The Washington herald., 1913-12-26
Family Reunions.

Yesterday was entirely given over to
family reunions, and gay dinners. en-
famille, were the rule among the mem.
bers OF the diplomatic corps, Cabinet
officials, and resident society.
The French, German, and British EN-
bassies We're the scenes last night OF
informal dinner parties, the guests later
participating in the beautifully decorated
Christmas trees and other Yuletide fun.
| The Secretary OF the Interior and Mrs.
Franklin X. Lane, entertained at an in
| formal dinner last night at their resi-
dence in Wyoming avenue. Their guests
were Mr.. Benjamin Ide Wheeler, presi-
dent of the University Of California,
and Mrs. Wheeler. Mr.. Benjamin Ide
Wheeler, jr., DIR. and Mrs. Adolph Miller,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell, Of New York.
A small Christmas tree and holly was
used to decorate the handsomely ap-
pointed dinner table.
The Christmas dance at the Highlands
was a very delightful affair. and did not
break up until early this morning. 1t
was a subscription dance, and those in
charge of the arrangements were Miss
Julia Heyl Miss Natalie briggs, Miss
Ruth Bliss, Miss Lena Hitchcock and
Miss Harriet Conger. Each subscriber
had the privilege OF inviting seven
guests. four men and three girls.
The ballroom at the Highlands was gay
with Christmas wreaths and holly. and
a huge tree, brilliantly lighted and bril-
liant with tinsel and crystal, added to
the happy occasion. At midnight a
seated supper was served, after which
dancing was resumed. Schroeder
Orchestra furnished the music.
Mrs William H. briggs and Mrs John
n. Speel, wife of Pay Director Speel, U.
S N, received the 800 or more guests.
Those giving the dance, besides the
included Miss Edmonia Adams,
Miss Marie Adams, Miss Ruth Ander-
son, Miss Dasha Allen, Miss Dorothy
Brooks, Miss Mildred Bacon, Miss Lena
Collins, Miss Frances Effinger. Miss Mar
garet Fechtler Miss Esther Foote, Miss
Katherine Holbrook. Miss Margaret How
ard, Miss Nancy Jones, Miss Ruth Lar
ner, Miss Sallie MunrOe. Miss May Pow
er. Miss Dorothy Taylor, Miss Adele
Waterman, Miss Katherine Thesis, Miss
Frances Carpenter, and Miss Nora Hill.
Mai. Gen. and Mrs. Adolphus Greedy are
entertaining a family house party over
the holidays at their residence In U street
They have with them their daughters,
Mrs. Charles Adams, OF Hudson, n. Y;
Miss Toinette Greely, Miss Rose Greely'
and Miss Gertrude Greely, and Lieut.
John Greely, u. S. 4.
Gen and Mrs. Greedy will give a tea
this afternoon for their guests
DR.. and Mrs. Alexander Magruder were
hosts at an eggnog party yesterday after
noon at their home in Jefferson place. In
compliment TO Mrs. Magruders son and
daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Newton
Gulick. who returned recently from their
wedding trip.
The rooms were charmingly decorated
with Christmas green's, mistletoe, and
holly. and a distinguished company as
senbIed, in spite of the downpour OF rain'
to greet the bride and bridegroom.
Besides the guests OF honor. DIR. and
Mrs Magruder were assisted in welcom-
ing their friends by Mrs. John Rodgers.
Mrs. Horace Westcott, and Mrs. Palmer.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. John MCGOWAN
entertained at a Christmas tree party
Yesterday for the children Of Capt. and
Mrs. David Harmony Biddle. who. with
their mother, are spending the holidays
with them at their residence in the Ave
nue. OF the Presidents.
Mrs F r Codrington. who has been
visiting her son, Mr.. VIII +. Codrington.
in New York. has returned to Washing
ton.