spending
sCme time. at the Shoreham, having
come TO Washington for the cotillion
which Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Bradley
gave on "Wednesday night, have return
e; TO New York.
The Southern League of Womsn's
National Wilson and Marshall Organi.
cation, of the District OF Columbia
have sent out cards for April q, al
the New willard. at $40 o'clock.