The Washington times., 1916-11-18
Army Relief Society Benefit At
[. tracts Throng Of Prominent
| Society Folk.
CABINET MEMBERS THERE
Yea Dance In Administration
Building Will Follow Exhibi.
ton of Horsemanship.

The presence OF the President and
mrs. Wilson, who have accepted the
fnvttation of the Army Relief Society
to attend the annual cavalry drills
and benefit at Fort Myer this after
noon adds unusual interest to an
event which is always of considerable
social Importance.
The cavalry drill, one OF the most
thrilling exhibitions OF horsemanship
20 be seen In this country, will be fol-
lowed by a tea dance in the Admin
fstrationr Building
Secretary OF state and Mrs. Lansing,
who are accompanied by their niece,
Mise Nataline Dulles; Postmaster Gen
4rnl and Mrs. Burleson and the Misses
Rnrleson are among the interest folk
who motored to Fort Myer for the en-
teftainment.
Mrs. Scott Is Chairman.
Mrs. Hugh L. Scott. wife of the chief
Of staff. chairman of the entertain
msnt committee. is assisted by Mrs.
Charles w. Fenton. wife of the COM
ippndant at Fort Myer: Mrs. Gilman.
Mrs. McvaL Mrs. James A. Woodruff.
Mrs. George Downey. Mrs. owen. Mrs.
HMn,milton' Mrs; Charles p Russ H.n,y Mrs
Sharpe, and q number of other ladies'.
Mrs. Carroll A. Devoll, who will pre-
side in the tea room. heads the COM
iiscum, Mrs. Henry p. Mccain. Mrs.
Mason Patrick, Mrs, stedinan. Mrs
0eorge Andrews. Mrs. Cameron, Mrs
Jan N. Hewson, Mrs. l. n. Andrews:
fax tEer nfe Mrs Mr Charles aries ?. summersii
Mrs. Dimmick, Mrs Wallace, Mrs.
iewton, Mrs. Wiley. and Mrs. Coul-
Ing.
AIRS. Harvey had charge OF the dec
osations OF the ADMINISTRATION build;
las. \ number of young girls will
Assist at the tea dance.
Arranging Tea Dance.
:;.ss Alice Theobsld. chairman of
tho committee charged with assign
Ing tue card tables for the card
party and tea dance to be given this
afternoon in the Red Room of tho
willard, by the y. r. Lawtch Chap
Gibbs Baker. Mrs. +. II. Gilmore. and
Miss Mary Ward Burr. Among those
who have reserved tables are Mrs.
Owen Chahoon, Mrs. Francois Berg
Charles Cowies Tucker. Mrs. Denwood
8. White, Mrs. Tully X. Vaughan,
Mrs. w. j. Hancock. Mrs. Robert w.
Fuller. Mrs. Maud, Howell Smith, Mrs.
-. d.
George Theobald. Mrs. Ewell Thorn
son. Mrs. Speight, Mrs. A. V. Zane,
Mrs George sutherland. Mrs Over
ton Lea. Mrs. Adelaide Worth Bagley.
AS. Maddox. Mrs. Ficklen. Mrs. Fish
Se, Miss Gibson. Mrs. d. c. Ludlow,
Mis-. b. IL. Ransomme. Mrs. Ravenel,
Mrs; II. d. Shepherd Mrs; W; n,
Woodward, Mrs. Alexander Bull, Mrs.
Bergling, Miss Boise. Mrs. A. c. Down
Ing, Miss Mary NJ. Amber. Mrs. +. C.
Moore. Mrs. S: ID. Elkins. Mrs. Albert
Morgan, Mrs. Ainsworth. Miss Cod
man, Mrs. Edward Payson Hall, Mrs.
Ryan Devereux. Mrs. l.. Daw. Mrs.
Rust Smith.
To Pass Winter in Capital.
Miss. Heloise Meyer. OF Boston. sister
Of former Secretary OF the Navy
George Won L. Meyer, has leased for the
winter and spring the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Phillips. l7o7 II street. and
Phillips have taken an apartment at
the Dupont. Miss Meyer is a distinct
acquisition to Washington society. She
has spent many years abroad and Is
prominent In the summer colony Of the
North Shore and at Lenox, Mass.
where her place. Overlee. is identified
With the social affairs Of the Berkshires.
Miss Margaret Douglas. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A Douglas, will
no to Chicago to be bridesmaid at the
marriage Of Miss Lillian Westerlund
and Louis Solade, OF Cattasaqua, Pa,
November 2S. Miss Douglas also will
attend the Pennsylvania Cornell football
game at Philadelphia. Thanksgiving
- -
0Sn. and Mrs. Robert Shaw oliver
have leased their residence. 1857 q street
20 Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Marquard, OF
New York, for the winter season. Gen
sr1l and Mrs. Oliver and Miss Marion
oliver, who are here for a fortnight
will sail shortly for Nassau, Bahama
Islands, where they have taken a house
Tor the winter. General Oliver is re-
covering from a severe operation.
wv $
Officers Give Dance.
The first formal hop OF the season
which was given at the Officers Club
Washington Barracks. last evening
was preceded by a number of inter-
ssting dinners. Col. Mason Patrick
Summarizing officer of the post, and
Hts Patrick had al their guests Col
Mrs Robert U. Patterson, Col and
Mrs. Gustav X. Lukesh. and CoIoael
and Mrs Young.
also hosts at dinner last evening be-
fore the barracks dance. their guests
Including Col and Mrs. Clement A. F.
L. Vol Mrn IInWa IAR.