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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
Club OF CoiosisI Danes
Buys Big New Home.

Not TO be outdone by the Washing
ton Club. which acquired fine new
quarters several years ago. the Club
OF Colonial Danes has purchased q
large and handsome house In X
street. just a block from the wash
ington Club.
They bought the big. beautiful
gray stone house between Seventeenth
and Eighteenth streets. across from
the Parkwood. where dear cid Miss
Gale. lived for many years and died
about five years ago.
The house II really magnificent
cost something over $4,000. and was
built by day labor. with great care
and thought. The club. OF course
did not pay half that sum for II. and
got tremendous bargain, think.
Though IL has been empty since
Miss Gales death, the residence has
been well cared for, even TO a fur
mace Are In winter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
.PETWORTH HOLDS
COMMUNITY FETE
Residents Gather About Huge
Lighted Tree and Sing
Christmas Carols.

Glowing with hundreds of coiored
electric lamps. a huge pine tree IN
the gymnasium OF the new Petworth
Methodist Episcopal Church. at New
Hampshire avenue and Grant circle,
lest night formed the center of n
community Christmas celebration held
under the auspices OF the Petworth
Citizens' Association. The tree was
lighted shortly after Z o'clock, and 500
residents gathered about it's branches
for an evening of sacred songs and
Christmas carols.
The celebration began with, an over
,ure by nm orchestra from the Pet
worth. churches which was followed
by the. yuletide hymn. Joy to the
World" sdng by the community aud
lence. As the strains OF the sacred
SONG died away. the lights OF the hall
were swltched on and the assembly
room was thrown into darkness for y
moment\
Green Branches Radiant.
Then. one by one. the vari-coiored
incandescent bulbs sprang into light
until the background OF green
branches seemed radiant with a hun
bred points OF FIRE.
Around the long -needled evergreen
and the holly decked walls the hun
dreds OF citizens grouped themselves
into n chorus and sang one after an
other of the old English carols 4
Joint choir from the Petworth
churches. accompanied by the thirty
piece orchestra rendered several
hymns. and then prayer was offered
by the'Rev. q. Ella Williams. pastor
o the Petworth NJ. E. Church.
e. ,. James speaks.
An address was then given by c.
j. James president OF tho petworth
Citizens Association. The Signin.
cameo OF the birth OF Christ and its
influence on the march OF cIviiiza
u q. was the theme OF the speaker.
Mor than . hundred children from
th junior choirs OF Petworth
churches were present. and following
the address they sang 30 Silent
Might" followed by several sacred
songs and carols. Mrs Minnie Hook
smith gave several trombone selections.
and the musical program was closed
with a Christmas song by the COM
bined church choirr.
Citisens acct Together"
The celebration was concluded with a
get together" OF the entire citizen au-
dlence, in which the community resi-
dents had an opportunity TO wish each
other happy yuletidos and talked over
community projects Informally.
The celebration was under the direc-
ton OF a committee headed by Arthur
T. Cole. OF the petworth Association.
Mr.. Cole presided over and directed the
evenings program. The tree. which had
been provided by Samuel 4. Noers.
was presented by him TO DIR. Williams.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
Mrs. Adsms' House Gue.t.

Mrs. Maryl l.. Adams has as her
house guest. her niece. Miss Ruth
1vanhoe Ford. who came 20 Washing
ton TO attend the reception and ball
which the Southern Society gave
Thursday evening at the Pan-AmerI-
can Union Building In compliment
TO the diplomats OF the Central and
southern American countries.
Miss Ford who IT, attending . vir-
ginia College will be graduated this
session and will make her debut IN
the spring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
Beneat KINGS BAH

Mrs. Joseph Letter, president OF
the board OF the chiidren's Country
Home. will head. the receiving line
at the ball at Rausoher's on Christ;
mas night for the benent OF the
home.
Mrs. c. c. Glover, Jr. will receive
with her.
The ushers will be Randall Hss
ncr, Clark waggsman. waiter VII.
cox. Fleming Newboid, Nathan wyatt
and e. g. Glover, Jr.
Mrs. James W. Wadsworth. jr.. has
been added TO the list OF box hold,
ers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
One or Tive Extra
Windows 60 he Cut.

There was really no need for inn
provemept, but the powers that be
decided to have one or two extra win.
dows cut and had the drawing room
floor resapered, so that the club col
ors will be the first thing TO catch
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
READY FOR DANCE TUESDAY
Daughters Of confedersoy to Give
ChrIstnnas Sail. a.

Final arrangements have been com
plcted for the Christmas dance to be
given Tuesday by Robert Il. Lee Chap
ter, No. GA United Daughters Of the
Confederacy. in the ball room Of Con.
federate Memorial Home, 1922 Yer
mont avenue.
The decorations will be most at.
trsctive and Christmas favors will
add much to tho enjoyment of the
evening. The president, Mrs. Walter
L. Hutton, will receive the guests, as
Refreshments Will be served by Mrs.
Wallace Streater. Mrs. Nina NJ. Whit
taker, and Mrs. Porter Barrett. while
Mrs. George covington will be In
charge OF the dance program.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
No Formal Debut Fer Her.
Helen Claxton Decides.

Helen Claxton has about decided
I not 10 make n formal debut. but VIII
7 alp out by way OF a series OF lunch
I cons aud dinner parties. The luncheon
! series was inAuEurated on Friday.
when she rad twelve OF the younger
! girls at a most charming party. one
OF the most Interesting Of the guests
wa. little Elizabeth Hamlin Young.
| daughter OF Mrs. John ~. Young and
/ tho late Congressman Young. She IL
stIii In school, but Will make her
debut next winter.
This week and the neat are given
over almost exclusively to the sub
dsbutantes and the youths OF CORES.
| pondlnE .nse. starting on Friday with
Mrs. Griuneirs dance for Elisabeth
and George 0rinneIi, there In fune-
ton OF some sort every. day and "A
dance every night until New Year
Day. Even the dobutantes have re-
linquished the center Of the stage for
the ten days or more that the young
ntera are HON. from school ..r
Billy and Peggy Mann are home for
the holidays. and Billy Ia sporting his
hrst dress suit. lie was 90 excited
about coming home. not only on ae-
! count OF the parties but because the
marriage OF his uncle. Howard Mey-
ers, and his aunt-by adoption. Han
rah Henley-he adores the PARIS
set for Saturday next. that he no,
only wrote all instructions about
trains, etc, to his father but wired
| the same information several times.
His-and Peggy's-party the day after
Christmas IL going TO he a quite won
derfui afair. hut ! refuse TO tell YOU
about IL ahead OF time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
Work Already Begun
On New Cuban Legsties.

Work has already been begun en-
the new Cuban legation In Sixteenth
street--yes. the contract was let ten
days ago to A. ". watts a Co. Of
Baltimore. DR.. Torrslbas. flrst secre.
tary OF the legation. signed the papers
on behalf OF the Cuban government.
The building, which viii he one CT
the handsomest legation residences IN
Washington. IL to be completed about
the ist OF next October; plans are ~.
ready being made for a housewarm.
Ing on October 10. That's n historic
day for the Republic OF Cuba, for IL In
the anniversary OF the day the flrst
blow for freedom was struck.
BY way OF pleasant coin.
cidonce, II was the present minister'R
father. bearer OF the same name.
Carlos Manuel de Cespcdes. who head.
ed this little revolution OF 1855, the
kindling spark Of the great unrest
which resulted In the freeing OF Cuba,
full forty years later.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
4 Chronicle a.
cCociety e

the rector. Dr. Roland Cotton smith.
will give an historical address at the
morning service on Sunday, January q
I'm preparation for the events OF the
next week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
The Wax WORKS nj
TIE seuthern ball.

Take, for instance. the southern
society's ball at the PanAmerican
building.
The nrst iittio Informal reception.
when the President met the guests OF
honor. the diplomats OF Pan'America.
was very pleasant, the supper for the
distinguished guests a really charm
ing arair.
But between whites. when the nota.
bles were seated In even rows In n
sort OF roped-off box and the other
guests crowded around for a glimpse
OF them. I could think OF nothing but
Mrs. Jariey's wax works.
IL wasn't the fault OF the hosts, for
Il was a beautiful party and the ar.
ranRements were all carefully thought
out and Just a. carefully executed.
Nor was IL the fault OF tho President
and his train. who always meet every
situation which arises at a social
function with dignity and good taste.
when the Presidest
Get STRANDED st Bsii.
Al the Navy Relief ball the Presi.
dent and his party were half way
across the room on their way out,
when II was suddenly decided that
some formal motto, should be taken
OF their departure and the band struck
up The star spsnglsd banner"
There they had 20 stand at attention
In the middle OF the room until II was
all over.
The same sort Of thing viii continue
TO happen until there IL some definite
understanding OF the etiquette
which should attend the arrival OF
tho President. his departure. and tho
tirne which he spends Mt a social func'
ton.
The thing IL managed a little better
at the willard. where the President
usually goes for the Southern Relief
Ball and the Charity Ball. tor there
the boxes are raised quite high and
the crowd may have its glimpse OF the
dignitaries without elbowing It's
way to the front and staring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24

Mr.. and Mrs. soterios Nicholson are
visiting Capt. and Mrs. John q. Dono
van, Coast Artillery Corps, u. $. ~. ut
Fort dn Pont, Del, for the Christina
holidays. Mr.. and Mrs. John p. Dono
van, parents OF Captain Donovan. are
also with them for the holidays.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
Bntin-Am American Youngsters
Observe Pretty Custom.

Bntin-A mericnn Youngsters
Observe Pretty Custom.
There are numerous youngsters
from Latln-America who. are spending
their Christmas In Washington and
observing some OF the pretty Christ
mas customs in vogue In Latin coun
tries: the Naon boys and girls, for In
stance, fivc OF them, Romulo. Jr., John
Joseph. Isabel, Foiioc. and the baby
"Caroltita," aF she Is always called.
Then DR.. and Nine. Torralbas. Of
the Cuban legation, have a handsome
young son: and there arc -four chill
dren. Maria Josephine. Annals. Leo
pold. and Edouard. in the Family OF
the Charge d'Affaires OF Chile and
Sonora -varola, for whom
Christmas festivities are In order.
d.
Only One Repre.cntsti,e
of Central Powers.
Children arc scarce among the rep
resentativcs OF the central powers
The zwiedenek youngsters are al
school In Austria; and the Counselor
OF the German Embassy and Princess
HatEfoldt Trachenbcrg, who have
young children. are In too deer
mourning to think OF celebrating
which leaves only the gifted little
daughter OF the Turkish Charge and
Nine. Huasein hey In the reckoning
Her mother IL an Englishwoman.
-
Perhaps the most interesting Item,
as to the Christmas OF the diplomatic
children II that wellington Roo,
Jr.. tho little Americsn-horn son OF
the Chinese Minister and Mrs. Koo
aged about six months. is not toe
young for Christmas.
Ho is to celebrate American fashion
with q tree-snd all tho trimmin'a
He In an engaging little thing. who
spends as much time outdoors In his
perambulstor as possiblc--and most
OF the rest In the sunny bay win
dow Conservatory little hot house
blossom, with the pinkest OF pink
cheeks and the brightest OF bright
eyes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24

Club In New York for while, aud
has taken Ben All Haggin's wonderful
studio for the winter months.
Which gives rise to the hope that
she will take up her brush again. Mrs
Hemmlck is too clever a painter to
give Il up entirely for other forms OF
artistic expression. Mr.. .Hemmick IL
now In Pittsburgh. but expects to be
in New York a good deal after Janu.
AIRY.
Now That You've Got Him,
whst're You Going TO Dor
sydney Brooks, the distinguished
English pubiicist, writing In the New
York Times. says "some day, perhaps,
someone will arise with courage
enough to frame and enforce an en-.
tiro protocol governing the matter
OF precedence and social usages In
diplomatic and official society.
When that day comes Washington
will gain In tranquility what II loses
In spice"
when the day does comc--and the
whole tendency II toward n strictcr
observance OF etiquette hope there
will be a chapter In what my maid
calls the "eticute book" on "what to
do with n President when you've got
him"
Mr.. Wilson and several OF his pre-.
decessors have been very generous
about attending many OF the balls,
receptions, and other semipublic
functions TO which the chief Execu.
tive In invited. and certainly the Pres.
dents presence adds immeasurably
TO the interest OF the function.
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with or without:
That IL the Questtos.

with or without?
A stick. or no stick:
These are the absorbing questions OF
the hour. Susan. in our really beat
circles.
Apropos. Of course. the connection OF
the punch.
The police court OF Washington de-
cided the other day. 10 seems. that one
may not. without violating the excise
law. treat friend. or a party OF
friends. TO strong drink. which notori-
ously II raging. and Eiveth its color In
the cup also the countenance.
IL that decision carries as far as its
obvious piications-that's what n
lawyer friend told me between dances
tho other evening In n dress-Suit opin-
ion--thon nobody may put n punch IN
his punch. The rum and champagne
and the rest OF the wicked but palatabio
sddends are barred. and unless you
take out n license before. giving your
party. it'll have 10 be n grape juice
function-providins you keep the law.
Sounded like a good joke and moth
ing more serious. until tho White House
adopted the dictum and performed ac-
oordingiy at It's irst reception OF the
season last Tuesday evening.
The President being intrusted with
administration OF the laws of tho land.
and being. In especial. n sort OF grand
duke OF Washington. must In decercy
keep strictly within the law; md so
there was no timber In the White
House punch. Last year an excellent
champagne flavor was observable In IL.
This time II was just q simple and I'M
inspiring fruit punch: not an extra
AI-sa In ha
OF II.
We don't know, OF course. whether
IL was mere coincidence. or had sig
nificance. Maybe the white House
had gone on the grape juice cart In
dependentiy; but certain IL IN that the
most engaging conversational topic OF
the evening concerned that punch.
Did the President and Mrs. Wilson
leave out the stick because Mr.. jus
tice Pugh tipped 'ehn that Il wasn't
recherche this season7
-
Southern Society In Contempt
And Good Graees.
IL that was the reason, then the
Southern Society got into contempt
OF court, but into the extremely good
graces OF It's guests by serving per
fectly thrilling pGnch ut its big party
later In the week.
Meanwhile hosts and hostesses arc
worried out OF all comfort about
strong enough 10 float a submarine.
II would be a fearsome thing for
Major Pullman 10 slip into big party
some evening and lug half the dress
suits and dinner gowns In town OF TO
GOAL like IL that way because it's
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24

also be rated among the diplomatic
children this year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
First Residence Here
Since ne Becsme Diplomat.

This is, I think, the first time Mr..
Stabler has lived In Washington since
he entered the diplomatic service, and
certainly IL Is the first winter Mrs.
Stabler has been here since their
marriage In London two years ago
while Mr.. Stabler was on the Afneri.
can embassy stan. She was Elizabeth
Wells, of Boston. only daughter of
DIR. and Mrs. Frank Wells, and her
mother was n Huidekoper. Her two
brothers. George and Edward Wells.
have many friends among the younger
set here.
The Stabiers have Mrs. Richard
Hookcr's house this winter and are
worth while additions to the ranks OF
the younger members OF the diplo.
matte and official contingent. Mr..
Stsbler In now head OF the Bureau of
Latin American Affairs OF the state
Department
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
Her Mothers Grsee.

Jeanette u the daughter Of Mrs.
Thurber Pruyn, and inherits her
mothers grace and talents: Mrs.
Pruyn, YOU know. WAS one Of the
most gifted dancers on the amateur
stage. Jesnnette's grandfather was
the late Francis b. Thurber, q very
~ om inent New Yorw merchant. She
In named after her GRANDMOTHER. who
did much good work aiding comic
opera trtlus who aroused her In
terest. Her great-sunt war Chndacc
wheeler, wht wrote Content In
Garden and founded the nrst so
c,.ty OF Docoratiee Arts In this coun.
try. Mrs. ,Boudinot Keith. formerly
Dora wheeler, portrait painter and
designer In stained glass. u Jean
nette's cousin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24
Friday n Busy Day
For Debutante Here.

Friday last was busy day with
the debutahtes, for three were pre-.
scented during the twenty.four hours;
Minna Blair, Mary veder and Can.
dace Howard.
As Mipna BlaIr's coming out was
an evening party, II did not interfere
with the arrangements OF the other
two; Candacc's reception and Mary's
tea did clash a BIZ, however. and the
buds who were assisting" had to
divide their time between the two
parties and rush from one TO the
other. All three OF these functions
were given away from the homes OF
the debutantes. ono at Rsuscher's, one
at the Washington Club. and the
third Mt the Club OF Colonial Danes.
At 'Candace Towards party wcre
three interesting New York buds,
Dorothy Merrill, Evelyn Payne and
Jeanette Pruyn, who came TO town
on Thursday. They accompanied
Candace from New York, where she
had been for q week or more at.
tending their several coming out
parties, Jeanette Pruyn. for one,
was presented last Saturday at n
reception at Sherry's and IL was a
really brilliant occasion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-12-24

Mrs. Christian Hemmick
Gives Up Quarters.
Mrs. Christian Hemmick has given
up the quarters she had at the Colony
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-20
NORTH CAROLINA COMPANIES
ASSEMBLE. AT ROME STATIONS

RALEIGH. y. c., June l..-Several
companies Of the North Carolina Ma
tional Guard had ASSENT led at their
home stations early this morning and
were drilling even before they had re-
ceived the official orders from the Adj
tutantGencraI.
Adjutant-General Young said to-
night that there had been general
and eager response TO the Presidents
call throughout the State Orders
were wired this morning TO each Of
the thirty-six companies OF infantry.
two troops OF cavalry. the Field Hos
pitai Corps and the ambulance COM
pany to assemble at their home sta
tons. preparatory TO immediate mobi-
ltzat!on. Reports are coming In tina,
the companies have assembled. and
the work OF recruiting up to war
strength has begun.
The Raleigh company and the Third
Regiment Band. which is located here,
were assembled By noon. Recruiting
office was opened, and there were
eighteen enlistments by evening
The North Carolina Guard Is in fine
shape. and General Young Is confident
that II Will give a good account Of it
self IL II Is sent TO the front.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-20
PREPARE FOR IMMEDIATE:
MOVEMENT Of TROOPS

CHICAGO. June 19.-Plans for the
mobilization of the National Guard Of
nearly all the States comprising the
Central Department. United States
Army. for Mexican border service were
under way to-day. according to an an
nouncement issued from the head
quarters OF MatorGeneral Thomas II.
Barry. commanding the department
In Chicago, il was announced. the
quota of approximately 1000 guards
men from this city is expected to be
on its way To the mobilization camp
at Springfield. Ill. within the next
orty-eight hours
Officials OF railroads ccntering in
Chicago were early preparing for the
immediate movement Of troops.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-20
PLANS FOR TRANSPORTATION
Railroads Promise to Move Troops
From Rirhmond to Border in
Sfxty-SiN Hours.

Richmond railroad officials conferred
with AdJutantGeneral w. W. Sale
Yesterday morning in connection with
the handling of troops to the concen-
tration camp in this city and to the
Mexican border. in Texas, in event
that Virginia troops were ordered to
the border. General Sale was prom
ised any number of trains. with the
best equipment. at moments notice
In an emergency.
There are several routes over which
the troops could be handled from Rich
mond TO the border. and railroad men
yesterday afternoon were determining
which would be the shortest and
quickest if the local troops were or
dered to report to General Funston.
There are three direct routes. through
Memphis. Shreveport and New Or
leans. and officials promised 10 have
the soldiers in FL Paso in sixty-six
hours from entraining in Richmond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-20
START FOR WEST COAST
OF MEXICO At FULL SPEED
Cruisers San Diego, Chattanooga and
Denver Leave Port Under
Rush Orders.
OTHERS TO FOLLOW THEM
Including Ships Already There. Adj
miraIs Winslow and FulIam VIII
Have Fleet of Seventeen Cruisers,
Gunboats and DcstrOyers.

SAN DIEGO, CAL. June lg-The
cruiser San Diego, flagship OF the Pa
cihc Fleet. with Rcar-AdmiraI Wins
low on board, was prepared to leave
at midnight for either Guaymas or
Mazatlan. The cruiser Chattanooga
left at r. NJ for Acapulco, and tho
cruiser Denver left soon afterward for
Salina Cruz.
The warships are under orders TO
at top speed.
The cruisers Colorado and Pitts
burgh. the latter flagship Of Rear-Ad-
miral Fuliam. commander chief Of
the Pacific Fleet. will sail Tomorrow
to join the ships under Admiral Wins
low.
According to advices here. the
cruiser Maryland will steam from
Brcmerton, Wash. tomorrow direct to
the lower coast. The cruiser South
Dakota, now in dry dock at Bremen
ton. also will lac released tomorrow
for duty in Southern waters.
Including ships now in Mexico wa
tiers. Adm;tais W!nslow and Fui!n,n
will have n fleet of seventeen cruisers.
gunboats and destroyers.
That Admiral Winslow contcmplates
landing a force of h!uct4.kcts and ma :
rints on Mexican soil in an emergency
was indicated to-day by ;hc fact that
officers and sailors OF ships owning
motorcycles were requested to bring
them aboard
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-20

weeks ago. containing directions in
regard TO moving, etc, and in each
company lieutenant has been dnsig-
mated TO remain behind with recruit
ing squad to bring his organization to
the full war strength.
The companies have been held AT
peace strength. Under the orders OF
president Wilson each company is 10
be recruited Immediately 70 full war
strength OF so men. The recruiting
work Will start when the commander
get orders this morning.
The camp here will he in charge of
Colonel Carey r. Spence. of Knoxville
the highest ranking officer in the
state. Colonel Spence is expected TO ar
rive In Nashville tonight
Railroad officials informed Adjutant-
General Charles 3. RoGan this morn
Ing that they were ready TO move the
troops at moments notice II neces.
Sary. Pending the issuance Of the Gov
crnors proclamation. no orders for the
actual movement of the different units
VIII tie issued. Before being brought
10 Nashville. the companies will be
required 10 take the new oath Local
Euardsmcn In uniform appeared on the
streets early this morning, and few
recruits are appearing.