The Washington times., 1918-04-02

Anne Hopkins and Capt. John
Gregory Hope, and again on Satur-
day when Miss Frances Moore weds
Lieut.. Henri Marquisan.
military attache OF the Roumanian le-
cation: Capt. and Mrs. ]. Paul Yoder.
Mrs. A. A. Birney, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Hal Smith.
| Annual Spring Ball.
1t has been customary to hold the
hannual spring ball OF the Army and
Navy League in the sail loft Of the
navy yard. but the yard being closed
to visitors. and Raucher's, where the
| function was given last year, having
been taken over by Uncle Sam, the as
sembly hall at the Marine Barracks
was selected this year.
President and Mrs. Wilson were the
honored guests, and arrived at 10
| o'clock, remaining about an hour
The receiving party included Mrs.
Daniels, wife of the Secretary of the
Navy; Mrs. Benson, wife of Admiral
W. S. Benson, chief OF naval opera
tions: Mrs George Barnett, wife OF the
major general commandant of the
marine corps; Mrs. Henry p. Mccain,
wife OF the adjutant general, u. S. A.;
Mrs. Arthur willard. wife OF the COM
mandant of the navy yard: Mrs. Emer-
son II. Liscum, president of the league,
and Mrs. Alexander Sharp.
Mrs. Wilson wore q gown Of black
satin and tulle with long train, and
she carried a large feather fan.
The Marine Band and the band from
the Mayhower furnished the music for
the evening, and refreshments were
served on the balcony and the gym
nasium above the ball room.
The hall was deliberately decorated
with flags from the allied nations and
display of the Stars and Stripes.
Display of Gowns
There was display OF beautiful
gowns and pretty women, and as is
usual at all the balls this year a great
variety OF uniforms including French,
Italian. and English. but the Ameri-
can khaki and navy predominating.
Among the interesting parties who
arrived late after dinner and some
who came in after the reception for
the Archbishop of York, were Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. C. Stapleton, who had with
them Prof. and Mrs. Stimson Brown,
DR.. and Mrs. Stephen Horace Curtis,
Mr.. and Mrs. U. S. Grant. Miss Anna
Burke and Major Maurice Connolly.
Mrs. Charles Graves Matthews, who
had with her. Mrs. Edward BlodEett
and her daughter. Miss Ruth Blodgett,
from Boston. Major Dewey, u. S. A,
and Lieutenant Cummings, U. s. r.,
from Boston.
Mrs. Frederick L. Chaplin, who had
a party Of guests. and Commander and
Mrs. Freyer had a party OF twelve
with them.
Invitations Recalled.
Invitations for the dinner which
Senator and Mrs. Claude Swanson
were to have given tonight in honor
of the Vice President and Mrs. Mar
shall have been recalled owing to the
Illness Of Mrs. Swanson. who Is suf-
fering from a sharp attack of ton
silitis.
The British Ambassador and Lady
Reading will entertain a distinguished
company at dinner tonight at the en-
bassy in honor OF their guest, the
Most Rev. Cosmo Gordon Lang, Arch
bishop Of York. The archbishop has
a busy day today, addressing the an
nual meeting OF the Washington Ca
thedral Association at the Cathedral
Close this morning. visiting the Sen
dNts " mere Ht sdlu lIlt opening
at noon. and this afternoon making
a pilgrimage to Mt. Vernon. accom-
panied by the British ambassador, to
place a wreath upon the grave OF
George Washington.
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Miss Elizabeth Kennard, OF st. |
Louis, will reach town today TO stay |
with Mrs. David +. Kaime and Miss |
Gladys kaime at tho Highlands.
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Back From New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace bernard have
returned from New York, where they |
spent several months, and are with |
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keene at 171s
q street.
Mr. and Mrs. William z. Norris have
as their guests their son-in-law and
DIR. and Mrs. Nelson Clark
Mrs. Dale will remain in
town for several weeks.
Mrs. Charles B. Howry was hostess
at luncheon today.
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The Hon. Mrs. Alfred Anson has re-
turned to New York after a short
visit to Washington.
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Mr. and Mrs. /. Chauncey McKeever,
Of Now York, announce the engage
ment OF their elder daughter, Miss
Edith McKeever. to Ensign Boughton
Cobb, U. S. N, r., OF New York. Miss
McKeever was introduced In New
York two years ago after having re-
turned from Europe, where she re-
ceived part OF her education. She has
been identified with the summer
colony in Southampton. L. !. Ensign
Cobb Is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Ives Cobb. OF New York, who
we're at one time prominent in Wash
ngton's official life.
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Mrs. Robert Hinckley entertained
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