The Washington times., 1914-11-27
= HE social season In Washing
ton will be a debutantes' sea-
son par excellence. Enough

~ HE social season III "aShhs
ton will be a debutantes' sea-
son par excellence. Enough
dates have been selected 20
show that there will be no lack OF
festivity, but with the White House
taking no part in the season and the
Diplomatic Corps quiescent the bud
will hold the center of the stage at
least until after the first Of the year
Speculation has been rife as to the
attitude of members of the Diplomatic
Corps this winter, but by now 1t seems
assured that. with perhaps a few iso-
lated exceptions, they will not be con-
spicuous on the social program. The
envoys from the warning nations and
their official families are to all In
tents and purposes observing mourn
ing.
The French Ambassador and Madame
Jusserand are occupied with relel
work for their stricken countrymen
and are making no plans for the sea
son. The British Ambassador and
Lady Spring-Rice are neither sending
or accepting invitations OF any KIND
and even the attaches of tho embas-
sies are refusing all invitations eAeeP'
for small dinners.
The Russian Ambassador and Nine.
Bakhmeteff are going nowhere and en-
Pertaining not at all. Likewise the Bel
gian Minister and Nine. Havenith.
Count Won Bernstorff, the German am
bassador. who Is a lover OF music. oc-
cas,onally entertains a few friends In
his box for the Boston symphony or
some kindred concert. but beyond that
is taking no part in the social doings
Of the Capital. Madame Dumba and
the Austrian ambassador are accepting
no invitations. And the Japanese Am
basSador and FiscOuntess Chinda are
ments.
Even the representatives from the
neutral nations. though they, arc OF
course taking part In the gayeties of
the winter. are combining their enter
taining to events Of an Informal char
frcres. and no plans for any extensive
social plans will be made. at least
until after the first Of January. Small
dinners informal luncheons. and the
Ike will be the rule this season among
The diplomats and the state entertain
ments the exception.
John r. Mclean entertained at
luncheon Yesterday at the Shoreham
Mr. Mclean. who is occupying "Friond-
ship" his country place. Will take pos
session of his town house next week.
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Mr.. and Mrs William H. Garnett.
of Augusta, Me. have arrived IN Wash
ington to spend the winter and have
taken apartments at the Powhatan
Miss Florence Gannett who accom-
panied her parents, will attend school
here.
Miss Madse Stokes will go to New
York next week for n few days.
Mss Louise Clark. daughter OF Cap
tain Clark. T.. s. ~, and Mrs Clark |
will mike her debut ut & tea dansant
at the Brighton December "S Miss
ozark. Cantain Clark and Miss POGO
hontas RutIpr will attend the Army
Nav, football game tomorrow.
Nine. van Rappard. wife OF the min
t.te~ from Netherlands and her
daughter. will not come to this country
tbis winter. because OF the many mines !
rniJ bv the warning nations.
3
Mai Choate for some yenrs attache to
the Stamese legation. has been recalled |
and left Washington recently TO visit !
Tho Grand Canyon and California. en- |
route for his home in Bangkok. Siam,
The marriage of Miss Mary y. Ryer- |
son. daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. |
Ryerson. of Oxon itill. Md. and james ,
osborne Putnam. of Buffalo. y. v. took |
Mace last evening at Bethlehem Chapel, !
IL tho Cathedral Close. The ceremony
vas performed by the brides faIhe! !
and her brother. William Ryrrson, gave |
her in marriage. She wore a charming
lace. with tulle veil caugnr with
orange blossoms and carried roses and !
lilies Of the ValleN.
Miss jamie Hsarin Of Washington.