Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-21
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY.
Two Debutantes to Make Their Appear.
pearance This Afternoon.
Yesterday Was Cabinet Day and Call
ments for the Princeton students.

through the medium Of four to seven re-
ceptions-Miss Brewer. daughter of Justice
ana Mrs. Brewer. and Miss Draper, daugh-
ter Of Representative Draper Of Massachu-
sets. Mrs. and Miss SaviIle have their
friends invited for the same hours. The
marriage of Miss Georgia Webster ana Mr..
l.. d. M. Mowry viii take place at St
Johns Church at s pm, and Miss Louise
Mitchell viii give dancing party for Miss
Palms Of Detroit. Between IL and 3 today
the rooms at the Mclean building, corner
Of Vermont avenue and H street, were
filled with the friends Of the Garfield Hos
pitai. lunching. and an afternoon tea and
bazaar will be In progress from until 10
o'clock tonight. when every attraction can
be enjoyed.
One Of the prettiest and most interesting
weddings OF the winter took place last
evening. when Miss Josephine Whiting and
Mr.. Francis Emerson Smith, the we'll
known mall contractor OF this city, were
joined In marriage. The ceremony took
place at the residence Of the brides par
ents on 18th street and Rev. DIR. Rogers Of
the Church of Our Father offciated. The
large parlors Of the house were decorated
In tasteful and attractive style with cut
flowers and ported plants. There was quite
a large gathering of the intimate friends Of
the two contracting parties for a more
popular young couple IL would be hard to
find. The bride last night wore a hand
some wedding gown of ivory white satin
with duchesse lace After the marriage
ceremony and wedding supper the young
couple left on an extended tour through the
northern cities. Afte- January Is Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith will be at home to their friends
at No. 2030 18th street.
Princeton hoys ora asr.acforx, A. .-.~...
bers of the Giee and Banjo Club, We're the
lions OF society In a great degree yesterday
afternoon and evening. Mr. Joseph Nc
Cammon.who is the president Of the Prince
ton Alumni Association of this city, and
Mrs. McCarnmon invited O very large COM
pany Of young people to meet the club at
their house from to q. After the concert
these young gentlemen again had the pleas
ure OF meeting some delightful acQuaint-
by Mrs. j. Thomson Swami at her resi-
dence, 1415 / street. Mrs. Swann's summer
home at Princeton is as well known to every
wearer OF the black and yellow as the COL
lege halls themselves Those OF them who
enjoy the entree to her Inequalities remem-
Der 1t as one of the most acceptable OF
the pleasures afforded them during their
college career. Mrs. Swami is only back
here q week or two. Her house last night
was most attractively decorated with flow
ers and the Princeton colors. There were
excellent music. a superb supper. loads OF
pretty girls in the daintiest Of toilets. plenty
partners and every detail to make the occa-
sion the perfect success which Mrs. Swami
invariably makes Of her entertainments
Mr. and Mrs A. A. Wilson gave a dinner
ON Tuesday night In honor of the Secretary
OF War and Mrs. Lamont. Mrs. Lamont.
accompanied by her two eldest daughters.
Bessie and Julia, went to New York today
and will return ON Saturday. Miss Grace
Sanders will return with them and spend
the gay season with Mrs. Lamont
Mrs. w. c. whittencre viii give dane
ing party for her daughter. Miss Alene
Wilcox. on January 8.
Mrs. Howard Ciagett. who has been in
New York for several weeks. has returned
and will spend the winter with her mother,
Mrs. DuHamel. at 1889 18th street.
Mrs. Carey and Miss Love of Baltimore
are spending the week with Postmaster
General and Mrs. Bissel.
Mrs. L. b. webb has returned from a
three weeks visit with friends in New
York city.
The cabinet ladies' were all receiving yes
terday and callers were nearly as numerous
as last Wednesday. Christmas shopping.
however. and the numerous teas of the
afternoon had something of an effect i'm
diverting attention generally from calling.
Miss Lockett gave q luncheon yesterday
at the residence of her sister-in-law. Mrs.
James w. Lockett. lTf6 Massachusetts ave-
nue. in honor of Miss Edith Davidge. The
table was decked with La France roses
Condit Smith. Miss Kate Riggs. Miss Linds-
ley, the Misses Lawrence. Miss Newcomb.
Miss Hazeltine and Miss Mattingly.
Gen. Marcus ]. Wright gave a handsome
breakfast yesterday at his residence, No.
3f2s G street. in honor OF the Secretary of
the Navy. The guests were: Senator Voor-
hees. Senator Bate, Representative Tom l..
johnson, Maj. George d. Davis of the
army, Mr.. w. T. Riggs and Ensign Benja-
min Wright of the navy. The Vice Presi-
dent ard Senator Harris were compelled to
send regrets because OF pressing business.
Mrs. R.w. Avery Of 1915 INST street north
west has taken the house 1887 10th street,
and will be at home on Wednesdays.
Mr.. and Mrs Isaac N. jackson have left
Washington for the winter on account of
Mr.. Jackson's health. They will spend
some time In Baltimore and then go abroad
MIR. +. q. Smith. jr.. OF Brooklyn, n. Y,
is in the city for a few days on a business
trip
MIS- II. W. Wells lis paying a visit OF
York.
Miss Marie J. Osborne has returned from
Chicago. where she has been visiting her
sister, Mrs. James l.. Gilbert.
Owing to continued illness Mrs. Isaac
Cans and sisters. from the west will not be
at home during December
Mrs. Wheeler. wife of Gen. Wheeler of
Alabama, with her daughters, has arrived
In the city and has apartments at the Arno.
The home Of Mr. and Mrs Henry Parker
Ills 4th street northwest was the scene of
q pretty wedding last evening that OF their
daughter Matte to Mr.. WILDER c. Stuart
The bride entered the rooms upon the arm
Of her father and met the groom under an
archway or Mowers. from which there was
suspended a handsome floral bell. The
ceremony was performed by Father Fletch-
er, The bride was richly gowned in ivory
tinted satin, with garnitures of lace and
lilies OF the valley. She wore a tulle veil
caught up with lilies OF the valley and car
ried an immense bouquet of the same. Her
mother was attired in a handsome black
bengaline silk. The wedding march was
executed by Miss Mary Collins. Among
those present were Mrs Rouse Mr. and
Mrs. Parker, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Stuart. the
Misses Stuart, Mrs. Bingham and daughter.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sanner and daughter
Mrs. Keefer and Mrs Griffin and daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Boa rdman, who are.
this winter. occupying the Mclean mansion
on Lafayette square, entertained a large
company at a tea yesterday when their
second daughter. Miss Josephine Porter
Boardman was introduced. Mrs Boa rdman
is sister of Mrs. William Walter PheIns
Mr.. Boardman has concluded to make this
city the permanent home of his family. and
next winter they will occupy their new resi-
dence on. l5th-street. now In course of cree
ton. s.
Mrs. John Moore will give a breakfast
January 2 at 1 O'Clock to meet Mrs. La
mont.