The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
COTTON BAHIA
noted EVENT IN
CAP|TALSOC|ETY

Official Washington Well Rep
resented at Dance of South
ern Social Organization.
WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec. 49,
The beautiful white marble Pan-Amer-
lean building was the scene of the
cotton ball given under the auspices
OF the Southern Society OF Washing
ton last week. Cotton was used most
appropriately as the chief decora-
ton and proved most effective, two
huge bales being placed on each side
OF the majestic entrance, and innum-
cradle sprays of snowy white cotton
balls were artistically placed in the
lovely interior court or patio" and
great branches Of cotton adorned the
grand stairway leading up to the hall.
Secretary. OF State and Mrs. Bryan
headed the long reception line, and
among the guests were all the prom
inent southerners in Washington, as
well as diplomats, high officials OF the
government and the city's representa-
tive residents. The Marine band play
ed for the dancing, which began
shortly after nine o'clock, and was
largely enjoyed by the younger So
ciety people present
Few functions have secured a more
brilliant gathering than the cotton
ball drew together, or a more enjoy
able entertainment. The gowns of the
ladies were particularly elegant. Mrs.
Daniels, the wife Of the secretary Of
the navy, wore a white lace creation
embellished with embroidered wolfe
and black velvet. Mrs. William Jen-
nings bryan looked remarkably well
in grey velvet gown with tu1le and
lace trimmings. Mrs. Maude Howell
Smith, president of the Daughters of
the Confederacy, graced the receiving
line, robed in a golden hued. gown.
She carried fragrant -sheaf of deep
yellow roses. Mrs. Josephine Randsell,
wife Of the senator from Louisiana, and
herself the treasurer general of the
Daughters Of the American Revolu-
ton, had the distinction of wearing
one of the most appropriate and at
tractiye costumes seen. Her gown
was of white cotton yoile, with
touches Of black velvet.
ss Guests ut the White House
The president and his daughter,
Miss Margaret, have as their guests
this week Mrs. David Crompton Of
New York; Professor Arson, brother
of the late Mrs. Wilson. eis also again
! a welcome visitor at the White House.
The president and his guests all mo-
ltored to the services at the Central
Presbyterian church Notwithstanding
| the horrible weather. A constant
storm of rain, snow, hail and sleet
ushered in the first real taste Of win
ter the capital city has experienced
this season, with Christmas only a
few days off.
The president was unfortunately
out playing golf when Andrew Car
negie called at the White House to
pay his respects to the chief execu-
tive before leaving for New York
However, Mr.. Carnegie had pleasant
visit with Mr. Bryan. Mr.. Carnegie
declared that in spite of the war now
raging in Europe the Carnegie Peace
Foundation would continue its eff
forts. He also expressed the opin-
ion that at heart the kaiser was OPP
posed to war. HE was i'll when 1t
broke out, and so unable to prevent
It," Mr.. Carnegie is reported to have
explained.
Luncheon Given Visitors.
Last week luncheons we're the or
der Of the day. A dainty little menu
was served at the Bellevue hotel by
the members of the new COMPRESSION
al committee OF the National Asso-
citation in honor of Miss Katherine
fBement Davis sof Now York. Miss
Davis is known as the woman who
does things" and what is more that
which she does, Miss Davis does we'll.
1t will be remembered that she is the
capable New York commissioner OF
corrections, who by her Usefulness
and ability duelleda riot among the
inmates of the penitentiary on Black
wells island, \. Y. BY her success
in conquering the unruly criminals
kby a compound of common sense. a
little kindness and human methods.
Miss Davis exemplified the fact that
brute force is not necessary con-
comitant Of successful discipline.
Woman's field of usefulness is now be-
! ing constantly enlarged by the brill
liant example of such splendid citi=
gems as Miss Davis.
Some of Washington's most brill
liant feminine suffragists- we
have both here-a few days ago gath
cred at the Bellevue to honor Miss
Davis Those present at the lunch
con were Mrs Antoinette Funk, law
yer, lecturer. and acting chairman of
the Congressional committee and her
conferes, Mrs. Helen H. Gardner, the
noted author, Mrs. Raymond b.. Nor
gan, the talented journalist, and Mrs.
Glenna Smith Finnin, the successful
organizer OF the children's beautiful
house Of play, Mrs. George Alexander
Mosshart, the new chairman Of the
Washington Woman Suffrage Council,
and Miss Ethel Smith completed the
little coterie who honored Miss Dav-
is. ri
Miss Jean Gordon OF New Orleans
/ was also the recipient of an attrac-
tive luncheon given in her, honor at
the Jardin de Danse by Mrs. Wesley
I, NJ. Stoner, chairman Of the recently
formed Kate Gordon chapter Of the
Southern States Woman Suffrage con.
ference, and other ladies. Miss Jean
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