Evening Star Newspaper, July 25, 1926, Page 51

SOCIETY. gl L 0 GG THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. 0, JULY %, 1926-PART 2. 1 Tales of Well Known Folk \ In Soci_al and Official Life Famous Roof Covers the White House—Senator and Mrs Underwood Enjoying Life at Wood- | lawn—Mrs. Palmer Heads Junior League. BY MARGARET B. DOWNING. President and Mrs. Coolidge are te resigned to leaving the White temporarily of course, while of the venerable mansion is being repaired. But they, like all others who are cognizant of the his- 1ory of this roof, regret to witness its passing. For it is the self-same house covering over which Congr gurestled and wrangled in the year 1815 after the British had fired the President’s palace, as it had been called until this date, and had made its roof entirely unreliable for safety or to keep out the rain and snow. For 111 at Woodlawn and the boxwood alone seemed worth a generous price. Tra- dition has it that it had been shipped from Mount Vernon just as the plant- ing in that famous home of the first President had come originally from his mother’s and _sister's garden in Fredericksburg. But wherever this boxwood originnted, it is magnificent, and nothing Is comparable to it except the hedge at Gunston Hall. The rose garden has deteriorated, but Mrs. Un- derwood is a scientific rosarian and { will no doubt restore it gloriously. No matter how much flower lovers rave |about the blooms of the past, it is easy of proof that roses are better vears, therefore, this roof has accom I.x.md for now, van be made to pro- plished splendid service and, compared with the duration of things nowada: it is a record. Nearly every part of the White made over, but tl by that robust of the early day survived the decaving tooth of time. Yioban buiit the White House and was living and in the service of the Gov- ernment when the second covering was placed in order, and much of the fir material was incorporated into the renewal. Thus, one of the most venerable mementos of the Presi- roof put on in 181 hitect and builder James Hoban dent’s home from the beginning be-| comes a chapter of the pa If it were necessary to remind any how much wore every item of living has soared upward, the various sum recorded in the office of the superin- tendant of public grounds and build ings in regard to the White House would be convincing. James Hoban, the architect, received small compen &a When the firm of McKim re paired the White House in 1903 | it cost nearly a millfon dolla counting the furniture and the subsequent renovation, for it will be remembered that the lobby show- ed” signs of sinking, and the wood work of the east room proved unsatis- factory and had to be replaced in less than two years. Now, after giving fine service for 111 years, to replace the roof with one such as modern con- ditlons require, will mean the expendi ture of a large sum One of the most interesting exhibits in the historic part of the Sesquicen- tennial is a collection of invitations from Presidents of the United Stat heginning with those of the eminent first Chief Magistrate. President Washington, during the early part of his administration. appeared to think that “general” was a loftier title than “President,” hence there is a speci- men, printed on a thick pasteboard, which says “General Washington re. quests the favor of the company of Major Dexter at dinner, on May 10, 1791.” Then in the fine chirograp! of the great patriot is_written, “Din- ner will be served at 5 o'clock,” and the name -of the guest and the date is also written. President Adams, however, used almost the same en- araved formula which now does duty, ind his is “The President of the i‘nited States requests the pleasure of so and so's company at dinner,” and he names 6 as the hour. The size and quality of the paper mark the difference under the succeeding Chief Magistrates, but all yse the title of President, “of the United States,” belng omitted after Gen. Harrison, President Roosevelt was the first to use the gold seal of the State Depart- ment and President Grant was the first, to name 8 o'clock as the hour for he banquet. Dr. Henry Van Dyke, Mrs. Mary Roberts Rinehart and Zane Grey are among the favorite writers of Wash- ington folk who have contributed to the sumptuous new volume called Plcturesque America.” Everybody recalls the old book which bore this name and which held a place on the round marble-topped table with which every “parlour” of those days Wwas furnished and that its well thumbed editions are among the most treasured anemories of dear ones passed away. This famous ol¢ volume went out of print man ars ago, and though it is beautifully engraved and carefully prepared in every way, it would be hopelessly inadequate to picture the United States of today, more than two-thirds of its area ha dded. The national par for in- nce, even the mighty Yellowstone, still to be explored when thi hook was written. New America. pi torially presented as to its parks, re- s¢ and playgrounds, extends to all insular possessions, in addition to cov- ering the continental United States, and almost every author of distinction has contributed to the making. One -harming feature are the poems of heloved authors like Cale Young Rice, Rupert Brooks, Julia C. R. Dorr, Elia W. Peattie, whose muse was inspired scene in their travels. Beside the text by such compelling writers as those named, and Emerson Hough, Hayden Carutl Robert _Sterling Yard and Arthu Conan Doyle, the pictures alone would ake those who like to travel from anq srmehair on a delightful journey from Maine to Florida and from ocean ocean with fascinating bits of Hawa <uperh views of Alaska, the Philip pines, even the remote portion of the Samoan Islands over which waves the Stars and Stri by some glorious Anneke Jan: gardus, who came to New Amsterdam in 1630 and ac- all farm now the heart City, including the site of Trinity Church, remains a name to conjure with, for a few weeks ago here met in Farmingdale, N. J., move than 400 of her descendants to their claim of ownership to this s rich portion of Gotham. Their tenacity serves to recall how a lost cause will gain recruits. This case has come up for consideration many times in the past century, al- ways to be decided adversely. Then a new clue is found and more sinews of war ave provided and the case dances as merrily and unceasingly through the legal calendar of New York City as that Jarndyce Vs. Jarndyce in “Bleak House.” The last meeting was in regard to the discov- eries of some old land grants and the heirs were apparently satisfied that their claim to untold millions from the corporation which owns Trinity Church was all but proved. Anneke Jans came to this country with her husband, a poor farmer, and they worked very hard for small return on their historic acres. When-Jans died ind left five small children, the widow. nfter a decent interval, married Fverardus Bogardus, pastor of the Dutch church in New Amsterdam. They had a sizable family by this and her children and grand- children married into the best fam- of those days, not alone in New but in New Jersey ‘and Dela- Senator and N\ Underwood are spending sbme quiet, restful Summer days at Woodlawn, the home of the heloved Nellie Custis of Mount Vernon and where she went to preside imme- diately after her marriage to Fairfield Both Senator and Mrs. Under- e lovers of the open and of the old-fashioned zarden. Mrs. Under- wood had made a charming garden back ‘of her former home on G street, which had been the domicile of the lamented Archibald Butt, and within the small space she had contrived to have a succession of blooms from carly March until November. There are ‘great possibilities -in the garden House has been | there were not a hundred duce more perfect and constant blooms, |and there are a thousand beautiful other | varieties to choese from now when 25 years |ago. Mme. Martha Washington dedrly | loved the straw flower, and indeed this has | was a favorite in Virginia in her These charming, gay little knots made handsome Winter bouquets and | ere deemed invaluable for Christmas decorations. There are quantities of them in the réar garden of Wood- lawn, coming ; first ‘from Mount Vernon. Those of Washington whose mem- ory can take them back to President one | Roosevelt's eolorful regime, will read- ily recalt his intimate friend, Col. ¥. Norton Goddard, who was so. fre- gquently in -the ‘White House. ‘ol | Godgard had been u boyhood friend | of the President’s, had roughed with him in the West, and had served on ! the staff when Roosevelt was governor {of New York. He was a practical philanthropist, and in the interests of the East Side denizens of New York 1 lived for years below Fortieth street, and it was on his recommen- dation that many dance halls, policy shops and saloons came under the ban of the law. Col. and Mrs. Norton Goddard both died within the past 10 vears and their daughter, Miss Celestine Goddard, also a visitor' to the White House {n her pinafore days, was reared by her aunt, Mrs. Gren- ville Bayard Winthrop. She has fol- lowed her father in the field of philanthropy, and her bridegroom- prospective is John Livingston Mott, known well among the soclal workers of New York and for his religious books. The young people move in Gotham's most fashionable set and are related to all the distinguished families of the State, but nevertheless they have devoted their lives to the poor of the big city, and expect to accomplish much by laboring together. The marriage will take place early in August from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Winthrop on Long Island. The Duke of Bedford has just com- pleted 30 years as president of the National Zoological Society of Eng- Jand and this event has been cele- brated by naturalists in every part of the world. The duke has been & life-long student of natural history, and. possessing ample means to grat- ify his ambitions, he has traveled in every country, gathering specimens and observing the habits of wild ani- mals, with the result he stands pre- eminent in his field in practical knowl- edge. The duke has arranged the fine zoological park of London and he is always ready to come to the aid of its directors. The Duke of Bedford, who is among the extensive landowners in London and who recently bestowed the beautiful park which bears his name on the congested West Center district of the British metropolis, maintains one of the grandest coun- try seats in all of England, Woburn Abbey, and he has possibly the finest private collections of animals in the world. He and the duchess, who shares his enthusiasm for natural sci- ence, keep rare young specimens, take the best of care of them and when of sufficient age they are then taken to the London Zoo. Naturally much care has to be taken of dangerous denizens of the wilds, but while scores of these roam the woods in practically. their native habitats, no accidents have ever occurred nor have any escap been chronicled. ‘Woburn Abbe: which dates back to the twelfth cen- tury, has a splendid baronial hall, wherein stuffed specimens of elk and North American deer are most artis- tically arranged, with tapestries of deep green between the sheafs of wheat and ears of corn. Mr. Alexander P. Moore, former Ambassadot to Madrid, is among the most active workers with the Secre- tary of Commerce and a group of American international bankers in that committee seeking to save the French franc from further descent, and a representative group of French press representatives en route to the Sesquicentennial was entertained by the committee last week in New York City. Dr. Marcel Knecht, who was the spec¢lal représentative of the rench government, conferred the Legion of Honor on several of Secre- tary Hoover's and Mr. Moore’s ablest coadjutors, and these included Mr. John E. McBowman, Lucius M. Boomer, George W. Sweeney and Louis Sherry, all of whom bave been ‘| nelpful to the committees in furnish- ing meeting rooms and refreshments when sessions were prolonged. Mr. Hoover has always taken the most conscientious care that hotel men and restaurant lkeepers who aided any "Marvelous! Yousay ittookonly3minutes” “Yes, and see how white and smooth ml:mb Not a trace of hair. I've tried other methods but I give all praise to Del-a-tone.” For nearly twenty years Del-a-tone has been enhancing beauty and true feminine cherm; a record un- matched. Nothing Like It! Just 3 minutes after lprlving Del-a- tone toarms, limbs, back of neck or face, rinse and behold the loveliest of white, hair-free skin. Removes Hair DECATONE The quick, effectlve resaltsare the same, wherhor rouse theoldeliable Del-asons of ey sadly fot pemediate use. 1¢ 1 the oply 3 white, that l pure, smow-vhics fragrant depilatory cream At drug and rtment stores, Or sent prepaid anywhere in U. S. A. in plsin wrap- per for one dollar—a big economy. State ethy Dela-tone ot Del Cream. A zrn of Bela. Del-a-tone Cream sent. plain wrapper for THE DELATONE COMPANY Dept. 31, 321 N. Michigan, Ave., Chicago, ML MRS. ARTHUR W. DEFENDERFER With Buddy and Doris Anne, cause for which he was laboring should receive the same recognition accorded bankers and statesmen, and he personally submitted these names to Mr. Moore, who in turn saw to it that they were properly recorded in Paris. Dr. Knecht, a veteran jour- nalist of Paris, gave a dinner to the new members of the Legion of Honor, and though the Secretary of Com- merce could not attend, the former Ambassador to Spain was principal speaker and paid eloquent stribute to those leading bonifaces of New York, all of whom were pillars of strength to Mr. Hoover during those trying days of the Food Administration. Mys. Carleton . Palmer of Brook- lyn, after servirg as head of the New York division ‘of the Junior League, has heen elected to the presi- dency of the national body. Mrs. Palmer is the wife of a well known lawyer of Brooklyn and the daugh- ter-in-law of one of its most es- teemed clitizens, the late Lowell M. Palmer, and she was before her mar- riage Miss Winthrop Bushnell of Boston. She has been inclined (o philanthrophy since her - childhood and she was reared in an atmosphere of aiding the unfortunate, and under her management this admirable society, the Junior League, well established and popular in all the larger American citles, has empha- sized that social pleasure may be co-ordinated to charity and make a powerful alliance for good. Mrs. Palmer has shown excellent abllity for management and this, added to her gracious and tastful manner and her {infectuous enthusiasm for the cause, led to her choice against a number of candidates fot the presi- dency of the Junior League and augure well for its continued pros- perity and many-sided activities. The Palmer House, on Clifton ayenue in Brooklyn, in the older part of this | eity and on a commanding hill, has been the scene of many gatherings of the local and national leaders and of many entertainments given for the cause. Miss Rachel Crothers, the succes. ful playwright, has found her native town, Bloomington, Ill, a shade too warm for the vigor necessary for her work and she has established a charming Summer place in Reading, Ceonn,, and is reproducing there some of the features of her famous garden in the Illinois city. She purchased on the property a typical New land farmhouse and with her usual discriminating taste she declined to remodel, improve or enlarge, but settled in the house just as it was 200 years ago. She has such a garden as fits into the situation, her hollyhocks being at present®the most gorgeous things in the entire coun- tryside, and the pl ing of lilies are likewisa hecoming Nmous. Miss Crothers, unilke the usual run of authors, works almost exclusively in the Summer, and during the Winter she lives in an apartment downtown in New York City, and enjoys a. riot t their delightful suburban home. of going to all the new plays and attending the music events most assiduously. During the regime of Mrs. Matthew T. Scott as president general of the D. A. R, when she had maintained headquarters in the old Arlington Hotel, Miss Crothers was frequently her guest. - Mra. Keott's imposing home in Blooming- ton was quite near the one in which Miss Crothers was born and where she wrote her first successful play. She has now a full dowen to her credit, and is at present in collabort. tion with Dr. Felix Hugo in. recast- a play. to be called e,” which had been adapted 0. 39 East.” Republican Club, is proving herseif as energetic as the late Paul Morton’s daughter. She has already carried Into execution some of the club’s pet plans. Miss Chittenden is the daugh- [ ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Simeon | B. Chittenden, and she appears to have been attended by a troupe of good fairies from her birth. For she s much charm of manner and ¥, both of face and figure, and {has a keem: clear mind. The new {president has given up the historie home of her family in Brooklyn Heights in order to be nearer club headquarters, and she is now estab- lished in Madison avenue. The Chit- tendens have been prominently identi- fled with that part of New Amster. dam which is now Brooklyn for half @ century before it passed under Brit. Ish control. William Simeon Chitten- den, a major in the British army, took service under The Netherlands during the Thirty Years' War, and was re- warded by an extensive land grant along Long Island and inland from what is now the city of Brooklyn. His grandson was granted some land in Connecticut by the British, and one branch of the family settled in Gull- ford in the last years of the seven- teenth century. From this Connecti. cut branch came the first Governor of President Coolidge’s State—Thomas Chittenden, son of Thomas and his wife, who had -been Joanna Jordan, and who was elected first Governor of the Republic of Vermont. This Thomas had migrated from Connecti- cut in 1774 and took a prominént part in the stirring events which followed July 4, 1776. 'The name Simeon has been carried through many genera- tions of the Brooklyn Chittendens, and was the name of the immigrant who entered the Dutch army and sub- sequently cast his Jot with the cole. nials established in New Amsterdam. Joseph Conrad’s unique memorial room in the Seamen’'s Church Insti- tute of New York City is proving not only alluring to the lover of that mas- ter's tales-of the deep and of all nau- tical literature, but to those who wish to study certain types of ship models and also study unusual maps. 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