Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-23
SOCIAL MATTERS.
ID inner at the French Legation-various
Entertainments.

The French amba ssador, NJ. Patenotre gave
dinner OF eighteen covers and a small recep-
tlon afterward for the Grand Duke Alexander.
Senator and Mrs. Brice have made elaborate
arrangements for their reception this afternoon
to the assembly delegates. They expect about
twelve hundred guests. Tables for refresh
ments have been arranged along the street
side OF the garden. and the Marine Band will
play on the lawn. The host and hostess will
receive the guests in the house.
Ek-Seeretary and Mrs Elkins and family left
last night on their own car for their home at
Elkins, W. Va
The guests at the breakfast given by Mr. and
Mrs. Henderson in honor of the grand duke
were Prince Cantacuzene, Lieut.. boutskoff
Lieut. Chichkine. Mr. kaznakoff, Mr.. Sharplss,
MI. and Miss de Peyster, Mr.. John A. Kassou,
MI Justice Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Albertini, Mr.
ana Airs. Carroll Mercer, Miss Belknap. Miss
Davidge. Miss Deering and Mrs. John d. Hen
derson, jr.
The golden wedding anniversary Of Rev. DR..
and Mrs. Sunderland was observed BY recep-
tion al their residence. 1928 street. Yesterday
afternoon Their many friends in the city, Is
well as those who are members Of the General
assembly, took advantage of the opportu-
my my 70 present their congratulations and
GOOD wishes. The house was fragrant with
flowers, and in the arch in the hall
we're the dates '43 and '93 worked in
rose buds. The doctor and his wife reesiyed
the company in the front parlor and were as
sisted by Mrs. z. Robbins and Mrs. James I.
Norris and Mr.. and Mrs. Day. The Older resi-
dents of the city were well represented in the
throng that filled the rooms from S to Z. DR.
{. Z. Busey was among the callers He was An
attendant at the First Presbyterian Church
when DIR. Sunderland was called to that church
as Its pastor forty years ago. number of
golden gifts were received.
the Rev. I. ]. Munger OF New Haven. and
Philip Paterson Wells. Yale, SO, Of Washing
ton, ID. c.. were married Yesterday evening in
the United Church OF that city Tbs ceremony
was performed by DR.. Munger. assisted by the
Rev. II. ". Wells, YALE SO, of New York city.
Dr. Munger wore an academic gown.
The groom and best man. ii. II. Williams,
Yale, SO, OF New York city, met the wedding
party at the pulpit platform. The bride wore
the wedding gown of her mother, which was
previously worn by her great grandmother
1t is lbs years old. and is a white MORE. with
train. She carried a bouquet Of roses.
The bridesmaids were Miss Josephine
Newton. Miss Mary Newton and Miss Mary
E. Munger. sister Of the bride; Miss
Edith Munger Of Chicago. Miss Mary Foote,
New York city, and Miss Mary Milcoxson OF
North Adams, Mass. The ushers were a. A.
Smith, Yale. SO; E. n. Wells. Yale. 80, a
brother Of the groom: Samuel Duncan Of Havsr-
mass. AptcphSA nAlIs W Deki6tu. ASos-
George Woodruff, Yale. "a. OF Philadelphia:
DIR. John c. Schwab Of Yale and Joseph G.
Estile, Yale. 81, of Lakeville. Conn. The
groom won the Golden medal In his class, Yale.
SO, and is in business in Washington, where
the couple will reside after a short bridal tour
The Hiawatha Assembly instead OF it's usual
meeting gave a tally-ho party to Cabin John
Bridge where an elegant supper awaited them,
after which dancing ensued. Among those
present were Misses Hoffman. Durfse, Wilton
Magruder. Bettes, Blair and Houtz, Mr. ana
Mrs. w. 7. Van De Grift. II. Van De Grift,
Ruth, Farrelly, Kern. Webb, Bailey and DR..
Toner.
pretty wedding took place on Wednesday
evening last. May IL, at ST. Dominie's Church.
the parties being Miss Catharine W. Sands and
Mr.. James A. Moran. Owing to a recent death
in both families, only the immediate relatives
Of the bride and groom were present. The
bride was quietly attired in French gray cloth.
and carried a bunch of La France roses. A
wedding supper for the bridal party took place
after the ceremony at the residence Of the
brides aunt. Mrs. W. S. Walters. with whom
the couple will reside until their own home is
ready for them.
The jolly Times Club held social gathering
on Friday evening last at the residence of Miss
Bertha Johnson, 400 d street southeast Mr.
Danl. W. Jones. president, made a short speech.
which was followed by solo by Miss Bertha
johnson. All the members Of the club and
many friends of the officers were present Miss
Clarke and others furnished musical selections.
Dancing was INDUCED in and Refreshments
were served. Those present were: Miss Nanch
Cassell. Lula Winters. Mr.. George Pryor. Miss
Susie Harting, Miss Thorne. Mr.. VIM. Nadsrt.
Vim. Harting, Dasey Miller, Miss Gaegler. A.
E. Anderson, Miss Lilly Deterich. II. NJ. Msdert,
Miss Emma Harting. George Cartoner. wm.
Polk. Miss johnson, Miss Clarke. S. Conta. Mr..
RuYch Nm Miss NJ Il ,,l.
DIETRICH. Miss Riordan. Ben. Madsrt, Miss
Garland and Mr.. ID. W. Jones, president
Mrs. Percy l.. Seufferle, who has been i'll a
her residence, 1888 Sth street northwest, fol
the past week, is now improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. c. Dean have taken room,
at the Woodmont.
Miss Henderson Of Middletown, Ohio. who
has been spending the winter at the Ebbit
House, will return home in q few DAYS
Mrs. VIM. Hildieth, son and Miss Jennie Har
rison OF Connecticut are the guests Of Mr.. ans
Mrs. James Boyce.
Mrs. J. Keith Edwards of 80 Grant place lef
this mo rning for Atlantic City with a party o.
friends.
Miss Kssie Curran Of Capitol Hill and be-
cousin. Miss Marcella Curran OF Hoiyoke Mass
ave returned from most delightful visit 4
Martinsburg, W. Va, and Hsrper's Ferry.
Mr.. Smith c. Pedigo, formerly clerk in tn,
War Department, also an officer Of the Ma
tional Guard. now of Saint 10. Tex. will soor
marry Miss Mary Hughes OF that place, on tn,
3lst instant
There was a pleasant birthday party giyer
yesterday at the residence Of Mrs Allen. us
street southwest, in honor Of her son, Harr,
[. Allen. Among those present were Mka
Blanche Bremen. Mise May Bremen, Miss Irene
Griffith Miss May Hobson. Miss 5. Ogle, Mis-,
Hattie Barker, Miss Katie johnson, Miss Mabls
Baker, Miss Elmer Allen, Miss l.. Taylor, Mis-.
e. Webster. Mr.. Percy Lowell. Mr.. {. poning
ton, Mr.. Harry Bremen, NJ. A. Hobson, Mr. q
Elgin. Mr.. W. Newman, Mr.. Allen. Music By
MIR. p. l. Lowd, Mr. Chas. bennington, Mr.. Jas
Kline, Mr.. Harry Allen.
Miss Carrie Z. Fowler of 1888 30th street has
returned home from Brooklyn, y. Y, where she
has been visiting for the past two months.
Capt. and Mrs. n. II. Van Zandt announce
the marriage of their daughter jeanne Cabell
TO Mr.. Francis ]. O'Neill, Monday. MAY {. 1898.
at the Church Of the Transfguraron, New
York.
Callers the President.
The President received visits from Congress-
men this morning for about an hour before the