Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-23
SOCIAL MATTERS.
The Presbyterian Synod Reception 1t the
White House-Personal Notes.

President and Mrs. Harrison gave q recep-
ton last night in honor Of the members of the
Presbyterian synod and the ladies accompany
ing them. There were also present a large
number of the prominent members Of the
Church Of the Covenant. the company, there
fore, coming together under the happiest con-
ditions, since all were SO generally acquainted
Rev. Mr.. Kelly, moderator of the conference,
made the introductions to the President and
Mrs. Harrison, who had to assist them in re-
ceiving Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Dimmick and Miss
Breckenridge. The conservatories we're all
lighted, and the guests had the pleasure of q
stroll there through the fower-lined walks
Among those present were DIR. Dennis OF Syria
Rev. John Hall of New York, Rev. DIR. Proud
at, Rev. Henry Branch, Rev. ]. T. Smith and
Mrs. J. W. Foster, DR.. and Mrs. Elliott, Gen.
and Mrs. McCook, Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. Presbrey,
Com. and Mrs Morgan, Mr.. James Z. Fitch,
Capt. and Mrs. Shepherd, DR.. and Mrs. Ham
lin, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson, Judge Drake
and Mrs. William Ballantyne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coffey will, upon the compile
ton of their new home on K street, take up
their residence there.
Senator and Mrs. kenna and their family are
back for the last two weeks and established
for the winter in thei- Capitol Hill home.
Mrs. Laughton, who has been so seriously i'll
for several months at her country place, Tor
resdale, has been somewhat improved the last
few days, although her condition does not yet
betoken permanent recovery. Mrs. PedrosO,
her daughter, has been cabled for and is shortly
expected to arrive in this country from Spain.
The marriage of Miss Della Fitzgerald and
Mr.. D. B. Reagan was solemnized Wednesday
evening at o'clock at st. Aloysius Church.
Rev. Cornelius Gillespie officiating. The ushers
we're Messrs. II. Donovan and d.. Callaghan.
The bride wore a wedding gown Of pearl gray
cloth and carried cluster OF Marechal Neil
buds tied with white satin ribbon. She en-
tered the church leaning on the arm of the
groom, preceded up the aisle by the ushers, to
the familiar strains Of the wedding march. At
the conclusion Of the ceremony a reception
was held at the residence of Mrs. P. Fitzgerald,
723 Sd street northwest.
Miss Susie A. Collins, formerly Of this city,
who for the past year has been travelling in
Washington and Oregon, is now in San Fran
cisco for the winter greatly improved in health.
The Violet Socials will give dancing recep-
ton at the National Rifles Armory November 4.
Miss Carrie C. Scrivener and Mr.. Alfred Rob-
bins were married at the New York Avenue
Church Wednesday evening by Rev: DR.. Bart
lett, assisted by Rev. DR.. Miller. The bride
was attired in gown Of white China silk and
chiffon ana the maid of honor, Miss Annie
Scrivener, wore a costume OF white henrietta
cloth. Mr.. John Scrivener, brother of the
bride, acted as best man. After wedding trip
at 25 Iowa circle and will be at home to their
friends after the LIST of January.
Mr.. A. ]. E. Hubbard of Norwich, N. Y, and
Miss Ella B. Slentz, daughter Of Thadeus s.
Slentz Of Gettysburg, Pa, were married at the
Trinity parsonage Wednesday evening by Rev.
DR.. Addison. The bride was neatly attired in q
tan-colored travelling dress, with velvet hat to
match, and carried bouquet of La France
roses. After the ceremony the couple left for
q five weeks wedding trip in the north.
Miss Mary E. Abraham and Mr.. David G..
Struble were married at the home Of the
brides parents last Wednesday by Rev. ]. d.
Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Struble will visit many
points Of interest in the north before settling
down in their future home in this city.
Mr.. Philo J. Lockwood and Miss Lena Nc
Quigg were married at the residence of the
clergyman, Rev. d. Smith, Wednesday evening.
After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Lockwood
left for an extended trip to the Pacific coast.
Miss Leigh Jones Of Richmond, niece Of ex-
Senator H. G. Davis, is visiting her cousin,
Mrs. s. A. English Of street.
Mrs. r. H. Graham and son, Howard, Of Sd
street and Massachusetts, avenue left, last We'd
nesduy for months visit to friends in Ohio.
Miss Florence Waixel of Chicago is visiting
her cousin, Mrs. l. Cans, of 726 9Th street.
Mrs. Golf of Clarksburg, W. Va, is in the
city, stopping at the buckingham"
A pleasant surprise party was given to Miss
Martha Pearson on the anniversary of her
birthday at her home on street northeast last
evening Among those present were Misses Min
ME MARI. Mary Mari, Josie Wagner, Annie Carr,
Lizzie McCabe, Emma Ricklaucher, Carmody
and Martha Pearson, Mr.. Harry Slagle, Mr. Lee
Slagle, Mr.. J. Bell, Messrs. Newell, Lucas, O.
Carr, Halfway, Pearson and c. H. Hoover.
Mrs: P. B. Leach of st. Louis is the guest Of
her father, Major Thos P. Morgan of Q street.
Commodore W. H. Shock of the navy and
Miss Shock have returned from Europe.