The Washington herald., 1914-12-26
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President Wilson spent Christmas Day
AZ the White House en- famille, after the
true American fashion with a gloriously
laden Christmas tree lighted the frSt
thing yesterday morning. and midday
dinner IN the State dining-room. Miss
Margaret Wilson and Miss Bones went
out to church, but the President remain
ed at home. entertaining his small grand
niece, little Anne Cothran, In whose
honor the tree was purchased and deco
rated. The family party consisted Of the
President and his daughter. Miss Mar
garet Wilson; his two sons-in-law and
daughters. Secretary OF the Treasury and
Mrs. McAdoo. and Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Bowes Sayre; the late Mrs. Wilson's
brother. Prof Arson; the Presidents
niece. Mrs. Cothran and her daughter,
little Anne Cothran: Miss Helen Wood
row Bones, and little Sally McAdoo.
daughter Of the Secretary OF the Treas
ury, and for a part OF the day. the Presi-
dents aid. DR.. Cary Grayson. Gifts
were exchanged after the lighting Of the
tree Immediately following breakfast,
when not only all the members OF the
family. but all the members OF the
household, including the special officers.
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tomobiles were loaded with things prac-
tical, as well as a few luxuries. and they
whizZed away through the poorer dis
tricts Of the city according to the similar
trip made by Mrs. Wilson and her daugh-
ters last Christmas. The distribution Of
these gifts were made under the direc-
ton OF Mrs Sayre and Miss Wilson. and
many OF the city's greatest unfortunates
were the happier by the thoughtfulness Of
the Presidents late wife, Ellen Arson
Wilson.
The Vice President and Mrs. Marshall
are enjoying q family reunion with Mrs.
MarshalFs parents, Judge and Mrs Kin
sey in their Arizona home, and the wife
OF the Secretary of State is enjoying a
visit with her son and daughter-in-law,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Jennings Bryan,
Jr., in Tucson. Ariz- Secretary Bryan
and his young grandson. John Bryan
Lesvitt, who makes his home with him,
had their Christmas dinner with friends
Of the Secretary across the Potomac.
Secretary of War and Mrs. Garrison
spent the day in Atlantic City, where
they Joined friends for the holidays.
The Secretary OF the Treasury and Mrs.
McAdoo are leaving in a few days for
California TO attend the exposition at San
Diego, where they are to be the special
guests OF honor.
Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. DAN
iels had dining with them yesterday
their fDur sons, all home for the holi-
days; Mrs. Daniels mother and sisters.
Mrs. Bagley and the Misses Bagley.
and a cousin, Miss Cora Bagley.
Mrs. Lane had only a family party at
dinner with them. their son, Franklin
X. Lane, jr., home from Andover. and
Miss Nancy Lane, who is at school in
Washington.
The Attorney General and Mrs. Greg
orys family party included their two
sons. Thomas Watts Gregory, jr. home
from college at Lawrenceville, N J.,
and Joseph Nalle Gregory, home from
his school in Winchester. Va; Miss
Jane Gregory. who is making her So
cial debut gradually. and the Attorney
Generals mother. who Is spending the
winter with them.
The Postmaster General and Mrs.
Burleson have their two youngest
daughters with them. the Misses Lucy
and Sidney. and celebrated a very
simple Christmas in their Washington
home.
The Secretary OF Agriculture and
Mrs. Houston had a gay tree yesterday
morning for their little family. and
spent their day in the quiet enjoyment
OF that circle.
The Secretary OF Commerce and Mrs.
Redfeld had their son Humphrey home
from college and the Secretary and
Mrs Wilson had all their children with
them at dinner yesterday except their
three married sons, Adam, Hugh. and
Thomas. who were. with their families
In Pennsylvania.
The Spa Mr Of the House of Repre-
sentatives and Mrs. Champ Clark had
only their daughter with them for their
Christmas dinner. as their son is in
Missouri. where he is being admitted
to practice at, the bar. He will return
here after his admission and spend the
remainder of the winter with his pa
Washington last spring.
Twenty-Five young women prominent in
the army and navy set gave a Christmas
dance by subscription last night in the
ball room at The Highlands. Miss Lena
Hitchcock and Miss Natalie briggs re-
ceIved the guests and were assisted by
Miss Marie Adams Miss Lena Collins,
and Miss Harriet COnger. The decora-
tiOns Were all in Christmas colors, a
feature Of which was the large Christmas
tree between the hall room and dining
room There were about - guests. all
young peop2'. with a few oTthe younger
married couples. Miss Hitchcock wore a
gown of Nile green chiffon over satin;
Miss DrigEs wore flesh-colored satin with
irridescent trimming; Miss Collins was in
white satin with pink beaded tunic; Miss
Adams in white satin and tulle. and Miss
Conger wore apricot satin. The dancing
was informal, there being no dance
cards, and string orchestra furnished
the music. The other members of the
committee were Miss Dorothy Adams.
Miss Mildred Bacon, Miss Dorothy
Brooks, Miss Anne Brown, Miss Frances