The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-09
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down from Philadelphia for the weekend
and Fred was down, too. He is going down
within fortnight to remain until after La
Dor Day.
Isabel and Marie Kubel departed at noon
today to be chaperoned by Augusta for a
few weeks. They are certainly prepared to
have fine time.
That beautiful Helen Evans, who took
the part OF Pallas Athena in The Fire Re-
gained" last spring, is in Washington now
visiting her mother, Mrs. McTwiggan. Her
sister told me that she will be with the "Yel-
low Ticket next season. Isn't that splendid
for her?
Miss Mabel Boardman, who was one Of
the house party which the former President
and Mrs. Taft are entertaining at their sum-
mer place, Murray Bay, Canada, returned to
Washington day or two ago for the special
meeting Of the Red Cross. She will remain
in Washington to direct the work of the Red
Cross.
Indeed, Susan, everyone is putting R. S.
v. P. on their wedding reception cards these
days, but think when send out mine III
have to put c. E. A. R., meaning Come
Early, Avoid Rush, for you know the dimen-
sions of our home and the number of folks
I'd love to have on hand.
The other day | found a letter on nv
desk from Dorothy Peake. She is still in
Atlantic City having the. time of her life,
and dancing her pretty little feet off. She
has won a number of silver cups as ball
room dancer. and if prizes were being Of
fered for swimming, I'm sure Dot would
come in for her share there. too.
Did tell you that Nell LeCain Sears is
at Boyes Springs, CAL, for long stay? You
know Nell and her husband have been in
California the last year, and they are 50
delighted that they have purchased land.
and expect to b-ild near the springs and
make it their home. had a long letter
from them the other Gay, and they want me
to come out.
Nell has been so successful out there,
and is another of the Washington girls who
has made good on the musical comedy
stage.
Here is some real news for you Susan:
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Joseph Dodge are be-
ing congratulated upon the birth of Jacque-
line Dodge on July "a, 1914, and Ensign
Henry B. LeBourgeois, u S. N, and Mrs.
LeBourgeois are particularly happy because
the stork left twin boys for them recently.
Mrs. Dodge was pretty little Dunwreath
Odell and Mrs. LeBourgeois was Mary
Daingerfield.
Well, the Gen. Albert L. Mills have
closed their X street house, and are now
at Sea Grit, y. j., visiting Governor and
Mrs. Fielder over the weekend. From
there they make few days visit in New
York, and on Friday will sail to spend near
ly two months touring in England, Ireland.
and Scotland.
Mrs. Mills is particularly delighted with
the idea of visiting Ireland, because. al
though she has travelled abroad much moro
than most folks, she has seen very little Of
Ireland. She was telling me the other day
that of all the European cities. she thinks
London the most interesting, Rome next
Cairo next, and Canton next. Which four
do you find? Let me know about this.
really would like to know what your decision
will be.
OF course you want to know all about
Hettie Harris Strange did not tell you be-
fore. Well, she is back from her New Eng
land school and is looking splendid. She is
not bit taller, but so we'll and charming
and pretty | do not know whether she is
going back or not. When was up there
recently for tea, we were so busy discussing
the Northern folk that ! forgot to ask about
that.
Dear, dear, dear I've looked at the