The evening times., 1895-10-17

and carried bouquets Of chrysanthemums
tied with love knots OF ribbon. Messrs.
Robert Tompkins, and q. j. boswell, OF
Richmond; Jasper Gotten, OF Chuckatuck;
Col. r. 8. Spillman, Edward Quimby, N.
K. Witiiers, H. 7. Kilby. and H. n. Urqu-
hart, of Suffolk. DR.. Taliaferro Clark, u
l.. Burchell and Samuel P. Ficklep, of
this city; Dr. George J. Tompkins, OF
Roanoke, Va, and G. j. Roberts, OF Phila-
delphia, were the ushers.
The bride wore a gown Of white chiffon
over white satin, made with a long train,
and her tulle veil was fastened with a
diamond brooch. She carried a bridal
bouquet, tied with white satin ribbons.
reception at the home of the brides
uncle, Mr.. w. W. Eley. followed the cere-
mony and later DR.. and Mrs. TOmpkins
left for a Southern tour.
At recent musicale given in this city
by one Of the leaders OF the smart set, a
musician OF considerable note, whose songs
have attracted attention here as well as
in Europe, by their refinement and original
ity, was requested by the hostess to play
He responded by sitting down to the piano
and playing a movement out OF one OF Bee
thoven's sonatas-
THAT was too lovely for anything" said
applause had died out. Have You COM
posed much more in the same style, Mr.
Blank"
One of the most musical families in the
Diplomatic Corps is that OF Senior Cana,
the Chilian minister. There are several
boys. ranging in age from 10 to 81, and
one daughter, the idol OF her parents. Each
plays an instrument-one the violin, an
other the guitar aud third the mandolin,
the young lady. who is yet In her teens, the
either. After Informal dinners at the lega-
ton the guests are frequently entertained
by an impromptu concert.
The bicycle hal made dangerous inroads
upon the profits OF horse dealers in this
district as in every other. The younger
members of the diplomatic corps have in
many instances disposed OF their horses
and turned the proceeds into wheels. Dr. Fo-
gel, who Ia st year was an Industrious rider,
is now seen daily exploring the suburbs
and extending his excursions into the
neighboring States OF Maryland and Viz
ginia on his wheel
Mr. Pioda, the Swiss minister. left
the city on Tuesday last on an extended
tour through the West. Before he re-
turns he will have visited Chicago, Den
yer, Santa Fe, San Francisco, and the far
the middle OF December.
Mrs. FarDsworth win introduce this
winter her daughter. Miss Farnsworth. vino
has recently returned from abroad, having
spent last year travelling on the continent
Miss Farnsworth is the niece OF Mrs
Macdonald, the widow of Senator Mac
Donald, of Indiana. She is typical
fin-de-siecle young woman, tall. blonde,
-;gb ftsr,r nd a
cious manner, and is sure to be one of the
lost attractive buds in this seasons
bouquet.
One of the runored engagements of last
winter has been revived this 1all-that or
Miss Helen Steele with Mr.. Edward Gwin,
of New York Miss Steele was one or the
most popular debutantes OF last winter. and
Mr. Gwin, the fortunate suitor. Ms already
during his visits here made himself much
liked.
Mrs. Redfern and her daughter are back
from NarraEansett, where IL has been their
custom to spend the summer for many years.
Mrs Redlfern is much improved in health,
but is not yet very strong.
Mr. and Mrs. Whittemore will not re-
turn from abroad until the middle OF No
vember. but will be here in time to open |
their hospita able house before the season |
really commences.
REPRESENTATIVE and Mrs. Harmer, OF |
Pennsylvania, have taken apartments at /
the Cairo for the winter. Their daugh- |
ter. Mrs. Reeside, will spend the winter
with them.
Mrs. Van Rensselaer, Berry and Miss |
Nathile Berry returned home last week |
after spending the summer in their cottage |
at Richfield Springs and September visit |
ing relatives in New York.
Commissioner OF Internal Revenue Joseph |
s. Miller has again leased the ha aDdsome |
browDstone house 1918 New Hampshire |
avenue.
The Mary Warrington Chapter, d. A. R.. |
held their first meeting OF the season at |
the Washington Club house, on ] street, |
October 1 8. at which large num-
Der of members was present.
After a short business programme the |
remainder OF the evening was whiled
away in music and the reading OF an able
historical paper, well delivered by Mrs. d.
s. Lamb.
Miss Yeatman gave a charming vocal |
number, and under her able direction the
chapter opened and closed with the much
beloved national airs, America" and
"The Star Spangied Banner"
Miss Belle Y. Anderson, OF L street north
east, gave surprise party last night to her
brother, Mr.. p Paul Anderson, in honor Of his
twenty-first birthday. The evening was
made merry by large number OF his young
friends, who came by arrangement in masks.
upon their arrival Mr.. Andef
son was presented with domino that en-
abled him to mingle freely and unknown
among his motley guests.
At IL O'Clock Miss Anderson played q
march on the piano that signaled the merry
party to the dining room, where masks
were discarded and a bountiful supper en-
ioyed.
Among those present were Miss Kate
Hooley, flower girl; Miss Bette Bailey,
Folly; Miss Nellie Harrington, Topsy; Miss
LouIa Peterson, fairy queen; Miss Irene
Belts, Gypsy; Miss Florrie Grey, Queen of
Hearts; Miss Christine Jones, peasant;
Miss Grace tones, pack of cards;
Miss Julia Jcmison, Winter; Miss Lucy v.
Bell Spring; Miss Mamie H. Dugan, a New
Woman; Miss Victoria Wise, Esmeralda:
Mr.. Paul Anderson, pink domino; Mr.. Frank
Brown, bandit; Mr.. Harry Sanders, Trilby; |
Mr.. Arthur Belts, sport; Mr.. Michael Hall,
Jockey; Mr.. James H. Kenealey. Richard,
Mr.. George Bennett, cigarette girl; Mr..
Robey, peddler; Mr.. Arthur Rey-
nolds, Fra Diavolo; Mr.. George v. Bailey,
Queen Lii: Mr.. Ellison Smith, clown; Mr..
Thomas jenkins, Mr.. Benjamin Grant and
Mr.. Sol jenkins. as the Three Graces, and
many others who attended without masks.
Miss Emma Bushnell, who has been spend
ng the summer at Brookland, has returned
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