The Washington times., 1913-05-08
Entertain at Their Second State
Reception, in the Garden at
Calumet Place.

OR the second time since March
- 4. the Secretary OF State and
Mr. Bryan viii entertain at q
state reception. when this after
noon they receive in the lovely garden at
Calumet Place in honor OF the members
II the House and their families. The
first Deception was at the New Willard
and for the diplomats. The entire en-
tentainment will take place in the gar
den. the Secretary and Mrs. Bryan. and
the Assistant Secretary of State and
Mrs. Osborne and others Of the receiv-
of the great forest trees, while refresh
ynents will be served under the arbor
and from small tables.
Assisting the Secretary and Mrs. Bry-
Al In receiving will be Congressman and
Nh. Oscar Underwood, Congressman
and Mrs. Thetus w Sims. Congressman
and Mrs. r. L. Henry, Congressman
and Mrs. James L. Slayden, Congress-
man and Mrs. W. r. Smith. Congress-
man and Mrs. Henry d. Clayton, Con-
gressuian and Mrs. 1. r. Sherwood,
Congressman and Mrs Ben Johrson.
Congressman Henry d. Flood, Miss
Sims. and Miss johnson.
This win be- the first really Official
Earden party ever given in the Capital,
outside Of the White House parties,
which date back to the early Presidents.
and q loyeiier place could not be found
than Calumet Place at this season. The
great forest trees are in full fresh
foliage. and the garden is walled in
with Towering vines. roses. and hardy
plants adapted to colonial garden.
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Mn. Bryan was the guest of honor
st q buffet luncheon today at the home
Of Senator Swanson of Virginia, when
Mrs Swanson invited nearly a hundred
guests to meet her. The long table was
charmingly set with baskets of snap
dragons and other spring flowers, while
Branches of wild honeysuckle, dogwood,
and other Towering plants were used
generously about the drawing rooms.
Mrs. Swanson has as house guests for
some days. Mrs. Reilly Gordon and Miss
Gordon. of New York, and Mrs. Douglas
Gordon, OF Baltimore, all Of whom as
sisted her in the hospitality
She was further assisted by Mrs
Dent, Mrs. Thigben. of Alabama: Mrs
W. L. Marshall. Mrs. Knapp, Mrs. El-
bridge. and Miss Marshall.
Receiving with Mrs. Swanson and
Mrs Bryan were Mrs. Garrison and
4ra- Burieson. while the guests in
ciudedA rs. Thomas r. Marshall. and
women OF the Senate. House. and resi-
dent and official society.
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Mrs. Wilson occupied a box at the
Bclasco last night to see Louisa NJ. Al
COTS famous Little Women" She
was accompanied by several members
Of the Presidents household.
Miss Margaret Wilson visited the
Grover Cleveland School yesterday aft
ernoon and paid especial attention to
the work Of the children done after
school hours. She was particularly de-
lighted with the story club, where the
very little children are taught by volun-
teer workers. The children not only
told stories for Miss Wilson, but they
also played several games. much 70 her
delight. The work of the ribbon club.
OF which girls from the fourth TO the
eighth grade are members. also received
her special attention, as did the work
OF the small boys who are trained after
regular school hours In the MCKINLEY
Manual Training School
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There will b. a perfect sea OF de-
lights covering the beautiful grounds
around Friendship on Monday, Nav le
for the beneit Of the Children's Hos
Dttal. ranging from the choicest good
thlAgs to eat and drink, to dainty things
. wear and look at and all manner
Of amusements for both children AMI
grown folk. r-a.a-7 7--
Mrs. Wolcott Tuckerman and Mrs.
Preston Gibson have charge OF the con-
fections, and Miss Isabel May, Mrs.
William Mearns and Mrs. William Cur
tbs Hill will have charge of tire fancy
table. Assisting them viii be Mrs. r.
n. Gale. Mrs. George 4. Hamilton. Mrs
4. ]. Stellwagcn. Mrs. George Dunlop.
Mrs. Reeves Lewis. Misss Mccartney,
and Miss Barbara Kauffmann.
Mrs. Horace Wes.cott will have
charge OF the ice cream table and will
be assisted By Mrs. Harry e. Moses,
Mrs. Clarence Wilson, Mrs. Nathaniel
rrancis. and Nine Hauge. and a bevy
~ young girls.