The Washington herald., 1913-03-25

| and in the center was a miniature lake,
In which were little ducks. Jonquils.
violets. and other spring blossoms were
used In the garden.
Mrs Diffendurfer. Mrs. Harry Bart
lett Denham. Mrs. Hancock, and Mrs.
John b. Howell presided at the tea table.
Mrs White received her guests in A
gown OF cream satin, draped in white
emhroidered chiffon, with touches of pink
satin.
| A number Of dinners were given at the
| navy yard preceding the ball there last
right. Among those who entertained
| friends were Commander and Mrs. Ar
| thur Willard. DR.. and Mrs. Sprattling,
Lieut.. and Mrs. Rhodes, and Lieut. Com
mander and Mrs. Chester A. Wells
Senior Don A. Algara, second Mexican
secretary. who is now in his own coun-
try on leave of absence, will return here
the middle OF April
The Brazilian Amba ssador returned to
Washington yesterday from New York,
where he spent several days Of last week
Nine. da Cana did not accompany him,
hut will come to the Capital in few
days.
Mrs. Charles A. Spalding. who spent
her mother Mrs Culver, has returned to
Washington.
The Hon. Mrs. Basil Hamburg, of Eng
land, who Is the guest of Mrs. Alice
Copley Thaw. will speak on suffrage to-
morrow afternoon at 4:5o o'clock at
Rauscher's.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Richardson
Glover gave a dinner last night. later
taking their guests to the Navy Yard
ball
A silver tea for the benefit of the
Episcopal Eye. Ear. and Throat Hos
pital will he given at the residence OF
Mrs. Clement Wright Huske, 1897
Wyoming Avenue. Wednesday. March es.
from To s O'Clock. All who are inter
ested are cordially invited.
Mrs. William Leonard Thurber will be
at home today for the last time prior to
her removal to their new home on South
Dakota Avenue. Woodbridge.
The seventh annual meeting Of the
Southern Industrial Educational Associa-
ton, TO be held on Wednesday, from 4
t. s o'clock in the ballroom of tho
Shoreham Hotel. will he an occasion Of
more than usual interest.
MIS-. w OOQTO" wilson, VINO Is deeply
interested in the educational work among
the mountaineers. will be present. DR..
Thomas Nelson Page will introduce
Archdeacon Spur. famous for his work
and his oratory, who will be the prin-
cipal speaker.
The following young ladies will act as
ushers: Miss Lucy Hoke Smith, Miss
Sally Williams. Miss Claxton. Miss
Downing, Miss Finley. Miss Bagget. Miss
Miss Mumford, Miss Elizabeth Page.
Miss Noyes. Miss Parker. and Miss
Hammond
Miss Florence Wood. who has recently
returned from abroad. is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Willard Warner at the Con-
cord.
Former Representative Steven B. Ayres
has returned to New York after a few
days visit with his family.
Mrs. Hollbrook Bonnie. of New York.
is the guest of her mother. Mrs. Theo-
dcre Shuey, of California Avenue.
Mrs. Henry D. Fry will entertain at
auction bridge. to he followed by a tea on
Friday.
Capt Rooster. U. S. A, and Mrs. Koes-
ter are stopping at the Richmond. They
expect to remain in the city for some
time.
The Political Study Club have invita-
tions out for an Easter tea and sale at
the Portner. Fifteenth and L Streets, Fri
day, March IS. from to 8 p. m. The
members and friends will be received by
Miss Ruth r. Housey. Mrs. Whiting, and
Mrs. L. b. Thompson. Mrs. Henry