Arizona republican., 1913-03-02

AM eyes are turned to Washington The Tart administration is fast draw ing to close and capital society and the diplomatic set win have new leaders. The affection felt for the president. Mrs Taft and Miss Helen Taft was demonstrated d few days ago by the beautiful Sifts thc> re ccived and the charming way which the jewels were presented to the re tiriug executive. the first lady of the land and tbcir daughter.
 The presentation was kept deep secret Even the closest silence regarding those who contributed 10 the fund of affection" Was kept It is known that in addition to the personal friends of the Tafts in the capital d number of friends from other cities took part in the sur prise" but their names have not been announced
 Mrs. Tart was presented with q beautiful diamond necklace. cont8in- ing thirtv-eiEht stones. and it is one of the most beautiful speci- mems of the jewellers art ever seen in the capital. It contains thir- ty-ctght stones graduated in size. with pear shaped diamond as a pendant The chain is of gold. and ihe stones are set in platinum.
 The stickpin presented to AIr- Taft has as setting d large pearl
 With the new necklace acquired Tuesday. Mrs Taft owns one of the most interesting collection of Gia- munde in this country Two other jewel gifts were presented to her dur ing hcr residence in the White House. At the silver wedding party of the Taft~ in lgIL the wives or army of li,,rs residing in WashiuEton gave .pr u strand uf diamonds ou pluti- num chain. while another q beauti- fu dog collar If four strands or dia- monde. was presented by her hus- band tho day he became president %, the United States.
 The presentation of gold mesh bag studded with amcthysts. to Miss Taft by her intimate friends was a most gracious and charming act. She will be greatly missed and her depar- ture much regretted by the young b,lIes and beauX in W1shin2ton, where she has always contributed to the happiness and pleasure q. many
 Conspicuous among the smart events of the week was the dinner dance at the Adams last evening with l.. F Mason and Francis Niele is hosts. Their guests were Judge and Mrs. Ernest Lewis. AIr and Mrs. Harry R Trtte. Mir. and Mrs Homer King Nr and Mrs N. T. Niug-- bury, Mr. and Mrs. John II Page, Nr and Mrs Henry George. Miss Charlotte Chafree and Miss Mice Chafree
 An opera season maE not be far distant for Phoenix to judge hy the eager way in which fashionable folk are responding to Norjica s coming Her concert will can foryl socirty's most exclusive members and Friday evening will witness the most brilliant gathering in the history Q. the ElN- theater some unusually beautiful gowns will be worn and altogether the scene will be the mos, brilliant of the year.
 Mrs. q. L. Vcodor of Schancct3jy who is the guest Of Mrs. Colt Meyers at her attractive country home was the honorcd guest at delightful af- fair Monday when Mrs Meyers en- tertained with auction. Mrs. ". J Elnesbury made the highest score Asked to meet Mrs Needer were Mrs. Charles McHush of Chicago Mrs Winsor Day, Mrs. Robert Wal lace Craig Mrs Homer King, Mrs Roy <. Goodrich. Mrs. ". J. Kings bury. Mr. Foster H. Rockwell, Mrs Sidney J Ross and Mrs Harry Jones
 The Bachelors will give cotiuiyr at the Wuman's club on April 1. an event which will undoubtedly talk,