Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-10-17
Former President, Walking
LeisureIy Down the Avenue,
Is Warmly Greeted.
HERE FOR THE MARRIAGE
OF SON TO MISS BOWERS
Will Preside Next Week at Conven.
ton of American Bar Association
and Deliver Address.

A distinguished looking citizen, with
a jaunty step, care-free manner and
an infectious smile for his fellow-hu
mans, strolled down Pennsylvania ave-
nue. this morning as if he had hours
of time at his disposal, not one of them
containing a problem.
He was William Howard Taft, for
mer President of the United States,
close personal acquaintance of the citi-
zens of Washington, and keen admirer
of the beauty of the capital in which
and for which he labored so many
years.
Mr.. Taft confided to the friends and
acquaintance who insisted upon MAX
ing his leisurely progress still slower
that he was afoot upon the errand of
having happened to that piece of head
gear en- route to Washington. He was
stopped every few feet along the Ave-
nue. by those who wished to pay their
respects and to inquire about his
health. The latter inquiries. as his
friends could see, were unnecessary.
The picture of robust condition, las
hard as nails, the former President
arrived in Washington yesterday even
ing, for a weeks stay at the New Will
lard Hotel.
Today he attended his sons marriage
to Miss Bowers at St. Johns p. E.
Church. and the wedding reception at
the Bowers home, and is to be given a
dinner tonight by friends.
Will Be Guest of Press Club.
Tomorrow morning Mr.. Taft will at
tend the Unitarian Church, at which
he worshiped when he was President,
and afterward the christening of the
young son of F. S Hight. manager of
g I'd
who Is also d member of Mr.. Taft's
former congregation. Also tomorrow
Mr.. Taft VIII be the guest at dinner
of Edward Douglass White, Chief JUS
tice of the Supreme Court of the United
States. In the afternoon at o'clock
he will be the guest of the National
Press Club, where newspaper men will
renew their friendships and acquain-
tanceships with him and pay their re-
spects.
In addition to coming to Washington
for his sons wedding, the other princi-
pal purpose of Mr.. Taft's visit is to
preside next week at the convention
OF the American Bar Association, which
Continental Hall. and at which Presi-
dent Wilson is to speak. Mr.. Taft is
10 deliver an important address, and
Will deal with the subjects of neutral
lty in International disputes and with
the provisions of the Clayton antitrust
bill, just passed by Congress and sign
ed by President Wilson,
President Wilson Sends Flowers.
When Mr.. and Mrs. Taft arrived in
Washington yesterday afternoon they
found large clusters of American
beauty roses and chrysanthemums had
been sent by President Wilson, as a
compliment to Mrs. Taft, to the "presi-
Dental SUITE" which had been reserved
for them. at New Willard Hotel.
The flowers came from the White
House Conservatives and Mrs Taft
took great pleasure in such a welcome
cock blue serge travelling suit, with a
small black velvet hat, and had a
bright color in her cheeks, and bright
eyes. as an evidence of her pleasant
outdoor summer in the cottage on the
St Lawrence river, at Murray bay,
Canada, where she and the former
President now spend their vacation
periods
1T seems very nice to be in Washing
ton again." Mrs. Taft said. as she pass
ed through the throng awaiting the
party at the entrance to the hotel. 1t
is the first time Mrs. Taft has been in
Washington since she left it when she
ceased to be the mistress of the White
House.
Members of Taft Party.
In the party arriving with the former
President, in addition to his wife, were
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry w. Taft, Horace
Taft. Miss Louise Taft, Charles p Taft,
I'd. and Mrs. John Hays Hammond
They were met at Union station by
Miss Mabel Boardman, who escorted
Mrs Taft to the hotel
A dinner will be given tonight at the
home of Mrs. Richard Townsend in
of
Taft.
Mr.. Taft received number of friends,
including newspaper men, in his suite
last night at the hotel. The last time
he was here he said he had lost forty
pounds. and he appears now to have
taken off still more weight. Comment
ing upon this. he presented to friends
young Charles Taft, his son, named for
his brother.
Here's the youngest" the former
President said, but he's getting to be
almost as big as his father. He weighs
1S5 pounds, is six feet tall, and is only