The Washington herald., 1919-03-26
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neSday. April z. IN compliment to Miss
Catherine du Pont who returned to
the United States few weeks ago
from Japan. where she has been for
several years studying the art of
classical japanese dancing. Miss du
Pont. who has the honor of being the
only Occidental awarded a diploma as
an exponent of the "Noh" dancing,
will give an exhibition of her art at
the Willard on the evening of April
II. under a fashionable patronage,
headed by the Japanese Ambassador
and Viscountess Ishii.
As this Is the first time these dances
have ever been shown in America,
they are of unusual interest in the
artistic world.
Miss du Pont, who is now giving an
exhibition Of her art in New York.
Following one in Boston, will arrive in
Washington on April 1 and will be
extensively entertained.
Leland Morris, formerly Of WASH
ington. is spending several days here.
Mr.. Morris, who has been American
Consul at Montreal. will sail shortly
for Constantinople where he will be
stationed. He has been Consul to
Constantinople before, and for quite a
number Of years. Mrs. Morris is In
New York where aIr. Morris will Join
her shortly.
Mrs. Leigh Palmer. wife Of Ad-
miral Palmer, u. S. N, will entertain
at a luncheon today for Mrs. Edward
w. Eberle, wife Of Admiral Eberle,
U. S. n.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis H. Duehay
have purchased the lovely old home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Orme,
"Evermay." 1928 Twenty eighth street,
and will take possession about
June l. Mr.. and Mrs. Orme, who have
been in Atlantic City for a fortnight.
will return to Washington Friday.
They have lived at Everymay about
twenty-five years though they do not
own the property. which is one of the
finest and most historic residences in
Washington. 1t belongs to Miss Nc
Pherson, who inherited It a number
OF years ago.
Mrs. Thomas Robinson, who has
spent the winter with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Orne. will
home in Ventnor, N. ]. Mrs. Robin
Mr. Bo Sweeney entertained a small
company of men at the supper dance
last night at the Cafe st. Marks.
Mrs. George Mayer. of Philadelphia
Is the guest Of her mother, Mrs.
James F. Barbour. Capt. Mayer, who
has just returned from overseas, will
arrive at Camp Meade today with
his division of the Tank Corps. Capt.
Mayer will be stationed for some time
at Camp Meade, which will be
permanent camp. Mrs. Mayer will
remain with her mother until her
husband Is relieved from duty here.
Mrs. James Mcdonald went to New
York yesterday morning to remain
until Monday, when she will return
to Washington. accompanied by her
son. Mr.. Arthur Bradley Campbell
Mrs. Mcdonald was in the brilliant
audience at the Mary Garden Fes-
tival" for the benefit OF the Secours
Franco-Americaine last evening.
Mrs. Louis C. scherer has as her
house guest her cousin. Mrs. George
T. FuItord. wife of the late Senator
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entertained at a small luncheon yas-
terday at the Purple Iris Tea House.
Mrs. Rudolph Kaufman will be at
home at Airlee this afternoon and
will have with her Mrs. Lewis New
ton Murray and Mrs. Charles w.
Pooley, who will be her guests until
the end Of the week.
Mrs. c. Dugdale, wife OF the COM
mercial secretary of the British EN-
bassy. entertained informally at
luncheon yesterday at the Purple Iris
Tea House.
Mrs. Charles Warren, wife of tho
former Assistant Attorney General,
will be at home this afternoon after
4 o'clock. for the last time this sea-
son.
The largest company of diplomats
assembled at any one time since the
grea war in Europe started, will at
tend the Ball of the Nations to be
given this evening at the Willard
Hotel for the benefit of the Neighbor-
hood House. Major General George
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