Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-18

ElkinS wedding drew a good many people
from this city who would otherwise have
had but few social distractions at home.
The Warder-Thoron wedding was the one
gala event of the week here, and the beauty
of the house, the artistic floral arrange
ments and the impressive dignity of the
ceremony were the features that went to
make such delightful harmony. This
wedding like a good many others lately,
emphasizes the fact that the giving of
wedding presents is more general than
ever. 1t is hard to see how in these hard
times jewellers and silversmiths would be
able otherwise to do any business at all.
The trosSeauX this fall also seem to be
more complete and elegant than ever be-
fore. even among those not blessed with
princely ir comes.
The first accounts of the Elkins-Bruner
wedding in New York last Thursday
scarcely did that really beautiful spectacle
entire justice. Both in the bridal toilet
and in the gowns the bridesmaids wore
there were many novelties. The bride, Tor
instance, had her white satin gown border
ed with sable, and the stylish dresses of
shaded pink and green satin of her at
PENDANTS. with their picture hats OF black
velvet and becoming plumes, were way
ahead of anything thought of yet. The
general beauty of the whole arrangement
was even more perfect than was anticipat-
ed and was the talk of the day in New
York, as we'll as those from here. who have
since returned As several statements,
more or less incorrect, have been made as
to the brides conversion to the Catholic
faith. it is said by the best authority that
she was received into the church very
short time ago, and in New York city.
The 1 street house that has been known
from time to time as the Frelinghuysen
the Whitney and the Wanamaker man
sions will soon be referred to as the How
lan he house
and extensive repairs are In progress
Years ago, when the Frelinghuysens made
IT their home, il was thought to be quite a
fine dwelling. After the Whitney ball room
was added and the identifying touch given
the whole house, high tide in luxurious ap-
pointments was thought to have been
reached. But under the Wanamaker re-
gime the transformation process was SO
complete that past glories were almost
shabby in comparison. Now more changes
are in order and Mrs. Rowland Will make
il her ideal before she takes possession. An
addition is being made to the 'front.' ad1oln-
ing the library and in the rear; the old car
riage house gives way to an annex that will
be Turkish and of course, smoking
room. If the next dozen years witness as
many changes as the past there Is SIMPLY
no limit to what the imaginative mind may
conjure up as to the final condition of this
fine old house.
Mrs Mary Butterworth Howe has re-
turned from New York and is again with
her parents, Mr. ana MIS-. benjamin bul-
terworth, LIE Droit Park.
Mrs Touzaln and her little daughter,
with Miss Lucy Corkhill and Mrs. Samuel
V Miller, have taken possession OF the
Earle house. where they will spend the win
ter. Mrs. Miller is still confined to her
room with a sprained ankle, the result OF a
cable car accident over month ago in
Chicago.
Mrs. and the Misses Clagett are in New
York to spend a few weeks. Upon their
return the family will spend the winter at
the Everett.
Master Edward Beale Mclean, son Of
Mr. and Mrs. John r. Mclean, was out
yesterday driving in his handsome coach.
drawn by four ponies a recent purchase
by his parents at the transportation build
ing at the worlds fair. The coach Is a
miniature reproduction of the big four-in-
hands, the body brilliant red and the
running gear black, and its appearance on
the streets created no end of sensation.
Miss Isabel Woodward and Mr.. John II.
Olcott will be married on Tuesday evening
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter ..
Woodward, 2O15 Wyoming avenue, and the
ceremony will be followed by reception
from to 10 o'clock.
The marriage of Miss Maggie Du Vail
Watkins and Mr.. Francis Fletcher Field,
next Wednesday evening at Trinity Church,
will be brilliant event. Miss Helen Skiles
will attend the bride as maid of honor A
reception to which the relatives and init
mate friends are hidden, will follow at the
home of the brides uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs Alpheus Middleton. The couple
will be at home after December 10 at 31l
S street northeast, lexington.
Adjutant General Ruggles and family are
at the Richmond, where they will remain
until the 4th proximo, when they Will take
possession of premises No. 1910 New Hamp-
shire avenue. Mrs. Ruggles will be at home
at their new residence after December 10.
1t is expected that Miss Ruggles will make
her debut in Washington society this winter.
She has gone to New York for a few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Walker Fearn have sent out
invitations for the wedding reception of
their daughter, Mary Walker Fearn, TO Mr..
Seth Barton French. Thursday, November
% from 4 80 until o'clock, at their resi-
dence, 1854 / street.
Mrs Mayo Hazeltine has cards out for a
tea Monday. December 4. from 5 to :.
Mrs c. II. Dali has returned from the
north and will receive her friends as usual
on Monday evenings and Friday afternoons.
The W. p. c. of lie Droit Park held its
regular weekly meeting on Friday evening
at the residence of Miss Rose Hill. 40
Florida avenue northwest. After routine
business. the members gave themselves up to
the enjoyment of a novel phantom dance,
after which refreshments were served.
Among those present were: The Misses
Rose Hill. Hortense Russell, Minnie
Schnebel. Daisy Koss. Marie Breitbarth,
Walter. Harry and Howard Ryan. Willie
Randall, Harry Johnston, Willard McChes-
ney and Harold Deland
ON Monday evening, November 20, Miss
Anna Seaton Schmidt gives her lecture on
Paris and Napoleon" which was so great
artistic success last winter, for the
benefit OF the Homeopathic Hospital.
Miss Janet Richards on Saturday next
repeats her interesting lecture on the
Worlds Fair, and devotes a second evening
to the pleasures of the Midway Plaisance.
These three lectures have been arranged
by the Ladies' Aid of the hospital in order
TO raise money for its pressing needs.
Mrs. James r. Sneed of Chicago is the
guest of Mrs. Bushrod Robinson, 1909 18th
street.
Mrs. A. Miller leaves today for High
| land, Howard county, TO attend the we'd
| Miss Nanny Randolph Heth has returned
| from Chicago, where she visited six weeks
with Miss Newberry, daughter of the ex-
Congressman.
A surprise party was given to Mr.. and
Mrs. Chris. P1eiger on the twenty-fifth
| anniversary Of their wedding last Sunday.
| Charles Pheiger. Mr.. H. Pteiger. Mr.. and
Mrs. Schaffirt. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dietz.
| the Misses Dietz, Mr.. and Mrs. Loeffier,
| Mr.. and Mrs. Eckert, Mr.. and Mrs. Hur-
| ley. Mr.. ard Mrs. z. f. Miller, the Misses
Ruth and the Misses Norris.
The COmus Progressive Euchre Club was
ME GleesOn, at her residence, S02 1st stree.
Il Dr. 1GSiy Nod