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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26
"MendIcancy- In Vogue
at Fashionable Newport,

"Mendicancy is in vogue at New
port. The pretty girls have all learn
ed to sit up and beg without fear of
disfavor. It's as much as your Efe's
worth to walk down Rather ne street
o. be seen coming out of the Read
ing Room alone. Bailey's Beach is a
shearing ground for lamhs--wall
Street specimens preferred. To every
girl with a relief Organization in she
back of her bonnie head--cud who
hasn't?-every man is a possible con
trib,' financially rather than editor
tally speaking"
|. That's the way one man. recently
returned from Newport, expressed it.
and that's the burden of the tale that
all returned travellers have to ,eIl.
Even the horse show will be Eor
charity this year. and with Mr. and
Mrs. William X. Vanderbilt returning
from France this month. war work
IL: bound to feel a new impetus. The
Vanderbilts were among the founders
Of the American Ambulance At Nelly
Mrs, Lawrence Benet's pet philan-
thropy, for which so many Washing
ton women are working-and now
that the institution has passed under
Red Cross control the raisOn d'etre OF
their being in Paris is gone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26
Commander Mock's Auto
Used for Joy Ride.

Commander Mock of the British
navy is a recent addition to the
large and interesting group OF repre-
sentatives of our allies in the Capt.
tai. The group seems to be steadily
growing, too. Come to think of It,
Commander Mock is not such a very
recent arrival, either, for he came
over quite early in the spring. He is
to remain until six months after the
close OF the war.Sa rather indefinite
assignment, to my way OF thinking.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26
Petersburg Camp to BE
Honeym0on Colony.

Honeymoon ColOnys
Forty thousand recruits for the ma
tional army are to be- assembled at
Petersburg, Wat least 1 think
that's the figure 1 saw mentioned
and thirty thousand brides will be
modified in their wake Wen. I'll
admit that's a bit OF an exaggeration,
but certainly there'lI be an influx tof
brides such as the little old Virginia
town has never known
Capt. Gerald Egan Is to be station
ed. there, and will have his bride. for
merIy Louise Hoover. with him:
Lieut.. and. Mrs. Laurence Stickney,
the latter formerly Barbara Hoge, are
also to be at Petersburg; likewise
Lieut.. and Mrs. Perry Taylor, Lieut.
and Mrs Thomas Hardy Todd. and
Lieut. and Mrs. Otis Love Guernsey
All of these young men went through
the training camp at Fort Myer and
all were married Immediately after
their graduation. Lieutenant Taylor's
bride was a Washington girl, Faith
Brown. Lieutenant Guernsey. who il
a New Yorker, married a New York
girl. and lieutenant Todd's bride was
sally Stuart Boiling, one of the Boil
Ings Of BollinghEolxe.sH He Is a brother
OF Assistant Attorney General Carroll
G. Todd. -
Holland Fits. whose marriage to
Lieut.. Thomas Garner, U. S R.. took
place last evening, also will join the
honeymoon colony at Petersburg.
Although all preparations for her
wedding we're made within ten DAYS,
there was no sign of hasty arrange
merits about the 'ceremony. which was
very solemn and sweet. There were
about 125 guests present, all asked by
phone. The bride looked very pretty,
her tufTe and satin gown proving
very becoming. The lovely rose point
lace on her costume had been used on
her mothers wedding gown twenty
odd years ago. Fondly yours,
JEAN ELIOT.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26
Dear Susan:

Dear Susan:
The Japanese mission, with that
very distinguished gentleman, Wis
count lshii, at its head. is now set
tied in Washington, and the official
world Is devoting Itself to the bust
moss OF entertaining them right roy.
ally. So far We unofficial folk have
had little opportunity to meet the
visitors from overseas. as most OF
the entertaining has been of a purely
official character. Our innings" will
come next week, when the Secretary
of State and Mrs. Lansing will have
their brilliant reception at the Pan
American Union building, the Japa-
nese ambassador will give a big re-
ception at the willard, and several
dinners, with common or garden"
society men and women as hosts, will
be on the program.
Today the mission is being enter
tanned aboard the Mayfiower, with a
little company of official folk to meet
them, and is laying a wreath on the
tomb OF Washington. 1t has come to
be a bit OF joke the amount of time
each of the visiting missions devotes
to visiting the graves Of our national
heroes-Washington Lincoln, Lee, and
the rest BY way OF reciprocity, no
tieed that as soon as our expeditionary
forces reached France, the leaders
were taken on a pilgrimage to the
tombs OF Napoleon, Lafayette, and
other great ones of France.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26

The Commander is full Of interest
ing information and has had many
thrilling experiences. He was in Che
big engagement the British feet had
with the Germans OF the Falkland
Islands and has been severely
wounded nearly a dozen different
times. I understand he still has a
wound in his side which has failed to
heal up the date. I know the first
question you will ask: Is he mar
riageable eligible?" No, he isn't: he
has a wife somewhere in England.
He is a mine expert and Is over
here to give advice to our navy. He
has a dandy new, seven passenger
car, which l pass frequently on the
Speedway or In Rock Creek Park.
/. 1 heard that IT disappeared mys-
teriously from in front of the Chevy
Chase Club the other evening while
Commander Mock was dining with
several distinguished American naval
officers inside; also that it turned up
even more mysteriously in front OF
the Commanders apartment later in
the evening, after the owner had noti-
fed the police of several cities that
his car was missing. The party had
to return to town on the street car.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26

At Left: BARONESS DE LA GRANGE,

At Left: BARONESS DE LA GRANGE,
American Wife of Distinguished French Aviator Who Is New
Washington Society
At Right: LADY PRABHA KARAvoNGSE,
She Is At Rocks, Where the
Legation Is Established for the Summer.
Below: BARONESS LILY Won WINCKLER.
Father Was-Dutch Consul General to India She and Her
Sister, Baroness Charlotte Wincker Have Spent the Past
Two Winters in Washington. They Are Spending the
Summer With Friends in Virginia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26
Noel sullivan In Ambulance
Service With weStern Unit.

Noel sullivan, nephew OF Senator
James u. Phelan, who has been
frequent guest Of his uncle here, is
one Of the California boys who have
gone into the American field ambu-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26
Many washlngtOnians nj Hot
sprinEn' Sister Resort.

Many washlagtOnIans nj Hot "a
sprinsA' Sister Resort.
While the newspapers have much to
say of the social doings at Virginia
Hot Springs. little Is heard of its sis
ter resort. Warm Springs, just over
the mountain. Nevertheless, that's a
very chaming spot-many people pre-
fer It to the more fashionable place
and always nlled with delightful peo-
pie. As usual. there's a pleasant
Washington colony at "The Warm
this season, Including Miss Alice
Riggs and Miss Jane Riggs, who have
spent part of every summer there for
many years; Rear Admiral and
Mrs. Leutze and their fascinating
daughter, Marion Leutze; Mrs L. L.
Tanner and Ruth Tanner. Mrs. Henry
e. Davis and her sister-in-law, Miss
Josephine Davis, are likewise there
for their annual'visit.
Mr.. Davis is detained in Washing
ton by business. but will go, away
long enough to attend the meeting OF
the Bar. Association at Saratoga To-
day he is making an address at the
ceremonies concentrating the CEN
;tenial of the founding of the Quaker
meeting. house at Sandy Spring. Nd
For many years he and Mrs Davis
have been frequent visitors among
the Quaker folk Of this quaint and
delightful settlement. which. accord
ing to the Friends, was founded by
William Penn in spirit IL not in per
SON." I could tell you lots Of anec-
dotes about Sandy Spring an its peo-'
ple-but II did I'd write a book.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26
Capt. and Mrs. Perry Belmont
Leave BeIcOurt.

Capt. and Mrs. Perry Belmont left
Belcourt in the height of the season
to come to Washington during the
visit OF the japanese mission: but
letters from Newport are filled with
the doings of the Westinghouse
who foregather there. Nine. RianO,
wife of the Spanish ambassador. has
been visiting there. and the Bakhme-
teffs are back at Stone Villa, where
the Russian embassy was established
in the days when Mr.. Bakhmeteff was
ambassador. The diplomatic colony
is somewhat smaller than usual. but
Nine de Cespedes. wife OF the minis
ter Of Cuba, has been there for sew
eral weeks; the British embassy is
represented by Mrs. COlville Barclay
and the Hon. Mrs. O'Brien: and every
once in a while there's an influx OF
the younger attaches. who used to be
counted upon as cavaliers for the buds
and their older sisters in the days
before Washington took the place OF
Newport as the summer capital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26

Certainly she and her clever young
husband will be interesting additions
to smart society here.
Another young Frenchman, who
has a charming American wife, is
Lieut.. Col. Baron de la Grange, chief
Of the French aerial mission. Baron,
ess de la Grange was formerly Emily
Sloane, daughter of Henry T. Sloane,
OF New York. She is a niece. of the
late William Douglas Sloane and a
cousin of William B. Osgood Field and
Mrs. James A. Burden. Her sister
recently married George d. Widener,
jr., son OF Mrs. Alexander Hamilton
ice. iAGAEkMslf8H - III 4kSEA
Baron de la Grange is one OF the
leading aviators of France and has
twice been given the croiX de gucrTe,
cnce for service in the flying corps
and once, I believe, for gallantry
while serving with the infantry. He
is here to help with the organizing
and training of our aviation corps.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26
Robert Murray Collins
LeaveH Town.

Leaves Town.
see by the papers that Robert
Murray Collins, who has been com
missIoned captain in the quartermas'
ter's corps, has been ordered to duty
at the Preside near San Francisco,
and suspect he's a bit disappointed,
for he expected to go to France al,
most at once. He is a transportation
expert, which explains the fact that
he got his commission without haV'
ing to undergo training at one Of the
camps for reserve officers.
think you must have met Mr..
Collins-beg pardon, Captain Col
lins-on some of your visits to Wash
ington. He is a native. Of Alabama
but came to Washington about two
years ago, holding q rather impor'
tant position in the Department of
Labor, and has made hosts of friends
here. I've danced with him lots Of
times and am sorry he's not going
to be here to dance with again, but,
like most of the young men, he's
keen on going over. He's a grandson
OF the war governor of Alabama.
Thomas Hill Watts, who was likewise
attorney general in Jefferson Davis
cabinet. His uncle, Frank s. White,
Of Alabama, was in the Senate for a
time, being succeeded by Oscar I'm.
dsrwood.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26
franklin Ellis Receives
Engineer CnptaIncJ,

Franklin Ellis is another interest
Ing chap who has secured his COM
mission, a captaincy in the engineer
corps. He, however. went through
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26
Trade Farm for Residence
Here of Judge Emery.

Just about the time Leigh Hunt
bought the lovely old place from
Alexander Britton, the Cobbs bought
a farm just beyond and this they
have recently traded TO Judge James
Emery for his residence, 2401 Massa-
chusetts avenue. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Cobb have had a constant hankering
for the Britten place, and have leas-
ed 1t season after season. This sum-
mer, however, It has been let to Major
and Mrs. c. B. Warren.
The Cobbs have made no plans for
taking possession OF their new home,
as Mr.. Cobb has just entered the Re
serve Officers training camp at Fort
Myer, and their movements will de-
pend upon whether or not he gets his
commission. There is scant doubt of
that, however, for he has been an Of
ficer in the District national guard
for some years and has a splendid
record.
Willard Straight, who bought the
Baker property adjoining George
Hamilton's place. has converted the
old farm house into a lovely home.
1t IL much larger now and as at
tractive a place as you can fnd along
the Rockville road. He expects TO
move in next month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26
lean ELIOT'S CHRONICLES OF SOCI

army , and a. niece OF the Earl OF
Craddoek. she lived most Of her life
In India. and that's how she got the
insight into Hindu lore and charae-
ter which makes her dancing 50 un-
usual. Her mother travels with her
and Is her business manager. She Is
shortly starting out on a tour OF the
country with Tom Rector-yes, the
zane Tom Rector whose people live
in and about warrenton-aS her
dancing partner. s-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26
Occupy EVermay, Historic
Home in Georgetown.

This interesting young couple, who
are occupying "Evermay." Mr.. and
Mrs. William B. orme's historic home
in Georgetown. for the summer
months, will give it up in October.
Beyond that they have made no plans.
although they expect TO remain here
longer. They were singularly lucky
in securing "Evermsy." for, perched
high on the heights OF Georgetown,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26
E6erIes Entertain Japanese
Mission Mt Luncheon.


To return to our muttons-Rear Ad'
Eniral and Mrs. Edward W. Eberle en-.
tertained viscount Ishii and the mem
bers OF his suite at luncheon yester'
day, when they, journeyed to Annap,
oils to visit the Naval Academy. There
were twenty-five in the party, includ'
ing Gen. Frank Irons and Captain
Marsh. military and naval aides, and
Albert Billings Ruddock. who has
been detailed to serve with the mis-
sion. To meet them Admiral and
Mrs. Eberle had a number OF the naval
officers stationed at Annapolis and
the ladies OF their families.
Mrs. Eberle greatly enjoyed play.
ing the role Of hostess, for, since the
United States entered the war, Wis.
itors to the Naval Academy, unless
provided with all manner of passes
and credentials, have been discour-
aged, and she has had little oppor-
tunlty to exercise the hospitality for
which she was noted when first Ad-
miral Eberle became superintendent
Of the Naval Academy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26

lance service in France in the unit Of
drivers organized by Clinton La Mon
tague, of San Francisco. Most OF
the young mon are heirs to millions
and are giving up the most luxurious
existence for the hardships OF camp
life. Up to this time Mr.. Sullivan
has devoted himself principally to
music
Murray Cobb has finally bought the
Alexander Britton farm on the Rock
willie Pike. Yes, know there's been
a lot of talk about the purchase be-
fore, but this time 1t is really set
tied, the papers are all drawn and
signed. The farm has been owned
for sveral years by Leigh Hunt, who
bought up nearly a thousand acres in
the neighborhoOd. Recently he has
sold the property piece by piece, and
the Britton farm is the last to go.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26

Fascinating Mrs. Nicholas Long
worth has been visiting Governor and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26
Daughter Born TO IrWins, Vow
Across Continent.

zLGEOAA
All the way from Washington State
comes news OF the birth OF a daughter
recently to Lieut.. Comdr. and Mrs.
Hiram Irwin, who arc stationed at
Bremerton navy yard, near Seattle.
The little girl is their second child.
Mrs. Irwin, who was formerly Louise
White, lived most of her life in Wash
ington, made her debut here, and was
married here. She is the daughter OF
Comdr. and Mrs. W. W. White.
Commander White, who was on the
retired list. has been recalled TO
active service. and is up to his ears
in work at the Navy Department.
Mrs. White is reCuperatinE after a
long and trying illness and was re-
Gently pronounced well enough to go
away for a little change. She is now
the guest of Mrs. John w. Davidge,
daughter OF Senator and Mrs. Weeks,
who is spending the summer on the
Weeks wonderful estate at Lancas-
ter. n. II.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26

Tom got back from New London
the other day and tells me 1t is the
gayest of places. of course, the town
is a headquarters for naval activities.
a submarine base in particular, and
that always adds to the charm OF a
summer resort. Mrs. Alexander Gil
christ Hatch-do you recognize Dor
Othy Aleshire by that name?-has a
cottage there, in order to be near her
husband. Lieutenant Hatch. who is
on submarine duty. Among the other
Washingtonians there are Frances
Traver and her mother. Mrs. Robert
Traver, who are at the MohIcan Ho-
tel. and Mrs. David Stewart Hendrick
Her younger daughter. Lillian Hen
drick, is. as always, a great bella, the
young naval officers fiocking around
her like bees about a flower. The
Hendricks are at the Grlswold, at
East Point.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26

Senator Weeks and Commander
White were classmates at the Naval
Academy. graduating in the class
with Col. Robert VI. Thompson and,
think, General Barnett. You know
that year the quota for officers was
full and most of the class were mus
tered out The Senator owns thou
sands of acres of mountain top near
jefferson, n. II. Indeed, to round out
his domain in the White mountains
and secure the peak upon which he
had set his heart. he purchased nearly
5000 acres. From his veranda one
has a view of the whole Presidential
range, stretching away into the blue
distance.
Senator Weeks Is. OF course, spend
ing most Of the summer in town and
just at present Mrs. Weeks is at their
home in West Newton, Mass, leaving
Mrs. DavidEe to do the honors at the
Lancaster place. Senator and Mrs.
Weeks, you know, bought the Hughes
house at Sixteenth and V streets,
where they expect TO make their win
ter home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26

Photos by Harris & Evins.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-08-26
Sumner weIIea Appointed
Ne Argentine Post.


Sumner welIes, recently. attached
to the American embassy at Tokyo,
has been appointed second secretary
Of the American embassy in Argen-
tina He married Esther Slater,
daughter OF Mrs. HoratIo Nelson
Slater. OF Boston, and frequently of
washington The young people have
been in this country on leave since
early summer, dividing their time be-
tween their two families. Just now
they are at Bar Harbor with Mrs
Slater. They expect to leave next
month for their new post
Warren Delsno Robbins, who is to
be first secretary OF the embassy at
Beunos Aires, and Mrs. Robbins have
AlrA1dy set sail. At least they left
Washington q fortnight or more ago
TO visit Mr.. Robbins family at Tux
edo and expected to leave the country
very soon Their new detail is par
tieularly pleasing to handsome Mrs
Robbins, who Is a native of Argen-
tina, and whose home is near Buenox
Aires. Her maiden name was Irene
de Bruyn.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Payne Mere
dith's pretty cottage In Chevy Chase.
which Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins occupied
for several months during the spring
and early summer, has been let again,
this time to Count and Countess Jean
de la Cree, who will share il with
N. and Nine. ALBERT. Both young
men are serving with the French
commission. Countess de la Cree was
one Of the lovely Steele girls, daugh-
tiers OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Steele,
Of New York and westbury. L. l.. and
is q sister OF Mrs. Devereux Milburn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-19

ceiving magazines from people who all ways have the welfare of the soldiers in mind.
 Sergeant Daigle told of his own ex- perience.. following the writing of a letter of thanks, to the donor of a magazine he received. The donor, a woman, resident in a Massachusetts town, replying to his letter of thanks was frank enough to tell him that she was not seeking romance and that she is old enough to be his mother. But she has proved to be almost a fairy godmother.
 From time to time the sergeant's mail has brought him gifts of cake. cookies. jams and candy and he is one of the brave soldier boys who is highly appreciative of the kind things that a good woman can do for the men who are wearing the khaki of Uncle Sam. t
 Sergeant Daigle says his experience has been little different from that of many other soldiers at Camp Dew ems. Many of them hcve found good people who like to send little dain- ties and other remembr ances and oft on make it possible for the boys to have a little party in their barracks, after the days work is over.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-19
Returns and Reports
TAKEN TO FORT WRIGHT.
Ellsworth Ba>k, of North Woodstock
 Arrested at Daybreak by Federal of-


 Ellsworth Back, who was arrested at North Woodstock by a federal officer has been taken to Fort Wright. Fish CTS Island, and not to Camp Devens as was first reported. His trial for having failed to report for military service, will take place within a few days.
 Back it became known here Tues day. was arrested just at daybreak on Monday, as he left his home in North Woodstock, where he lived alone, to feed the chickens that he has kept on the place.
 Ofhcers hidden about the place awaiting his coming out sharply or dered him to throw up his hands, for it had been reported that he might shoot anyone who attempted to arrest him. Back seemed dazed at the sharp and unexpected order, which was re- peated twice before he sensed the sit uatjon and threw up his hands high III the air.
 Sheriff l.. H. HAaley, Byron Eddy and Bert Johnson were with the fed eral oficar who was concerned in the arrest.
 Upon his return here from Fort said that Back made no resistance to going with him, and seemed to be rec onciled to being forced into ser vice.
 His many friends here fear that he may receive a heavy penalty, as this has been the manner of disposing q the cases of a number of men who have found themselves in the same diff ficulty as has Back. The general hope is that he will be shown considera- ton.
 He is a young man who has been out of a country district very little andMis said never to have seen large city It is believed that he followed poor advice of persons who urged him ta nd Sn himself a serious situation.
 ,Thoushtful1 Gifts to Soldiers.
 Sergeant Michael Daigle, quarter masters department, while on leave from Camp Devens, told of how high -ly the men of the camp appreciate re-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-19
ONLY 100 MEMBERS
Mondays Red Gross campaisn Re- suits Disappointing -shsuid Get .1so Per Day.

Danielson and the town of Killing ly is getting away to 8 slow start in it's campaign for members for the Red Cross. Notwithstanding all the ap- peals that have been made and q de- terrnined effort to fix firmly in every one's mind tht nnoney given to ahe Red Cross is going to be used to re- lieve the sufferings Of soldiers 7.rho are to fight in France, getting mem bers continues to be much more dif- ficult than it should be.
 Tuesday morning the reports re- ceived by Campaign Manager F. E. Storer showed that 100 members were obtained Monday. Killingly's quota in the eight days campaign is 1900 mem bers. so the work must be speeded rp if these members are to be obtained. Workers, were busy Tuesday and more members were secured, but the new members must come in at the rate of 150 day if Killingly is to be listed among the towns of the nations that are backing the boys in the trenches.