Evening star., 1896-11-06
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Pleasing Hospitalities at the Mexican Lega-
ton.
The New Argentine Minister and Wife
Weddlng Notes.

The Mexican minister and Mrs. Romero
gave an informal dinner last night in honor
Of the Argentine minister and Mrs. Garcia
Meron. The table was handsomely decor
ated with chrysanthemums, and the oc-
casion was most delightful one. The
others present were the Chilean minister
and Mrs. Cana and the Gautemalan minis
ter and Mrs. Lazo-Arriaga.
The Rector's Aid Society of ST. Andrews
parish gave a reception last night to the
new assistant rector and his wife. DIR. and
Mrs. Gibson. The parish hall, on Corcoran
street. was decorated, and supper was
served In the gallery. Miss Helen Alden,
president of the society, assisted by the
following committee. was in charge: Miss
Bessie Poole. vice president; Miss Virginia
Lamont, Mise Katherine Kipp, Mrs. q. w.
Estes Miss Mary Lewis, Miss Agnes Alden.
Miss Orley McCarty. Miss Carrie Morrison
and Miss Bennett The event brought to-
gether a large majority of the church peo-
PIE. and was greatly enjoyed. Among those
and Mrs. Kinsolving, Col and Mrs. Cecil
Clay, the Misses King. Miss Kerr, Mr..
Holmes. Mrs. Balch. Miss Herbert. Miss
Gartrell. Mr.. and Mrs. Herndon Morsell,
Miss zimmerman. Mr.. and Mrs. Micou, DIR.
Ray. DR.. Amos Sprigg. the Misses Lasier,
Mr.. Ergeod. DIR. Griffith, Mrs. Poole, Mr.
and Mrs. Eugene Williams, DR.. Roberts,
Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Millard, the Misses
Mary Noble, the Misses Lowe. Mr.. Cavelry,
Mrs. Falls. Miss Andrews, Miss Cecil Dulin
the Misses Jarvis Miss Gray, Miss Fisher
the Misses Jacobs, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Will
llams, Miss Dorothy Wall, Mrs. Halpne
Mrs. Roome. the Misses Roome. Miss
Hester, Mrs. Turner, and Mr.. Harry Chlds
Miss Maud Gorham, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. George c. Gorham, will be one of the
handsomest, as we'll as particularly tai
ented, of the debutantes this season. Her
-nr1 larfx xn-ill Ia sr;,,
ers, December Z.
DR.. and Mrs. w. S. Christian of Middle
sex county, Va. have issued cards for
the marriage of their daughter Nellie Car
nett Christian, to Mr.. Robert s. Bristow,
which is to take place Thursday. November
~. at nigh noon. at Urbana Baptist Church.
Crbana, Va. Miss Christian is a relative of
Postmaster General Wilson.
Mrs. and Miss Acosta, Mrs. Charles Car
roll and other relatives were present yes
terday in Baltimore at the wedding of Miss
Louise Ranstead. daughter of the late Chas.
+. Ranstead and Mr.. John Baker T. Hull
son of the late Robert Hull and grandson
of the late Judge Lucas Powell Thompson
Of Virginia.
Mrs. Frank Mcclure has returned from a
visit with relatives at Augusta. Ga, where
she went to attend the marriage of her
niece. Miss Taylor, daughter to Commander
Taylor, U. s. N, to Mr.. Henry Percy Burum
of Georgia.
The German ambassador and Baroness
Thielman are In New York.
The annual meeting of the Army Canton
Flannel Society will be held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Heger, 1901 l street, at IL
O'Clock tomorrow.
Commander c. c. Todd and family have
taken apartments at 1719 H street
Mrs. William Sage Dalzell and her little
daughter of Pittsburg are visiting Mrs
Hough, 1893 T street. The ladies will be at
home Thursdays. November II and 10.
Mrs. P. E. Moffette Of 2027 street has
gone to Altoona. Pa, to spend the winter
with her daughter. Mrs. E. NJ Tober.
The marriage of Miss Katie NJ. Downey to
James w. Blaine took place Wednesday
evening at O'Clock, Rev. Father Sullivan
Of St Teresa's parish performed the cere-
hony, and a reception followed at groom's s
home. % 9th street northeast The best
man was Geo. w. Kenedy. The maid Of
honor Miss L. Blaine, wore white organdie
over yellow silk and carried white roses.
The bride becomingly dressed in a
brown travelling dress and carried a shower
bouquet of bride roses The groom's home
was simply but beautifully decorated. The
presents were numerous and elegant. Mr.
and Mrs Blaine have gone on northern
trip, and upon their return, the latter part
of this month, Will reside at Congress
Heights, d. c.
was rendered Mr.. Edgar S. McGaveran last
evening at his home, 6151a I'd street north
east number of excellent selections of
instrumental and vocal music were con-
tributed by Messrs. Harry Mathews John
Lewis, Henry Hanlon, Kirk Hopkins and
Lee Eta. Games and dancing were en-
joyed. after which supper was served.
Among those present were Misses Lula
Norman, Bessie Warden, Grace Lindsay,
Mary Miller. Fanny Sh:ras, Minnie Beight,
and Messrs Will Cole. James Hoover, Ben.
Mangold Will Palace and Frank Hagen of
Avalon Heights d. c.
Mr.. and Mrs j. H. Hollenbeck announce
the marriage of their daughter Lillian with
Mr.. Allan r. Kidd Of this city, Wednes-
day, October 1ith, at Los Angeles, Cal
A pleasant company met last night at
the residence of Mt. and Mrs. A. Long,
1927 Maryland avenue northeast, with Miss
S. Streh hostess. Musical selections
were rendered, interspersed With games.
Later in the evening bountiful repast was
served. The parlors and dining room were
handsomely decorated with palms and
chrysaithem Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Long. DR.. and Mrs.
Walter, Mr.. and Mrs. Ochershausen, Mrs.
Botch, Mrs. Schaffer, Mrs. Streb. Misses
Eber, Kempp, Kettler, Streb, Nonderheide,
Baier, and Mcssrs. Walter, Sutton, Martin,
Long, Wright, Witherington and Maxwell