The Washington herald., 1914-04-24

I Miss Sheppard is pupil and niece Of
the eminent Goodwal Dickerman, well
known in Chicago and Omaha Miss shep-
pard has appeared on the concert stage
for several seasons and Is possessed Of
a most charming personality. As a singer,
she Is distinguished for the unusual
purity and beauty OF her tone. splendid
artistry, and versatility Of Interpretation.
| Miss Sheppard was born In the town
which was the old home Of Gen. Logan
tCarbondale, Ill, and her work il known
throughout the middle Western States.
Mrs. Henry Churchill Cooke and her
sister. Miss Mayer, will be at home this
afternoon from until o'clock. at their
residence, 1895 Calvert street, for the las.
; time this season.
The Epiphany Church table at the
Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
| bazaar to be held April % and % atNth
Hotel Raleigh will offer cakes and tarts
which will be prepared by well known
chefs. Mrs. E. J. Stellwagen will pre-
side at this table, assisted by Mrs. J. c.
| Boyd, Mrs. L. Bryan, Miss Fannie Gil
liss. Mrs. A. F, A. King. Mrs. e. II. Lis
cum, Mrs. Frederick b. Roberts, Mrs. p
J. Ryan, Mrs. Robert Stead and others.
| The flower booth at the bazaar will
4 be in charge of Mrs. Frank Hume. as
sisted by Mrs. w. z. Calendar. Mrs. s.
A. Duncanson, Miss Alice Z. Edwards.
Miss Christina Macomb. Miss Katherine
Stone. Miss Emma W. Abbott, Mrs. w.
Dunham, Mrs ]. S. Wasney and Mrs.
E. Padgett Of the Church OF the Ascen-
sion and the Chapel OF the Good Shep-
herd.
The American Minister to Denmark and
Mrs. Maurice Egan are spending this
week at the Hotel Chamberlain, with
their son. Mr.. Gerald Egan. Mr.. Maurice
Egan begins his lectures at Harvard Uni
versity on Monday. April q.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walter announce
the engagement OF their daughter, Ruth,
to Mr.. Roland Acree waddill, Of Dan
Vile, Va. and New York City. The we'd
ding is expected to take place in October.
A bridge narty and five hundred for the
benefit of Columbia Hospital will be given
at the Powhatan next Monday night with
the following patropesses: Mrs. Thomas
r. Marshall. Mrs. Larz Anderson, Mrs.
A. L. Mills, Mrs. f. r. Townsend The
committee in charge consists Of the fol-
lowing: Mrs. Allyn X. Capron. chair
man. Mrs. Fl. II. Ludlow. Mrs. Clifford
NJ. Lewis, Mrs. f. B. Leonard. DIR. c.
F. Ludlow. and the aides are Miss Pansy
Wilson. Miss Dorothy Dawson, and Miss
Starbird Buffet supper parties have been
arranged following the bridge games by
several members Of the Coworkers
Auxiliary of the hospital. Mr.. Clifford NJ.
Lewis has arranged to have the latest
news from the Mexican situation read
during the evening.
Commander Thomas Washington, L. s.
N, and Mrs. Washington entertained at
an informal dinner last night at the
Army and Navy Club in honor OF the
Postmaster General and Mrs. Burleson-
Their other guests were Cart. and
Mrs A. F. Fechteler. DR.. and Mrs.
Brenizer, and Mr.. and Mrs George Put
nam.
The Secretary OF Agriculture and Mrs.
David Houston were the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs Benjamin S. Minor in their box
at the ball game yesterday afternoon.
Their other guests were DR.. and Mrs.
William Holland Wilmer. DR.. and Mrs.
James F. Mitchell. and DIR. Robert Ma
son.
Mr. Percival Hall, president of the
Deaf and Dumb Institute, has sent out
invitation to a reception at Kendale Green
on Wednesday afternoon. May s. in hon
or OF DR.. Edward Gallaudet, former pres
ident OF that institute, and Miss Gallau-
det.
DR.. Gallaudet and Miss Gallaudet are
now residing in Hartford, Conn.