Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-13

daughter OF Mrs. A. j. Bidwell of that place.
The marriage took place at the beautiful home
OF the latter, Arlington, which is empowered IN
orange groves. Rev. ]. ]. Andrew, rector OF
the Episcopal Church Of st. Luke's, ofacisted.
There were six bridesmaids, and the bride
came into church leaning on the arm Of her
mother. The brides toilet was VI white satin
trimmed with pearl passementeries. She wore
pearl pendant. the gift Of the groom The
couple viii remain a. Orlando until the LIST of
January. when they will come here 20 reside.
The engagement is announced Of Miss Eliza
beth L. Thompson. daughter Of ex-iov. HughS.
Thompson, to Mr.. James Greer Znchry, formerly
OF this city and now Of New York Miss Thomp-
son is pleasantly remembered here during the
Cleveland administration when her father was
assistant secretary of the treasury and civil
servics commissioner. Mr. Thompson Is now en-
gagged in business in New York, where the
family Is now widely known. Mr.. Zachry Is a
member OF the Metropolitan Club Of this city
and Is also well known here in social circles.
The bazaar and tea given yesterday afternoon
at Mr.. John r. McLean's offices for the benefit
OF the Home for 1ncurabies not only materially
assisted the revenues of that charity. but II
also gave very jolly couple of hours to those
who were there. All the surroundings we're in
keeping with the social importance Of the COM
pany. The tables and their heaps OF pretty
things were particularly attractive because the
articles were nearly all the products Of the
eAih AEu tdste OF the huies themselves. 1nere
were quantities OF gorgeous lamp shades made
by the Misses Patten and families of dolls
dressed by Miss McCeney. II is needless to
say that they sold well, Mr.. Botkine who
established such o reputation as a ga.ekeeper
last spring at the garden fete at Holmead's, sat
at the door yesterday.
The front room WAS q conservatory and Mrs.
A. G. Barney was in charge of it, with Misses
Sperrill, Patten, Edie, Ernst and Del Monte
as assistants and the Misses Barney and Wallace
As flower girls.
Mrs. N. s. Lincoln presided over the next
room, where punch and cake we're TO be had for
the buying, and Miss Rodgers, Miss Hazeltine
and Miss Hayden were assisting the serving.
The tea room respondent with japanese
hangings and rows Of lanterns, which threw
becoming glow over all faces. Mrs. T. B. NJ.
Mason was in charge, with the Misses Del Monte,
Tyler, Brice, Waliach, Matthews, James. Jack
son. Elverson and Wilson at the candy table.
Mrs. Bugher was assisted by Miss May Williams
and the Misses Patten Todd and Horsey. At
the fancy table Mrs. C. c. Glover had the Misses
Riggs, Ernst, Psrke and Cox to help her.
Mrs Damrosch lie here visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James G. Blaine
Miss E. Lena Pitts gave musicale Saturday
evening at her residence, No. as 9Th street
northeast. Mise Pitts left on the 10 o'clock
train for the souht, where she viii spend her
annual leave.
. The gathering OF diplomats and their friends
at the residence of Secretary and Mrs John w.
Foster last night was another pleasant occs-
sion.
The Literary Society will meet at the resi-
dence of DIR. J. NJ. Toner, 6l5 Louisiana avenue,
Saturday evening. December IL, at $50 o'clock
FOR the annual business meeting.
Wimodaughsis will be lat home" tonight at
1928 street northwest from 8 to IL
A IL l.
Of Mr. and Mrs. s. J. Owens. Brookland. the
occasion being the combined birthday celebrs-
ton Of Miss CIsra and Master John Ovens
The house WAS prettily decorated and hand
somely illuminated and a very gay company
enjoyed to the full extent the hospitality ex-
tended. handsome birthday cake presented
by Mrs. Owens to her two children snd orna-
mented with their combined Initials, occuIAed
the place of honor on the bountifullv laden re-
freshmcnt table. Dancing and pleasant chat
were the amusements of the evening and en-
joyed by all.
Among those presen were Mrs. Joseph Rhine.
Miss Pinkie Rhine. Mr.. Plummer Rhine MIR.
William Clark, Mr.. Benjamin Bonner, Mr..
Bailey Clark, Mr.. George Coburn and Miss
Elsie Rhine Of Hillsdale Park. Mr.. Cease and
MIR. Lusby Of Montgomery county, Nd; Mrs.
Coburn, Miss Mamie Coburn. Miss Lille Co
burn, Miss Rhoda Coburn. Mr. James Coburn
and Jesse Coburn of Brightwood. Miss George
Neuman, Miss Annie Whitmen, Miss Katie
Wreath, Mr.. Schully and Mr.. William Wreath
of Washington, Miss Blanche Kramer Mr.. T. l..
Baker and Mr.. Chas. Cutsail of Brightwood,
Mrs. .Gudgeon, Miss Blanche and Miss Beulah
Gudgeon of University Heights, Mrs. Charles
Neuman, the Misses Annie, Alice and Ellie Neu-
man. Mr.. and Mrs William Boggs. Miss Annie
and Master Clarence Hollidge. Miss Ida and
Master Eddie Dasch and Mr.. Fred Ricer of
Brooklyn.
Mrs. Lawless, wife of Lieut.. Lawless. pay
master Of the English navy. with the flagship
Warspite, recently IN Pacific waters. is with
friends for few days at the Oxford. The
Warspite is returning to England aud Mrs
Lawiess comes across the continent and will
cross the Atlantic to meet her husband. She is
a bright, yivacious woman and is enthusiastic
over Washington city and America generally.
on this her first visit.
Gen. Newberry and Miss Newberry are q. the
Arlington for the winter.
Mrs. \. Lacey Johnston entertained Misses
Della P. Woodruff Mary L. Arnold aud Bessie
Clayton on Sunday last at her residence, Balls
ton, Alexandria county, Va.
At the marriage Of Miss Helen GammeN and
Mr. Arthur Herbert next "Wednesday at New
port the bride will be given away by her
brother, Mr.. Robert Ives Garlmell OF Provi-
dence, and her bridesmaids will be Miss vir-
2inia GaInmell. niece Of the bride. Miss sallie
Smith and Miss Florence Herbert of England
niece of tie groom. Among the ushers will be
Mr.. Arthur Peel of the British legation, and the
best man will be Capt Z. b. Herbert of the
Seventeenth LRncers, crack English regiment.
The Patrisrchs' ball in New York was q great
success, and the fifty nine balls which have pre-
coded it pale before the story Of last night The
dinner preceding the ball was "A great occasion
all by Itself 1t took nearly two hours to serve it.
and after that the ball commenced. In the list Of
prominent folks seated at the tables Washington
names were rather plentiful. Among them were
Mrs. Don Cameron, Baron and Baroness Fava.
Miss Helen Brice Baron Sousa Rosa Mr. Ia
vera. Mr.. A. Robert Peel of the British lega-
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. Aulick and Mrs lie CHAT
Miss Helen Brice wore an empire gown of white
satin, with pink Hlsh and large rose-colored
velvet sleeves.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Barber, having recently
purchased Ardolet Towers Irvingtou-o on Hud-
son. the famous mansion built By +. VI. Field,
have forsaken Washington. temporarily, they
hope Meanwhile they will be frequent visitors
at the capital.
Mrs. McLannhan gave a large reception Sat-
urday to introduce her daughter to society.
Miss Margaret HELEN Of Pittsburg is the
guest Of Mrs. Howard T. Woods.
Miss Emily Donath, after a long visit to Phila-
dolphin and Chester. Pa. cher former home),
has returned home in time for the holidays.
Mrs. Clarke Maxwell is a guest Of Mrs. r.