The Washington times., 1914-04-22
ACtlvitleSOf
Society

will wear hat of black and white
tulle and jet.
Among the out of town guests at the
reception will be Mrs. Edward w.
Eberle, of New York, a sister of Mrs.
Knapp, who will be handsomely gowned
in green: Mr. and Mrs. Preston Ark
wright, Airs. Howard, Mrs! Marshall s
brother Judge Colquitt and his fiancee,
Miss Julia Dunning, all of Atlanta, and
Mrs. Langfitt. wife of Col. Langfitt of
the Corps of Engineers.
The bride will~travel in a suit of taupe
silk poplln, shot with pinkish tones, and
a smart taupe hat with a rose colored
plume. After a short wedding trip the
young couple probably will return tc
Washir gton, but they have mads nc
plans. as Paymaster Knapp's orders are
still uncertain.
Notable among the many handsome
gifts received by the bride are a magni.
fcent silver bowl, the gift Of Paymas-
ter knapp's brother officers on the May
flower; a silver service from Capt. and
Mrs. Knapp, flat silver from General
and Mrs. Marshall, a dozen silver COB
lets from. Mrs. Marshalls sirters and a
silver mayonaise bowl, the gift of the
Vice President and Mrs. Marshall
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Washington society is taking deep
interest in the first performance tonight
of the Coburn Players in Sane
tuary." at Twin Oaks, the beautiful
country place of Mrs. Charles Bell, on
Woodley lane
This play. in which the President s
daughters took part last summer, is a
bird masque, written by Percy McKaye
originally for the welfare of wild birds,
and full of the spirit Of outdoor things.
1t will be played. of course. in the
open air, with only the sky for a roof.
and with a natural background of trees
and shrubs for the setting, the only aid
to nature being the calcium light cast
@ the players to throw the powered
stage into relief and the audience into
obscurity. The music incidental to the
performance is not played by instru-
ments, but is sung. Between the acts.
Henry oldys, the finest imitator Of the
crys Of wild birds in the world. will
give the wild bird calls.
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ViscounI Benoist d'Azy, who for the
last five years has been naval attache
of the French embassy, left Washing
ton iast> evening for New York, and
will sail today on the Savoie for
France. Viscount day has been de-
tailed to sea duty. Goth Viscount and
Viscountess day will be greatly miss
ed in Washington society, where they
are extremely populor.
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The Secretary of the Navy and Mrs
Daniels, have. on account of the Mex
lean situation. recalled the Invitations
for the two dinners they were to have
given this week They were to have
entertained tonight in compliment to the
commandant of the Marine Corps and
Mrs. Barnett, and on Friday night for
the Surgeon General and Mrs. BREASTED.
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Charles N. Pepper announces the
engagement of his daughter, Nora Rose,
to DR.. George W. calver. Assistant Sur
geon. y. s. N. II
The American Minister to Denmark
and Mrs Maurice Francis Egan are
spending the week in Norfolk.
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Mrs. Robert w. Lesher was hostess
at beautifully appointed luncheon to-
day, when she announced the engage
ment of her daughter. Miss Evelyn
Lesher TO Ensign w. n. Richardson, jr..
L. s. n.
The decorations and favors were car
ried out in the navy colors, and the ices
and cakes were nodded to represent
little ships and anchors. An oblong
centerpiece of dark blue hyacinths and
yellow jonquils was arranged to sur
round a little ship from which blue and
gold ribbons were extended to each
place and held there with the yellow
blossoms. The place cards were little
cupids sitting on wedding bells and the
favors were little gold anchors.
The guests were Miss Agnes Hart Will
son, Miss Marian Crist, Miss Almeda
Barr, Miss Lucille Clark. Miss Harriet
Murphy. Miss Doris Dawson, Miss Kath-
Iyn Krug. Mss Florence Schneider, and
Miss Nellie Claire Howard.
Ensign Richardson is now stationed
on the Vermont in Mexican waters.
Mr.. Warwick, of England. is the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. L T. Mann for few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. A w. Mallory, of Ian
ham, Nd, announce the marriage of
their daughter. Miss Edith Gordon NAL
lcry, to J. Blake Gilpin. The wedding
took place this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
al the parsonage of the Foundry NJ +.
Church, the pastor. the Rev. w. p.
Wedderspoon officiating. in the presence
of a small party of relatives and init
mate friends.
The bride wore tailored suit of black
and white checked cloth. with a small
white hat trimmed with foliage and
pink roses. She wore a corsage bou-
quet of violets, lilies of the valley,
and orchids.
After June / Mr. and Mrs. Gilpin
will be at home at Lawn View" Lam
ham, Nd.