The Washington times., 1916-04-30

Chase Club on any occasion as dined
there last wednesday night The en-
tire second floor save only the kitchens
was filled with fiower-decked tables and
gay diners. II was a brilliant scene.
Helen Taft was there for the first time
In many months. and held a small court
Of her own. Truly the friends who
f1ocked about her seriously intcrfered
with her dancing. She looked excep-
tionslly well in a gown OF dark green
tulic.
One or the handsomest gowns saw
was worn by Mrs. 6chindei. who was all
smiles because her husband. Capt Bay
ard schindel. had interrupted his tour
OF inspection 20 come home for day
or two. recognized the gown as one
which i admired extravagantly one day
In a shop window. The skirt was form
cd Of several wide. full rufies OF lovely
silver lace. with q bodice OF silver
cloth and several of the smart touches
that add 30 much to frocl, but are
difficult to describe. Another garment
which attracted my attention particular
iy was the evening wrap worn by Mrs.
Dilworth Hubbard. Bessie Hickeys sis
ter. II was of golden tan velvet, trim
med with skunk and made on stunning
lines similar TO the green one worn by
the leading lady in Nobody Home"
Two brides were also among the bellies
OF the evening, Mrs. Frederick Marsh.
who before her marriage a month or
two ago. was Mrs. Frank Freeman. and
Mrs. Donald McKaig, bride of several
weeks Mrs. McKaig, who was formerly
Frederica Morgan, was having beau
tiful time as she always does: II was
hard TO realize that she II really mar
ried and only here on a visit. But tho
person who got the most genuine sat-
isfaction out of the evening of all that
gay throng was the dear old lady who
stole a nap on one OF the comfy sofas
which line the wall. She looked as
though she were having pleasant
dreams.
Doris Drain-beg pardon. Doris Hay
selected the daintiest gifts for her
bridesmaids: pendants OF beaten silver.
fashioned In a design of leaves family
tinged with green enamel. set with
moonstones. and hung on slender silver
chains.
And who do you suppose made them?
Her sister Kathryn. who was her maid
OF honor. 'Kay." for so she's called
among her friends. who Is taking an
arts and crafts course, Is specializing
In metal work and displays a pretty
talent for the making OF Jewelry.
Indeed. I've seldom seen prettier
trinkets than she turned out for her
sisters attendants.
The wedding was charming, and the
girls. with their arms full of apple
blossoms. looked like spring incarnate.
AT the reception. we went upstairs to
the Grains apartments, to greet the
bride. a very lovely bride, and BRIDE
groom. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Northup
Hay. II you please. with the elders Of
the Drain and the Hay families. Then
we returned to the Wyoming ball room,
WHERE the music set the guests adam
| cling and the bridesmaids held sway.
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All the girls looked well, their FUZZY
organizes of white and green, with
droopy. blossom-trimmed hats. But the
costume must have been designed for
little Ellen Fillebrown, or Ellen designed
Tor the costume. She was quite perfect
Maj. Monroe Kerth. who was one of
the groomsmen. was heard to remark
that after being usher three times In
rapid succession, he had made up his
mind that the next time he walked up
church aisle II would be in the ca
pacity OF principal. Which statement
gives added interest to the fact that he
seemed to find the society OF the brides
maids very satisfying.
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In corner we had Jolly reunion of
st. Thomas branch OF the Girls Friend
| ~ Society-Doris was a member and
very useful one. you remember-Ellen
Fillebrown. Nancy Gordon Jones. Ruth
| Rice. Virginia Mullins. Mary Fleming.
| Mamie Chase. Dorothy LeDuc, and
several OF the others. And then IL rain
ed. pelting downpour. and great was
my gratitude for pretty little Lois Rec
| side. who gathered several OF us into
her motor-and saved by new shoes
from destruction.
Marie Peary. also one OF the hides
maids. sacrificed a perfectly good vim
dow In the side OF her motor TO the
| vehemence with which Ned and his
bride wsse showered with rice at the
moment of departure.
There were but few guests at the
| ceremony when Dorothy Rohrer was
married to Basil Boteler. and knowing
| them very slightly. was not hidden
to the reception which followed. But
later on. at the University Club. met
a man who had Just come from the
wedding. and his comment was iilumi-
mating.
Gosh" he said. "she was beautiful
She had great huge bunch OF flowers.
too. with the usual trailing things. and
-and-well. anyway. she certainly did