Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-20
Southern Society of Washing
ton Puts on Elaborate So
cla| Function; Cabinet Wom-
en- Elegantly Gowned.

Secretary Of State and Mrs Bryan
headed the long reception line and
among the guests were all The prom
inent southerners In Washington. as
wen as diplomats. high officials OF
the government and the city's rep-
resentatlvo residents. The Marine
band played for the dancing. which
began shortly after . o'clock, and
was largely enjoyed by the younger
society people present
Few functions have secured more
brilliant gathering than the Cotton
ball drew together, or a more en-
joyabIe entertainment. The gowns of
the ladies were particularly elegant.
Mrs. Daniels. the wife of the secre-
tnry of the navy, wore a white lace
creation embellished with embroider-
ed wolfe and black velvet. Mrs Will
liam Jennings Bryan looked remark
ably well in a grey velvet gown with
tulle and lace trimmings. Mrs Mnude
Howell Smith. president Of the
Daughters Of the Confederacy graced
the receiving line. robed in golden
huod gown. She CARRIED fragrant
sheaf Of deep yellow roses. Mrs.
Joseph RansdcIl. wife of the sena-
tor from Louisiana. and herself the
treasurer-general of the Daughters OF
the American Revolution. had the dis
tinction OF wearing one of the most
appropriate and attractive costumes
seen. Her gown was OF white cotton
wolfe. with touches Of black velvet.
Guests at the White House.
The president and his daughter,
Miss Margaret. have as their guests
this week Mrs David Cromption OF
New York; Professor Arson. brother
OF the late Mrs. Wilson. Is also again
a welcome visitor ut the White House
The president and his guests all mo-
torcd to the services at the Central
Presbyterian church Notwithstanding
the horrible weather. A constant
storm OF rain. snow. hail and sleet
ushored in the first real taste of VIM
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 executive
before leaving for New York. How
ever, Mr.. Carnegie had a pleasant
visit with Mr. Bryan. Mr.. Carnegie
declared that in spite of the war now
raging in Europe. the Carnegie Peace
Foundation would continue It's ef-
forts. He also expressed the opinion
that at heart, the kaiser was opposed
to the war. lie was i'll when IL
broke out, and so. unable to prevent
It," MIR. Carnegie is reported to have
explained.
Last week luncheons were the or
der of the day. A dainty little menu
was served at the Bellevue hotel by
the members of the new congression-
al committee of the national assocl
alton in honor of Miss Katharine Be
ment Davis. of New York. Miss Davis
Is known as the woman who does
things and what Is more. whatever
she does. Miss Davis does well, 1t Will
be remembered that she is the ca
pable New York commissioner of cor
rections, who, by her tactfulness and
ability, queled riot among the in
mates OF the penitentiary ON Black
wells Island, n. Y. BY her success in
the unruly criminals by
OF common sense, q little
kindness and humane methods, Miss
Davis exempllfied the fact that brute
force IS not necessary concomitant
OF successful discipline. Woman's
field of usefulness is now being con-
stantly enlarged by the brillian ex-
ample of such splendid citizens as
Miss Davis.
Some Of Washington's most brilliant
feminine suffragists few days ago
gathered at the Bellvue to honor Miss
Davis. Those present at the luncheon
were Mrs. Antoinette Funk, lawyer,
lecturer, and acting chairman OF the
congressional committee and her con-
freres, Mrs. Helen II. Gardener, the
noted author: Mrs. Raymond i. Nor
gan, the talented journalist, and Mrs,
Glenna Smith Tinnin. the successful
organizer Of the children's beautiful
House Of Play, Mrs. George Alexander
Mosshcart, the new chairman Of the
Washington Woman Suffrage council,
and Miss Ethel Smith completed the
little coterie who honorcd Miss Davis.
Miss Jean Gordon of New Orleans
was also the recipient of an attract
i've luncheon given in her honor at
the Jardin de Danse by Mrs. Wesley
M. Stoner. chairman of the recently
formed Kate Gordon chapter OF the
southern states Woman suffrage con-
ference. and other ladies'. Miss Jean
is the sister of Miss KATE Gordon, the
noted southern girl whose work has
accomplished so much in the south,
and she herself has attained an envia-
HE position by her energetic crusade
in favor Of child labor legislation 70
amcliorate the woes Of the little toll
ers OF the land.
The Jardm de Danse is one Of
Washington's new places Of enterlain-
mcnt. II boasts tinkling fountains, q
fine orchestra, and Is beautifully sit
uated close TO the treasury depart
ment. on + street. the most popular
thoroughlarc in The. capital. Last
Sunday afternoon NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
the snow and sleet there was crowd
ed meeting which taxed the capa-