The Washington herald., 1914-02-27
SOCIETY LEADERS
give TABLEAUX
Take Part in Performance
for Charity at the
Playhouse.
DANCES ALSO ARE GIVEN
Supper Enjoyed on the Stase-Many
Handsome Gowns Worn by
Women Spectators.
DANCES ALSO ARE GIVEN

ehc EiaSnouse last nlSnt, ana Al tilc
end Of the performance the audience
Joined in general dancing. The enter
tainment was given under the skilifuI
management of Nine. Dumba, the beau
tiful young wife of the Ambassador of
Austria-Hungary: Mrs. George Wander
bilt. and Mrs Edward Rowland. and
those taking part were members Of the
ultra-smart set of the Capital. The
proceeds Of the performance went to the
Infants Welfare Station OF the WASH
ington Diet Kitchen, weli-known
charity.
Not often in its history has the min
iature theater housed 50 brilliant an
audience. II was a riot Of color on both
sides OF the footlights. The rich raiment
and priceless Jewels worn by those TAX
ing part in the tableaux and dances
were rivaled by the many beautiful
gowns in the audiejee.
The performance did not commence un-
til after 10 o'clock, as many OF those
present were previously entertained at
dinners. But the boxes and seats were
all flled when the curtain rose on the
first tabIeau. This was a reproduction
OF an old print found in the Congressional
Library. and represented an Egyptian
frieze.
seven Women I'm TabIeau.
The seven female figures in the tableau
were Viscountess Benoist day, wife Of
the naval attache OF the French EN-
bassy; Miss Isabel May, Miss Frances
Lippitt. Miss Margaret Perrin. Miss Sophy
Johnston. Miss Ruth Wales, and Miss
Catherine Britton. The costumes worn
by them were especially designed from
water color sketches OF the old print
under the personal direction of Mrs.
George Vanderbilt. and were beautiful.
The tsbleau called forth round after
round OF applause.
dance" in which Miss Katherine Nc
Clintock. Miss Mary McCauley. Miss
Helen Walcott. Miss Ethel Noyes. Miss
Emily Beatty. and Miss Julia Meyer
took part. While they wore the con-
yentional and pretty costumes Of Pierrot
and Pierrettes the time-honored toe dane
ing and high kicking which go with the
parts gave place to the ''touchless
tango" which they danced with much
grace.
The second tableau was called an 'Ital-
ian Portrait the pose being taken by
Miss Laura Chanler. who made a charm
ing picture. every detail Of costume and
back ground being cleverly carried out.
Mrs. Colville Barclay. wife of the coun-
selor OF the British Embassy, was lovely
as a reigning beauty Under the Second
Empire" and received many curtain
calls.
The last tableau was a scene from a
Venetian carnival and was very beauti-
full. Those who appeared in IL were
Countess Erody. Mrs Thomas Laughlin,
Mr. Charles Richardson. Mr.. Yonine, of
the Russian Embassy. and Mr.. Henry
May. Their Cinquecinto costumes were
very handsome.
aHaxIxc- IL shown.
When the curtain rose again FIVE CEN
turtles were spanned. and Miss Julia
Meyer, daughter OF the former Secretary
OF the Navy, and Mr.. Won Rath, OF the
German Embassy. cleverly demonstrated
the mysteries OF the 'Maxixe," still an
unknown quantity to many in the modern
world.
Miss Meyer wore a becoming red wig
and a smart costume OF green satin with
eton jacket of white and black striped
in ermine.
They were followed by Mrs. Edward
Rowland and Mr.. Preston Gibson. who
gave the tango with variations, and Mr..
Gibson's conception of the ''Half-and-
Half" the latest craze in society.
Mrs. Rowland has the distinction of be-
ing the first woman to introduce the
green wig into fashionable life at the
Capital. The wigs appearance was greet
as IL the custom of wig-wearing will have
devotees here, as well as in Philadelphia,
New York. and London.
With her curly green wig Mrs Rowland
wore a fantastic costume OF green and
purple silk and chiffon.
Mr.. Gibson wore court dress and knee
breeches.
Owing to illness, Miss Rhoda Fullam,
the attractive young daughter of Capt.
Fullam. superintendent OF the Uniteo
States Military Academy, was unable
to be present. and so her dance with
Mr.. Marcus Jordan was cut out. to the
of many, as her fame
as a dancer is widespread.
supper on the stage.
At the end of the performance
buffet supper was served upon the
stage, and the performers were joined
by those in the audience. The rooms
then were cleared, and after the sup
per. which was most elaborate. from
creamed oysters and salads to scram-
bled eggs and sausages and champagne,
Meyer Davis Orchestra played for gen.
eral dancing, which kept up until early
this morning.
Baron Zwiedinek Won Sudenhorst and
Capt Heathcoat Grant were among the
young diplomats who served as ushers.
Every seat was taken, and many late
comers were obliged to stand. so great
was the attendance.
Mrs Marshall Field entertained in her
box the German Ambassador and Coun-
tess Won Bernstorff. the Ambassador Of
and Nine. Dumba. the |
Spanish Ambassador and Nine. de Riano. |
and a number Of the performers who. as
they finished their parts, came and sat in
her second box.
Mrs Hope Slater entertained in her
BOX Mr.. and Mrs. George Howard. Miss
Mary Gwynn and Mrs. Robert McCor- |
mick.
Some Magnificent Gowns.
Many magnificent gowns were worn by
the women present. Countess Won Bern
storff wore a lovely gown of black bro
caded satin and tulle and superb dia-
monds.
Mime. de Riano was gowned in cream
satin. and wore beautiful diamond orna-
ments.
Nine Dumba was gowned in ivory
satin, trimmed in silver. and wore a
lovely diamond dog collar and a corsage
diamond ornament.
Mrs. Marshall Field wore a handsome
gown OF orchid satin and tulle and dia-
mond hair ornament.
Mrs George Howard wore a handsome
gown of black brocade and beautiful dia-
monde.
Mrs. EIkins In Black Lace.
Mrs. Stephen b. EIkins wore a lovely
gown of black lace and superb diamonds.
Mrs. william +. Draper was gowned
in hlue and white striped satin and dia-