The evening times., 1896-12-11

receiving group at the reception gwen yes
tertiay evening by Mrs. /. Freeman Raisin. at
her residence on Calvert street, Baltimore.
in honor OF her daughters, tine Misses RaiSin
Among other guests present from this
city " ere Mr.. and Mrs A. p. German, Mr.
Frank Martin, Mr.. j. c. Hooe, Mr.. +. K.
Parks and Mr.. c. watson.
The reception, which was one of the
largest and ndhandsomestu ufthe Paltimorcsra-
son, was followed by supper and daEte.
Mrs. Edgar CIV ynn who for the last few
years has been a resident OF this city. will
return to Baltimore. her former home,
where she hopes to be permanently settled
before the Christmas holidays
The engagement of Miss Lucy Bradley.
of this city and MIR. JOnn Redwood, OF
Baitim ore has just been announced. The
bride-to-be is popular in Washington social
circles and the groom-elect is IL governing
member of the Junior Cotillion Club, OF
Baltim ore and one of the most prominent
young society men of the Monumental City.
The Jolly Nineteen gave pleasant sur
prise to Miss Alice o Brien of No 2i4i
street on Wednesday evening last. The
pleasures of the occasion were games and
dancing and at a late hour refreshments
were served. Among the guests present
were Mr.. and Mrs. {. ID. Church, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stevens. Miss VOgelSon, Miss Cox,
Miss Raber. Miss Merrill, Miss Mamie Cox.
and MeSSrs. l.. Steele, NJ. Heartily, NJ. Cox.
a. McCarty, B. MurrIl, NJ. Rothwell. II.
Howell, E. Thompson, q. Little, W. Nap
pei, c. Merrill and Mr.. Simpson.
The Mississippi Association held al un
usually pleasant reunion Wednesday even
ing. at No. 1919 III street northwest The
guests were entertained by Mime. Roland.
and an excellent musical program was fur
nished by Miss Gaysberg, Miss GuHkuel.
Miss Koher and the Misses Mere ynnldS.
An Interesting feature OF the occasion was
the presentation To the association by Miss
Matte Daniels OF a gavel carved by her
self of iron wood. the Offering being made
through Gen Brinker and accepted through
Capt. Fred Bcall. The rccitations OF the
evening were given by Mrs Ralph walshe
anu Miss COriune Hay.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry McKeldin, OF Mary
land avenue northeast, gave dinner
Wednesday evening, in celebration OF the
twenty first birthday Of their son, RoberI
a. ". McKeldiu.
Covers Were laid for twent y-on fyOung
men guests, and during the course pf the
banquet Mr.. MCkcldin was presented nth
gold watch from his father and diamoiId
ring from his mother, the presentation being
made respectively by DIR. II. 7. A. Lemon
and Mr.. y. NJ. Edwards
Those present included Mr.. A. +. Cooke.
Mr.. Daniels, Mr.. c. Muller. MT. ID. Is. Street,
Mr.. q. X. Taylor Mr. D. NJ Edwards, Mr.
]. W. Buckley. Mr. j W. Murphy Mr..
Howard. Mr.. Gallingcr Mr. c. Clemens Mr..
Paul Graham. Mr.. Hume Talhert Nj. Leroy
McNeely, Mr.. Robert Russell Mr. Chester
McGowan. Mr.. ]. Allen. Mr.. Right Reeves.
DR.. II TIA. Lemon and Mr Harry Mex eidin,
DR.. Horace b. CublentZ. OF this city and
Miss Lille HemSbur.:. daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas RemsburC. OF Bra ddOCk, Wash
ington county. Nd. We're married at Pc
quea," the home Of the brides parents,
yesterda Y morning in the presence ofa large
number of relatives and friends The Cere-
mony took place in the parlor, which was
beautifully CCcoratcd.,and to which the
bride and groom were preceded by two lit
tie flower girls. Misses Blanche Kefauver
and Bessie Rcmsburs They W ere met in the
center of the room by the Rev Lloyd +.
Coblentz, Of st. IaurS Reformed Church,
Baltimore. who officiated. The bride Wore
gown Of white satin. trimmed in white
chiffon and pearls, and carried white
prayer book, given to her by the groom.
Mendelssohn's wedding march was played
by Prof. BOn FireStone, and after the
ceremony wedding dinner was served.
hiS. ihtllllN w IbNtlN gave
n whist party to Il number OF their
friends last night at their home, No 1929
North Capitol street The parlors were
prettily decorated with palms and flowers
and at the close Cr the game dainty re-
freshments were served
Among the guests were Mr.. and Mrs
William Slater. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Lowry, Mr.. James shannon. Mr.. " Gun
ningharn, Mr.. Nathaniel Sands, and Mr..
Mrs. Robert Slater.
A merry group of young people left Wash
ingtOn Wednesday evening for q straw ride
to the home OF Mr. and Mrs. Payton. Of
Chesterbrook, Va. Among the party we're
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith. the Misses NJ Hannah.
L. Braski, h. Coiius. a Gum, II. Car
mody, j. Lyons, A. Mcmahon, NJ Cru;nmin.
c. E. Phillips, ]. Carlin, y. and K Crun-
min, NJ. Phillips, NJ Quigan, j. Sullivan,
and Messrs. +. Hannah, j. Gibson. A. Bauer,
T. Farmer. II. Hanlou. i. Beck. q. Farmer,
w. Crummin, &. Phillips, p Sullivan,
w. Cariin, j. CARMEL, A Deagan and F.
Cassen.
Mrs. R. X. Bridewcll, wife OF the chief
Justice OF the supreme court of Alabama,
Is the guest of Representative and Mrs.
George +. llowison at the Riggs House.
Plans for a HOosier Chautauuua.
La Porte, Ind. Dee 11.-Plans are being
perfected for the opening at Rome Cityor n
Chautauqua, to rival the famous Eastern
resort. syndicate or churchmen. headed
by Bishop j. IL. Vincent, proposes to ex.
pend 100000 in improving the assembly
grounds at Rome City. and in 'hc erection
or buildings, the purpose being 70 make
that place the headquarters for Students OF
literature and science in the Western States
as well as Tor Western Mcthotlists.
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Last of the BuffaIoes.