The Washington herald., 1921-03-14
MISS RICHARD FETED
ABOARD TRAINING SHIP.


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MISS RICHARD FETED
ABOARD TRAINING SHIP.
Miss Janet Richards, who lectured
for the officers wives at the Marine
barracks at Quantico. on Thursday
last, was entertained at luncheon by
Maj. and Mrs. Seth Williams,
formerly stationed in Washington.
Following her fortnightly talk at
the Annapolis Navy Yard, on Satur-
day, Miss Richards was entertained
at luncheon by Capt. and Mrs. John
son on the training ship Reina
Mercedes. the forward part of which
has been converted into a most
charming and unique dwelling for,
the ships captain and family.
DR.. N. d. Hills of New York City
Is at the Hotel Lafayette for a
short stay. DIR. Hills is the sue
the Plymouth Church in Brooklyn,
and is one of the foremost speakers
of the day.
The date for the "daffodil" ball.
of which Mrs. James w. Wadsworth.
jr.. is chairman, has been changed
to April 81. The entire proceeds of
the ball will be used for a free all
year swimming pool at Trinity
Community House. 81.
Mrs. George Hope will entertain
at dinner in the Presidential suite
and Cabinet room at the New Will
lard Friday evening.
MRS. HENRY sPoTTswooD
ADDRESSES SUNSHINE BRANCH.
The Friendship Branch of Sun
shine and Community Society met
Monday, March Z, at the home of
Mrs. E. r. Woodson. 1926 Montague
street. The president. Mrs. Arthur
B. Hayes, presided at the meeting.
Plans were made to continue the
work which is being done for the
schools in connection with the
Mothers Congress at Old Central
High. 1t was also agreed that the
members would meet one day each
month to sew for Bruen Home. The
first of these meetings will be held
Wednesday, March 16, at the home
of Mrs. Hayes, 1898 Sixteenth street.
Mrs. Henry Spottswood was the
guest of the society and made an
address on and in connection with
the schools of the District. Mrs.
Giles Scott Rafter was indorsed for
membership on the board Of educa-
tion. A social hour followed the
business session. The next meeting
will he Monday. April 4, at the home
of Mrs. Charles p. Keyser, 1920 De-
catuI street.
The Filipino Club will give a
dance in the small ballroom at the
New Willard next Saturday eve-
ming.
Gen. and Mrs. Amos A. Fries will
entertain at a tea next Sunday af-
ternoon from 4 to 6 at 1722 H
street.
Miss Eleanor Markell will speak
on The New Spirit of Italy" next
Wednesday morning at the Wash
ington Club.
POLAND TO DECORATE
FORMER U. s. OFFICERS.
At the Legation of Poland, 2s4o
Sixteenth street, today at IL a. m,
the Polish decoration, ''virtuti
Militari," will be bestowed on Capt.
Harmon Rorison and Lieut.. Ker-
meth Shrewsbury. former officers of
the United States army and later
volunteers with the Kosciuszko q
Squadron in Poland. for services
with which these decorations are
by the commander-in-
chief Of the Polish army.
Gen. Pershing. Gen. Menoher, of
the Air Services. other officers and
the military attaches of embassies
and legations will be present.
Tonight will be club woman's
night at the Shubert- -Garrick Thea
ter. Special reservations have al
ready been made for the following
prominent clubs to see way Down
East" National women's Press AS
sociation. College women's club.
District of Columbia Federation OF
Women's clubs, committee on mo-
tion pictures of the District of Co
lumbia Federation of women's
clubs. Women's Bar Association of
the District Of Columbia, Women,
City club. women's Single Tax
club of District of Columbia, Cen
tlewomen's League. the Congress
sional club and Club OF Colonial
Danes.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. Randolph Cooke.
tr.. of Virginia, while spendinr a
few days in Washington are stop-
ping at the shoreham.
PLANS FOR COLONIAL
BALL MATURING RAPIDLY.
The plans for the Colonial bali 70
be given under the auspices of the
Colonial Danes of America, Chan
ter .. at the New willard Thurs
day, March 81. are maturing rapidly
nder the craftsmanship of Mrs
Julian James and Mrs. Walter
Tuckerman. the vice chairman. The
minuet will be danced in costume
during the evening. the first re-
hearsal taking place in Mrs. Dim
ock's ballroom on Monday, March
IL. ats5:3o o'clock. Mrs. Gouyerneur
Hoes. who is in charge of the minuet
Is acting for her society, the Colo
NAL Danes of Amerca. An added
touch. to the interest of the ball n
rapidly. developing. A nupber OF
persons possessing notable colonial
descent VIII represent their ances-
tors and at the same time wear the
costumes of that period nassed
down through many generations.
The commissioned personnel os
the Navy and Marine Corps on duty