New Britain herald., 1928-04-07

hot waffles, honey, dainty aalads and such things, but especially waffIes. A regiment of servants pass in sol emn phalanx among the guests. bearing large trays of piping hot waffles and golden yellow butter. steaming coffee and other good things, but always watfles. The late John K. Mclean, father of the host of tomorrow. often joined in serving his guests when they arrived en masse, and not infrequently one would see an amba ssador or a cab- inet member assisting.
 In passing out of official life in Westinghouse all officials must sooner or later do either by death or defeat, Mrs. William Howard Taft. whose position can only be taken from her by the death or resignatioS of her husband, chief justice of the United States, will leave behind her the most beautiful memorial the capital has ever known, the flower ing Japanese cherry trees which now invite thousands Of tourists 10 the city. From every section of the country Americas best come 10 view the far-famed picture.
 Every morning and afternoon Mrs. Taft herself circles the basin in Po- tomac park in which are reflected the blossoms and with her friends she enjoys the longer drive about 1Iaines Point along whose roa dway the later blooming trees are planted The trees are not expected to be in full bloom until next week. It was in 19n? that Mrs. Taft. who had |spent much time in Japan at cherry blossom time, accepted the suggcs- ton Of Miss Eliza F. Scidmore. an with the result that the first trees were planted here under the person, al direction of Mrs. Taft when first lady of the land.
 The ambassador of Japan anG Mime. Matyudaira and their famil. resort to the driveway every day 1. drink in little home atmospher, and always the members of the am. bassador's staff visit the scene ant ! frequently pose to tourists undel l the blooming boughs.
 Easter Monday marks the birth day anniversary of Mrs. William NJ Jardine. who instituted an unusua custom on coming into the cabine of President Coolcdge. She ascer' tained the date of birth of each lad, of the executive family and on those days she sends flowers and gooc wishes, Mrs. Jardine is generous 1 with the flowers allotted to her a' wife of the secretary of agriculture and it was from her that most o the flowers used on the tables at th'
 II were to come. However, tn
 breakfast has been indefinitely post
 poned because Mrs. Coolidge, fl
 whose honor it was to have beel
 held, still is in Northampton, Mass where she is held by the uncertai,
 condition of her mother. Mrs
 Goodhue.
 The Vice President and Mrs
 Dawes have issued engraved invita-
 tions-most of the diplomats hay their invitation cards printed-for dinner to be given in the Pan Amer ican Union building the night c
 April 1c. when they will eXhaus
 their social calendar of almost all il } obligations. These clearing.hous
 oinncrs and lunchcons will continu
 from now until congress closes.
 These social clearing house a
 fairs also have their dra w-backs, ft
 at dinner given week ago at tl' fashionable Chevy Chase club i honor of the minister of Egypt an Mime. Samy and the minister Of Per
 sia Mirza Davoud Khan Meftal
 most punctillous diplomats. tn
 hostess and her husband arrived al most an hour late themselves tn
 seating plan and even the list c
 guests was misplaced. and at least
 dczen more guests arrived tha were provided for.
 While the guests arrived and a
 eyes were turned toward the doc
 for the hosts. the guests of hono took their places and were greeted Mime. Samy finally had to sit dowr after standing for an hour. an6
 turning her pretty head to one sid'
 said naively. "Whcn my feet arc S so tired, l forget my English"