Evening journal., 1894-04-25

Marriage of Hiss Nan HoGecker and
H. p. Hall at smyrna-Mlss Anna
Brown and Elmer C. Smith to BE Mar
rIed Tonight Wedding
Tomorrow Night.
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A fashionable audience, numbering
about 500 persons, was at the drawing
room of the New-Century Club last
night to see the presentation Of Miss
Frances Dorr Swift's two clever little
farces, "The Picture Gallery" was given
first with Miss Candy, Miss Swift, Mr..
Richardson and Mr. Ward as the dra-
matis persona. In THE First Re
hearsal' the characters are the same,
with the addition of Miss Bessie Wales
in the role of a maid which she gave in
the pretty, vivacious style particularly
her own. Miss Candy made the part OF
Sybil an attractive and graceful
one, and Mr.. Richardson as Lorimer
Wells, was particularly funny. Chris
topner Ward did a clever bit Of acting
as Dick
Miss Frances Swift, the young author
of the plays, took the part of Miss
Amelia Edgerton, q maiden lady Of some
what doubtful age but OF undoubtedly
youthful sentiments, aud who answers
newspaper matrimonial advertisement
Miss Swift is a tall, slender girl, fair and
with a quick pleasant voice, and a turn
for playing as well as play writing.
The plot was interesting, II not much Of
it, the dialogue bright and witty, and
the situation mirth-provoking.
At the end of the first farce bouquet
of small yellow flowers were thrown to
the four smiling and bowing actors Mr..
Richardson picked up the flowers, and
without looking at the card, passed
them to his next neighbor. She glanced
at the card and passed them on. They
were for Mr. Ward
During the time between the two plays
the quartet of the Church Of the New
Jerusalem, composed of Mrs w. F
Smalley, Miss Emma Lore and Messrs
Pyle and Wales, sang "Love and Sum
mer, by West, and Sanford's 'Diaphene.
In response to the encore they sang
charming boating song.
At the conclusion of the entertainment
the young people Of the audience en-
ioyed an informal dance at the home o
Miss Swift
The patronesses OF the entertainment
were Mrs + Il. Warner, Mrs J.
Wales, Mrs f. s Garrett, Mrs G r. Miller
Mrs. J.. A Draper, Mrs. Tilghma
Johnston, Mrs J. P. Winchester. Mrs. II
w. Cause and Mrs. C. e. McIlvsine.
The members aud friends of the VIII
mington Whist Club will enjoy a soois
evening at the club rooms on Saturday.
The Home for Aged Women has re
ceived $500 from the executors o. Mi;
Margaret A. Pritchsrd.
Chief Justice Lore is on the road {
recovery and expects to be able to pre-
side at the opening of the May term {
court.
Walter D. Walls and bride have r
turned home to this city from their WEI
ding trip. They will reside at No. 81
West Fourth street.
HH George has returned 10 Whining
ton from a visit TO Georgetown.
The wedding Of Miss Nan c. Hofteck
aud Harvey Polk Hall, both of Smyrn
was announced TO take place this after
noon at o'clock in Smyl na Asbury D
Z Church. The bride Is the daughter
ex Speaker John II. Hofecker, aud
cousin Of Francis II. Hofrcker OF tn
city. The groom is tue son OF Represen
ative W. E Hail. and prosperol
young merchant Of smyrna Both a
prominent in social circles, aud the
wedding Is of considerable interest
their numerous friends.
Rev Hiram Vrooman Of BaltimoI
will lecture ia the New Century VI
parlors 10 morrow evening, on
Outlook for Social Reform Mr. Nro
man is a frequent visitor to this cit
and has made a number of friends durii
his stays here. He has contribnt
several articles to the Arena on soc
reform, having made an earnest stu
of the subject
Miss Nan Spruance, of Philadelphia,
the guest OF her brother. ). HarS
Spruance. ia this city.
The marriage of Miss Annie Bro'
and Elmer g. Smith, the Walnut str
tnsmith. will be- solemnized 20 mig
The ceremony will be performed by e
Robert Watt, Of Scott NJ. L Church
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