The Washington herald., 1917-04-05
President and Mrs. Wilson
Enjoy Golf Game Miss
Wilson VIII Sing in Concert
to Aid Red Cross Work for
Soldiers and Sailors.

Such strict adherence to s.enten tenets
Is being imposed by society that the con-
sequent reaction forecasts a particularly
gay Easter. Extensive plans for Easter
hospftalities and the host OF spring we'd
dings which are to follow the penitential
season are In the process Of arrange
nent. now that society has found few
leisure hours.
The President and Mrs. Wilson are
taking advantage of the ideal spring
weather to enjoy a quiet game of golf
each morning. They left the White
House early yesterday and spent several
hours on the links of one of the country
clubs
Miss Margaret Wilson has gone to New
series Of concerts to raise funds for Red
Cross relief work among soldiers and
sailors, Miss Wilson contributed her
musical talent for the benefit OF the Red
Cross several years ago when she gave TO
that organization the receipts from the
phonograph records she made.
One Of the few hospitalities of yester-
day was the luncheon which Mrs. Joseph
z. Dayies,-wife of the Federal Trade
Commissioner, gave for Mrs E V. stod-
dard, of New York, who Is visiting her
daughter. Mrs William Mitchell. wife of
Mai. Mitchell us. A. recently appointed
military attache to the American En-
bassy at Paris. :..-
One of the most interesting announce
ments OF the spring was made yesterday
by Senator and Mrs. Porter ]. McCum-
Der, when they announced the engage
ment Of their daughter. Miss Helen Nc
Cumber, to Lieut.. Harrison Brand, jr.,
Corps of Engineers, u. s. A. Miss Nc
Cumber Is one of the most popular girls
In .washiagton society. She is noted for
her beauty and has been a leader in the
social activities Of the younger set since
her debut Lieut.. Harrison is stationed at
Washington Barracks.
Countess Gizycka went to New York
Yesterday to visit Mr., and Mrs. John
r. Drexel and attend the dinner which
Mr.. and Mrs. Drexel gave last evening
for Ambassador and Mrs. James W. Ger
ard.
Commencing this afternoon and con-
tinuing throughout the month, the Rid
ing and Hunt Club will hold a weekly
ride through the Park. Riders will leave
the clubhouse at $50 and will return
about $50 for tea and dancing. Mrs.
Clarence A. Aspinvall and Mrs. Dennis
A Upson viii preside at the tea table
this afternoon
An interesting company Of notabies
ings by Mr.. Claude z. Quivey, of New
York, which opened yesterday in the
gridiron room at the willard and will
be continued until April 6, inclusive, from
10 until each day. Mr.. Quivey Is in
Washington and was present at the ex-
hibit yesterday.
The paintings. which are exquisitely ex-
ecuted and faultless in their reproduc-
ton of exact likeness, include miniatures
Of many prominent members of diplo-
matte. oficial, and residential society at
Washington. OF particular interest and
exceptionally skillful IL the painting of
the Secretary of State; very lovely and
faithfully portrayed also is the likeness
of Mrs. Lansing. There Is an exquisite
ntnisture Of Mime. Ritter, wife Of the
Swiss Minister. and another of Mrs. Rey-
nolds Hit. Paintings of Gen. Murray,
Mr.. Ord Preston, and Mr. Joseph Letter
are among others IN the collection
Mr.. and Mrs. william DUPONT az Della
ware, and Mr.. and Mrs. -Georre linn. OF
Somerset. Va, arrived at washington
from Virginia, and are at the Willard
for . few days.
Miss Marguerite Tenple o'NeIII-
daughter Of Mrs. Joseph A O'NeilI, of
Pittsburgh, has chosen Wednesday, April
is. as the date OF her marriage to Mr..
william Howard Taft, d. son of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry. ". Taft, Of New York.
Mr.. TAFT II q nephew and nannesake of
former President william Howard Taft,
The wedding viii take place in the BRIDES
home.
Col and Mrs. ". s. Cameron, Of James
town. N. r, and Mr. and Mrs. W. N.
Cameron, Of Milwaukee. who have been
spending the winter in Florida, arrived at
Washington yesterday and are stopping
at the Willard for a visit before continu-
Ing their Journey to their homes.
Capt David Hunter Scott, son Of
MAJ. Gen and Mrs Hugh L Scott, ar
rived at Fort Myer yesterday from Ell
Paso. where he has been on duty.
Miss Gertrude Drain and Miss Marion
Drain, daughters Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
A. Drain, who ara attending school in
Canada. came to Washington yesterday
accompanied by two of their school
mates, Miss Helen Cudlip and Miss
Elsie sutcliffe, both Canadian girls, who
WILDE their guests for the Easter holi-
days
Ths enSagensent is announced Of Miss
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