Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-10-09

THEY ARE STARS"
AT THEATER PARTY


NEW YORK. oct. S.-President
~ Wilson and his fIance, Mrs Nor
man Calf came 10 New York today
for BRIEF visit to the presidents
closest personal friend, col T. NJ
House. From the time of their ar
rival this afternoon until late tonight
they We're New Nork's chief objects
of interest.
For the first time since he became
president Mr. Wilson gave way as a
center Of attraction to another, the
woman who within the next two
months is to become the first lady
Of the land"
Both the president and Mrs. Gait
were evidently pleased by the reCep-
tion accorded them. They were
slightly shy Of their first appearance
in public as an engaged couple, but
acknowledged applause with smiles
They made no attempt to hide and
president gave himself up to enter
tanning his fiance. He was joWal
throughout the day and his usually
stern face was wreathed in smiles.
Engaged Couple "Stars."
The couples program included a
long automobile ride through the
ptil No q hlllllNl party dN Nllt lOlllt u
Colonel and Mrs. House and thea
ter party tonight. Tomorrow they
leave for Philadelphia, where they
plan to witness the second game Of
the worlds series Immediately aft
erwards they will go to Washington.
AT the theater Grumpy" was the
play but the president ana Mrs. Gait
were easily the stars. As they
entered the theater the audience
arose and app,auded. Several hun
dred persons were gathered at the
Pennsylvania station when the presi-
dental party arrived. The crowd
Cheered and the future Mrs Wilson
heamcd in return while the president
looked at her and smiled.
"They are applauding YOU" he
said
Many Autos Follow Them.
During the automobile ride the
president and Mrs. Gait We're fire.
quenuy recognized and answered
greetings with smiles and bows.
Many machines tried to get near the
presidents car and at one time pro-
cesson Of more than one hundred
automobiles was following them, the
secret service men having difficult
time in keeping the autOists back.
AS the president and Mrs. Gait left
the hotel, where she is staying with
her mother, Mrs. Boiling. they were
surrounded by a delegation Of pho
tOgraphers and smilingly sat for their
pictures to be taken.
For the dinner and theater party
afterward Mrs. Gait wore low cut
gown OF black, relieved by a large
cOrsage bouquet OF red roses. over
her gown she had an elaborate opera
cloak of red and black She wore
no ornaments in her hair.
The guests at dinner included he
sides the presidential party Mr.. ana
Mrs. Gordon Auchincloss the latter
the daughter OF Col. and Mrs. House.
To Buy Engagement Ring.
Definite plans have not been mao,
for the party tomorrow morning, bun
It is probable they may do some shop
ping before leaving for Philadelphia.
Those expecting the president to buy
an engagement ring for Mrs Gait to-
day were disappointed but he may do
so tom morrow.
No definite information was obtain
able today as to the date Of the we'd
ding but it was said that the cere-
mony will be solemnized not more
than two months from now and not
less than one month hence.
Miss Margaret Wilson, the presi-
dents only unmarried daughter. who
Is now In Cornish, n. H.. will return
20 the White House about October 20.
after a singing tour, and Immediately
afterward there will be a series OF
musicales and other entertainments
given at the White House. Mrs. Gait
expects to attend all Of these affairs
and to assist Miss Wilson and Miss
Bones in receiving guests.