the house in order each day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., for
the reception of the public and for a series of entertainments,
which, by reason of the number of distinguished men and women
thus brought together, were international in character, and of a
nature and brilliancy in the highest degree pleasing to the
board itself. During this time some 25,000 guests were
entertained by the board at the special functions and the
informal afternoon teas, the latter having been made a most
attractive and interesting feature, dispensing the board's
hospitality toward the close of the Fair. For every month, save
August, a number of formal affairs were given, including
luncheons, receptions, and dinners.

It was particularly fitting that the initial feast spread by the
board of lady managers in its exposition home should have been
given in honor of the National Commission, the Government's
representative in the great World's Fair. To this dinner, given
on the evening of the 30th of April, under the trying
circumstances attendant upon a day strenuous with opening
exercises and the disadvantages of the rapid adjustment of
household arrangements, 100 guests were bidden, among them
Secretary Taft, who represented the President of the United
States in the opening events, members of the Senate and House
committees, and governors of States. President Carter of the
National Commission was toastmaster on this occasion, and toasts
were given by President David R. Francis, Senator Daniel,
Congressman Tawney, and Hon. M.H. de Young.

A reception in honor of Mrs. David R. Francis followed on May 9,
to which 500 guests were invited.

On May 17 a brilliant company of 500 was entertained at an
afternoon reception in honor of the representatives of the Army
and Navy in and near St. Louis. Ladies of the Army and Navy
assisted in receiving, and many distinguished persons were
present.

On May 19, immediately following the Louisiana Purchase Day
exercises of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, a luncheon
was given by the board of lady managers in honor of the
delegates to the General Federation.

Miss Alice Roosevelt was the honoree of a luncheon given on May
31, to which 600 guests were bidden. The affair was most
charming and successful.

Having thus during the opening month announce