Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-08
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Mrs. Stevenson Enjoys the Quiet Of
the Autumn Here-Per-
sOnal Notes.


the happiness of the sojourner in the Berk-
shire hills that the high pressure Of New
port or New York in their proper times
should be kept up. New Workers say. satir-
fcally. that Lenox prides herself on being
dull. and the diversions, outside the dinners.
dances and f1iItations. are Of a literary or
musical turn, as il should be, properly. in
its atmosphere. The half dozen families
who have always done the most at I.enox to
keep the outside world interested in its
goings-on are conspicuous by their absence
this autumn. but are heard OF at their own,
or their leased country places, somewhere
in the neighborhood Of New York Ex-Sec-
rotary Whitney and family are entertain
Ing and being entertained just as literally
in the enjoyment of his fine house and ex-
tensive stables at Westerly, l.. /. His four
and brake are very familiar in the string of
fine equiv ages in his neighborhood.
Mrs Stevenson and her two eldest daugh-
ters are at the Norm andie and i'm all prob
ability they will remain here during the alb
sence of the Vice President in the west
Mrs. Stevenson particularly likes Wash
fHgton when social events do not consume
too much time. and when the opportunities
or really enjoying the company of her init
mate friends are as abundant at present.
1t Is not likely that the family will go to
housekeeping this winter, but will remain
at the hotel where, later on, they will be
Senator Blanchard, who arrived from
Europe on Saturday. left Mrs Blanchard
and their son and daughter behind, in Paris
Their stay together in London and Paris
was very pleasant, and the Senator returned
in the best Of health and quite ready for
the hard work ahead of him down in New
Orleans. Mrs. Blanchard will return about
the LIST of December and will travel ex-
tensively this and rext month in the south
Of France and Italy.
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Oliphant 4o4 9Th
street northeast, last Wednesday evening
in honor Of their daughter. Miss Marie
Oliphant. About twenty guests participated
In the affair. The parlors were beautifully
decorated with flowers and palms. Music
vocal and instrumental. dancing. &C. whiled
away the evening until about midnight,
when an oyster supper was served.
Mr.. w. r. Bailey and family have re-
moved from Riggs street to 1919 18th street.
and their friends will be glad to learn that
Mrs. Bailey has recovered from her long
illness.
In the Presbyterian Church at Ballston,
west of the Aqueduct bridge. last Friday
evening, an event of social Importance to
Alexandria county took place. 1t was the
marriage of DIR. Chas. Il. Munson to Miss
Florence Reed. daughter Of the late VIM. "
Reed of Virginia The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Kinley Mcmillan Of
Baltimore, brother-in-law Of the groom, as
sisted by Rev. DIR. Rathbun. pastor of the
Ballston Church. The church was adorned
in every available space with flowers and
plants. The ushers were Mr.. w. c. Wibirt,
Mr. James +. Clements, Lieut.. John b.
Hull. United States navy. and Mr.. Thos.
De Lashmutt. The presents were unusually
handsome and costly. The gift of the ush-
ers was a magnificent dinner service. Mr..
and Mrs. Munson left after the ceremony
on a three weeks western tour.
Mr. W. II. Neerhoff and family have re-
turned, after an extended tour of nearly
four months through Europe. In honor Of
the occasion, his home was prettily dec
GRATED with palms and flowers. and in the
evening they were surprised by large
party of friends, who congratulated them
on their safe return
Naval Constructor and Mrs. Theodore ID.
Wilson returned to their home, No. 1851
10th street. on Thursday last, after an alb
sence of two months. much benefited by
their outing. Miss Leanora will return from
Belmont. Mass. on Monday. but Miss Flor
ence will remain there until after Thanks
giving.
Miss Minnie wenzel and Miss Barbra
Muth Of Massillon. Ohio. are visiting Mr.
and Mrs. William F. Jacob of this city.
Miss f. Mabel Shaw. daughter OF Alonzo
ID. Shaw. has returned to the city, after
spending month with friends in the south.
Friday evening a merry crowd of young
people rendered Miss Marie Kelly of 14O9 W
street northwest a surprise party. Games
of all kinds were INDUCED in until a late
hour. when the merrymakers repaired to
the dining room, where refreshments were
served. Among those present were the
Misses Mary O'Rielley. Eleanor Canty, Mar
guerite OHagan. Margaret Corcoran,
Blanche Fogarty. Sadie Seton, Margaret
Normoyle and the Messrs J. Joseph Purcell,
{. A Weaver. l.. Sicily, A Sheridan, g.
Giusta, F. Federline, Ii. Hughes G. Grff-
fin, j. Frawley, T. McNae and Leo Harlow.
Mrs. Julia V. Langley has returned to her
home. 521 New Jersey avenue.
Mrs. William p. Price has returned to
the city. after a visit of two months with
friends I'm Saratoga.
Miss Emma Gray has returned to her
residence. 2201 X street after a delightful
summer at Martha's Vineyard
Mr.. Philip F. Larner and family. having
been absent from the city since the middle
OF FEBRUARY, are row at their home on y
street. Mr.. Larner is much improved In
nealth by his prolonged stay at the sea-
shore and mountains
very pleasant evening was spent at the
residence Of Mrs. Werden. 829 18th street
southwest Friday evening, the occasion
being a taffy pull Games were enjoyed
until late hour. Among those present
Mere Mere the Misses Lucy Werden. Marie
Burns. Alice Nernillon. Cora Johnston
Louise Billingsley. Mamie Parkinson. Adei-
IA wilson and Messrs. Charles Church.
Howard Pruden. James Gallagher. Roy
..o@ "diheI SHut- w iillam Parker, Tom
Evans and Ransom Norris. Miss Adalla
wilson won the prize for pulling the whitest
candy.
Mrs. II. I. Murray and children. having
spent the summer at Chapel Point Is now
visiting her old home In Nanjemoy.
Mrs. Walter L. Priddy will be at home to-
DAY from to O. "a / street northwest
No cards have been issued This wifi
be the only reception Mrs. Priddy will have
Miss Mamie Weeks, who was the maid of
honor at her wedding. on September II last,
will be with her.
Miss Libbie Armstrong. formerly OF this
city, and DR.. L. c. Woodson were married
last Thursday at Belleville Ohio Rev. W
w. Anderson Of Loudonvile officiated They
VIII make Washington their future home.
Miss Mamie Lynch OF 18th street has tust
returned from New York
Miss Virginia Woodrow, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. 8. Alonzo Woodrow of No. PSI
Carlton avenue. Brooklyn. n. Y, was mar
ried to Mr.. Frederick F. Walker son OF
Lieut.. Thomas ID. Walker, formerly of
washington, ID. c., at noon On Tuesday
last, in the Church OF the New Jerusalem,
Brooklyn. The Rev. DR.. J. c. Aver, pastor
OF the church. off1ciated. The brides sis
ter, Miss Mary Woodrow, was the maid of
honor There were no bridesmaids Mr..
III. Hubbell was best man. ard the ushers
were DIR. Ralph II. Pomeroy. Mr. Louis
Julian, Mr.. H. ]. Greenwood and Mr.. VIII