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Show H v Society Extents of the tOeeK. H The charity and generosity for which Mrs. H Thomas Kearns is noted is regularly imposed upon H by a horde of falters, who appeal to her sympathy M for financial help, but the latest story of one of H her gifts is fine and dandy. In response to an in H vitation to one of her receptions, a woman had m the nerve to write, and say she would love to at- H tend, but she had nothing to wear; if Mrs. Kearns H would give her an old gown, she could be present. M She got the gown and appeared at the function H radiant. In explanation, the hostess said: "It is Hj all right. She at least was honest about it." H H: That was a good story told by the charming M Mrs. George Nye at the Ellis luncheon the other H day. On the train going east a few months ago, m George met a young man who asked him if he H ,-Ttnow Miss Porter, who was about to be married. M Mr. Nye said he did. Hj The young man was as ignorant about the peo- H lo here as most eastern men are, and going on H with the conversation, he asked: H "Is Miss Porter a Mormon?" H H "It must be awful to marry a Mormon," re- H fleeted the young man. H "Oh, I don't know," replied Nye, "I haven't H found it so." 1 George says it would be impossible to describe H the embarrassment of the fellow who was rather M guarded during the remainder of the trip. H Will Clark and Mrs. Will Clark (nee Roundy) H have a cunning collection! of cups and saucers, H the result of a clever "shower" arranged by Mrs. H Julia Taylor on Monday afternoon. This is a bet- B ter way to collect them than the method era- H ' ployed by another bride, .whose collection of tea- H pots represents the early struggles of numerous H disappointed suitors. H O w t5 H Who will the clever newspaper man give the H scoop to when they announce their engagement. H They were examining furniture on Monday. H t5 (Jv v H A beautiful example for younger matrons was H the picture Mrs. Harkness made, when she as- H sisted in receiving at the Holman tea. Her ex- H quisite gown of white well became her charm of H manner, and many were the compliments, she did H not hear. &T0 &r fcyV H Judgiug from the number of young ladies and H gentlemen arriving almost daily at the homes of H the Smart Set, the season of 1923 will be very M giddy. H & & H With a sigh of relief for something doing at H last, society stepped from its carriage at the George Holman residence on Monday, and enjoyed en-joyed an artistic tea given by the charming hostess. host-ess. Bright with spring flowers, and colors, the house was beautiful, and the affair was a brilliant bril-liant starter for another year of gayety after Lent. The butterfly luncheon given by Mrs. Adrian Ellis El-lis and Miss Walker on Wedensday was perfect in idea and execution, and one of the most gorgeous of the spring luncheons. Spring flowers and fantastic fan-tastic butterflies made a charming effect, greatly enjoyed by the twenty-five ladies who were present. pres-ent. A wedding of great interest was that of Miss Florence Roundy and Mr. Will N. Clark, which took place at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Charles Caine, on Wednesday evening, Bishop Em-pey Em-pey officiating. The wedding was very quiet, only relatives and very near friends witnessing the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Clark will be at home at 82 Q street after May 8th. A sweet young lady has made her appearance in the George Rose family, much to the delight of the happy parents. The Elk ball Thursday evening was a brilliant success. Mrs. Elmer B. Jones gives a luncheon next Saturday for Mrs. Charles G. Plummer. The Whitney club, composed of the ladies of the Whitney family, is the result of a unique idea. The ladies meet every second Thursday. Mrs. Charles Vadner gave an informal luncheon lunch-eon on Monday that was unusually dainty and sweet in its green and white effects. Another successful musicale was given by the Commercial club Wednesday evening. The Misses Sherman entertained informally in honor of Miss Bertha Carter on Thursday. Mrs. A. S. Home entertained the Sewing Club Tuesday afternoon. Troop A will give a hop at the Armory Wednesday Wed-nesday evening. Mrs. Charles Madsen entertained at a Kensington Kensing-ton for Miss Roundy on Tuesday. Captain and Mrs. Sturglss and Mrs. Cocheu entertained en-tertained at a hop at the Post last evening. The last assembly will take place on Thursday. |