The Washington herald., 1914-12-09

A semi-weekly dancing club that has
enrolled some Of the most interesting
members Of Washington society and pub
lie officials will meet tomorrow at the
Willard Hotel The Attorney General
and Mrs Gregory. The Thomas Ewings,
the Solicitor General and Mrs. Davies,
the Comptroller Of the Currency and Mrs.
Williams, Judge and Mrs. Lamar. and
Interstate Commerce Commissioner and
Mrs. McChord are among the members.
Col and Mrs. John Temple Graves
are issuing Invitations for the debut Of
their daughter, Miss Laura Graves, which
will take the form Of a tea to be given
at the family residence, December 30.
Miss Martha Upton, of New York. viii
be the house guest Of Miss Graves for
the occasion
Mrs. Russell B. Harrison left last night
for Norfolk, Va, where she will visit her
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry williams Mrs. Williams, who
will be remembered as Marthena Harri-
son, and her little daughter, Surviner.
will return early next week with Mrs
Harrison and remain over for Christmas.
The Swiss Minister. with Nine. Ritter
whom he met on her arrival from Europe
turned to Washington.
Rev. John Newton Mccormick, Bishop
Of the Episcopal diocese Of Western
Michigan, who has been the guest Of
Assistant Secretary OF Commerce and
Mrs. z. F. Sweet, at their home in Six
teenth street, for the last few days, left
yesterday for Kalamazoo.
Nj. r,L,r,o.,o c-,..o,5oz E-,,srs+. an
tertained at a beautiful luncheon yester-
day in compliment to Miss Florence
Schneider. a greatly feted bride-to-be Of
this week.
1t was given in the ballroom Of her
residence In Eighteenth street and fifty
guests, including the members Of the
bridal party, out-of-town guests and the
students OF the Colonial School, were
seated at six small tables.
The floral decoration Of each table was
Of Richmond roses, and there were pretty
souvenirs, candy baskets tied with red
ribbons.
Miss Everett's house guests at present
are Miss Elizabeth B. Vermilye. Of Mont
clair, n. j.; Miss Mary S. Cruikshanks,
Of Spencer. Mass, and Miss Annabelle
Kent, of East Orange, n. ].
Miss Everett was attractively gowned
in cream-tinted crepe de chine embroid-
cred with pearls. Mrs. Franklin T.
Schneider and Miss Schneider received
the guests with her, and Miss Jessie
Truman also assisted, as did the other
house guests. An orchestra played
through the luncheon.
A dance for which all the buds and
bellies OF Washington society had looked
with keen interest was given last night
when the Postmaster General and Mrs.
Burleson entertained a large party in
compliment to their two attractive de-
butante daughters. Miss Lucy and Miss
Sidney Burlesoa- The magnificent old
fashioned home OF the Burlesons was
brilliant with flowers attractively ar
ranged for the occasion and in all it
was Of the most enjoyable first gather
ings Of the younger set this season.
The reception committee at the annual
charity ball. to be given January at
the New Willard. for the benefit OF the
Children's Hospital. will be Mrs. Mahlon
Pitney, Mrs. Frederick Mcclure, Mrs.
Thomas T. Gan, Mrs. Charles c. Glover.
Mrs. Horace Westcott, Mrs. Henry c.
Corbin, Mrs. Joseph Letter, Mrs. Clarence
Wilson, Mrs. Preston Gibson. and Mrs.
Reynolds Hit
White House and the Presidents mes
sage at the Capitol all 5he members OF
the Presidents Cabinet lunched together
at the Shoreham Hotel yesterday. The
Cabinet officers were Joined by Secretary
to the President Mr.. Tumulty and by
Associate Justice McReynolds.
Senator and Mrs. Robert Owen enter
tained at dinner last night and will again
entertain this evening in compliment to
their daughter. Miss Dorothea Owen, and
her house guests. Miss Alice Bane, Of
New York: Miss Eleanor Scott, of Pitts
burgh; Miss May Breas, OF St. Louis, and
Miss Roberta Rouse OF Baltimore.
The Vice President and Mrs. Marshall
had Iunching with them, Mrs. Garrison,
wife OF the Secretary of War.
Mr.. William Heimke, chief of division
OF Latin America at the State Depart
ment. and Mrs. Heimke entertained at
luncheon yesterday at the Shoreham,
when their guests included Mr. John
Barrett Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Harold