The Washington times., 1919-01-13
HAPPENINGS IN SOCIETY
Holiday Gayees Are Followed u-Ruan Ball To Gala
Dinner for Spanish Ambassador and Nme de Riano.

-HE lull which has followed
the holiday gayety will be
broken this week by a num-
Der of interesting dinner
parties. numerous informal at
homes, and occasional festivities for
the debutantes. The most significant
events on the program, however, are
the private view of the official collec-
tion OF pictures pertaining to the war
by eminent British painters. shown
under the auspices of the British min
istry of information, which will be
held at the CorcOran Art Gallery to-
morrow afternoon. and the Russian
ball on Wednesday night.
Mrs. Marshall at Home.
Mrs. Marshall, wife of the Vice
President, will be at home informally
ment in the Willard.
Although no move has been made
to revive Cabinet day" in an official
way, a number Of Cabinet hostesses
have established a custom of remain
ing at home on Wednesday after
Moons. Mrs. Baker, wife of the Secre-
tary OF War. and Mrs. Daniels, wife
of the Secretary of the Navy, are
among those who observe this pleas
ant custom.
The Spanish Ambassador and Nine.
de Riano were the honor guests at
the dinner which Mrs. James McDon-
aid gave last night. There were
thirty-eight guests. Mrs. Mcdonald
will give another dinner on Wednes-
day evening. taking her guests to
the Russian ball.
Glasses Take Residence.
The Secretary of the Treasury and
Mrs. Carter Glass have taken the
residence, 1923 New Hampshire ave-
nue., where they are now established
for the season.
Miss Mary Archer Glass made her
first appearance al a big Washington
function as a Cabinet girl" Satur-
day night, at the Charity Ball, when
she was one of a dinner and box
party Of young people entertained by
Major William Eric Fowler. Mrs. De-
los Blodgett chaperoned the party.
In the same party was Miss Jane
Gregory. presumably making her last
appearance in a like role, since At
torney General Gregory's resignation
has just been announced.
Mrs. Pitney, wife OF Mr.. Justice
Mahlon Pitney. will not be at home
this afternoon, but will receive on
Monday afternoon, January 20.
The Secretary OF Agriculture and
Mrs. Houston have returned from a
short visit in New York.
Mrs. Barnett, wife Of the major
general commandant of the marine
corps. will not receive this after
noon.
The minister Of Sweden to Tokyo.
Mr.. Wallenberg, accompanied by his
niece. Miss wallenberg, is spending a
few days at the Wardman Park Hotel
en- route to Sweden for a visit.
Senior Don Agosto B. Leguis, former
President of Peru, is spending a few
days in Washington. John Barrett,
director generol of the Pan-American
Union, gave a luncheon for him on
Saturday.
Gerrys In New York.
Senator and Mrs. Peter Goelet Gerry
are in New York and are stopping
at the Ritz Carlton Hotel
Godfrey Butler, chief of informa-
ton OF the British High Commission,
and Mrs Butler, who expect soon to
return to England, are now the guests
Of Mrs. Buffers parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Levering Jones, at Coronado, Cal,
where Mr.. and Mrs. Jones are pass
ing the winter.
Lieut. Edward King. Medical Corps,
u. S. A., son OF Solicitor General and
Mrs. Alexander Campbell King, has
returned from Colonia, n. j., where
he spent the past week. and will be
stationed at the Convalescent Hospital