Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-23
SOCIAL MATTERS.


@. A. r. visitors and their friends to meet
Michigan Department Commander Dean and
Gen. Alger. cordial invitation WINS extended
to michigan people, whether visitors or
residents, between the hours Of to IL The
Senator's spacious residence on the corner OF
Connecticut avenue and street presented an
attractive appearance. illuminated to the roof
and deliberately decked with bunting. The WIDE
entrance was protected from the rain by q
striped awning, the roof of which was hung
with colored lanterns and the sides ornamented
with metal shields outlined in small crossed Gags.
The lofty octagon hall in the center presented
bower OF national flags suspended over the
four doorways leading out from the three
spacious drawing rooms and dining hall on the
left Overhead were portraits Of Washington,
Lincoln and Grant, festooned by flags with an
immense shield of Michigan. surrounded with
lights. above the entrance. The entire suite OF
apartments on the first and second floors were
thrown open to the visitors, and Refreshments
in the form of variety of individual ices,
cakes and Lemonade served from a long rose
decked table in the diningroom. Long-stemmed
American beauties filed every stand and niche.
Gen. and Mrs Stockbridge welcomed the
guests within the first drawing room on the left,
the handsome hostess wearing mourning
gown Of rich black silk. Commander and Mrs.
Dean stood near them throughout the reception,
which partook more of an informal reunion
of comrades than the ordinary stiff reception.
Assisting were Mrs. Alger. in black silk trimmed
with jet; Miss Alger lavender silk Mrs. Bliss,
wife Of Col. Bliss, G.. A. r., from Saginaw, In
white silk and lace, with the other guests Of tho
house, Col Atkinson of Detroit, Col March
OF Michigan and Judge Pealer OF Michigan.
Messrs. Russell and Fred Alger were present
among those invited to receive. The occasion
voted BY all present one of the most en-
joyable among the Inequalities extended dur
ing encampment week. Ii is the intention OF
the Senator and his wife to leave within day
or two for brief visit to their old home, Mrs.
Stockbridye having remained in town through
ont the summer in order no: to miss the re-
union making occasional trips Of day or two
in the neighborhood.
Miss Carrie IIeffersty and Miss Bessie Malone
of Hagerstown are visiting the Misses Barry Of
Florida avenue
Miss Willie b. Cason, daughter Of Mr.. John
L. Cason late of the secret service bureau, and
Mr.. Charles A. Kram of Pennsylvania Of the
Treasury Department were married on Thurs
day morning. The ceremonies took place at
the residence of the brides parents, No. 1906
street northwest, Rev. George b. Patch, pas
tor of the Unity Presbyterian Church, otiici-
ating. Mr.. and Mrs. Kram left for Pennsyl-
vania. where they intend spending a week, after
which they will visit Canada and the principal
cities of the north Upon their return they
will reside at No. 800 s street northwest.
Miss Emma Brownley of Baltimore is spend
ing the encampment week with the Misses
Campbell.
Mrs. John Hay and son of Philadelphia is
visiting Mrs. A. E. Cox of HOG 9th street north
west.
Mrs. Elzey and daughter, relatives Of Gen.
Elzey, visiting Mrs. G. ". Robey Of Q
street.
Mrs. X. X. Kenneday, who has been spend
ing the summer at Deer Park has returned to
Washington.
Miss Addie Larrick of Winchester, Va. and
Mrs. Lizzie Dean of Massapeag, Conn, are the
guests of Capt. Vim. II. Walker, No. 1910 YER
mont avenue.
Miss Maude PEBBLES Of Lutherville is visiting
Miss Florence Cox of 1106 9th street northwest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Penton and Mr. and Mrs.
BENZ. Kellume of Camden, n. j., are the guests
of Sir. and Mrs. Chas. Z. Bogia.
Misses Alice and Jean Love of Wichita Kan,
are visiting the family of Mr.. ]. J. Shane at s18
9Th street northwest.
Mr.. Charles O'Neill and wife and Miss Annie
Hilferty Of Philadelphia are visiting Mrs. Rob-
ert Il. Langley.
Mrs. Marion n. Cowdon Of Buchanan, Bote-
tourts county, Va, is in the city on short
visit.
Miss Katie L. Corliss Of "a street northeast
has gone to Hoover's Heights, Va, for a short
visit.
Miss Sallie Hammer. for the past ten years
principal of the Baptist Institute, the we'll
known southern female seminary, has moved to
this city. with the intention of making it her
home. She will live at No. 120s1s L street.
Miss Carrie Cane of New York city is visiting
her cousin, Miss Ida Bruckhemer. 1871 9th street
northwest.
Gen. Theodore Jones and wife of Columbus,
Ohio, are the guests of DIR. ]. D. Franzoni, COS
Massachusetts avenue northwest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. f. Woods have as their
guests at Takoma Park Judge and Mrs S. T..
| Black of Eldorado, Kan, Mr.. Edgar Thorpe
| OF North Dakota and Mr. Edward D. Hatch of
Massachusetts.
DR.. R. A. Johnson of Greenvie, Ill, and
Miss Rose NJ. A. Murphy of this city were mar
! ried this week at st. Aloysius Church by Rev.
| Arthur McAvoy. assisted by Rev. Father
O'Conner of Clarksburg. W. Va, uncle of the
bride. Misses Grace and Sallie Murphy, sisters
of the bride were the bridesmaids and tine
| groomsmen were Messrs. Frank Wallace of
Chester, Pa, and Jos. Haley of Parkersburg.
| W. Va.
Miss Liley Jenkins, daughter Of the late Judge
Jenkins OF Charles county, Md, is visiting Mrs.
| q. W. Robey OF = street.
| Mr. Alvah Randall and wife leave for home
Monday morning
| Mrs. s. III. Weller. formerly Sophie Hilz-
helm. is visiting her sister, Mrs. r. Wallach, 243
North Capitol street.
| Rev. Jabez Fox ard wife. who have been sum-
| mering at Martha's Vineyard, are in the city
| and will leave for Galveston on Monday next.
| Mrs. Kimball of West Philadelphia and niece,
Miss Marguerite Bowen, have been at the Nor
mandie during encampment week
Mrs. Edward Darlington of Baltimore il
visiting her sister, Mrs. W. +. Johnson, 1897 Q
| street.
Mrs. Stella Machem Of Kentucky is visiting
| her sister, Mrs. Wood of North Capitol street.
| DR.. Lolita r. Arwine of Columbus, Ind, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Joseph A. Arnold, 3O6
! I'd street northeast
| Mr.. Ernest Lent has returned from Europe
/ by steamer Ems and will live with Mr.. F. A.
/ Simons ut 1924 Corcoran street. Mrs Lent
/ with children and Mrs. Simons will remain in
/ Vienna for one year.
| Mr.. VIM. II. Conley, accompanied by his
| mother. has gone on an extended trip north
| which will include visits at Fredericton, New
| Brunswick, and at Boston. They will return in
the latter part of October.
! Mrs. Chas. A. Dalzell Of Davenport. Iowa, ia
visiting with her father, Deacon II. II. Smith
\ No. 9O9 Florida avenue northwest.
| Z. Louis Russell has returned to the city after
pleasant sojourn at Cape May and Atlantic
/ City.