New-York tribune., 1920-04-04

the list Of patronesses for both tho
Dixie Ball and the Army and Navy
League ball. By way Of an extra
added attraction" on the latter occa-
sion, Mrs. David Rose will sing
group Of songs. She has made a great
reputation abroad, where she has sung
before several of the crowned heads,
and her appearance here Is awaited with
considerable interest.
Mrs. Wilson also is patroness for
the Authors Carnival Ball and Book
Fair, to be held on April ID at the
rome of Mrs. f, E. Moran, 2315 Massa-
chusetts Avenue, under the auspices
of the League Of American Penwomen.
She has sent autographed photograph
auctoned at the book fair, and she has
written to Mrs. Isaac Pearson, ma
tional president Of the league. express
ing her keen interest in the purpose
Of the league. which Is to establish a
permanent clubhouse and literary
center in Washington where beginners
in literature and kindred arts may be
aided toward success in their chosen
profession.
Varied Program Arranged
The program for the fetc, which
"ill last all day and far into the eve
ming, is original and varied. Auto
graphed books, photographs and orgi
nal manuscripts will be on sale, and
the process Of the making Of book
from the time the author sits down to
the typewriter until It is put on sale
will be pictured. Mrs. Henry W.
keyes, wife of Senator Keyes. Of New
Hampshire, will have charge Of
booth where the writings, music and
works Of art Of men and women
prominent IN official life will be on
sale. She will autograph and sell her
own book, "The Old Gray Homestead"
4 press club booth, devoted to the
works Of many Of the literary men
of national fame now residents Of the
rapital, will be IN charge Of Mrs. Theo-
dora Tiller. wife of a former presi-
dent Of the club. The members will
be present to autograph the books sold.
Miss Elsie Janis will come to Wash
ngton 70 take part In the entertain
ment. She will sell autographed copies
experiences with the doughboys in
France, and will give an exhibition
Of singing and dancing. She also will
tell fortunes. Among other interest
ing features will be q recital OF Cad
mans American Indian music, for
which Mr.. Cadman probably will come
to Washington. Mrs. Gertrude Bon.
s1t nm IztsaI,s a, ss e1.1SSd"rE|nssr ia n|ans
cycles OF Indian songs have been pre-
scnted to tho League and will be on
sale.
The fete Win wind up With . co.,
tune bali, at which the guests Will rep
resent famous characters Of litera
ture and history, Penrod dancing with
Queen Elizabeth, tho suh-Dsb "Tamp-
thee the realm Of fsct and action. Foi.
lowing q grand march, in which all
the guests in costume will take part,
prize, q painting, donated By Miss
Neysa McMein. will be awarded to the
wearer Of the best costume. Among
the patronesses for Tho ball are Bar
oness Romano. Mrs. Henry r. Dimock'
Mrs. James Carroll Frazer, Mrs. Wal
Doueherty, Mrs. Charles Boughton
Wood, Miss NJ G. Patten, Mrs. Louis
Brownlow Mrs Lawrence Townsend
and Mrs. Franklin X. Lane.
On AprA II the Ona Hundred Club
a smart organization Of young married
people. will give fancy dress ball.
put of from March 9; and this prom
ises to be one Of the prettiest par
ties Of tho year. 1t will be held at
tho homo Of Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvanus
Stokes jr., and will be preceded, by
Of the committee among the hostesses.
They arc Mrs. Stokes, Mrs. Scott
Thropp, Mrs. Frederic Huidekoper,
Miss Gladys Hinckley and others
equally prominent.
Rail IN Atd Russian Reilef
Thon, on April 2a. will come the
Russian relief organization which
Princess Cantacuzene-Spcrans 10
sponsoring. This will DO given at
Wardman Park Hotel. The original
plan was to give tho ball at the Rus
,ian Embassy building, In Sixteenth
Street. tho wonderful ballroom of
which was tho sceno Of many brilliant
functions In the time Of tho former
imperial Russian Ambassador, George
3akhmetefY. and Mme. BakhmetsR.
However. this plan. was abandoned,
4 tho present Ambasaador. Boris
3akhmeteR, toward his own govern
nent and ours.
However. Nine. Bakhmste6 Will be a
atroness. and so will the wives of
nombers of tho embassy staN. Mira. !
'eorge r. Marye. wife Of former
Amoricap Ambassador to Russia, and
Gixycka are serving with
'rinccss Cantacuzene on tho commit
&c. Thoy will import two famous
russian dancers from New York 10
i've an added hllip Of internat to the
vent. Russian peasant costume or
{ any rte the lovely Russian national
cnddrcss, thS kakoshnik--which goes
lmost AZ we'll with evening drsss--w.ll |
. in order, and. altogetae1, the func-
an RiYaa eyary promise of measuring