The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-02-27
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sent 70 this country 70 visit an aunt
FURRY At White House.
When II was noticed that Congress-
man and Mrs James n. Mann were not
included IN the INST OF those invited 10
dins-1f at the White House to meet the
Speaker and Mrs. CLARK, there was little
furry Of excitement. sNor II has been
customary to include the minority
leader in the list at the Speakers Dime.
just as the Secretary OF State and tho
chairmen OF the Foreign Relations Com.
mittees are asked TO the diplomatic
dinners
But those who had the temerity to
hint TO either Mr.. or Mrs Mann thar
t me hsd been sighted got laughed a.
Absolutely no grievance said MIRA.
mann. we We're asked to the SECOND o i
the diplomatic dinners. and with onl
Ionr state dinners a season we OF III.
De bidden more than once.
As q matter OF fact in accordanc.
WIN the strict rules OF precedence a
Invitation 70 the diplomatic dinner a
ton to meet the Speaker.
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Hard upon Miss Cannon's return frd.,
Boston. Uncle Joe and his daughtty
gave dinner on Tuesday ovenina.
probably another one In honor Of H.
arrival of the Lcseures, who. be 4.
known, were not among those prescni.
btill they linger In Boston, althoua
as their daughter, Virginia Lessen.
pIaintively puts II, Its most embarfass.
ing OF them, TO say the least, 10 keel,
US killing fattod calves for prodigy
not from choice that they are deinyirt
their visit, but In Difference TO fhcit
younger daughter. Helen, who has no.
been well and who - beneliting from q
treatment she IL taking in Boston,. Ant
they really nre expected next week
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A New Tourist Yarn.
The tourist. the sighfseer, we have al-
ways with us. there being much IN
Washington to interest the people from
various parts OF the country. and az
| this season such visitants are ont e.,
| enormous numbers. Moreover, I've "a
new yarn TO add to the tale OF their
curious doings.
A charming woman. the wife of = doc
tor In the navy. who was recently ri
home for the last time this season.
noted among her callers a dozen or
more women who were total strangers.
Were they the Podunk delegation IN
Congress or n group of her husband
grateful patients? She hadn't the least
idea; but they soon cleared up her be-
wilderment by informing her that they
were tourists In Washington, had read
In the papers that she was to be at homo
and decided they would call They
wanted 10 see the inside of a han1-
some Washington home and learn JUS
upon genius. in my opinion.
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Delightful Tea Parties.
So many delightful tea parties last
week! Mrs. william Bailey Lamar's
p, tea for the overman girls and Helen
tslodgett. where dancing was the order
of the day and for which the debu-
tantes turned out in full force; Mrs
Harrie Craig Ansley's pleasant party,
Mrs. Gilmer Brenizer's tea at the Club
| OF Colonial Danes. and then there
were ever so many more. I particular
ly enjoyed Mrs. Brenizer's party, both
because Mrs. Daniels and Mrs. Gorgas
were the honor guests and because &
afforded me the opportunity to meet
| Mrs. Robert Dunn, a sister Of DIR,
brenizer. and Mrs. Haskell Porcher.
who came up from North Carolina for
the occasion.
Both Mrs. Dunn, a gifted and charm
Ing woman, and Mrs. Porcher, are resi-
dents OF Charlotte, and both are socia
| leaders In North Carolina. Mrs. Por-
ener Is the daughter of f. ID. Latta.
Il
White sulphur Springs. where she hn !,
spent several seasons. do admire her
air OF grace and dignity and her gown
was wonderful. made up with some o.
the loveliest old family lace imaginabIe
She wore some fine diamonds, too.
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DR.. Brenizer was delightful nos.
and there were ever 80 many distin
guisned people. officials. diplomats, ana
members OF resident society among
those who thronged the club rooms
gay In their spring dress OF tulips, dar-
fodils. and green things. Mrs. Wilson =
mother, Mrs. Boiling, and her sisters
were there. likewise Mrs. Daniels
mother, Mrs. Bagley, and Mrs. James
Robert Mckee, who IL lust a. hand-
some and attractive as she was in the
days when Washington was her nomc
BUT there. mustn't exhaust yos,-
patience. Let me hear from you 500 i
and give my love to your mother.
Arectionately.
JEAN ELIOT