The Washington times., 1915-06-08
Many Entertainments Are
Planned by the Leaders of
Society in Washington.
Gossip of Hostesses.

Maj. Gen. George Barnett, command
ant Of the Marine Corps, and Mrs!
Barnett will be hosts lat yone of the
most interesting functions of the early
summer this afternoon. when they Will
entertain at tea in the lovely old garden
of the Communicates house, Marine
barracks, in compliment to Rear Ad-
miral Benson. newly appointed chief
Of operation of the navy, and Mrs.
Benson. A platform will be erected for
dancing, the Marine Band will play
during the afternoon, and refreshments
will be/served from a great marquee,
gay with brilliant Chinese embroideries.
and from small tables scattered about
under the trees.
Mrs. Josephus Daniels will receive
with General and Mrs. Barnett. to-
gether with Mrs. Edward w. Eberle.
wife of the commandant of the Wash
ington Navy Yard Mrs. Charles Nc
Cawley, Mrs. Doyen. wife of Col.
Charles A. Doyen. in command of the
marines at the barracks; Mrs. William
+. Bevan. Mrs. Benjamin Reeves Rus
sell, and bevy of young girls, while
a number of the younger officers of
the corps, In their summer uniforms.
"S oSsiot III uoihE the hohoiS'
Miss Elisabeth Reeside, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Reside made
her Washington debut last night al
keith's attracting a large part of the
social world. The many friends Of this
enthusiastic send-off and more flowers
were sent over the footlights thar
probably ever before in that theater.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reeside were among the
~ hNll lAr. nx.I I4f,, &c
were Mrs. Harmer. widow of Congress-
man Harmer, of Philadelphia, and
grandmother of Miss Reside. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles j. Bell occupied a box
having with them Mr.. and Mrs. Law.
renee Townsend. Mr.. and Mrs. Hamp-
son Gary had a box party. including
their house guest, Miss Hayes. OF
Texas, and Charles Howe. Mr.. and
Mrs. Cone Johnson entertained in Their
box Mrs, Robert L: Henry. Mr.. and
James d. Gatewood. Among others ir
the audience were Capt. and Mrs. Theo.
dore Baldwin. Mrs. w. w. wother.
SPOON SPOON Mr. and ,tNa Mrs. Charles Char, c. Nc
Mrs. Joseph e. Davies. Miss Edith Ora
Gle. Mrs Rudolph Kaufman. Mr.. ant
Mrs, Clifford K. Bergman, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Carl Joerissen. Mrs. Gregory
mother of the Attorney General Com
missioner and Mrs. Newman. and Con
gresham and Mrs. j. H. Eagle.
Among those entertaining at lunch
con at the New Willard ySsterla!
we're Joseph Tumulty. Secretary tt
the President. and Ray Baker. attach,
of the American embassy at Petro
grad, who is in this country for s
short stay. fr
Miss Isabelle May and Miss Glady.
ingalls, were among the guests at 6
Virginian luncheon which George Nc.
Fadden gave Sunday at the Boone
Cabin, Hot Springs. Va.
Miss ingalls,. who reached Ho
Springs last week from Albany where
she was the guest of Mrs. Russell H
Sard. has opened the White Cottag,
for the summer
The Misses Hitchcock daughters o
Pay Director and Mrs. John N. Speel
entertained at an informal dance las
night at their residence in X street IL
compliment to their house guest, Mis-
Eleanor Eyster of Charles Town, w
Va. The house was prettily decorate,
with pink roses and various sprinl
flowers. Supper was served at mid
night. Among the guests were Mis-
Alice Brfce. Miss Matilda Auerbach
Miss Ethel Hickey, Miss Ruth Larner
Lieut. Com. and Mrs. ]. H. Tomb
Lieut.. John Iseman, Paymaster Smitl
Hempstone, George E. Morris Evans
and Mr.. Bayley.
Miss Eyster will leave Washington
today for Charles Town.