The Washington herald., 1916-12-05
Mrs. Wilson Attends Benefit
For Children's Episcopal Home

Mrs. woodrow Wilson attended the
benefit given at Rauscher's yesterday att
ernoon for the Episcopal Home for Chill
dren. She was accompanied by Mrs. Will
lam II. Boiling. Miss Bertha Boiling ana
Miss Edith Benham- Mrs. Wilson sent
lovely cluster Of flowers from the White
House conservatories.
An extremely smart audience filled the
ballroom at the entertainment. which con-
sisted of an authors reading and MIN
play by Mrs Helen Smith Woodruff. Of
New York, Of her book, The Lady OF
the Lighthouse" Mrs. Woodruff, who Is
the niece Of the late Hilary Herbert, Sec
retary Of the Navy in the Cleveland ad-
ministration. has an extensive social ac-
quaintance in Washington, where she Is
greatly admired for her extreme beauty
and cleverness. The young author came
TO washington expressly for the reading
of her favorite book, which has already
netted a large sum for charity, and Is the
guest OF her cousin, Mrs. Benjamin Micou.
Among the patronesses of the reading
Yesterday were: Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Rob
ert Lansing, Mrs. Thomas Watt Gregory
Mrs. Albert Sydney Burleson, Mrs.
Franklin K. Lane, Mrs. Josephus Daniels,
Mrs. David Houston, Mrs william Z.
Redfeld. Mrs. Joseph Strauss, Mrs. Rich
ardson Clover, Mrs. Thomas Ewing, Mrs
Randolph H. McKim,, Mrs. c. c. Glover,
Miss Mabel Boardman, Miss Harriet
Douglas, Mrs Alexander Graham Bell,
Mrs. Charles w. Richardson, Mrs. Charles
J, Bell. Mrs Walter Tuckerman and Mrs
william H. Wilmer.
One of Mrs. woodruff's books has just
built hospital for children. Mrs. Wood
run, with Mrs. Harry Payne Whitpey and
her mother, Mrs. Vanderbilt, is now ar
ranging for a recreation hour for French
and English soldiers, in which the films OF
Mrs. woodruff's books are to play large
part. She Is also arranging lecture
tour for Miss Winifred Holt. the original
Of ''The Lady Of the Lighthouse" through
out the United States.
Miss Holt has been in Europe since the
outbreak Of the war teaching the men
blinded in bsttle to be self-supporting.
Miss Helen woodrow Bones, who ac-
companied the President and Mrs. Wilson
to New York on Saturday. and remained
the White House today.
The Japanese Ambassador, Mr.. Aimaro
Sato, who went to New York, accom-
panied by Mr.. Toshio Shiratori, attache
of the Embassy, was the honor guest Of
the Washington Square Players last even
ing at their performance of the famous
Japanese classic, "Bushido," at the Com
edy Theater.
The first hospitality of the season at
the Congressional Club will take place
Friday afternoon at o'clock when the
members will be the guests Of honor. Tea
will be served at 5.
Miss Waller entertained at luncheon
Yesterday at her residence in Massachu-
MI tn niece.
Miss Amy Brooks, a debutante Of this
season, who is passing the winter with
her grandfather, Gen. John NJ. wilson.
The guests were Miss Emily Kutz, Miss
Reeves Harris, Miss Muriel Denys, Mrs.
Gwendolen Denys, Miss Catherine Har-
low, Miss Elizabeth Kingsbury, Miss
Elizabeth Chase, Miss Suzanne Chase and
Miss Margaret Larner. A centerp1ece OF
red roses and maidenhair ferns adorned
the table, and there were red-shaded
candles.
Mrs. George Barnett, wife OF Maj. Gen.
Barnett, commandant of the Marine
Corps, was at home informally yesterday
afternoon for the first time this season
from to at her residence at the Ma
rine Barracks. The wives Of the on1cers
of the Marine Corps assisted Mrs. Bar
nett, and the Marine Band played
throughout the afternoon.
Representative and Mrs. Willard Rags
dale, who have been spending some time
at their home in South Carolina, will re-
turn to Washington this morning.
Mrs James H. Glennon, wife of Rear
Admiral Glennon, U. 8. N, commandant
of the Navy Yard, was at home yester-
day at her quarters.
Mrs Randolph Harrison and Mrs. Rob
ert W. Kennedy presided at the tea table
The other ladies at the yard who re-
ceived yesterday and will be at home on
the first and third Mondays during the
season are Mrs. W. w. Smyth, wife Of
Lieut. Smyth; Mrs. A L. Willard, wife
of Commander willard; Mrs. J. H.
Tombs, Mrs. p ]. Marquart wife of Lieut.
Commander Marquart; Mrs. Hugo Frank
enberger, wife of Lieut.. Frankenberger;
Mrs. Spears, wife of Lieut.. William o..
Spears; Mrs. Hedrick, wife of Lieut.
David I. Hedrick; Mrs. Bonaffon, wife of
Pay Inspector E. W. Bonaffon; Mrs. Nc
Entee, wife of Mr.. William McEntee,
naval constructor, and Mrs. Dessez, wife
OF Past Asst Surg. Paul T. Dessez.
The Pierce Guild will give a dansant
and Christmas sale at the Hotel Raj
eigh on Monday, December IL, from 3
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