Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-11
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY,
Livening Up in Advance of the Regular
Season.
Dofngs of People well-Known in
Social Life-Teas and Receptions
Personal Notes of Interest.

Misses Margaret and Annie E. Latimer
are visiting relatives in Mississippi.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles W. Petit cele-
brated the fftieth anniversary of their
wedding on the ith of the present month
On Friday last the home of Mr.. and Mrs
II. +. Arnold, 4l9 4th street northeast, was
the scene of a brilliant reception, the occa-
sion being the debut Of their daughter,
Miss Mabel Shekells. Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold
received the guests and presented them to
her daughter. Miss Abbot, cousin of the
debutante, and Miss Hunter assisted in re-
ceiving. The debutante was handsomely at
tired in gown of white silk, trimmed in
duchess lace and pearls and looked most
charming. The parlors were decorated in
palms, ferns and various other plants. The
evening was spent IN dancing until IL
O'Clock, when the guests retired to the
dining room. The table was heavily laden
and beautifully designed, the center piece
representing lake bordered by La France
roses. Among those present were the
Misses Gertie Abbot, Berthe Hunter, Martina
and May Harvey, Dora Dalrymple, Nellie
Sothoran, Fanny Mclaughlin, Rose With
ers, Cora and Marie Hall. Hattie Borland.
Maggie Sullivan, Mrs. Rhine, Mr. and Mrs.
Lewis, Mrs. Borland, Samuel Riggles,
Messrs. J. A Balderson, Rollow. Shane,
Goldstein. H. Wilson, L. B. Price, W. Bal
burn. John Mclaughlin. Mazzullo, Hamp-
ton, Clyde and Walter Gideon. Robert
Howell, Sothoran. Rev. ]. ]. Dillon. Arthur
and B. Harris and Ball The debutante was
the recipient OF numerous handsome pres
ents.
The Toxic Club held its second regular
meeting Friday evening at the residence OF
Miss Mary Thatcher. 203 ID street. After
the regular business was transacted the
ing games. The Misses Mary Thatcher and
Edna Thornton played piano solos. The
next meeting will be held at the residence
of Miss Edna Thornton, BOG Indiana avenue
Friday evening. December 81.
Miss Katie E. Franklin of this city has
returned after a four months visit to Chi
cago and Pittsburg.
Miss Newberry of Chicago Is visiting Miss
Heth. Miss Newberry IL to be maid OF honor
at Miss Blacks wedding.
Miss Mana Willard and her brother Clar-
ence gave an enjoyable sociable Saturday
evening. Among those present were the
Misses Maggie and Regina Watkins, Nina
Cross, Maggie Byrnes. Mae Merrilat and
Pearl Johnson, Messrs. Edgar Hare Will
ham Douglass, Frank Glatzo, Carroll Kar-
ney of Baltimore. Victor McCreary. Walter
Plumly, George Crooks. Edmund and Joe
| Burke.
Miss Clarette C. and Chalk Hannold of
Woodbury., N. j. who have been making a
visit to their cousin, c. c. Harrison OF 900
| much pleased with their trip.
Miss Nellie F. Bennett, who has been Wis
| iting Mrs. NJ. NJ. Rouzer. s32 II street
northeast; has returned to her home at
| boswell Va.
Senator Roger Q. Mills and family are
settled in their own home, 1146 street
! They have with them MIR. Chas. H. Mills
and wife. who will spend the winter in
Washington.
Senator Gordon is located for the winter
at 01S 18th street. Miss Gordon, who is
| visiting friends in New York, will return
| in time to receive with Mrs. Gordon on
Thursdays in January.
Mrs. Richardson Clover has invitations
out for a tea on Tuesday. December 49,
| from TO z o'clock, at 1873 New Hamp-
| shire avenue.
Mrs. Stevenson arrived in the city on
Saturday and Joined the Vice President at
| the Normandie. Miss Julia Stevenson has
| also come on from Wellesley to officiate as
bridesmaid at the Vrooman-Black wedding
| On Wednesday.
Mrs. whittemore and her daughter, Miss
Aline Wilcox. will be at home on Tuesdays
at their residence. No 1926 New Hampshire
| avenue
Mr.. John Seager and his bride, formerly
| Miss Rice OF New York, have arrived in
| Washington and taken up their residence
| at S15 18th street. Mrs. Seager will be at
home on the 10th instant and on Thursdays
| thereafter. Mr.. Seager resumed his official
duties at the War Department this morn
ing.
A pleasant surprise party was rendered
miss marie Seitz last w cuneSuay evening
at her residence. 1920 9Th street. Various
games were enjoyed, several instrumental
and vocal selections were rendered by Miss
Sadie O'Neil and Miss Eva Seitz Among
those present were Mr. and Mrs F. Seitz
| Mr. and Mrs. H. Tate. Mrs. L. Dolan, Misses
Lille yelling, Eva. Marie and Violet Seitz,
Saddle ONeil, Bessie Sullivan, Maggie Mar
tin, Bessie Dolan, Ethel Miller and Alice
Reamer, and Messrs. Arthur Keithley A.
Kane, Ralph Burgess, Ollie and Con- Bell
Wymor and Parker Reinohl Richard En-
| gel and Ernest Thomas.
The announcement OF the coming mar
| rage of Miss ellis and Mr.. b. A. Moore
| was erroneous. The persons interested are
Of the opinion that the Information, which
was apparently authentic. was the work Of
some one actuated by unfriendly motives
The Arbutas Socials held a meeting at the
residence of Miss Nellie Fitzpatrick Friday
evening. After the regular order of BUSH
| ness. games and dancing were enjoyed until
a late hour. Among those present were the
| Misses Mamie Plant, Maud and Grace De
Bant, Kate Haleran. Evelne Simms, Annie
Bowling and Josie Burgess, Messrs. Davis
Lynch, Lamar. Thompson, Daley, Simms
Ryan, Goldsby and Heath.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. s. Barker gave a very
| enjoyable progressive euchre party FRIDAY
| evening in honor Of her friends, the Misses
Henderson Of Alexandria, Va. The head
prizes were appropriated by Miss Ryder
| and Mr.. Stokes. while the boobies fell TO
| the lot of Miss Sands and Mr. Norris Those
| present were the Misses Henderson, RYDER
Sands Barker, Page Koehler Messrs Nor
| ris, Barker. Carter, Stokes, Stevenson.
| Spransy and Barker.