The Washington times., 1916-01-09

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but came TO this country years ago.
Their son was born here, and ia :.
thorough -going American lie is u
fine looking young chap and capable.
Moreover, he stands extremely we'll
with the powers that be at the Geo
logical Survey, with which he Is con-
nectcd. Helen will make her home in
Washington as long as Mr.. Metceite
is here, but shoul he be sent to the
field, as he probably will be later or,
she will accompany him.
And Susan, a rumor is rife that th,s
is not the only wedding date already
selected in the Cooper fsmijy---but ri
tell you more about that in a few
weeks.
Mrs. w, r. Baggett is Just about TO
announce the engagement OF hor
daughter. Nell Rose, to George, }.
Mitchell. and the wedding will take
place before spring; so much I learr-
ed today. Mre. Baggett AMI her at
tractlve daughter have an apartment
In the Rocha mbeau. They cHme 80
Washington several winters ago from
California, where Miss BagEntt wa
born, but they are really southern
folk. Mr.. Mitchell IL likewise
Southerner, hailing from Charleston,
S. C. He has lived in Washington 10.
several years and has the position or
supervising tea examiner for the
Government.
:. Dorothy Dennetts coming out party
was a particularly charming affair. as
large as is the Congressional Grub IL was
ever so crowded at first: OF course al
of them came. but when the guests
thinned out there was dancing for til"
young folk, and such A pretty sight il
was! All the girls assisting we're in
light colored evening frocks and the
pink aZaleas, pink roses and pretty
green things used in the decorations
formed made such an effective back
ground. Dorothy looked her prcttiesl,
and her gown was chic and becoming.
Among the guests / noted Mrs. Dan
iels and her two young house guests,
Mary Cleaves Daniels and Eve:yn Jack
son; the Minister of Salvador and Mad
anne zaldivar, the Mexican Minister to
Cuba and Madame Godoy. Lady Bar
low. Mr.. Lefevre. of the Panama lega-
Madame Morales. and the Morales girls:
Mrs. Moran. Mrs. Ollie James, Senator
and Mrs. sutherland. and dozens OF 9TH
er people of consequence in the several
contingents of society.
Calve is coming and is giving her
golden voice to such A good cause. the
work OF the flotilla committee of the
Vacation War Relief. They have in
mind the purchase of a surgical motor
train for the immediate care Of the
wounded in the trenches. In New York.
at the benefit given at the Metropoli-
tan for the committee. Calve gave a
group of songs, with the wonderful bat
tie hymn, La Marseillaise'' as cli-
max that literally swept the audience
off their feet. Doubtless she will sing
II here, and that alone would be worth
the price of admission. l do hope We
may prove as generous in proportion as
New York. They raised $4,000 The
concert is on Thursday afternoon at the
National.
Enga se merts. engagements, ann s.ill
more engagements! And before l bring
this uncoh scionably nns letter to
close let me suggest tlat you keep
your eye open for the announcement uf
the bet -othal Of sect rtain" yourtS naval
officer, who liaE just been orlerrd
away from here. t. cry pretty K>3-
tucky girl. frequent visitoy in the
Capital. ! may go SO far as TO WHISPER
that the man wac ono OF the attractive
group of bachelors who made their
home at the ATonda'e. There. I'm
afraid I've already said TOO much
Yoprs fondly.
Sunday. JEAN ELIOT