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The Washington herald., 1915-12-12
Fort Monroe Notes

Fort Monroe. Va, Dec. 1l-Capt. and
Mrs. c. NJ Seaman had dinner recently
in honor of Capt. and Mrs. W. c. Baker
and Mrs. Bradley and for Capt. and Mrs
F. H. Lincoln. Mrs. Weggemann, Capt
Jordan. Lieut. and Mrs. Wildrick and
Lieut.. McTaggart.
a dinner-dance at the Chamberlin re-
Gently was largely attended. Among the
dinners was one given by Lieut.. E S
Harrison for Mai. and Mrs W. W. Rose
and Lieut. and Mrs. Ide.
Lieut. and Mrs. Chapman's guests re-
Gently were Lieut.. and Mrs. Stovan. Capt.
Grain and Lieut.. Ljungstedt
Mrs. II. A. McCune entertained at
bridge recently for Miss Muller.
Mai and Mrs. S. c. Vestal had dinner
recently for Capt. and Mrs. ". c. Baker,
Mrs. Bradley. Maj. W. r. Smith, Capt.
and Mrs. c. f. y. Howard.
Capt. and Mrs Gulick's dinner guests
recently were Maj. and Mrs Nugent
Capt. and Mrs. Brigham and Lieut. and
Mrs. +. F. Naddux.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12
Armored Navy Motor Boat

The Navy Department has adopted
an experimental type of high-speed
seaworthy motor boat to carry
one eighteen-inch torepdo tube
and one one-pounder rapid-fire gun.
Bids were opened on Tuesday for the
construction of this boat, four pro-
posals being received ranging in price
from $4,000 to $4,000. It is desired
to have requisite seaworthiness and
strength of hull for torpedo attack
on an open ocean in heavy weather
and for hoisting on board ship. A
suggested length in order to obtain
the seaworthiness is not less than
forty feet
The gun and torpedo tube will be
furnished by the bureau of ordnance
for installation by the contractor. The
fuel tanks are to be of heavy copper
and to have such capacity as will give
an endurance of not less than $50
miles at full power. The propulsion
machinery will consist of gasoline mo-
tors fitted with electrict self-starters.
This~is the first of such a type to be
acquired by the Navy Department. II
Is in the line of the acquisitions in
the British navy. where such boats
are used as protection against the at
tack OF submarine boats.
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Some officers maintained that this new
branch. being Of the staf and q separate
and Independent corps. should have its
own titles which would distinguish the
officers Of the corps from those Of the
line. There were those who saw an
opportunity to have some fun with the
problem. and they did not resist the
temptation in the suggestion that the
prefix "hy" be utilized in connection
with whatever other titular designation
might be adopted. which naturally led
to such q combination as "fy-lieutenant''
or IL the titles Indicating the rank
were appropriated from the medical or
pay corps. then 'hy-inspector" was sug-
gested.
Neither OF these were. fortunately.
seriously considered. 30 far as can be
learned. but 1t Is part of the plot of
the testers to make public their attempt.
The titles which will be used employ
the word flight as sufficiently in
dicative of the duty with the line titles
Of ensign. lieutenant. and so on to rep
resent rank. ,
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12
Masonic News.

At the stated communication of George
&c. Whiting Lodge. No. -. F. 4. A. NJ,
held on the evening Of Thursday, De-
cember ., the following officers were
elected and Installed by Past Master
J. T. Greaves, assisted by Past Master
r. A. Bogley: Master. Charles f. Light
foot: senior warden, Albert E. Craig:
junior warden. Herman Won Oehsen; sec
retary. d. F. Dumberth. p. m. re-elect-
ed; treasurer. Edw. S. Smith. p. M. re-
elected: senior deacon. S. d. Tucker:
Junior deacon. r. W. Williams. Trustees
p. m, reelected: delegate to St. Johns
Mite Assn, J. w. McKewon: represen-
tative to Masonic board Of relief. B. G.
Legg: representative to board of direc-
tors Of Masonic and o. E. S. Home, S.
e. D. Brien; tiler. B. F. Harper, p. m.
There will be q special communication
Of lodge Monday. December 13. for con-
ferring the F. c. degree. Stated COM
munication of Thursday. December q.
has been called off,
At q meeting Of the general committee
Of arrangements for the get-together
meeting, luncheon and entertainment of
the Masonic clubs of this city to be held
at the New Willard Friday evening, jan
uary IA. held Thursday evening at Ma
sonic Temple. the reports of several sub
committees showed that the attendance
will exceed the guarantee Of one thou
sand and that in addition to a high-class
entertainment, luncheon, etc, the Ma
sonic Club Band OF forty pieces will add
to the pleasures Of the ocRsion.
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Annapolis Notes

Annapolis. Dec. 1.-THE annual meet
ing OF the Navy League was held on
Monday at the quarters of the superin-
tendent. Plans for the winter were dis
cussed. and IL was resolved to hold the
usual skating rink bi-weekly functions to
aid the finances of the league. They take
place in the Naval Academy armory.
Congress will be asked to appropriate
sis3 s67.S2 for the use Of the Naval Acad-
emy for the next fiscal year. The bands
men have a new petition made in their
behalf. The estimates ask for IS per
month for each bandsman as commuta-
ton for rent Of quarters. This Is an in
novation.
The regiment of midshipmen have great
expectations for Christmas leave, hoping
for an exceptionally liberal holiday. for
the reason that the regiment behaved SC
finely in New York during the football
period. that hazing has been abolished
and that lit has been promised them. u
How far this assurance went Is profile
matical. The first class has had. for
several years, exceptional privileges al
Christmas. anaugurated during the ad-
ministration OF Capt John ii. Gibbon.
n9ll-I9lD-four days holiday.
From a small beginning thirty or forty
years ago the custom among the mid
shipmen OF celebrating Christmas de-
veloped into a unique jollification. Before
dawn OF the day the midshipmen were
up and celebrating with professions In
costume. mock bands, mock orders and
mock presents. On that day alone OF all
the year tables were turned in the usages
of the midshiprnen. Plebes outrated all
the other classes. and could and did give
upper classmen orders as superior OFF,
GERS" The rule left no sting behind. AL
took II in good part
The departure of the first classmen
initiated against the importance of
the function. however. and il the mid
shipmen all get leave the Christmas
celebration. enjoyed both by midship-
men and civilians who attend them,
will be another custom of the academy
to sink into .inocuous desuetude." If
the fourth classman are left out of
the provision to leave Annapolis on
Christmas. they may save the day and
practice by 4 hullabaioo all their own.
Mrs. Upshur. wife of Capt W. p.
Cpshur. L. s. NJ. C. is here with her
sister. Miss Elizabeth Munford. Capt
Cpshur Is on duty in Haitian waters.
Mrs. Brerton. wife of Lieut.. W. D.
Brereton, L. 5. ". who is a patient
at the Emergency Hospital. Anna polls.
is reported as much improved in
health.
Rev. Kerr Boyce Tupper. a Baptis,
clergyman of Philadelphia. preached
at the Naval Academy chapel on Sun
day and in the evening addressed
the Christian Association of Nidship-
men
Mrs. Middleton Semmes Guest. wife
of Surgeon Guest, L. S. N. was hotess
recently at n beautifully appointed
lucheon at her residence at Wardour
near Annapolis. The guest of honor
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12
D. A. R.

The December meeting of Patriots
Memorial Chapter was held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Joseph A. Arnold on Tues
day evening. the regent. Mrs. G. p
Conway presiding. After the transaction
of the regular BUSINESS a short historical
paper was read by the chapters his
torian. Miss Gertrude Norton.
Mrs. Ronald c. Glover. of Salem
Oregon. was guest of honor. Mrs.
Glover is a reader of note, a graduate
of the Willamette University of Oratory
the oldest Protestant university west OF
the Rocky Mountains. Mrs. Glover
favored the chapter with christmas
Experience" by Elizabeth Price. follow.
ed by "Mammy's Pickaninnies." by
Lucy Dean Jenkins. proving her ability
by moving the company first to tears
and then laughter. A number of guests
including the husbands of the chapter
members were present. 1t being the we'd
ding anniversary Of Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold,
added interest to the festivities Of the
occasion. Refreshments were served by
the hostess.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12
West Point Notes

West Point, Dec. u.-Lieut. and Mrs
Cutrer received at a hop recently.
Col. and Mrs Holt entertained recent
ly large party at dinner at the club
Mai. and Mrs. Bell gave a dinner for
fifteen recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reyburn and Miss Anne
Wilson are guests of Capt and Mrs
Harrington, who on Friday had dinner
for them and for Capt. and Mrs
Goethals. Lieut. and Mrs. Crissy, and
Capt Lindsey.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Wagstaff. of New
York and Tuxedo. were weekend guests
Of Capt. Alexander. who on Friday with
Lieut. Pullen entertained at dinner for
Mr.. and Mrs. 'Wagstaf. Mrs Walker
and Lieut.. Morrissey.
Capt and Mrs. Ennis gave a dinner
recently for their guests. the Misses
Greeley. and for twenty others.
Col and Mrs. Harbor arrived recently,
to be guests of Col and Mrs. Wilcox
for overnight
On Tuesday Col. and Mrs. Wilcox en-
tertained at dinner for Col and Mrs
Harbord. Col. and Mrs. Shaw, Capt anil
Mrs. Rethers. Mrs. Ladd. Lieut. Richard
son.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12

The following were elected as officers
for the coming year: Consul. V. W. Pot
ter: past consul, H. II. Millard; adviser.
A. F. Dobrowolski; banker. 3. G. Cowles:
clerk. J. X. Duncan; assistant clerk. C.
E. Miller: escort. F. F. Mason: watch
man. F. A. Werner: sentry. John Jost:
trustee, W. X. Patterson.
More than $50 new members have been
added TO the rolls of this camp during
the past year. and is the winner of the
State banner for the seventh consecutive
year. 1t is also the largest camp in the
city.
Lincoln Camp held its anual election
at Northeast Temple on Monday night
with the following result: Consul. James
w. Downs: past consul. II. ]. Stevens;
adviser, G. II. Birch: banker. J. C. John
son; clerk, W. II. Mcconnell; escort. j.
D. O'Connor: watchman, ]. R. Kines:
sentry. S. c. Curtis.
Mr.. F. A. Blundon was adopted in ritu-
alistic form. Refreshments were served
at the close of the session. The final
report Of the excursion committe showed
a profit of over so for the camp.
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Additienal Army anA Navy
torisl mage, main section.

chauffeur sergeants. Capt. Johnston in
few days wilf' recommend for that
rank a private who has taken the
course recently. ]. r. Eustis. CONNER
cial automobile editor Of a New York
paper. began the course on the even
ing of December 8 by q lecture at Fort
Wadsworth for enlisted men upon the
use of the Armored Automobile In
Warfare" illustrated by slides show
ing pictures of autos in actual warfare.
as transports. tractors. etc. He will
visit each of the posts in turn during
December and give the prospective
students a general glimpse Of the scope
and Importance of the course.
According to present plans soldiers
who desire to take the course upon ap-
proval OF the post and company COM
manders will receive passes and be de-
tailed for the class work for one day
q week for sixteen weeks and then to
road work for six weeks more. SO that
by early summer a corps will be ready
for the annual maneuvers. Reports of
their progress are required to be made
to company commanders and the head
quarters of the Department of the
East.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12
Norfolk Navy Yard

Norfolk. Va. Dec. ll-Resr Admiral
and Mrs. F. Z. Beatty left recently to
visit relatives in Charleston, s. c. be-
fore going to Washington. d. c, to re-
side.
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Barrett have
returned to Lochaven from Washington.
where they attended the marriage OF
their niece Miss Julia Littell. TO Lieut..
Alexander McCarrell Patch. L. s. y.
Miss Jean Jervcy. the guest of friends
at West Point. and Of Col and Mrs.
John Phillips, L. :. A. at TakOma Park.
u. c. has returned to her home.
Mrs Walter Mclean has arrived at
her home in the yard
Mrs. {. J. Lang has returned TO Wash
ington after being the guest Of Rear
Admiral and Mrs. Beatty.
Miss Anita Kite has left for her home
in Washington.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12
Notes OF THE SCHOOLS

Supt. E. L. Thurston has decided
that night schools of the city will run
approximately as long as day schools
before closing for the Christmas holi-
days. The date announced for closing
is Wednesday. December %.
Prize essays on the general subject
of Thrift" are to receive awards rival
ing magazine rates, the donor being
s. W. Straus. of Chicago. president Of
the American Society of Thrift. Prizes
for public school children range from
$40 to 500, and a number OF Wash
ington boys and girls have entered the
contest
Prof Wells W. Cook. author of many
books on ornithology. gave a lecture
with wonderful illustrations on the
Migration of Birds" at Wilson Nor
NAL School last Friday morning.
College Club will give its first for
NAL entertainment of the year nexs
Business High School. 1t will give
q supper and dance in honor of the
February graduates.
An opportunity to inspect the rem
ovated building and new equipment
Of Western High School will be given
interested patrons at the first meeting
Of the Home and School Association to
be held next Tuesday evening.
DR.. Mitchell Carroll. of the Archaeo-
logical Institute of America, gave a
lecture at Technical High School last
night. a.-
At meeting of. Eastern High School
Dramatic Association held Wednesday
afternoon, the following officers were
elected: President A. c. McAulifYe:
secretary. Miss Dorothy Shaner; chair
man of program committee. Miss Edna
Tucker; stage manager. E. Walsh.
A board of draughtsmen. selected
from city business men In that pro-
fession. selected two from the many
designs submitted for an official seal
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12
Preparedness Division

There has been some talk among army
officers and others who have given
thought to the development OF reserve
personnel Of officers Of division OF mill
tary instruction which shall be created
In the War Department. having to do.
as its title implies. with the encourage
ment and regulation Of the Instruction
of those who may be fitted in due time
to perform the duties Of commissioned
officers. II Is pointed out that at pres
ent there is no such broad and intimate
control of this important matter which
is growing In urgency.
1t is felt that much may be gained in
q practical way from the development of
a system Of military education in this
country to the extent OF having a uni
formity in instruction and exercises. This
would involve. of course, a system which
would require officers. who would act
in the capacity Of instructors. and non
commissioned omcers, who would serve
as drillmasters.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12

ficers of the Navy and Marine Corps,
for the issue of acting appointments
for promotion within the corps, and %
on. with an avoidance of the restric-
tions upon the selection of the per-
sonnel that has proven q disadvan-
tage and an embarrassment in the case
of the aviation section of the Army
Signal Corps. where the detail Of Of
ficers to aviation duty is seriously
hampered by q limitation as to age
and rank and the condition of bache-
lor hood. at the time of the assign
ment.
AT the time of the enactment OF
the army legislation it was felt that
there must be these restrictions in the
interest of the service. but 1t IL now
appreciated. after actual experience
with the statute. that it is much bet
ter to have no such requirements as
interfere with the detail Of many Of
ficers who would be qualified in all
respects or that prematurely termi-
nate the service of officers who are
competent and useful.
The new naval legislation. which
has been submitted in relation to the
naval flying corps. has had. in the
framing, the advantage of the imper-
fections of the army law. and with
the increasing Importance of aviation
and the development of the facilities
of flight. the recommendations on, the
subject should appeal to Congress as
conservative and in keeping withethe
items contained in the estimates for
the support of the naval establish
ment for s2,o00.0 900 for aviation"
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12

Amy Simonds King. contralto. in
Trinity Church. Third and c streets
northwest, Saturday. December is. at
4:45. The following will be the pro-
gram: "Toccata in E" 1.-TWO move
ments). John Sebastian Bach: Judith"
(aria for soprano). Joseph Concone
Sonata No. in A. Felix Mendels-
sohn; 20 Divine Redeemer" (contralto
solo). Charles Gouuod: Question and
Answer" W. Wolstenholme; Pastor
ale" Alexander Guilmant: Spring
Sond." Alfred Hollins.
The Rebew Orchestra. under the direc-
ton of II. w. Weber. gave its regular
public rehearsal Monday night in the
ballroom of the Raleigh in the presence
of large audience. Miss Vera Budd.
soprano. whose Slave Song and Love
and Music. Thee / Live for" Mrs. Jesse
Keste-. contralto. who gave a fine read
ing of "Mignon." Irish Folk Song and
Nora" and Mr.. Fl. B. Schmidt. whose
clarinet solo. Happy Be Thy Dreams -
made a distinct hit. were the soloists. A
stirring march. "Tippecanoe." played
from manuscript and composed by G. 81.
Weber. of the orchestra, made the hit OF
the evening. The orchestra numbers were
IL march. Under One Flag" overture.
la Burlesque:" selection from Mar
tha." intermezo. wedding of the Rose
and a characteristic number. Sunny
South" Miss Bessie Humphries and
Miss Florence Trainham were the ac-
companists.
Washington College, will be given an
evening entirely of his own compost
tions next Tuesday by the Floristan
Club of Baltimore.
This club has for its officers all the
Peabody faculty. and is the only mu-
sical club in that city. Mr.. Hopkins
will play two piano etudes and his
Masquerade Dance" Also a group of
four songs and his latest trio Egypt"
for piano. violin. and cello. Several
of these works are scheduled for a
Club Of Washington in February.
The Rubinstein Club held its initial
concert of the season on Wednesday
evening last in the ballroom of the
Raleigh before one Of the largest au-
diences of its history. Under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Herndon Morsell the club
rendered four selections most artistic
ally and was called upon more than
once to repeat the offerings. Probably
the most conspicuous success Of the
evening was maze Dy Sig. MILO flcco.
whose songs were greeted with pro-
Ionged applause and whose Toreador
songs. sung as an encore, brought
forth especial enthusiasm. Mrs. Brosius
the local musician, also rendered sew
eral well-liked selections on the harp.
The final number. rendered by Sig.
Picco with the club and Mrs. Brosius
assisting. was a fitting climax to one
of the most enjoyable evenings ever
given under the auspices of the club.
Next Sunday evening. December Z. the
quartet of Calvary Baptist Church will
give a musical service under the direction
of the organist, Mr.. Louis A. Potter. jr.
A very interesting program has been pre-
pared including organ prelude. "a Me-
m< :" by Stebbins,~ organ postlude.
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12

beams ,Cadman,. Miss Mary Smith
"Papillons" UavalleeD. Miss Eleanor Eby:
"Humoreske" CDvorak). Miss Eliza beth
Marks: 'Cadiz'' tAlbeniz>, Miss Ruth
Beavers: "Feux Follets" Ckuhe). Miss
Ruth Reed; Concerto" UitolfD. Miss
Kathryn Bouck; Les Sylphes" Bach
mann). Miss Nellie Noel: Prelude
(RachmaninofO. Miss Agnes Terrett;
Scotch Poem (MacDowelD, Miss Julia
Dorsey: :'Sonata" (Grieg). Miss Marion
Miller: IF / were a Bird HenselO.
Miss Effe Drexilius: "Etudes Symphoni-
aues" 6Schumann). Mr.. George Thomp-
son.
The National Quartet. composed OF
Elizabeth s. Maxwell. soprano; Lillian
Chenoweth. contralto: William T.. Braith-
waite. tenor. and Joseph X. Schoiicli
basso. furnished the music for memorial
service Of the Annapolis Lodge Of Elks
last Sunday. giving the following pro-
quartet: solo, 20 for the Wings of a
Dove" tMendelssohn. Mrs. Maxwell;
duet, "HarS, Hark. Ny Soul Nevin,.
Mr.. Braithwaite and Mr.. Schofield: lal
I'm Heavenly Love Abiding" (Holden,
and tb) Rock of Ages" (BuCkp, quartet.
An interesting piano recital by pupils
VI EdHh SeDest. dsSlSteO Dy MISS
Margaret r. Paine. soprano. was given
at his studio, 1927 Fourteenth street
northwest. Washington. d. c.. last night,
The following program was given: Sonata
in F major CMozaro, Miss Jennie Jones;
Sunday Morning and "On the Play
Ground" scenes from childhood EullakJ,
Miss Marian c. Van De Veer; Boat
Song" Miss Bertha Abramson: THE Lit
tie Hunters" Master George E. Judd;
The Nightingale" THE Race" Miss
Claire Philomene SGueo: Saint-Saens song
aria from Samson and Delilah,'' Miss
Margaret r. Paine: Fairy Dance"
tGrieg), Miss Emile Christiana; Dance
Caprice. Miss Pauline Lindsey: Grand
mothers Minuet." Miss Hilda Hanes:
Witches Dance" (Schytte), Miss Fran
ces Cureton; Spinning Song from Fly
ing Dutchman'' QIszO. Miss Josephine
Golden: Rhapsodie No. II, Miss Eliza
beth Muldrow; song. Let Love Awake"
(Oliver),, Miss Margaret r. Paine: valse
Caprice (Rubinstein). Mr.. B. Frank &C.
best.
Mr., Oscar Franklin Comstock, 1sao New
York avenue. gave his one hundred and
third studio recital, Thursday. December
9. at o'clock. The program was as
follows:
Sonata No. in G Minor" (three
movements), Mr. Herman r. Herman.
violin (from Marine Band), Mr.. Com
stock, piano; Strike Up q Song" Mer~
lin Morgan; "Ninetta," A. Herbert
Brewer. Mr.. J. Williamson Cook; 40
Son Titania" (Mignon), Ambrose
Thomas. Miss Myrtle Began: Loves
Melody" Herbert Oliver: Blossom
Time" Rober Quilter. Mr.. ]. A. Bell;
The Nile" Xavier Leroux; MY Heart
to Thee" Charles Gounod, Miss Began
(violin obligato by Mr.. Hoffmann);
The Little Sunbonnet" (Song-cycle)
Miss overman. Miss Murphy. Mr.. Bell,
Mr.. Cook.
Mr.. George Guy German, orRanist st.
Marks Lutheran Church, assisted by
Miss Myrtle Began. soprano and Mra
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12

a,pha Camp. No. /, met Monday De-
rember 6. 1915, at Eagles Hall. All Of
ficers were present. Consul Commander
Dickey presiding. After a very inter
esting meeting. State Manager j. c NC
CORNELL who is member of EN- Camp,
participated i'm and gave a magnificent
tall; on the Woodmen and the advantage
of fraternsl insurance, which was great
Iv apprcciatod by the large attendance
and declared to be the most interesting
and enjoyable of the year.
The election of officers for the ensuing
wear was held and the following were
.iected: Consul Commander, L. Dickey.
third term: adviser lieutenant. o. III.
Coffn: banker David Wolf, third term
clerk, D. W. Thayer; escort. J. T. Nor
sell: watchman, waldburg Hewitt; man.
ager. James Freeland.
After the election the members were
invited TO participate in a buffet lunch
eon prepared by a committee consisting
of D. w. Thayer, chairman. and other
sovereigns.
The next meeting. December coS will
be held at S o'clock, when the entire
membership il expected to be present.
The consul commander expects all the
members to be present at the several
meetings as he has several surprises
in store for them and proposes to make
eacn meeting petei 'hah ehe preceoIhs
one. Visiting sovereigns are cordially in
vited to attend any and all Of the meet
ings.
D. w. Thayer. o. H. Comm and David
Wolf are appointed q special commit
tee on membership and expect to Sc
cure many new applications.
Old Glory Camp, No. 3. under the
direction of Lieut. Col. Wilsher, con.
ferred the full degree at Maple Camp,
No. 13. Capitol Heights. Nd. wednes-
day. evening. December ?. In the alb
sence of W. H. Marsh, the present con-
sui commander Of the team. w. H
rippett, the clerk of Old Glory Camp.
took the place of the consul chomman-
der and conferred the degree in an
excellent manner. Sovereign Tippett
and the entire team arc to be highly
The Washington herald., 1915-12-12

was Mrs. e. W. Eberle. Other gussts
were Mines. Louis NJ. Mutton. Thomas
r Kurtx. George w. Laws. Cafryil
Bryan. John r. Hines. John r. Maokin.
Carroll 8. Alden. Field. H. H. cbfisty
ana John Downes. The color scheme
was green and the floral decorations
were. elaborate and beautiful
Mrs. Louis N. Mutton held her usual
Saturday reception. assisted by Mrs.
Raymond Stone and her beautiful sis
ter, Miss suydam, Mrs. Samuel A.
Clements and Mrs. Charles L. Leiper.