The Washington times., 1894-11-30

giving dainties provided for the occasion with
evident relish.
The Secretary of Treasury and Mrs Carlisle
entertained at their Thanksgiving dinner the
Postmaster General and Mrs Bissel and Mr..
and Mrs Thurber. The statement that Mr..
and Mrs. Queen. OF Kentucky. were to have
been their guests on thar occasion was in
correct as they returned to kentucky ten
days since. Mrs. Carlisle Is one OF the best
hoUsekeepers in the Cabinet and at dinner
yesterday gave abundance evidence of the
fact.
Secretary and Mrs. Hcke Smith had rea
old.fashioned Thanksgiving dinner with
their children about them and their two
guests Mrs. Hall. sister of Mrs. Hoke Smith,
and Miss Jackson.
Attorney General and Mrs. Olney dined
with their daughter. Mrs. Minot. making the
day one OF family gathering.
Secretary and Mrs Lamont had an early
dinner with no guests. Their three children
and the Secretary's mother completed the
family circle that partook of the Thanksgiv-
ing cheer provided Tor the occasion. The
day. like all holidays, was emncntiy chill
dren day ar the home OF the Secretary of
War. and during the afternoon the three lit
he girls had things all their own way in the
matter Of enjoyment.
The Secretary of the Navy and Miss Her
bert enjoyed their Thanksgiving dinner in
Alabama. while at their home in this city
AIr. and Mrs. Micou made the occasion as en-
joyayle as possible.
The Secretary Of Agriculture Miss Nor
ton ate their Thanksgiving dinner at the
Portland, where Miss Morton arrived re-
Gently.
Mrs. John A. Logan has issued invitations
Tor an afternoon reception from to o'clock
on Thursday. December 6. al Calumet Place,
in honor OF her guest, Mrs. Dorilus Morri-
son. DIST Paul. MINI. Mrs. Morrison gave,
Il viii be remer cred. several years since
during Irs. Logans visit TO St Paul, the ia
nous rose fete. which was attended by the
society OF st. Paul and Minneapolis.
The charity ball for the benefit of the en-
dOwment fund OF the Home for Incurables
given at Linthicum Hail in Georgetown last
evening. was a signal success and the COM
mittee in charge hope for gratifying returns
from the sale of tickets. While as yet the
amount is unknown. it is believed thar from
500 TO $500 will be cleared. The reception
committee included Mines. Devereux, Bill
ings. Hartwell Craigin. George Beale and
Miss VI. A. Riley. The supper was in charge
OF Mrs. Samuel Wheatley and Mrs Calvin
Cowles. with Miss Annie Snyder and Mrs.
Charles Mccartney on the committee for
music. The decorations of the large public
hall, with its smooth floors for dancing, were
elaborate and tasteful, and the scene at lis
height was a brilliant one. The music
OF the fun band proved a temptation
TO young and old TO Join in the gay whiri for
sweet charitys sake Great credit is due the
ladies' in charge. who have worked so faith
fully for the success of the entertainment,
aUly seconded by subscribers generally. For
some time past the depletion OF the treasury
has been a source OF anxiety 10 the board of
governors, who have the best interests of the
institution at heart. while the expenses have
steadily been met through the private gem
eroslty Of the members. The Home for In
eurables recommends itself to the sympathies
OF everyone. regardless OF creed, and the in
terest shown is widespread.
at Grace Baptist Church last evening, at s
o'clock Miss Maud Louise Bradley. daughter
Of Mr. John r. Bradley. was married to Mr..
William r. Dikeman. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. A. f. Anderson, who
returned to the city for the occasion. The
church was decorated with palms and flow
ers. The bride wore gown of tan and blue
novelty cloth, with hat 10 match, and carried
a bouquet OF roses
The wedding march was played by Miss
Julia b. StromberGer. The best man was
Mr. Almus Speare. The ushers were Mr. w.
g. Speare. Mr. w. d. Burch, and Mr.. J. T.
Bradley A reception at the brides home
followed the ceremony.
Ameng those present at the marriage were
Mr. John j. Bradley. Mr.. I. M. Bradley and
vile, Mr.. a. j. Bradley, Mr.. Henry Bradley,