Monday, August 12th, 1907.
Was to have lunched with Ned Stone but he was in court.
Met Whigham in street. Impulsively asked him to lunch. Ethel
and Jack turned up at Martin's; asked them to lunch. Ethel
and I drove around town doing errands, mine being the purchase
of tickets for numerous friends. Called on Miss Trusdale to
inquire about Harden-Hickey. She wants her to go to the
country. Cecil arrived at six. We had a suite of eighty-nine
rooms. We dined at Sherry's with Ethel and Jack, Ethel being
host. Taft was there. Hottest night ever. I sat with Jack.
In spite of weather, play went well. Bonsals, Ethel, Arthur
Brisbane were in Cecil's box. Booth Tarkington in Irwin's.
Surprise of performance was "Hello, Bill" which Raymond had
learned only that morning. Helen Hale helped him greatly with
dance. People
came to supper at Waldorf, and things went all wrong. Next
time I have a first Night I want no friends during or after.
Missed the executive ability of Charles Belmont greatly.
