The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-03-05

OF arms enkfaNeu OF pVbt HiocS ~
stands on n square base and seems
worthy to rank with some OF the atoriod
plate" of the crnck British regiments.
One day this bowl. too, will be his-
toric, for II has inscribed on one side
the names OF all the officers who were
In the regiment at the time OF Its pur-
chase and on the other a roster Of ev-
cry engagement In which the regiment
has participated since It's formation in
1866 There are silver punch cups to go
with Il, one for each officer In the regi-
ment. from the highest to the newest
''leftenant." and each man has his name
engraved on his cup. When he leaves
the regiment his successors name IL en-
graved under his own.
Wednesdays dance was particularly
nice, even for Fort Myer, and parties on
the post are always good fun. Ever 80
many people went over from town. in
deed, don't ever remember seeing quite
so many dancers on the floor and there
were a number of interesting dinners
beforehand. Debutantes by the dozen.
Ellie Lejeune the Chase girls. the two
little Raybauds, with their distinguished
father; pretty women by the score and
such pretty clothes! Indeed there was a
conspicuous absence Of that hn-de-
saison look which frocks are apt TO take
on this time o. year
Mrs. Richard Burleson. a very hand
some person. had on a huffy tulle gown
in a gorgeous shade OF yellow and ]
thought May Adams black frook one
of the prettiest I had seen this season.
IL had lots of Jet on It and yet was
bouffant enough as to skirt to be ever
80 modish.
May is a dainty little person and was
ever 30 chic from the sparkling combs
in her hair to the soles OF her little feet.
The rage for rhinestone hair ornaments,
by-the-bye, seems not be to abatIng and
I've given up trying 10 guess which are
real gems and which are only glitter.
Wore Charming Frock.
/ was ever so surprised to see Edythe
Howard. for usually she can't be per-
suaded to come within tagging dis
lance OF dance. She was win MAJ
Adams, who chances to be her aunt.
although It seems rather ridiculous TO
think OF her being anybody's aunt,
ana the two girls seemed TO be having
a wonderful time. Edythe was In gray
"a charming frock. and most becom-
ing.
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Also. ! saw Esther Denny. who Is
back In Washington for a visit. Che
has. 1t seems. been here for about three
weeks. first with the Eldridge Jordans
ana later with her aunt, Mrs. II. r.
Lemly. wife OF Captain Lemly. In
deed, she Is planning To spend the
rest OF the winter with Mrs Iemly.
ON this particular occasion she was I'm
party with the Britton Brownies the
Harry Kites. the Charlie HaRners. and
the Brownies quest. jefferson Crane.
OF Dayton. Ohio. lie is an attractive
an interesting chap, with a flaming
rcd head.
The Brownies. by the way, have given
up their apartment at the Dresden and
have taken the residence. 1917 Twenty
third street. where they have been in
stalled for about "a month. They arc
4 Just out OF mourning for Brittons
fa;her and his brother. Jesse. Mrs.
Brown wore at Fort Myer a gown OF
emerald-green velvet and white tulle.
which accentuated her striking and
| rather unusual type of good-looks.
| s.
| While I'm talking Fort Myer-at
some length. II must he admitted
want 10 tell YOU about the class Mrs.
Scott. wife OF the Acting Secretary OF
] war. has inaugurated. She gathers
about her nj her quarters every We'd
nesday morning the wives OF the non
commissioned officers on the post. and
the soldiers wives. as we'll to make
| supplies for the Red Cross. They have
really gotten through a tremendous
amount OF work and have had some
pleasant mornings. into the bargain.
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View Bryant Pictures.
| Although the exhibition OF Wallace
Bryant's portraits which will be held
at Moores GALLERY this week. has not
yet been officially opened. a score or
more OF fashionable folk dropped In
yesterday and the day before for n
private view. particularly for a pecp
at the protrait of the Rev. DR.. Roland
| Cotton Smith, which he has just COM
pleted and which has been pronounced
q remarkable achievement.
| There Is a bit OF coincidence attached
to this painting OF DR.. Smiths portrait
by Mr.. Bryant. When the artist was
a young man, just starting out In his
profession. he did n portrait of Bishop
Phillips Brooks. which created quite a
stir and nrst brought him into promi-
hence. At the time Mr.. Smith was as
sistant to the Bishop. The two men
became acquainted then and have not
met since until Mr.. Bryant was given
his commission to paint the distinguish
ed clergyman's portrait.
| -
Mrs. Smith is planning a tea party
and a private view OF the portrait rs
soon as the present exhibit closes. She
is charmed with the work and she Is
by way of being judge, for in addi-
ton to knowing something of art she
has for q standard many remarkable
canvases OF her forbears, the otises'
who played prominent part in the his
tory of Massachusetts,, by such masters
rs Copely and other famous American
portraitists.
Mr.. Bryant Is Bostonian of the Bos'
tonians, and many of his finest can
vases represent distinguished New Eng
landers. He Is showing a stunning por-
trait OF DIR. Alfred Worcester who has
chair at Harvard University. and
another Of Charles Bruen Perkins, His
"Boy In Brown Velvet, Robert Dick