Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-24
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY.
Doings Of Well-Known People and Their
Plans
This Would Seem to BE the Season
for Northumberland
Notes.

Miss Margaret Bennett, a niece of SEN
ator Camden of West Virginia, is visiting
the Misses de Mitkiewicz at their residence
22lI Washington Circle
Mrs. William Balch Williamson of War
renton is in the city spending the week
with Miss Margaret Cox.
Miss Elizabeth Agnes Jones and Mr.
George Hugesheimer were quietly married
Wednesday evening by Rev. DIR. Parsons,
only the immediate family being present.
After trip to New York and PHILADELPHIA
they will be at home to their friends after
December 4, at their residence, 623 street
southeast.
Mrs. Joseph c. Byron. wife Of Lieut. JOS
eph c. Byron Of Fort Meade, with her
children, Miss Elsa and Master Wilson By
ron, are visiting Mrs. Byron's father Chap
lain David Wilson. at 9O5 North Carolina
avenue southeast.
Mr.. F. Henry Vader and Miss Lille Wat
son were married Wednesday night in the
presence OF a few of their numerous
friends. After an elaborate collation. the
bridal couple left on an extended trip to the
principal western cities. On their way
back they will stop at Niagara Falls and
Rochester.
The members of the w. p. c., with a few
invited IrlenQS, were OeIl&nt1ully entertain
ed last week by Miss Lancaster at her
home on l street. The parlors were grace
fully decorated with chrysanthemums and
growing palms. Music, Rotations and
dancing helped to pass the evening pleas
antly. One Of the most charming features
Of the informal program was the rendering
of several guitar and mandolin duets by
Miss Carrie Stagg and her brother. Light
room. Among those present were: The
Misses Dunn. Gillis Moore, Williams. Price
Stage, Denny, Smell and Elliott and
Messrs. Morgan, Stagg, Posey and Kengla.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Gensler have gone to
New York for a few days, and expect to
spend week at Atlantic City before re-
turning to Washington.
Mr.. Chas. S. Shreve. accompanied by his
daughter. Fannie May Shreve, will leave
tomorrow for New York. Niagara Falls and
Boston, where Miss Fannie May Shreve will
continue her music and art studies.
A pretty wedding was solemnized Octo-
Der y at the First Baptist Church. Chica-
go, by Rev. p. s. Henson. the contracting
parties being Mr.. Charles Pentz Reaney,
formerly of Baltimore. and Miss NJ Alva
Rollins of Washington. daughter of the late
Chas. Hoffman Rollins of Windsor, Canada
Miss Rollins is well known in Washington.
where the lasl two years We're spent at her
mothers home. 2o22 + street.
One of the pleasant events of the week
in social circles was the marriage Of Rev.
p. II. Edwards of Ohio to Miss Virginia b.
Dangerfield of Philadelphia which took
place at the Walker Memorial Church, on
Samson street, on Thursday evening The
church was tastefully decorated with floral
designs by the ladies of the congregation
and at an early hour of the evening the
auditorium was crowded with guests to wit
ness the ceremony. At 1:3O O'Clock the bril-
dal party arrived and marched up the aisle
to the strains of the organ, played by Miss
west The ceremony was performed by
Rev. /. V. Bryant. pastor of the church.
" Mr
Birch of Chicago The party then returned
to the residence of Mrs. Downer. 123l T
street where they received the congratula-
tons of host of friends. The guests were
then invited to the dining room, where they
enjoyed bountiful repast. Rev. and Mrs.
Edwards are both graduates of Wayland
Seminary and leave behind them a large
circle of friends. They took the 1890 train
last night for Ohio, where they expect to
make their future home.
A birthday party was given to Miss Annie
V. Pallas at 80 / street southwest last
night she being seven years old yesterday
Barnett. John Pallas. Frank Stanford, Jno
j. Pallas, John Burdette Allie Pallas and
Willie Pallas and Misses Lottie Philips
Katie Stanford. Katie Pallas. Edna Pallas
oracle Pallas. Mamie Pallas and Addie
Burdette Mr.. and Mrs. Barnett Mr. and
Mrs. Burdette. Mr.. and Mrs. Philips, Mrs
John j. Pallas and Mrs. 1. Stanford
The residence Of the Misses Shreve. No.
scene
a very enjoyable masquerade party last
evening. The large parlors and dining
room were decorated with palms, flags and
bunting. The floor Of the dining room was
all that was to be desired by lovers of
dancing and not many feet were still dur
Ing the evening. After the unmasking a
dainty supper was served. Prof. Leo
Wheat rendered several puculiar pieces in
his own peculiar style. Messrs. Stats and
Winslow also favored the company with
some difficult pieces on the banjo and
guitar, the rendition of the Invincible Guard
march being exceedingly fine. Among those
present were Misses d. Gwynne Goddess of
Liberty; A Ryhner. Gypsy Queen: L. Neu-
meyer. Queen of the Night; NJ. Maley. Rus
X. Jenkins Hungarian Peasant: X Brown.
Yum Yum; NJ. Lamb. Dutch Girl: Josie
Mccarthy. Marguerite; Rose Mccarthy
Lady of the Seventeenth Century. n Az
mold. Queen of MY Heart; Lyden. Midsum-
mer Nights Dream: Paxton. Folly; Messrs
~. Jeannerette. Moorish Priest: Jno T
Hannah: Green as Grass: r. Shreve. Chris
topher Columbus; Jno J. Heating Spanish
Cavalier; Jas. Hannah and c. Herbert
Darktown Bellies: f Neumever. Indian
Chief; g. Shreve. Indian Suuaw: w.
Shreve. Chinaman: T. Schulz Gentleman Of
the Sixteenth Century: B. r. Selby, Knight
OF the Road: Jas. McQuade Hod Carrier
and III. Shreve. Mother Goose Among
others present who did not mask were Mr..
X Shreve. Mrs. Paxton. Mr.. jas McCler-
ran. Mr.. W. Sarr7o. Mrs. DR. Shreve ana
Messrs. W. and c. Paxton.
delightful soiree was given last night
by Miss Ida worthington at her rest
elaborate supper added much to the enioy
ment of the guests. The hostess received
her friends in an imported costume Of white
chiffon. Among those present were po+icad
MISS BESSIE Hollond. in pale blue silk and
tulle Miss Van Deventer. white lace; Miss
Means of Brookland. black tulla: Mss Lew
Is. old rose creme: Miss Belford. black lace
and Messrs. Steer. Bedford, Van Deventer,
Lewis and Dickson