The Washington times., 1915-02-20

the fund. which is to be used for The
sole purpose of pushing the Anthony
amendment to an early vote in Con-
gress.
Miss Isabella Mott. Of New York. Is
chairman Of the committee of one thou
sand which Is raising the fund.
Miss Hazel Mackaye is planning
series of historical episodes in the life
of Miss Anthony, which will be pre-
sented in costume on the afternoon of
Mrs. Whites tea.
The reception next Monday afternoon
at the Young Women's Christian Asso-
ciation rooms will be given to celebrate
the tenth anniversary Of the founding
of the Washington branch OF the as
sociation. but it is the first time that
the home of the Y. w. c. a. has been
large lars enough to accommodate the en-
Mrs. Thomas Riley Mar rhall. honorary
vice president will receive with Mrs
Hamilton Bayley. the president. and the
members of the board
Mrs: Franklin K: Lane. wife Of the
Secretary OF the Interior, Is celebrat-
ing the opening of the Panama-pacitic
Exposition with reception at her
y. Works. wife OF Senator Works Of
California;; Mrs. Francis G. Newlands,
and Mrs. Everis A. Hayes will pre-
side at the tea table. and Mrs. Lane
wives of the California delegation In
Congress and BY Miss Perkins, daugh-
ter OF Senator and Mrs. Perkins; Miss
Elizabeth Kent, Miss Eleanor Know
lann: Mn Miss Hsyes and Miss Curry
Charles F.. Curry. all California girls.
Across one end of the dining room is
stretched great California flag. show
ing the bear. the State emblem. while
Of the rooms. bearing California ban
ners in their paws. On the tea table
and throughout the rooms are used
branches and small trees studded with
bons. blue and gold being the prevail
ing color scheme.
Souvenirs of the occasion will be
copies Of Nicholas Vachel Lnsdey s
which symbolizes the wedding of the
Atlantic and the Pacific. and was writ
ten In honor of the opening of the eX-
position and to celebrate the closer
union OF the Orient and the Occident.
Mrs. George Hewitt Myers is hostess
at tea this afternoon at her resi-
dence on s street. Spring flowers,
palms; and ferns form the decorations,
William Barrett Ridgelyi Mrs. ]. Cir
win Peter. Mrs. William Sewers, and
Mrs. Mary H. Myers,
Mrs. Ebere. wife of Capt Z. W.
Eberle. commandant of the navy yard,
is entertaining at a tea-dance this aft
ernoon In honor of her house guest
Miss Mildred North, Of Providence, r.
!. About 100 young people have been
roses. and carnations decorate the large
rooms. which have all been thrown
open for the occasion. The band from
the Mayfower is hidden on the portico,
which is closed in with flags.
Mrs Randolph Harrison. mother of
Mrs Eberle. and Mrs. Wainwright,
wife OF Admiral Richard Wainwright,
will be at the tea table.
Miss North is ,gowned in a creation
Of cream colored panne velvet. trim
med with chiffon and pearl passemen-
terie and touches of light blue and is
carrying pink roses. Mrs. Eberle Is
wearing gown Of green satin under
Harrisons gown is of pearl gray bro
caded silk with trimmings of Spanish
| lace.
Mrs. William Graeme Harvey is re-
| ceving this afternoon. Assisting Mrs
Harvey are her sister. Miss Pearl Bo-
| decker. and her house guest. Miss An
ME 4. Madison. Richmond roses adorn
| the tea table.
Mrs. Charles Fowler has cards out
! for a tea on Wednesday afternoon
February "a.
Mrs. Mahlon Pitney is entertaining
! Informally at tea this afternoon al
] the Fencers' club. Her sister, Miss
| Shelton. Mrs. Walter Bruce Howe
| Mrs. Clarence Wilson, and the Misses
Patten will assist Mrs. Pitney in re,
| ceiving. After fencing exhibition a,
one end Of the hall there will be
dancing.
| Mrs. Newton r. Mason. wife OF Rear
Admiral Mason. is receiving this
| afternoon and is assisted by hel
| daughter, Miss Dorothy Mason. heI
thouse guest. Miss Sophie Bispham. OF
Philadelphia, and her sister, Miss Q