Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

honeymoon up in Montreal where thew will be
MI time to go TO New York to sail for England.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Richardson Clover have taken
possession OF their new home on New Hamp-
shire avenue In time 10 eat their Christmas DIN
ner there, just as they had hoped. The mansion
is however. not yet free of the decorators, but
VIII be very coon.
Mrs Romero will not begin her Tuesday re-
ceptions until February and then the large cir
Gle OF her own and Minister Romero's friends
VIII have the coveted opportunity of again visit
ing this hospi.able legation home.
Cards viii be issued in few DAYS for the mar
rage OF Miss Elizabeth L. Thompson. daughter
OF ex-Gov. Hugh = Thorn son assistant secre-
tary OF the treasury during the administra hon
OF PRESIDENT Cleveland. and James Greer Zach
airy, prominent lawyer, formerly of Washing
ton. but now of New York city. and member
OF several clubs. The wedding will be solemn
lied early IN the new year in that city.
Senator and Mrs. Stanford will be in this city
In time for the reassembing of Congress. They
have been at their country place, Palo Alto,
Aenlo Park. since they returned to California.
The Leland Stanford Junior University has TAO
students this year and both the Senator and his
wife have been absorbed in watching its
practical details and everyday development.
That part OF the state has again put on the
beauty and freshness of the spring time and
they were not anxious to leave it until the Sem
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health. Mrs. Stanford is in mourning by The
death OF her sister last summer.
Mrs. Mendonca, wife of the Brazilian minis
ter, is still suffering from a severe cold and
nervous prOstration and when she is able to
travel she will probably have to go away for
time.
Minister and Mrs. Tateno we're obliged to de-
cline all invitations last week owing to the i'll
ness of the former and of their little daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Butterworth will have a family
gathering with them for the holidays as all
their children will be home except their Oldest
son and his wife. Mrs. Mary Butterworth Howe
has come on from New York, where she isspend-
ing the winter, to be here for Christmas with her
parents.
Mrs Hobson has been in town for several
days. She has leased her house OF street to
Mr.. and Mrs. Redmond OF New York as she is
going abroad before the end of January for IA
long visit. Her sister, Mrs. Gen. Berdau is now
In Europe with her daughter. Mrs. Crawford.
and Mrs. Hobson will soon join them. Gen.
Berdan will spend the winter in this city.
Mrs Morrill, commenced her Thursday re-
ceptions early in December and they have been
as always. among the most entertaining in the
senatorial round. Mrs. Morrill, has been so long
In Washing ton that her home is truly like one of
the oldest residents Miss Swan came on a little
before the.rest OF the family TO &c. the house in
order, as extensive repairs have beeIf made
in il.
Senator Villas wife and daughter will return
with him after the holiday recess.
The Misses Stevenson, daughters Of the Vice
President-elect, had ball given in their honor
during their visit to Atlanta this week Gen.
Stevenson and his family had a taste of real
southern hospitality during their stay in that
and the other cities they havo visited.
Senator and Mrs. Dawes and their daughter
are located at l406 L street for the winter.
Representative and Mrs. Dalzell hope to get
into their new house, 1905 New Hampshire ave
nue., within the coming month.
The fayorite form of hospitality which the
friends of Justice and Mrs Shras are offering
them are whist parties The new associate JUS
tlce Is an adept in playing whist.
Senator Stewards wife and Youngest daugh-
ter are now in China their way around the
world. They are enjoying their travels great
deal.
Mrs. Mcpherson and her daughter are spend
ing the winter in Italy.
Mrs. A. T. Britton will give a fancy dress
party for her little daughters, Sadie and Flora
at O'Clock on january.
The engagement is announced of Miss Alice
Macffadden of London to Mr.. John Henry
Keene. jr., an American lawyer and author
Miss Macffadden, who has been travelling in
Europe, is the daughter OF the late Allan Mac
ffadden Of Scotland, West India merchant
and since the death Of her mother sole heiress
Of a large fortune. Mr.. Keene is a great grand
son of Sir benjamin Keene. ambassador in
1850 from England to Spain. and is the cousin
of the late Alexander Keene Richards. Some
twelve years since Mr.. Keene married Miss
Cook. the daughter of Mr. Henry Cook a Cali
fornian who resides in New York. Mrs. Keene
survived her marriage but a few weeks. and
since her death her husband has lived in seclu-
sion. Mr.. keene has a rare collection of antique
china and jewels. He is the author of several
works on Jurisprudence, and during the past
summer he received the freedom of the city of
Carlsbad for his political work. Justice and
Jurisprudence"
The marriage of Miss Adella S. Boath to Mr.
n. +. Hines will take place tomorrow afternoon
at $50 O'Clock at Calvary Baptist Church. The
couple will leave Immediately for trip to the
north. They cordially invite their friends to be
present at the ceremony.
Miss Alice Williams, well known in musical
circles. is spending the holiday season with her
mother, Mrs. Lucy l.. Williams of this city,
having just returned from an extended visit in
the west.
Miss Emily J. Baemeister Of Philadelphia is
spending the holidays with her cousin, Miss
Emma McNeir.
Mrs. Hicks will have her sons, Mr.. Louis and
Mr.. Clarence Hicks. of New York to spend the
holidays with her Mr.. Louis Hicks. who
graduated with distinction from the Harvard
Law School class of 81. has recently been adj
mitted to practice at the New York bar.
A reception rendered by Miss Anna
Lippincott Thorne at her residence 1907 9th
street. last evening to meet her brother who
has been absent in New Jersey for the past
few months, and Mr.. Enalt Richman Rates
also Of New Jersey. Card PLAYING and other
festivities were INDUCED in until a late hour
when they repaired to the dining room, where
an elegant collation. awaited them. Among
those present were Misses Pipes. Matthews,
Upton. Babcock, Brown, Metcalf Steer, APP
pleby and Kent. Messrs. Pipes, Springer
Cover II. Metcalf. Brown, Shannon. W. Steer.
n. Metcalf and r. Steer and Mr.. and Mrs. Jas
Steer.
Mrs. F. Neill Hughes of 800 18th street north
west. at home to friends Wednesdays Of each
week.
Union Chapel was the scene Of a very pretty
wedding Wednesday evening, that Of Mr.. Harry
Wimeyer of York, Pa, and Miss NJ. X. Cham
berlin of this city. The bride wore a becoming
toilet Of rich brown cloth, trimmed with q
darker shade of velvet and blue crepe de chine,
with hat and gloves to match. and carried q
bouquet OF La France roses tied with pink rib
bon. She entered the church on the arm of the
best man, Mr.. Boltm of Baltimore, Nd, and
was preceded by the groom and her maid Of
honor. Miss Griffin of this city, who wore
dress similar TO that of the BRIDE The ushers
were Mr.. II. z. Griffin and Mr.. NJ. A. Griffin
fhn sha r,axl l.