Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-21
SOCIETY AND PERSONAL.

SOCIETY AND PERSONAL.
Miss Dora Miller. daughter OF the Senator from
Calllorilt, denies that she is engaged to Lieut..
MIS- Senator Ednlunds and Miss Mary Edmunds
her daughter. accompanied the Senator to the city
ana are now at their residence on Massachusetts
aeeHue. IheF VIII remain here until after tho
noidES, but VIII not receive as they in mourn
ing. They Will then go to Nassau Miss Mary
EuiiilhdS mas greatly improved In health.
MIS- Archer has taken possession Of her house,
at the corner OF 18th street and Highland Place
recently vacated by ex-senator Yulee.
Sehor Doninguez, the Argentine minister and
family occupy the whole of the Johnson house an
s n1A 10 .he Arlington They Will not release their
ioilief RESIDENCE l4G0 Massachusetts, avenue.
hlrs. Flint VIII remain at the Portland this VIM
ter Lieut.. Flint her husband, is assigned to duty
on the Tallapoosi.
Mrs Munro and her daughter. Mrs Hopkins, gave
very peasant party at their residence, on street.
last Week. Miss Berry gave party the same
evening. AN
Senator Colquitts wife and daughter will be with
him at the Metropolitan this winter
Miss Col1ee gave pleasant party to some OF her
young friends on Wednesday evening
Miss Caoell, OF Virginia. daughter of Representa-
tive Cabe will be at the Metropolitan this winter
MISS Cabe Is a pretty blonde, and was quite popu-
lar here last season.
Representative Willis viii have his family with
him at the Metropolitan this session.
Miss jenkins, daughter of Rear Admiral jenkins,
Is receiving visit from Miss Endel
Major John l. Rodgers left here on Wednesday
for the Pacific coast, accompanied by his wife and
daughter.
Capt. Charles G. Gordon, who is on q sick leave,
consequent upon wounds received during the last
encounter OF his company with the Apache Indians
VIII be In this city during the winter, accompanied
by his wife.
The marriage of Miss Ellie Bestor to Lieutenant
"a a1y n1la
mony the lieutenant and his wife Will leave for
Fort Grant, A T.. where he is stationed.
Cards are out for the wedding Of Miss Minnie
Wheat. OF Alexandria, and Passed Assistant Engin-
eer Henry HerWtg. The ceremony Will be per
formed at ST. PauiS church, Alexandria. on the 5th
OF Dtcember. and the happy couple viii then sail
1of Europe, where they will spend several months.
Mrs Gen. Banks and her daughter VIII not visit
Washington this winter. One of the daughters is
the wife OF an Ohio clergyman Miss Maud. who Is
very handsome OF face and figure, denies the rtmor
that She wishes to go on the stage.
The Unity Club holds its next meeting at the
residence OF Mr.. H. B. Moulton. 1924 9th street.
on Friday evening. Dr. W. Bcattc will read a
paper on Sir Isaac Newton and his Coadjutors and
Olhtf chOlce literary and musical selections will be
presented
Representative Dibble, OF South Carolina, ar
rived at the Metropolitan this morning
A. G. Mills, president OF the National Base Ball
League. formerly resident here, is stopping at
the Riggs.
Representatives Aiken and Eylns of South Caro-
lima and Willis Of Kentucky are among the latest
arrivals at the Metropolitan.
Mr.. E. NJ. Bell, the newly appointed supervising
architect OF the Treasury has gone to Dcs Mo!nes
Tor his family, and Will return here shortly and
settle down for the winter.
Ex-Vce President Wheeler Is at the Ebbltt
Mr.. James T. Du Bos, OF this city, recently ap-
pointed C. S. consul at Leipsc, sailed for his post of
Elbe.
EX-Representatiye Martin OF Delaware is at VII
lards
MIR. George Kennan, OF this city, lectured at
Chicktrng hail, New York last evening before the
American Geographical Society. his lecture being
emitted, "a Journey through Southeastern Russia"
Representative Kelley has arrived, and is at the
| Riggs
Gen. augustus c. Dodge, formerly United States
Senator and minister to Spain died in BURLINGTON
Iowa, yesterday, aged - years.
Mr.. Thomas Carson, the father of Major John NJ
Carson the wel-known journalist and clerk of
the committee on ways and means CT the House Of
Representatives, died In Philadelphia YESTERDAY at
the age OF 81 years.
The body Of Mrs. Young, wife OF Mr.. John Rus
sell Roung, the minister 10 China, reached New
York on board the French steamer EAmerique
yesterday. It Will be taken to Hartford and placed
In the family vault OF the Jewels Of that city.
Professors Iiilgard and Coffin and Mr. Nathaniel
Wilson OF Washington were registered in New York
last night.
Representative Moulton, OF Illinois. arrived this
| street n. w.
wedding took place this afternoon at No. 8
| Iowa Circle the home OF Commander A. V. Reed.
The bride, Miss Annie A. Valentine. is the daughter
| OF Mr.. Henry NJ. Valentine, OF Stamford, Conn.
and niece OF the officer at whose residence the
marriage took place. The groom. Mr.. George
B,rs 6d"os Is son ne 9 Mr. James Ed
| very popular among their numerous friends and
acquaintances. the varied and costly presents of
| furnishing ample proof OF the esteem in which
! they are held. Among the invited guests were:
! Mr and Mrs James X. Edwards: Miss Jessie G.
| Edwards and Mr.. Alexander j. Edwards, OF Bur-
lington college, New Jersey; Rev. John NJ. E. Nc
| kee and family; Mrs. Henry NJ. Valentine uhe
brides mother; Mr. j. L. Valentine and family, OF
| New York city; Mrs. Commander Reed and family;
Mrs. jeremiah Wilson and Miss Anna Wilson;
Postmaster and Mrs. COnger; Assistant Postmaster
Sherwood and others OF Mr.. Edwards associates in
Mr. w. T. S. Curtis and his charming young bride;
Dr. and Mrs s. s. Stearns; DR.: and Mrs. B. G. Pool;
Mr.: and Mrs; II. $. Hanford; Mr.. and Mrs. William
Clark; Mrs DR.. Thomas Talbot; the Misses Pat
ters0n, Riley Leech, Burke, HaineS, BeardSey, and
/ Messrs Wilson, sheliabarger Murphy, Main, Nc
| spSc,ous parlors OF the mansion nresented y
| brilliant appearance At the time appointed for
the marriage ceremony the door leading into the
central parlor from the hall opened and the bridal
party entered and took their places in front of the
officiating clergyman the Rev. j. NJ. E. Mckee, who
was an oldt,me friend OF the bride and groom. Miss
| Mabel Ray Starkweather, daughter of Gen.
Stnrkweather, Was bridesmaid, while Mr.. Chas. S.
| Wilson, son Of the Hon. jeremiah NJ. Wilson, OF
the ssls o the bride was at
surah, with natural flowers, and diamond solitaire
earrings, the latter present from the groom. She
Johnson L. Valentine At the close of the beautiful
service 0 the Episcopal church came the congratu-
lations OF the relatives and friends present, after
| couple take the train for Richmond Va, from
which they will proceed on an EXTENDED tour
] through the west.