The Washington times., 1914-01-26
Gossip of
Society
By JEAN ELIOT

A LARGE contingent Of Wishing
~ toms social set will go calling
n this afternoon. Several large
teas on Capitol Hill will
bring that historic end of town known
as Capitol Hill'' into its own. The
tea which the Congressional hOstesscs
at Congress Hall are giving from ; I'M
til s o'clock. will attract many ior their
VIII be forty-two in the receiving line.
Palms and, Quantities of pink and white
blossoms will adorn the attractive ho-
tel and an orchestra will play through
out the afternoon.
Another interesting reception will be
given this afternoon at the home of
Mrs. John Hall Stephens. wife of Con-
gresham Stephens of Texas, who will
entertain in their new home at lOl
Maryland avenue, facing the Capitol.
The houseguests OF Mrs. stephens will
be the honor guests this afternoon.
They are Mrs. S. r. Yaple, of Phoenix
Ariz.; Mrs. George VI. Shaver, of port
land, Ore, and Mrs. Van Pelt, of Les
Angeles.
Palms, ferns, and Richmond roses will
form the decorations, and those assist
ing In receiving the guests and dispens-
ing the hospitalities of the afternoon
will be Mrs. Paul NJ. Humphrey, Mrs.
William Schley Howard, Mrs. Carl Hay
den, Mrs. Walter Hensley. Mrs. Martin
d. Foster, Mrs. Theodore Fl. Tiller,
Mrs. John B. Townson, Mrs. II. H. Gil
fry, and Miss Agnes Nelson.
in the "other end of town" the wives
of abe members of the Supreme Court
will receive. this afternoon, with but
calling day, and Mrs. DeLoss Blcdgett
and her sister, Mrs. Matthews,
VIII entertain a large party at a the
dansant, which she is giving in com
Ehment 20 Ensign Aston r. Simpson,
U; s. N. and Mrs. Simpson.
Mrs. Simpson formerly was Miss
Lucie Hoke Smith, daughter of SEN
ator and Mrs. Hoke Smith of Georgia.
Assisting Mrs. Blodgett and Mrs. Mat
thews in receiving the guests will be
Bailey Lamar. Mrs. William Alden
Smith, Mrs. John Temple Graves, Mrs.
I. Dewitt Talmage, and Mrs Samuel
Spencer, Miss Helen P. Blodgett, Miss
Callie Hoke Smith and her house guests.
Miss Adgate Ellis, Miss Mamie Ansley
and Miss Margaret Grant. the Misses
Aleshire and Miss Maitland Marshall
will assist, with a number of other
young friends Of the hostess.
In the drawing rooms the decorations
will be Of palms and Easter lilies; in the
receiving room ferns and sweet peas
will be used in abundance, and in the
dining room ferns, jonquils and yellow
tulips will form the chief decorations,
jOnquils Of spun sugar forming the
fav0rs for the guests.
The dinner party which Maj. John A.
Dapray and Mrs. Dapray gave at their
home in Seventeenth street last eve
ming was a most delightful party. The
af I,a fr,-ss oI1
regiment. the Twenty-third Infantry, |
and their wives.
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Mrs. Wilson received Mrs. Marshall |
and the wives of the Cabinet officers at |
noon today at the White House.
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Members Of the District branch of the
Woman's National Democratic League
will entertain at a reception and dance
Thursday evening at the Cairo from 8
until u o'clock.
Mrs. w. E. Diftendurfer is chairman
Of the committee on arrangements.
The ticket committee includes Mrs.
w. F. Hancock and Mrs. c. Albert
COX and Mrs. Clarence Mckay, assisted
by the members of the league; and the
committee. Mrs. John Har-
rail-. Mrs. John B. Horigan, Mrs. Per-
klnS, and MIS-. ROnSdNlhS.
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The Vice President and Mrs. Mar
shall will entertain this evening at the
second of the series of four receptions
and dances which they are giving at
the Shoreham this sea son.
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Mr.. and Mrs Arnold Hague will en-
tertain at a dinner this evening, when
covers will be laid for twenty-siX
guests
Mrs. Blodgett will be hostess at
luncheon Saturday in compliment to
Mrs. Garrison, wife OF the Secretary
of War, who is now visiting Mrs.
Leary in New York.
Mrs Anna Russell Cole entertained at
1 dinner last evening at the New Will
ard, having among her guests Mr.. and
Mrs. Post Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. ]. Sell
win TAFT. Mr.. and Mrs. John Temple
Graves, Mr.. and Mrs. David Jayne Hill,
Mrs. Bankhead. Mrs. Leslie Warner,
Mr.. Harvey, Mr.. Long. and John Clifton.
Mrs. Harper has sent out cards fOr
l tea dance on Monday. February 9,
rom 4 until o'clock at her residence, I
5l5 the Avenue of the Presidents, in
to the Misses Gould.