Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-04

Now that Congress is gone and So many
bright and interesting family circles are
temporarily disbanded, the city VII he
rather more quiet than it has been at any
time this fall. The usual routine of rhe
autumn will now reassert itself and he
feminine part of the social world VIII be
busy with millinery and dressmaking OPEN
ings and looking over The beauti,u things
that the fashionable caterers have brought
home from Europe to please he eve and
tickle the palate of their patrons The
woman who is fond of shopping is never
happier than at this particular season. pro-
Vlded her purse is able to stand the de-
mands she makes upon it, The millinery
and dressmaking openings are symposIu:ns
of delight, but they are not IN any sense
exceeded by the shows of flowers and novel
ties that fashion provides and demands for
the adornment of the table, or for the serv-
ing of the substantials and sweetnelts that
20 to make up the banquet of the t.iy
AS the tide of society people invariably runs
in one direction the ladies have all the OBJ
portunities they desire to meet and ex-
change the latest gossip and have quite as
good a time as they will a month hence at
their various entertainments
The chances are that President and Mrs.
Cleveland will remain out at WooGiey ,,tii
the LIST of December and enjoy there n r.gu-
lar old-fashioned Thanksgiving. Mrs :rlcre-
land is now seen in town and down town
shopping pretty much every day, AID her
frequent companion on these occasions is
little Ruth
The Secretary of War and Mrs Lamont
are now at home in their new residence
1907 II street. The commodious old RAN
sion, which has been in the nan Is of the
decorators Tor. the last three months, is lot
quite finished yet, as its mistress intends IL
shall be, but it is rapidly nearing The de-
sired condition and in the meantime the
family are very happy within lis sun.hiny
precincts. The, two younger daughters Of
the house, Julia and Frances, have had
their cup of happiness filled to overhuw wing
the last few days driving about in their
new pony cart. This nobby little turnout
consists of a basket cart big enough for four
children, and the Shetland pony ana russell
harness makes the most stylish possible
outfit. The rig was a birthday rift for Miss
Julia, and nothing else could nave given
her as much pleasure nor been such a total
surprise.
1t was pretty sight to watch the gather
ing of little ones at the home of The Post
master General the other day, IN the ucta-
sion of the second birthday ceiebldtiun Of
Baby Margaret Ruth Cleveland and all the
little children of the cabinet families were
the guests and merry time they had Of it.
Mrs. Cleveland and the cabinet ladies' all
dropped in to see the first social gathering
of their children, and Baby MarSlret who
says the drollest things in her oaby way
proved most delightful and delighted
hostess.
AT the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Elkins,
daughter of the eX-Secretary of War to
Edwin Bruner of New York, which will take
place at st. Patricks Cathedral in New
York city on the 10th of this month Cardi-
nal Gibbons will ofiiciate, and the bride will
De attended by six bridesmaids and a maid
OF honor Miss Grace Davis, Mrs Elkins'
sister, will be the maid of honor. and among
the bridesmaids will be Miss Annette
Bruner, Miss Madeline Kerens of st. Louis,
MISS MCMILLAN, daughter of Senator McMil-
Ian, Miss Bessie Campbell, daughter of ex-
Governor Campbell, and Miss Griffith Of
New York city. The ceremony will take
place at high noon and will be followed by
reception and breakfast. After their we'd
ding trip the couple will reside at the Plaza
Hotel until next February, when they will
so to housekeeping in the home of Mrs.
Burners mother, who will by that time
have started for Europe. The couple have
known each other for the last dozen years,
their New York residences during that time
being just across the street from each other.
Their marriage is a cause of happiness to
both families. The bride-elect will become
a Catholic before her wedding day. that
event Fastening a determination she has
always entertained. Ex-senator Davis has
enjoyed a warm acquaintance with Cardinal
Gibbons for many years, and 1t was entirely
on this account that his eminence was
asked to ofticiate at the wedding. Mr.. and
Mrs. Elkins will go to New York next Mon
day to remain there till after the wedding.
They have been all the autumn at their
mountain home at Elkins, w. Va.
Rumor has 1t that the marriage of Mr.
Seth Barton French of New York and Miss
May Fearn, now in Chicago, will take
| place in this city this month in the Tyler
mansion on | street which Mr.. French has
leased for the coming year. during the alb
| sence of Mr.. and Mrs. Tyler and her family
| in Europe.
The Korean commissioners gave dinner
party of fourteen covers last night at the
Korean legation. and among their guests
were the Secretary of State, Secretary
Lamont and other members of the cabinet.
Mrs. Touzalin of Colorado Springs, daugh-
ter of the late Justice Miller has taken the
Earle house on 10th street and will take pos
session in a few days. Miss Lucy Corkhli,
who is now here, will spend the winter with
her aunt, and Mrs. Miller will also come on
during the winter.
Two pretty weddings will occur next
Wednesday at noon. Miss May Cox and
Mr.. Alexander Legare at ST. Johns, and
Miss Nina Duncan Bradley and Mr.. Harry
Grant Hodgkins at Christ Church, George
town.
Mrs. and Miss Lieber and Miss Greer have
returned from Chicago. where they enjoyed
a leisurely view of the fair.
Miss Virginia Butler. who has been visit
ing friends in Philadelphia, has returned.
Controller and Mrs. Robert T. Bowler are
getting their household goods in place at
their new residence, 1870 X street, and from
present indications it will be among the
most artistic in the official round.
Mr.. ard Mrs. w. II. Martin entertained
a few friends on Wednesday evening, among
whom were Mr. and Mrs. Randolph ID. Hop
Kins, Miss Louise Hopkins, MIR. and Mrs.
Willard Collins, Miss Ruth Collins and
Miss May Packard.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Blakelock have re-
turned from their wedding trip and shall
be glad to see their friends Wednes-
days at 6l9 9th street southwest.
Miss Maggie Hurley, daughter of the late
John Hurley of Philadelphia. and Mr.. c.
Joseph Smith were married at St Mat
thews Church on Thursday afternoon by
Rev. Father Kervick. The bride wore Il
travelling dress of gray bengaline, with hat
to match and her attendant Miss Sara Nc
Cram, wore a tal-colorel costume and hat.
Mr.. Charles Smith was best man. Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith left on trip 10 the north and
upon their return will be located at 635 NJ
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Martin Henderson are
located at 1926 q street.
The marriage Of Miss Jessie |. Pope and
Mr.. Oregon j.. NOetzel took place last