Evening star., 1919-05-04

The ball of the Patriots of 1916 and
1918 to be given Tuesday evening at
the Willard, under the auspices of the
Maj. William Overton Calls Chapter
ID. \. r., for the benefit of the French
village reconstruction fund, will have
large following from all the patri-
otic societies and at the same time Of
fers a diversion for the dancing ele-
ment whose opportunities are lessen
ing as the season advances.
On Wednesday evening May dance
will be given by the Stonewan Jack
son Chapter. L. d. c., at Wardman
Park Hotel with large southern con-
tingent in attendance. All the enter
tainments given by the chapters OF
the U. D. c., collectively or individ-
ualIy. are noted for the genial~air of
hospitality which predominates, and
their popularity has been proven time
and again
In recognition of the admirable work
of the Salvation Army during the war.
which has endeared it in the hearts OF
all Americans. plans are now under
consideration for the ball to be gwen
on Monday. May 19, to open the drive
TO raise S13,O00,000 for this organiza-
tion.
The National Capital horse show. al
ways an event of first Importance in
the spring season, will open at Ar
lington Park May 90, nearly month
later than last year. which was visit
ed with rather unreasonable weather.
The grounds are being put in read1-
ness and everything portends most
successful show
Some of the best known horsemen
in the country are bringing their
strings and there will be races ana
steeplechases as well as the exhibit
<lvix two
Eighteen cups have been donated in
addition to several thousand dollars
in purses. One of the largest of the
cups is offered by Gen. James A.
Buchanan. U. S. A, retired, president
of the show This trophy carries with
presented by the citizens of New Or
leans to the mayor of that city in
1850. Gen. Buchanan subsequently
became the owner of it and he has
decided to present it to the winner
of the principal steeplechase event.
Plans are being formulated for a
colonial ball to be given the week OF
the horse show for the benefit OF the
fund being raised. for memorial to
the soldiers, sailors. marines and
Ryiators of the war. 1t VIII be held
under distinguished patronage ana
one of the features will be the dane
ing OF the minuet by members Of the
smart younger set. Another charm
ing event of that week will be the
fete champetre arranged by the con-
r1fttee for the relief of the Rumanian
var orphans May % at Woodley.
Not often in this country is bride
able to have 5000 people rejoice with
her as heartily on her wedding day
as did Miss Ray Slater. daughter OF
Mrs. Horatio Nelson Slater, on the oc-
casion of her marriage Monday in
New York to DR.. James B. Murphy.
This particular group of people were
the employees in the Slater mill in
given a holiday and days pay Mon
day, but each received from the bride
a box of her wedding cake.
The Slater mills have been owned
erations. and the thousands of en-
ployes hold both Mrs. Slater and her
daughter in great affection. as both
have given much of their time and
money to practical and helpful wei
fare work among them.
The bride. who inherited a fortune.
received many valuable gifts. among
them set of three Gobeln tapestries
from her mother. These are regarded
as among the best examples Of the an
cient Gobelin looms. At the outbreaks
Of the war Mrs. Murphy offered her
services TO the government, and after q
course in commercial efficiency devoted
herself TO war relief work In this city.
The weddings this week are OF unusua
interest, though slightly fewer In mum
ber than last week. Wednesday Miss
Dorothy Mason. daughter of Rear Admi-
come the bride Of Lieut.. Samuel b
Brewer, L. s. n. Owing to mourning ir
the family. the wedding will be a very
simple home one. with only the family
present Mrs. Ashmead Fuller will at:
tend the bride as matron Of honor ant
Capt. George Brewer. U. S. A. brother
of the bridegroom will act as best man
Lieut. Brewer. who Is stationed ABOARD
the u. s. S. Benham, has been on dut,
in Cuban waters.
The marriage on Saturday Of Mis-.
Helen Hazel Clark. daughter Of Inter.
state Commerce Commissioner Edgar Z
clark, TO Mai. Layson Atkins, Engineer
Corps, U. s. A. will take place at
be followed by small reception a
Rauscher's.
The Venezuelan minister. Senior DR.
Don Santos A. Dominica, and Sencrits
Inez Dominica will give a large din
ner party in honor of the acting Sec
retary of State and Mrs. Frank Igor
FOLK on THURSDAY: May 1s, at th'
Pan-AmerIcan building. Following
the dinner there will be large re
ception, with dancing.
The Secretary of the Navy was th'
bOuOE guest III uifIcT given III LON
don Friday night by the United State
ambassador to Great Britain, Mr.. Johl
w. Davis. and yesterday was enter
tanned at luncheon by Rear Admira
Harry 8. Knapp. who succeeded Ad
miral Sims as commander of th
American naval forces in European
waters.
Mexican Ambassador Returns.
The Mexican ambassador, Seno
Sznacio Bonillas. has returned from
New York, where he went to sa,
ssoebtss Tan, his and me an,,.nn zn
Coppofa. who sailed for Italy las