Evening star., 1896-10-20

north. The couple will make their home
In Charleston. s. c. Among the guests
present were: Miss Kunker. Mrs. Burns,
Miss Reninger. Mrs. Dalrymple of Balti-
more. Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. Hardesty, Mr..
w. Hardesty, Mrs. Selby, Mrs. K. Crane,
Mrs J. =. Duvall. DR.. and Mrs. j. A. Du-
vail, Miss Bessie Duvall and Mr.. Tobias
DuvaH.
Miss Lydia 8. Koch and Mr.. Clifford r.
James were married last Thursday evening
at the residence of the brides mother, Mrs
Mary E. KOCH 137 1st street, by Rev. Dr.
Eldridge OF Waugh NJ E. Church. Near
relatives and friends were present. The
bride wore white silk, with lace and pearl
trimmings, and carried La France roses.
Miss Maggie Houck, the maid of honor.
wore white silk. Mr.. George Murphy of
Colonial Beach was best man. A recep-
ton followed the ceremony, after which
home In Mount Pleasant.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Benz. Wood will hold
their farewell reception at their home, 519
I'd street, Wednesday evening, before start
ing for an extended tour through the
south.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bayard T. wrenn have is
sued invitations for a reception to be held
at their new nome, 11S D street, Thursday
evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Wrenn will sail for
Europe November 1.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Philip Smith have
returned from their honeymoon, an ex-
are stopping at 23l3 Pennsylvania avenue,
where they will be pleased to see their
friends.
A juvenile theatrical performance was
greatly enjoyed by a small audience at the
home Of Private Secretary Thurber Satu--
day afternoon. The title of the play was
The Little Green Door," written by little
MISS Nellie Calf Elliott, and the youthful
participants. all of whom were under the
ege OF fourteen. gave a very creditable pre-
sehtatfon. Those taking part were Misses
Marian Thurber. Priscilla Nicholson, Mar
ian Parker, Ellen Barry, Nellie Gait Ell
ilott, Helen Munroe Elliott Minna Ward
and Adeline Hammond. The money real
lied by the performance will be devoted TO
charity.
Last evening the congregation and friends
Of the Eastern Presbyterian Church, corner
9TH and Maryland avenue northeast, gave
large and enthusiastic reception to their
pastor, Rev. Thomas &. Easton, ID. D., upon
his return to his church and home, after a
Two months vacation spent on a visit to the
Pacific coast.
strumental music addresses by representa-
tives OF the congregation. Young Peoples
society and Sunday school. and the reading
OF an original poem of welcome, composed
by Mrs Ireland "a member of the church,;
to all of which DR.. Easton made a most
happy response, assuring the people of his
pleasure OF again being with them, and the
fattering outlook for the future in all the
NSHe~A
There was a pleasant surprise rendered
Miss Mamie Martin at her parents resi-
dence, No. 1OS G street southeast Friday
evening last, by Miss Annie Clements and
Miss Annie Gray. Those present were the
Misses Annie Clements, Mamie Grimes.
Carrie Webster, Mamie Beckert Louise
Beckert. Agnes Davis, Ella Ritter, Bertha
Cole. Mabel Clements. Mamie Martin, An
ME Martin, Mr. and Mrs S. f. Martin Mrs
Cole. Mrs. Clements. Mrs. Gray and Masters
Grimes m Era Ill,
Robt. Simmons, Jos. Simmons Smoot Tay-
lcr. Bernard Boswell, Percy Martin, Louis
johnson and Bernard Wilkerson.
A surprise party was given last evening
to Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Goodall of No. 427
10th street southwest. in honor of the third
anniversary of the marriage Many
games were enjoyed, after which refresh
ments were served. Among those present
were Mrs. John H. Tucker Mrs. NJ J. Rye,
Mrs; James Smith. Mrs; J. Scott. Mrs. J. H.
Goodall. Mrs. E. W. Goodrich, Mrs. VIM.
Ayre, Misses Mary, Rosa and Georgetta
kahlert. Maude and Edith Telling. Mary
and Hester Price. Annie Smith, Sarepta
Mills. May Pearl and Irene Warren and
Messrs Arthur Miller, v. NJ. Balderson,
Milton Davis. w. T. Goodall, A. Reeves
and Ernest Warren.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zenas c. Robbins have re-
turned to the city, greatly improved in
health by their summer outing.
There was a social gathering at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Cummins. S1s X street
southeast, to celebrate the birthday of her
son Frank. q tines and music were enjoyed
after which there was taffy pull. Among
those present were Misses E. Ober n
Ober, keil. kerper Messrs. E. Hamer-
ginger, +. johnson, W. White, j. Cum
minis and R. Casper
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. z. Letter are the guests
of their daughter. Mrs. Curzon, in Scot
land. Hon. George n. Curzon has lately
leased Inverlochy Castle, Inverness-shire
ior the hunting season, and they will enter
tain a large rouse party. Mr. and Mrs
Letter will sail for America November Is.
The condition of Miss Jennie Catlin. the
Efece of Bishop Satterlee of this city, who
was injured Wednesday last while riding
her bicycle is decidedly improved, though
still considered critical
A very pretty wedding was celebrated
at the par sonage of the Sixth Street Pres
byterian Church yesterday afternoon The
contracting parties We're Mr. William II
Robey and Miss Bessie Burke a daughter
OF Mr.. Edmund Burke of the Agricultural
department. Rev. Mr.. Skellenger per-
formed the ceremony. A reception was
held at the brides home, 494 Maine ave
nue., IN the evening, at which a large num-
Der OF relatives and immediate friends of
the FAMILY were present. Music was the
principal feature of the gathering and
handsome collation. was served.
The couple will take short tour through
the ncrth and on their return will reside
at 494 Maine avenue.