The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-11-01
SOCIETY NEWS.

Jne fress CLUB were allowed the privileges Of
the club house Wednesday evening and the
occasion proved q very ENJOYABLE one. The
affair was entirely informal and this gave the
ladies an opportunity to judge what every
day club life was like, which they seemed to
appreciate very much The long suite of
rooms on the first floor had been decorated
with potted plants and cut flowers by Florist
Small, and Salads sandwiches, ices, coffee,
and punch were served in the dining room.
The evening was very pleasantly spent and
1t is probable similar informal ladies' nights
will be given frequently in the future.
Miss Nora Noonan, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. 7. V. Noonan, of 1909 Eighth street
northwest, and Mr.. VIII a. Perry were united
in marriage last Thursday evening at the par
sonsge of the Church OF Immaculate Concep-
tion by Rev. s. +. Ryan. Only the immediate
families Of the bride and groom were present.
The bride was attired in a walking costume of
fawn Bedford cord handsomely trimmed with
bridal couple left for short trip North. They
will be at home to their friends after Novem.
Der 8 at 604 NJ street northwest.
DR.. j. NJ. Flint, of the Navy, who has been
stationed in Washington for several years
past as Honorary Curator of the section of
materia medica in the National Museum, has
been ordered to the monitor Miantonomoh at
New York and left here yesterday for his new
detail. His place at the museum will be sup
will be remembered, married Miss Willard
few years ago. The return of Mr.. and Mrs.
Willard to Washington will be pleasant intel
ligence to large circle OF friends
Miss Anita Hendrie returned to the city last
night after a two months trip through New
York State and Pennsylvania, much improved
in health.
Miss Miriam B. stoddart entertained num-
ber of her little friends at her home, No. 1929
eff off
the occasion being her 7th birthday The
children present were Misses Marie Plant,
Mona Dom, Daisie Gibbs, Lillian Wood
Zouri Hewett, Oracle Mallard. Louise Pierson,
Miriam Davis, Helen and Maids Small Katie
Tourney, Elizabeth May, Maud Demar, Mag
gle Straub, Eta Grimes, Annie Riehl, Mabel
Clark and Annie Louise Stoddart, Masters
Charles Goodrich, Frank Tibbetts, Rufus
Helphenstine, Willis Magruder, Samuel Bo-
gan, Martie Watson, Merrill and Willard
Vaughan.
DR.. Alexander Mckenzie, late veterinary
surgeon of the Quartermaster's Department
of the Army, has returned to his home here
after a six months absence in New York
City.
Mrs James Somerville will be at home after
p. m. on Thursday during the season, at
3422 street.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. H. Tompkins are at home
on Tuesdays and Fridays of the present
month
Mrs Nellie Whitman Parker and Miss
Carrie Whitman, of Lynn, Mass, are guests
of Mrs. Pruette, of 920 r street.
Mrs. Farnsworth and Miss Florence Farms
worth have returned from their visit to Chi
cago and are settled for the winter at their
residence, 1905 Sixteenth street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Platt will arrive at the
Shoreham on Wednesday, from their bridal
trip.
Second Assistant Postmaster General j.
Lowrie Bell and family have removed from
the Richmond to 20l7 0 street.
The Misses Boyd, of H street, are at home
Monday evenings in November.
Cards have been issued for the marriage OF
Miss Matte G. Ashby, daughter of Mr.. Nor
man Ashby, of Culpeper, Va, and General
William Birney, Of this city, on November 10.
The ceremony will take place at the BRIDES
home In Virginia.
Mr.. H. Edwin Kondrup has issued cards of
invitation to the wedding of his sister, Frida
and E. II. Tllman, of the Navy, on November
TO- Miss Margheritta Kondrup will be the
maid Of honor, and the Misses Darneille,
Williams, Brenneman, and Grandy bridesmaids.
The bride will be given away by General
George Fl. Williams.
Senator John B. Allen has taken the resi-
dence No. 10 street northeast, in which Mrs.
Allen and family are now getting settled.
The wedding of Miss Clara Fleming, O. this
city, and Mr.. Henry Herbert Balch, of New
York, will take place November 25.
Mrs. Romero, who has been suffering from
the effects of the rough sea voyage ever since
her return from Europe, has recovered her
voice and is now almost as we'll as usual.
Preparations for gay winter are being made
at the Mexican Legation.
Miss Carrie Harrison has returned from
trip to Europe. A very handsome reception
was rendered her on Wednesday evening by
the w. n. p. A. at the residence of Mrs. Mel.
King, the recording secretary.
Mrs. c. w. and Miss Alice Bennett, of 1101
II street, are visiting Mrs. Adele NJ Bingham
at Birmingham, Ala. VIII be at home Fridays
after 18th instant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred c. Gieseking have moved
to their new home, 929 street northwest.
Miss Anita Cluss, harpist, has returned to
Washington and will be pleased to see her
friends and patrons at No. Alb Second street
northwest
Miss M. s. Lauck has returned from her
pleasant visit to Old Point Comfort.
Miss Emma X. McNeir is visiting the family
of ex-Congressman Craig, Of Pennsylvania.
Mr.. and Mrs. William owen are domiciled
for the season at No. 1925 n street northwest
Mrs. Owen has not yet fully recovered from
the severe illness of last winter.
General John S. Mason has been called to
San Antonio Tex, by the death Of his son-in-
law, Major Eckles.
The marriage of Mrs. Theresa A. Neenan
and Mr.. Harry g. Cornwall Will take place on
Wednesday, November 25.