Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-05
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
General and Mrs. Miles Are Now Capital
Residents.
The Winter Home of the Vice Presf-
dent and Family Per-
sOnal Notes.

Maj. Gen. Miles and family came on from
New York yesterday, and are now estab-
lished in their new home, corner of 10th
and G streets. They had quite a send-of
when leaving Governors Island. They were
conducted to the pier by the troops and a
band of sicians, and when the steamer
put off were followed by rounds of cheers.
Their house is that owned and formerly oc
cupied by DR.. Kindleberger. 1t is prettily
and artistic ally furnished, and is most at
tractive in every way.
The Vanderbilt Marlborough wedding re-
hearsa. took place. as announced, yester-
day afternoon. although the duke took no
part in it. Contrary to general expecta-
ton, the brides gifts not very nu-
merous after all from friends on this side
of the big pond. The foreign presents have
not been opened on account of the customs
duties, but have been returned to England.
The bride. however. could scarcely receive
anything moe valuable than what has
been presented by her own family. Mrs.
VIM. K. Vanderbilt has given to her daugh-
ter her entire marvellous set of pearls, con-
sisting of one very long string, which it
would not be an exaggeration to say is
quite yard in length. The pearls arc
beautiful and evenly matched, and are said
to have belonged once to the Empress
Catherine of Russia. Any empress of to-
must be half an inch in diameter There
is besides a collier of pearls considerably
larger than those composing the long
string, each pearl alternating with soli-
taire diamond. Still another necklace of
pearls and diamonds in antique gold and
enamel setting is gift from Miss Wander
bits aunt, Miss Armide Smith.
Mr.. w. K. Vanderbilt. jr.'s, present to his
sister is superb quarter moon solidly set
with good-Sized diamonds.
From her brother Harold there is a cir
clet of diamonds, to which is attached a
slender crescent of the same beautiful
gems. which, though intended for the head,
can be worn for a corSage ornament.
Other additions to the future duchess
jewel box are a beautiful square-cut en-
erald set in a ring with diamond on either
side, from Mrs. w. K. Vanderbilt a tur-
quoise and diamond marquise ring from
Miss Katherine Duer; blue enamel watch,
set with diamonds and pendant to a true
lovers knot, from Mr.. 1vor Guest; pend
ant heart, incrusted with diamonds, from
Miss May Goelet; unique pearl brooch,
the irregularly shaped pearl suggesting to
the artist the body of swan, the neck
and wings being carried out in diamonds,
superb square-cut sapphire and two dia-
monds, from Mr.. Perry Belmont and pair
of side combs set with small pearls, from
Miss Daisy Post
One of the dukes gifts is girdle of gold,
set with diamonds, but this is not at Mrs.
Vanderbilt's house.
Mrs. William Astor's gift is purse of
golden mesh, the fastening being circular
in shape and set with turquoise and dia-
monds. Mr.. r. T. Wilson, jr.. has sent an
exquisite vinaigrette of engraved crystal,
| the stopper set with large aquamarine,
| surrounded with small diamonds. Mrs. r.
| 7. Wilson's gift is a pair of solid gold
| vases, about six inches in height, of Louis
| Seize design.
There are many beautiful fans, all from
| intimate friends, each one worthy of a
| place in collection.
| Mrs. Vanderbilt has also given her daugh-
| ter a splendid travelling toilet case, which
,foir, aiao cot
| each receptacle for toilet articles, whether
brushes, combs or pins. being of gold.
Mrs. Scott of Louisville, KY, sister-in-
law of the Vice President, has leased the
| Fairfield Carpenter house, 1871 18th street,
| and will take possession of 1t late this
month. 1t is understood that the Vice
President and Mrs. Stevenson will reside
| this winter with Mrs. Scott, as the two
and Mrs Scott is always anxious to relieve
her sister from all housekeeping cares
| whenever she is away from home. Miss
Letitia Scott and her younger sister and
will add a quartet of youthful grace and
| beauty to the household which it goes
! without saying will be among the most
delightful of official homes Mr. Lewis
ferent for some time back, sailed from San
Francisco last week for Japan, and Will
continue his travels in the east II the ell
mate proves beneficial to him.
| Mrs. A. L.. Barker Will COME "
ton this week to open Belmont for the
| winter AS she has recently lost her sister,
| Mrs Albright, she will take very little part
in social life. Mr.. Barker, their son and
their daughter have sailed for the West
| Indies on their steam yacht Sapphire, upon
business and pleasure combined.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. b. Morgan have sent
out invitations for the marriage of their
daughter Elizabeth France to Mr.. Jas. VIII
Liam Flack, jr., Wednesday evening, NO
81 oh, of
vember ~. at G:3o O'Clock, at tne Cnurcn OF
the Covenant. A reception for relatives
and intimate friends will follow at their
| residence, 1880 Vermont avenue, from Z
to $50.
Mr.. and Mrs Theodore w. Noyes have
returned from a tour through Mexico and
| are at Mr.. Z. 5. NoyeS country place III
| Silver Spring.
Mrs William Kendrick LETTERS and daugh-
ter and Mrs Abby L. Brown of 213 5th
street northeast have left for month :
trip to the exposition in Atlanta. They
will spend the winter in Florida at the
Windsor Hotel, Jacksonville, with winch
house Mr.. letters is connected.
Mrs. and Miss Mott, wife and daughter OF
Judge Chas c. Mott, are back again from
Europe, where they spent the past summer
in travel.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fairfield Carpenter will
spend the winter abroad.
Mrs. Rudolph Gebner. formerly Mrs
| Knapp OF New I OTk, Is ia TIC Sity AoA
few days visiting friends.
Mrs Fayette Dame is in New York Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. A. Leon Grajeda.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Denny have returned
from their bridal tour. After trip to the
Atlanta exposition they went north to visf
relatives. Upon their return home the,
were most agreeably surprised to find {
magnificent silver service and salver await
ing them from friends in the city pos
Office. They will be at home to their friend!
, after Nov amber Is, at 1I16 Sth street north
west.
Last Saturday evening was spent yer!
, pleasantly at the residence of Mr.. Richart
; NJ. Green of Capitol Hill by a gathering o
| friends to celebrate his seventeen birthday
Besides his immediate family present wer'
; the Rev f. DIN Eldridge and wife, and Mr.
and Mrs VIM. H. Nicholson. All enjoyed I
! bountiful repast. Mr.. Green expects t.
leave soon for the Atlanta exposition.
Miss Mamie Boykin of Clinton, N. c., ant
, VIM. W. Wolf of York, Pa, were married
yesterday at Calvary Baptist Church, Rev
! DR.. Greene officiating. They left immediate
" after the ceremony for a trip north. o.
! their return they will make their home IL
, Washington.
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