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visible soul.
OF course it may be said that soul is n
mere word, though thought | had shown
that there could be no such thing as "A
nero word, n Vox ct practcrca nihil. Tho
lOEicians WILL of course, trot out their con
taur and defy us to prove that ccntaur is
anything but u mere word. Now what
ever tho ctymology Of ccntaur may be-
whatever its original purpose may have
been, whether cloud or anything else, We
arc quite willing to admit that there il no
such thing in rCrum natura as u horse
with u human head. But what exists in
rcrum nutura wcro horses and mon, and
Greek poets had as much right to combine
the two as the Assyrians to assign wings
to bulls. The combination docs not exist
but the two things combined exist and are
brought by the senses to the Knowledge of
man. This combining Of things in them
selves Incompatible and giving a fauci.
full name to such combination is "A very diff
fcrcnt process from selecting any natural
object and taking away from it all that
can he taken away without actually de
stroylng it. To use n practical illustra-
ton, we may take q man ard remove his
hair and beard, his nails, his fingers, hands,
arms, feet and legs, and yet. if he happily
=
the living stump remains and is still the
man. He is not u nero Ccntaur. In the
same way the indistinct embryo. without
as yet feet and legs and fingers and hands
and arms, is something, whatever we may
call it's, in fact, the man, aud not u
mere product of fancy. And so it is with
the soul of man. if we simply define soul
As that without which breath, life, feeling.
movement and thought could not be, and
what is itself neither breath nor life nor
feeling nor movement nor thought we
may not know what this soul is apart from
its living body, but we do know that it is
somclhinE-nay something more real
than anything that has been taken from it,
and not mere ChimHra, sprung from the
poet brain.
1t may also be said that we have never
established our right to this kind Of alb
sraction to this violent process Of diycst-
ing things of what belongs to them in re
rum nutura. This however. would be tan
tamount to saying that we have no right
to think. We should have no longer any
right to speak, for instance, of circle
but only Of Il cart wheel or Il cheese. We
should not be allowed to say that a circle
is q figure in which the radii from the cen
ter to the circumference must he equal.
| All we might possibly be allowed to say
would be that n whcclwright has to cut all
thu spokcS of cart wheel of the same
length We could not speak Of a center or
n circumference, but only of an axle and
a fclly, and such an expression a1 'must"
would have to be altogether taboocd. All
such propositions as that the radii Of a cir
Gle must he equal, or chat the straight line
-linca dirccta-mUst be the shortest or
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Her Memory Was Good.

-hSuuOiy N"S ooOh-
1t was on Harrison avenue, and the
woman OF the house sat on the side We
randa sewing.
Madam" began the man who had
entered the yard after taking long survey
of the premises from the gate. do you
remember OF my calling here about three
years ago."
"Yes, sir" she promptly replied.
"Ah! 1 am very glad. Yes, L called
here about three years ago. You were
sitting Just about where you are now"
Yes, SIR
DO YOU remember OF my telling yon
that men had robbed and swindled and
deceived me?"
~ do"
THAT misfortune had overtaken me and
that my years had been one long struggle
with adversty?"
II do"
THAT my wife lost her life in the great
Chicago fire and my four darling children
were drowned in the Johnstown flood" !"
81 do"
''Ah! Il thank you for remem bering
these things Perhaps you also remember
that said I was hungry and sadly in need
of clothing?"
~ do"
'Ah! yes. How it touches my heart that
you remember. And now, madam. you of
course remember what you did for me-"
II do, SIR" replied the woman. II
whistled for the dog. He came around the
corner OF the house. YOU had ten feet
the start OF him, bit lie got one of your coat
tails as you passed through the gate. The
dog is still here and in good spirits. Shall
l whistle him up or do you want to getout
gracefully"
Gracefully, madam. gracefully," re-
piled the man, as he began moving away.
Yes'm-thanks-three yearS-you re-
member--so do $50 would the dog-good-
by."-Detro;t Free Press
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wasliingtonians AT New York.

New York, Oct. lG.-Arrivals: s. /.
KimbalI. superintendent Life Saving Ser
vice. l.. Gardner, and DR.. Gale, Hoffman:
Secretary Carlisle and Assistant Secretary
Charles S. Hamlin, Fifth Avenue: Col.
James n Wheelan. K. Riley. and T.. T..
Moulton, Plaza: L. ID. Judd. Col. and Mrs.
A. Piper. and F. B. Buck. Park Avenue:
H L. Auerbach and A. +. Mueller, Sturte-
want: W. q. Thomas. Brunswick: Mr.. and
Mrs ii. g. Smith. Grand: Mrs. Clarke and
Miss Mecklin. Everett; F. II. Evans. Broad
way Central: Mr.. and Mrs. II. T. Wilson,
q. +. Adams, Mrs. Adams, and 5. A. Ma X
Belts. Bartholdi: F. ". Arnold, Windsor;
T 6. Frothinghain, +. q. Keriin. Z. ID.
Wilkinson. and b. F.. Gilbert, Astor: j.
shepard il, aud 4 ~, Jackson. Netherland;
Miss NJ. Sheridan, Imperial: a. J. Bruen
and Mrs. A. n. BrJen, Savoy: w. II. Green
and 5. Haas, Marlborough; b. Huntington,
Vendome: r. Langstaft. Gilsey. and MyrOn
n. Parker and A. X. Aichler. Murray Hill.
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GOSSIP PURE and SIMPLE
Treasurer Morgan's Fad for Auto.
graphs and How He Gratiies It.
nent Observations on Men and
Things-PersODaltti

II is interesting to note, ri,rc all the
foolish fancies of this end of the century
are laid TO W omen, that men also have cher
ished fads, which they follow with as
much enthusiasm as a school girl who
makes a collection of college pins, or hangs
her room W ith football trophies.
No less an exalted parsonage thaa the
Treasurer of the United States, whose
name adorns the banknote ith which We
buy our daily bread, has faG-he col
lccts autographs, And no man, guilty or
not guilty, escapes, as that muCh-talked-of
descendant of Sarah Jennings discovered
when he called upon the Treasurer the other
ay.
How many hundreds of autographs Mr..
Morgan has already an not prepared to
to say, but he showed me TWO handsome
books filled from cover 10 cover " ith the
signatures of notables, some of W h!ch are
very valuable, and all very interesting.
An honorable Senator, who had &C.
casion to visit town last August, does
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ENVOY.
Her Mission.

Professor" said Miss Skylight, "I
want you to suggest a course In life for
me. l have thought OF Journalism"
what are your natural inclinations?"
''Oh, my soul yearns and throbs and pull
safes with an ambition to give TO the
world life work that shall be marvellous
In its scope and weirtlly enhancing in the
vastness of its structural beauty
woman, you're born to be q milliner."
cleveland Plain Dealer.
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WHITE HOUSE FAMILY HOME
President and Mrs. Cleveland Reach
ed the City Last Night.
He Made the Trip by Sea on the Oneida
and the Family Came by
Rail.

President Cleveland, Mrs. Cleveland and
the three little daughters spent last night
in the White House, having arrived in
Washington before midnight by railand sea.
The President CAME at O'Clock in the
afternoon. He was asacconIpaniedbyP p rivate
Secretary Thurber and L. C. Benedict, who
has been for the past four days his hest on
board the steam yacht Oneida.
The President was met at the wharf
by his carriage, which drove him rapidly
through the city, reaching the White
House. accompanied by MIR. Benedict, at
4:15 O'Clock.
The President has improved notably in
appearance during the summer, and is
evidently in excellent health. In addition
to the recreation he secured at his seaside
home, he managed, II Is said, TO keep up
with all current bl SineSS which deina ildeu
his attention, and in consequence he re-
turns to find no aCcumulat ion OF wOEk on
his desk except great number OF va
cancies created durIrg his absence, and
for which in most Instances he has prac-
tically determined on the appointments
he will make.
Mrs Cleveland, accompanied by her three
little daughters, the nurse, soVrfness and
maid anu Secret Service Officers HaZen
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad at 11:15 O'Clock
last night A crowd waited in the depot
near the gates to See the party come in hut
We're disappointed. for NJ the final moment
10 the Sixth street side OF the depot south
of the baggage room and the party entered
it there.
Mrs. Cleveland looked blooming and
plump, her cheeks showing pink even under
the glare of the electric lights. She Wore
a gown Uf dark brown wool and gray
bruadcloth cape with three full collars.
A round hat OF dark felt slightly turned
head, her hair being dressed in the simple
style she always affects
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Noody Choir win Sing,

The Moody choir viii sing tonight be
fore the convention of Gospel Missions at
Foundry NJ. +. Church. In order to be bet
ter prepared for the exercises the choir gave
rehearsal ut the Sixteenth Street Baptist
Church last evening, at which about 2OU
members were present. Mr.. Percy S. Foster,
leader OF the great band of singers, ex-
pressed himself well pleased with the re-
suit OF the practice. The members of the
choir will be entertained at sociab ble at
Calvary Baptist Church on the evening
of October 80.
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women writer's and Atlanta

Many members OF the Woman's Relief
Corps will leave for Atlanta Tuesday,
October %, going on the Atlanta special
by the 5, board Air Line. The affair viii
he conducted under the auspices OF the Wo-s
mems National Press Association. Head
quarters will be at the Oriental Hotel, in
Peavhtree street. The department presf
dent and chaplain. Past Department Secre-
tary Mrs. Gist, Mrs. Edgar, president OF
Potomac Corps; Miss Georgia Snow and DR..
L. NJ. Marble, OF Burnside Corps, with 9TH
ers will be of the party.
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Park Sisters at Calvary.

The Park Sisters. instrumentalists. OF
New York, assisted by Mrs. Nellie Wilson
Shir Cliff, soprano, and Miss Zue BrucSett,
elocutionist, will give a concert this
evening at O'Clock at Calvary BAPTIST
Sunday school house. Eighth and II streets
northwest. A splendid programme has
been arranged, and a large audience is
expected to be present.
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others.
On Monday evening at $40 o'clock there
will be general meeting at Carroll Hall
of the ladies and gentlemen interested in
the fair to be held for the benefit of the
orphans of st. Vincent's Asylum, when its
| date of opening will be decided ON and
other important details discussed.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ward, of Twelfth
| street northeast, have returned from At
lantic City.
| Miss Isabel Harris has POSTPONED her
trip TO Atlanta until November 5, when she
will accompany Mr.. and Mrs K. Altner of
West Washington, and. several Baltimore
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy H. Moran W i'll sail
Tor England next week to visit the mother
or Mrs. Moran, who resides on the Cornish
coast.
Miss Ella Reeder and her niece, Miss
Fanny Stein, have left the city for Jack
sonville, Fla, where they will remain until
spring.
Mrs. Joseph Mockabee, of East Capitol
street, is rapidly recuperating from her re-
cent illness.
About twenty-oDe young ladies. selected
from the different chapters OF the Daugh
ters of the American Revolution. met
yesterday at 3GI0 @ street to organize
themselves into a young ladies' chorus
for the purpose of singing patriotic songs
on such occasions as their services may
be needed by the ID. A. r.
Quite q number were present and much
enthusiasm manifested in the arranging
of regular rehea rsals, which will take
place at an early date.
The Misses Eberly have accompanied
friends on trip South that will include
the Atlanta Exposition.
Though the regular polo games at Chevy
Chase have not yet begun, there has been
much earnest pla wing by some of the best
riders at Fort Myer every afternoon for
the last fortnight.
Here may be seen mounted on their rough
bred ponies many of the men who distin-
guished themselves in last years games
Mr. Broom, Of New York, who has defi
nitely concluded to make Washington his
winter home, has played every afternoon
since his return. Mr.. Broom is one of those
nortals favored by the gods who do every
thing well, and his enthusiasm in this blase
age is delightful and refreshing He has
brought back with him some very smart
new traps.
David Porter, another of the Chevy Chase
men, Joins in the games at Fort Myer,
which is only little distance from his
country home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery Blair are
back from their summer outing. The
last part of the time they visited Mrs.
Blair's people, in Boston. Mrs. Blair. who
was married after her first season, is the
daughter of Gen. Draper by his first wife.
The present Mrs. Draper was Miss Pres
ton, the daughter of Gen. Robert Pres
ton, of Kentucky.
The people of Lexington and the, vi
cinity have not yet ceased talking about
the memorable wedding in which Gtn.
Draper and Miss Preston played the
principal parts. Everything about 1t was
done on the most magnificent scale. and
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A Heavy Blow.

Henry, you look worried; what is the
trouble?"
Il was stung to the quick by an adder
this afternoon"
Heavens, How did It happen.-'
why. l went to the bank this after
noon, and the bank clerk, after adding up
the ledger. told me my account was over
drawn.'-Erie Messenger.
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Percy Evans, whose recent marriage to
a Richmond belle was surprise to all his
friends in society here isin town with his
BRIDE Mr.. Evans is one Of the best cross
country riders in Washington, and, as there
that his Ma trimonialf venture will not
interfere with his participation in the
hunts.
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Miss Mary +. Clemens gave musicale
Monday evening at the I.itchfield, which
proved a delightful affair. Attractive
numbers of the impromptu programme
We're three beautiful songs by Miss Robin
son and several piano solos by Mrs. Daisy
L. Fox. Among the guests were Mrs. Gil
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do her honor when Miss Mueden walked
into the room. There were graceful little
speeches and responses, a dainty luncheon
table, decorated artistically with pinks
and fern leaves, and. at the very last,
song of farewell and God dspeed.
The members of the class present were
the Misses De Mier, Miss Bertha E. Perrie.
Miss Josepha Newcomb, Miss Aline Sulomons,
Miss Beulah Reeves, Miss LIE Due. Miss Lee
and Miss Sands. Miss Mueden will be
absent wo years.
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Mrs. Anderson, widow of the late Gen.
Anderson, has arrived in the city. end
Elsie nderson, W no will make her debut In
society here this winter, is an extremely
graceful and winning young lady. The
Anderson home Is one of the most elegant
and artisticaIly furnished homes in the city.
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Mr.. and Mrs. q. c. Gorham and theil
daughter Maud are settled for the winter
in their home, No. 1868 Q street.
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Miss Miriam Ballehgcr, daughter OF Mr..
Madison A. Ballenger, is expected home
soon from Staun,on, Va, where she has
been spending the autumn.
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On Monday evening at $40 O'Clock there
will be a general meeting at Carroll Hall
of the ladies and gentlemen interested in
the fair to be held for the benefit of the
orphans of st. Vincent's Asylum, when its
date of opening will be decided on and
other important details discussed.
The evening times., 1895-10-16

Miss Paree, of West Washington, is the
guest of Miss Sophia Middleton, OF Cleve-
land Heights.
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Mrs. Andrew P. Montague. wife OF Dr.
Montague, of Columbian University, viii
return to Washington, ACCOMPANIED Dy
DR.. Moptague's mother, about November l.
The evening times., 1895-10-16
LUCKY DAY FOR WEDDINGS
Many Brides Show Their Belief in
the Wednesday Adage.
Sun ShODe Brightly on Several Pretty
Ceremonies In Churches of All
Denominations.

Miss Grace Darling Parker, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry b. Parker, Of this
city, was married to Mr.. Joseph l.. Jen-
nings, of New York, at st. Stephens
Church, Mount Pleasant, at noon tO-day.
The chancel was tastefully decorated
with palms, ferns and gay flowers, and
Rev. George F. Dudley oificiated. The
wedding chorus from "Lohengrin," play
ed by Prof. Caulfjeld, was the signal for
the entrance OF the bridal party, who ap-
peared in the following order: Ushers-
Messrs. Reeve Lewis, and Frank Davis:
DR.. Anthony Ray. OF Forest Glen, Nd, and
Mr.. Archie Goodloe. of Culpeper, Va.
Miss Blanche Brooke, maid of honor,
wearing a gown OF green and black cloth
combined with green velvet, large black
hat, trimmed with green velvet and ostrich
plunies, and carrying a bouquet of brides
maid roses. The bride was escorted by her
father, who gave her away.
She was attired in an imported gown of
brown and black wool, ornanented with
heliotrOpe velvet and jet passementerie,
and GainsborOugh h hat Of heliotrope, TRIM
med with velvet OF the same shade; plumes
and jeweled pins. Her bouquet was of
bride roses and orchids. AT the chancel
she was met by the groom, with his best
man, Mr.. Bailey Shumate, of Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jennings left on the after
noon train for the North, a reception
being postponed until they return here
next month to visit the brides parents.
They will make their future residence in
New York.
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Mr.. Richard Porter Is in town for few
days while the estate of his father, the late
Admiral Porter, is being settled. Mr.. Por-
ter, who was formerly one OF the best known
men in society here, resides at present in
Baltimore.
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Mr.. Harry K. Moore, of Georgetown
Heights, is visiting the Atlanta Exposi-
tion.
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lette, Misses Mary and Kate Bradley, Mrs.
E. A. Shealey and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Coleman, Miss Hines, Miss Mckee, of Mary
land. Mr.. Willie Bradley, Mr.. Gordon and
others.
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Rev. ]. Gloyd, pastor of st. Patrick's 8
Church, is visiting the Atlanta Exposition
as the guest of Mr.. j. Callahan, of this city.
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Mrs. Gen. ]. n. Palmer will spend the
winter at the Grafton.
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The Art League life class gave farewell
ovation yesterday murning to their fellow
student, Miss Mathilde Aueden. who sails
for Paris Saturday to enter the Julian
school.
Acting upon the tradition that unex-
pected pleasures are sweetest, the class
arranged the reception as surprise for
their comrade, and 20 secretly was the
pretty affair managed that the banquet
was prepared and the class assembled to
The evening times., 1895-10-16

Mr.. Horace Briscoe left last night for
Houston, Tex. where he will remain several
weeks, after which he will visit ranch
within a few miles of that city.
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Mrs. and Miss Lindsey, who spent the
summer at saranac Lake, are back
again. 1t is gratifying to Miss Lindsley's
friends that she has quite recovered her
health and strength. She is looking better
than she has at any time during the past
two years.
Mr. Harris Lindsey has spent the sum-
mer at the Chevy Chase Club.
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Miss Mary Markoe is convalescing from
her recent illness.
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Mr. Brooke Baker will spend the coming
winter in New York, where he will estab-
lish himself in business.
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Mrs John A. Baker and Miss Baker have
returned home after gay season at White
Sulphur. Miss Baker will be one OF this sea
sons debutantes.
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when Richar rd Lovelace Came TO wo


The feet of time make fast their pace,
And we. like players in play,
Strut up and down our little space,
And act our parts as best we may
Alas, Alack. and well-a-day!
The stage is Digit in sCnIbre hue,
Where once that stately vogue held way,
When Richard Lovelace came to WOO.
The feuds and foibles passed away;
While ponp OF power and pride of place
Troopdown yea ingrandarray,
In court and camp. in fete and fray,
Fickle and flippant. staunch and true,
Such were the gallants. bold and gay,
When Richard Lovelace came To WOO.
In doublet fine and frills of lace,
The lover sought his suit to pay.
With such a form and such a face,
Who could resist his plea. I pray?
A nd then that tender roundelay,
So like a wuod-dove's plaintive coo,
Sweet Lucy could not say him nay,
When Richard Lovelace came to WOO.
ENVOY
Ho Kentish towers! your lordly race
Had swords tn draw and deeds to do,
In that eventfUl year of grace,
When Richard Lovelace came tn WOO
-Lucius Harwood Foote in the Overland
Monthly
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Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Kellun ga

Mr. and Mrs. George T. KeIlun gave
a house warming last night at their resi-
dence, No. 323 ID street southeast. The
ents, Blue Bell Social Club attended in
a ir..y, with their mascot, little Norma nd
Sanshury. who was the life Of the house.
Music, both vocal and Instrumental. was
furnished. after which a handsome supper
wsi Misses sesvs Mamie King ling Bisnce Kraf,. Laura
Duke of Richmond. Va, May Ceilings
worth. Maize Anderson, Annie Dietrich.
Mamie Proffitt of Richmond. Va. Alice
DeVaughn. Addie England, Daisy Duval.
Mr. and Mrs. s. E. Martin. Mr.. and Mrs.
K. Collingsworth. Mr.. aud Mrs. Grant
Thompson. Mrs. NJ T. Colllingsworth, Mr..
and Mrs. A. Breuuinger. Mrs. Sansbury,
Mrs. warfieid. Mrs. Hurst. Mr.. and Mrs.
George T. KcIlum. Messrs. Fred. Norde-
man william Ries, I Fred Jones, George
Laupus William Fey.
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Mr.. and Mrs. John Ward, of Twelfth
street northeast, have returned from At
lantic City.
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Judge Advocated Geiefaa and Mrs. Lcmly
are domiciled for the winter at the Milton
flats ON H street.
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Miss Alice Vinson and Mr. Harry Stairs.
OF Philadelphia, We're married this morning
at 10 O'Clock at the home of the brides
mother, Mrs. katherine Vinson, on X
street northeast. The wedding was pri-
vate, by reason OF recent death in the
family OF the groom.
The bride. attired in q pretty travelling
gown of gray cloth, with hat and jacket
of the same color, was attended by her sis
ter, Miss Kate Vinson. who wore a house
dress of Napoleon blue.
After a dainty breakfast, Mr.. and Mrs
Stairs left for Philadelphia, where they will
make their future home. Among the mem
bers OF both families present Were Mrs
Katherine Vinson, Mr.. and Mrs Stairs,
mother and father of the groom; Miss Kate
Vinson Mr.. John Vinson and Miss CorDelia
La Peer
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Mr.. william SmithsOn and Mrs. SmithsOn
are stopping in Virginia a few weeks
Mr. Sniithson will enjoy hunting trip
throughout the Sta te, Mrs. Smithson visiting
her parents in Stafford county meanwhile.
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Miss Isabel Harris has postponed her
trip TO Atlanta until November 5, when she
will accompany Mr.. and Mrs. K. Altner, of
West Washington, and. several Baltimore
friends.
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Miss Nina Leontine Martin. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas II. Martin, OF this
city, and Mr.. John Clifton Maynard were
welded to-day at noon. The ceremony
took place at Hamline NJ. E. Church, Rev.
DR.. Todd officiating.
= Cosmos blooms and palms decorated the
/. ..chancel. and the altar was intertwned
with clematis- Messrs. Richard Gibson
and George Peterson. OF Baltimore: Her
bert Hunt and Harry Lewis We're the ush-
ers. There were no bridesmaids.
Attended by the groom, the bride en-
tered, and together they proceeded to the
altar. She wore an effective French gown
of Sevres blue silk, with wide brimmed
hat OF blue velvet to match. and carried
bouquet Of mermet roses. Wedding mu-
sic was softly played by Prof. Meyer during
the solemnization OF the service.
q Mr; and Mrs. Maynard left later for a
ssrisit TO New York. the bride wearing a
-modisl goingaway gown OF stone gray
cloth, with cap0te to match. On their re-
turn they will make their home at No. 3O7
c street north west.
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1t is said some strangers arriving in
town the night of the marriage could not
get anything to eat, as every available
wedding feast.