Evening star., 1915-02-21

Miss Scott, daughter Of the chief of
staff, and Mrs Scott entertained last
night at dinner Of ten covers. Her
guests were DR.. and Mrs. Hodges, Capt
and Mrs Sturges, Miss Miclxie and Miss
Hale from the city. Capt. Morris Lick,
Lieut. Victor Whiteside and Lieut. Hef-
fernan.
DR.. and Mrs. Hodges are guests Of
Gen. and Mrs. Hugh L. Scott.
Capt. and Mrs. Sturges have as their
house guests Mr.. and Mrs Wilder of
of a number Of entertainments in the
garrison the past week Mrs. Sturges
had buffet supper for them Sunday even
ing, Capt Elliot a luncheon and Gen. and
Mrs. Macomb entertained for them
Tuesday with dinner party. Thursday
evening Mr. and Mrs Wilder were the
guests at the dance at the Army and
Navy Club. This evening they will be
dinner guests Of Mr.: and Mrs. Joseph
Palisades. and tomorrow Mrs Sturges
will leave with them for New York
Monday the eighth anniversary of the
sinking Of the Maine was celebrated at
the riding hall. Fort Myer. It was
to have been celebrated at Arlington
national cemetery under the mast of the
Maine monument, but owing to rain, the
program was changed. beautiful In
vocation was delivered by Maj Timothy
Okeefe, chaplain Of the 9Th Cavalry
The 5th Cavalry Band played through
out the services, and the three volleys in
honor of the dead were given by a troop
of 5th Cavalry
Tuesday the whole post turned out to
entertain the Japanese admiral at a
vIyh hInH lo al
after which the party was entertained
by Col. Wilder at his quarters.
Lieut.. Thurber of the Sd Field Artillery
has returned from a visit of few days
with his fancee. Miss Faulk, at her
home, in White Plains. N. Y. All prep
arations are now complete for their
wedding. In another month the post
will have a second bride.
Miss Judith Haight, the young daugh-
ter of Capt. and Mrs c. S. Haight, gave
valentine party last week. All the
girls and small boys of the post were
present. Games were played, after
which refreshments were served. Every
one went home with a prize, and all
voted Miss Judith most delightful lit
tie hostess Among those present were
gov. Miss Adelaide Gallup, Master
Lynn Morrison, Billie Glasgow, Am
brose Mcmillan, Allen Day, William
Menoher and Tommy Mack Cunning
ham.
The chief of staff and Mrs. Scott en-
tertained at beautiful dinner Tues
day evening. The large mahogany ta-
BILE, enveloped in it's handsome Canton
linen cover. held name cards for twelve.
A huge bowl of pink tulips rested in
the center of the table, maidenhair
ferns were carelessly laid at intervals
on the cloth. Four gorgeous candle
sticks with tall wax candles were on
either side of the centerpiece. Opening
off the dining room is the conserva-
tory. and with all the blooming plants
the effect was very pretty. Gen. and
Mrs. Scott's guests were Col. and Mrs.
Minoher. Mrs. Merriam, Mai. Duval.
Col. and Mrs. Mickie, Mrs. Johnson,
Mr.. Basil Miles and DR.. and Mrs.
Hodges.
The riding hall was crowded for the
drill Friday, and many were obliged to
stand. The tea dance that followed at
the administration building was very
pretty. Mrs. Mcmillan was hostess and
Mrs. Clarence r. Day received with her.
At the tea table Mrs. Gallup presided.
The table decorations were of carna-
tions.
Capt. Martin was visitor at the post
yesterday and dinner guest of Capt.
and Mrs. Charles S. Haight.
Capt. Duncan Elliot entertained a
party of young people from the city
at dinner after the tea dance Friday.
Miss Harvey Smith. a student at Trim
|ity College, is a weekend visitor at
the post