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The morning times., 1896-12-20

kmory' at small but elegant tea at
thelr residence on Rhode Island avenue
yesterday afternoon. The debutante is
one or the most accomplished Of the sea
son huGs She has lived abroad for much
more than half her life, and promises to
DE very popular in diplomatic circles.
MIS- Emory was assisted in receiving by
number Of the seasons debutantes
among them Miss Cana, daughter of the
chilean minister; Miss Sartoris, the Misses
Irene and Louise Sheridan, and Miss
Elizabeth Davis
Inc guests were from among the promi
nent members of official AMI resident
society.
The morning times., 1896-12-20
UNDERWRITERS.
DIED

JOHNSONOn Thursday, December II,
! 1S96, at 1:50 O'Clock p m, at Winthrop
Heights, ID. c., Rev. Horace +. johnson,
aged SiXtv-rOur years.
His funeral viii take place Sunday at
IL O'Clock a. m- 1t
MILLER-On Thursday, December II,
1896, at 1.1O p m, Jullana Miller, aged
flTty-nlne years.
Funeral from her late residence. No. $50
SIXth street northwest, on Saturday, De-
cemDer 10, at 8 O'Clock a. m REQUIEM
mass at st. Mary's Church at 9 30 Rela-
tIves and friends are respectfully invited TO
attend. 1t
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Lieuts, Craige and Parker, of the Fifth
Cavalry; Lieut.. Guignard. OF the Fourth
Artillery, and Lieut.. Callan, OF the Fifth
Artillery.
The bride, who is a tall and Glistin-
Suished looking blonde. entered on the
arm of her father, her gown being an
especially handsome one Of white moire
with high bodice trimmed in duchess lace.
Her tulle veil was fastened with pearl orna-
ments, and instead of the usual bridal
bouquet she carried an ivory bound pra yer
book from which the marriage service
was read.
The groom and his best man, Lieut..
Joseph p. Tracy. Of the First Artillery
met the bride at the chancel rail. The
bridesmaids also entered through the vestry
and met the ushers as they passed up the
aisle in advance of the bride, forming
themselves into picturesque group in the
large chancel. The maids were Misses
Elmeda Tracy, sister Of the bride;
Miss Frances Porter Of Towanda, Pa;
Miss Gertrude Sheldon OF New York, Miss
Eginton OF Kentucky, and the following
Washngtonians: Misses May Katln, Jen-
nie Hunt, Rittenhouse and Frost.
DR., ]. II. Perry, rector OF ST. Andrews,
performed the marriage ceremony.
A reception followed at the home of the
brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burr Ridg
way Tracy, OF sos @ street, where the
same attractive color scheme of white and
yellow prevailed. An orchestra of stringed
instruments played in a palm-scree ened
alcove in the hall Among the guests We're
the father of the groom, Col. James F.
Wade, L. s. A; the General OF the Army
and Mrs. Miles, Col. and Mrs. Sumner of
Fort Myer, Col. Stanley of the Soldiers
Home, Col. and Mrs. Bahcock, Capt. and
Mrs. Fuger, Col. Wilson, Capt. and Mrs.
Howe, Capt. and Mrs. Rittenhouse, and
Mrs. Catlin, Miss Miles. the Misses Cham
berlain, Miss Coleman, Lieut. Gilmore,
the Misses Hunt, and Miss Reisinger
Lieut. and Mrs. Wade left at midnight
for an extensive honeymoon trip, after
which they will reside at Fort Sam Hous-
ton, Tex.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Another Interesting wedding OF Wednes-
day was that of Miss Agnes Carolan
Bryant, daughter of Mr.. Carolan O'Brian
Bryant Of Montgomery county, Nd, which
occurred at the Church of the Epiphany at
p. m. The groom was Mr.. Frederick
Bolton Simpson OF New York.
The brides attendants were the Misses
Mary and Jennie Stone, Miss Ethel Nor
ris, and her sister, Miss Amy Bryant
The first three wore effective gowns u
white organdie over white silk, while exe
last named young lady, who acted as
maid OF honor, wore pale blue organdie
over silk OF the same shade Five-year-
old Florence Stone, as the flower girl,
walked Immediately preceding the bride,
who entered on the arm of her father.
The groom and his best man, Mr. Charles
Gregg, OF Philadelphia, joined the we'd
ding party at the chancel gate and DIR.
Randolph Mckim, rector OF the Epiphany.
read the marriage service, The brides
gown was a handsome and becoming one
The morning times., 1896-12-20

A quiet but very pretty wedding took
place Wednesday at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. James r. Cook, No. 1921 G street
northwest. The contracting parties were
Daisy Violet Cook and Daniel e. Garges.
The cerei1ony was performed by Rev. Fa-
ther Bart of st. Matthew's Church. Prompt
ly at noon the bridal couple entered the
dra wing room, where, amid palms and
most fragrant flowers, the ceremony took
place. The bride was stylishly gowned in
dark green cloth, trimmed with ermine
Only the immediate families and a few
intimate friends witnessed the ceremony
and were present at the breakfast. Among
them were Secretary and Miss Morton,
Prof. and Mrs. Willis Moore, Mr. and Mrs
c. w. Fickery, Mr.. and Mrs George w.
Carr, Prof. and Mrs. E. F. Andrews,
DR.. j. A. Mclean and Mr.. James p
Cromwell.
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PRESENTS.

Why not furs, especially when S. 79 will buy
mink wool seal collarette like in the illustration
1t is handsome, silklined neckpiece, worth twice
the price asked The muff is S149 instead of s. So
and other furs proportonatey cheap, only because
winter weather hasn't come before Christmas and
the furrier got scared. He didn't think of chilly
March winds-but did, and so will you You'll
find that also distributing cloth Jackets capes
wrappers ard skirts at less than the cost of
the materials This third floor is crowded with such
practical presents for women and children
The morning times., 1896-12-20

The debutantes are likely to occupy the
center of the social stage for several weeks
to come, but diplomatic and state dinners,
the White House and Cabinet receptions.
and one or two notable weddings promise
to be the really important events of Janu-
ary.
The wedding day of Miss Louise Bona
parte and Count de Moltke- -Hui.field has
been again set, and it is expected the mar
rage will occur on Tuesday, December
2S, at st. Paul's Church, with Cardinal
Gibbons to officiate. Owing to the recent
death of the father of the groom-elect.
which occurred in Paris. the wedding wi,l
be celebrated very quietly, and the ipyi
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John N Pistol Of 1915
K street northwest, entertained a number
OF little friends in honor OF the sixth birth
day anniversary OF their Son, Clarence
Kerr Pistol, last Thursday afternoon.
The rooms were prettily decorated, the
bright green and red Of holly predominant
ing. The presents from his friends were
numerous After games and dancing, re-
freshments were served. One of the de-
hghtful features OF the afte rnoon was the
fancy dancing by Ruby and ErIna King.
Each guest was presented with a beauti-
ful souvenir, china slipper filled with
cholce Candies. Among those present
were Misses Edith Langley, Edith Tur-
ton, Bessie Orchard, Ruby and Errua King,
Frances Holmes. Bessie WincheIl and Bertha
Coleman, Masters Eugene Wilson, Ira and
Elmer Turton, Eddie and Willie Langley
and Eugene Curtis.
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MIS- Sewers gave very handsome ain
her 10 young people at her home on New
YORK avenue last evening, complimentary
10 her debutante daughter Miss Nellie X
Sewers Owing To her continuedindisposi.
ton Mrs Sewers was unable to attend
and Mrs. Joseph f. Washington presided.
The guests We're Miss Letitia Stevenson
Miss Jane Fuller, Miss Mattingly, Miss
Burroughs and Miss Sewers, Mr.. Wash
ington, Mr.. John Wilkins, Mr.. Charles
Mckenny, DIR. Ashford, Lieut. Kephard and
Mr. Dodge, of Boston.
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The engagement is announced of Miss
Louise White OF PENNSYLVANIA and Mr.
William Stockbridge Of this CITY. the wed
dihg 10 occur at st. Thomas Church on
the evening Of January 20.
MISS White was debutante oflast season,
having been presented to society by her
aunt, Mrs. William A. Stone, of Q street
with whom she spent the greater part of
the winter.
The wedding will occur at Miss Whites
hoihe, on z street. her parents now re-
siding in Washington
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Those Who VIII Fpter,at,

During the holidays should consult F.
Freund, the caterer, SIS 10th st. he
personally looks after all the details of
every supper or luncheon, no matter if IL
be simple or elaborate. Rich fruit cake az
prices in keeping with the times. 1t
The morning times., 1896-12-20

On next Saturday Miss Corinne Parker
VIII leave after the performance at DaIy's.
New York, for a flying visit home. and
will be very pleased To receive her friends
informally or Sunday evening, at her
residence, No 20 NJ street northwest.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

The Brazilian Minister and Mime. Men
donca will give a diplomatic dinner Mon
day evening.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

The Guatemalan Minister and Nine. Lac
Arriaga entertained a distinguished com
pany at a diplomatic dinner last evening
at the legation on Eighteenth street.
The appointments We're in orchid pink
the table being covered with pineapplt
cloth OF finest texture, exquisiteIy EN-.
bnOidered and laid over pink silk Hand
some vases OF crystal and silver were
grouped in the center, holding pink or.
chids and a garland OF the same delicate
flowers further adorned the table which
was lighted by candles under pink and
silver shades.
Sixteen covers were laid and the guests
were the British Ambassador and Lady
Pauncefote. the French Ambassador and
Mime. Patenotre, the Chilean Minister and
Nine. Cana. the Argentine Minister and
Nine. Garcia Merou, Senator and Mrs.
Sherman, Lieut.. and Mrs. Glover, Mr.
and Mrs. Thurber, Mrs. Julian James, and
Assistant Secretary of State Adee.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

The Misses Roach VIII give a tea on
Monday 10 introduce Miss Katie Roach
the daughter of the Senator from North
Dakota.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

The coming week Will show a great
falling off in formal entertainments, but
- the one to follow will be unusually gay
and the year viii go out to the music of
many dances.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Mrs. Francis, wife of the ne W Secretary
or the Interior, was at home for the first
time on Wednesday afternoon, and greeted
large number of distinguished visitors.
Mrs. Francis received her guests in-
formally and was assisted by her neice.
Miss Boyd, OF st. Louis, who viii remain
through the greater part of the winter.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Nine. Bahkmetieff, the wife of the
charge d affaires of Russia at the court
OF Greece, who has been visiting her
mother, Mrs. Beale, for the past six weeks,
VIII return to Athens early next month
During her visit she has been the recini ant
or much attention from her Washington
friends, but until recently has declined
all formal invitations
Mrs. Sartoris gave one Of the hand
soonest luncheons of the season in her
honor on Tuesday. the other guests.beInp
Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Sheridan, Mrs. Audep-
RED, Mrs Hearst. Mrs Dent, Mrs. Roopers
Mrs. Draper, Mrs. John Davis, Mrs William
Emory, Mrs. Richardson Clover, Mrs Julian
James, Mrs. Sharp, Mrs. Heath and Miss
Edes.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Miss Lora Mcintosh and Miss Marie Bel
lington, of Chicago, who have been visit
Ing Miss Mary Hill, of E street, northeast.
left yesterday for their homes in the West
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Mrs. Edwin McCahir and Miss McCahiI
OF 1912 street northwest, will he at
home Tuesdays in January
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Miss Mary Helen Howe, late of the Grau
Metropolitan Opera Company, viii spend
the Christmas holidays with her parents
Dr. and Mrs. Frank T. Howe, of UNIVERSITY y
Heights. Miss Howe will return to New
York Immediately after New Years Dav
to fulfill concert engagement in that CITY
on January 5.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Samstag viii leave
tomorrow for New York. to attend the
marriage nf their son, Mr. Henry SamStag.
to Miss Belle Siegel next Tuesday.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Mrs Gordon Mckay will give tea
Wednesday afternoon
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Miss Edcs, tea Friday afternoon Mrs.
Boardman, a dance Friday evening.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

The engagement is announced Of Miss
Sarah Alexander to Mr.. Gus Eichberg.
Miss Alexander win be at home this even
ing, from to 10 O'Clock.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Gen. and Mrs. Draper entertained at
one OF the handsomest dinners of the
season last evening, in honor OF the
Massachusetts delegation in Congress, with
a few additional guests.
The service used was entirely of gold
and the pink candles Were in gold can
delabra under pink and gold shades. A
plateau OF bridesmaid roses rested on an
oblong mirror in the center of the table
and separate sprays OF roses were scat
tered gracefully about the l,oard The
name cards were in water colors, each
having sketch OF a dainty twentieth CEN
tury girl above the name OF the guests, who
Were: Senator Lodge, Hon. George Ly-
man OF Boston, Representatives Simpkins,
Wright, Giliett, Knox, Mccall, and Moody
of Massachusetts, Speaker Reed, RepreSen-
tatives DaIzell OF Pennsyly ania, Dingley
of Maine, Cannon of Illinois. aud ueuder-
son OF Iowa.
Mrs. Draper was the only lady present,
ana Wore a very handsome gown of
heavy white silk. embroidered in true love
knots or gold spangles, with exquisite
pearl ornaments.
The morning times., 1896-12-20
ON THE EDGE Of THE SEASON
Society Looks Forward to a Gay
Close Of the Year.
BRIDES AND DEBUTANTES

Last Week Was Prolific of Both and
That TO Come VIII Equal It-Sev-
eral Notable Entertainments Last
Nighttime Weddings OF Interest
Soon to Occur.
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Read This Letter.

Office Of the
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No. 81 Broad,ray.
New 2l2k, Dec. rs, 1880.
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cypress seis today, less 50 fer
centrccefuea. After cons7ae,7ue
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III Aafeness of lie season., ne
concluded To- .acoeph yoar offer.
Ne e1close'bH okapumbers wA eli
ne hare sAlSpcd WlsAmg you
.a.e cod trade and q habby Ncw
Iear, ne remain yo rs, veyy truly,
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(Ey.)
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Mr.. Ferd Hermann, president OF the
Mayflower Social Club, was rendered a
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Mrs. Samuel Polkinhorn and Miss Polkin-
horn haveissuedcard for Monday evening.
December %, from to O'Clock.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred B. Young, of Rhode
Island avenue, will leave Tuesday to spend
the holidays with Mr.. Young's parents
In wheeling, w. Va
The morning times., 1896-12-20
MARRIED.

BURkE-FIELDS -On July 8, IS96. al
Jersey city, v. J.. by the Rev. Henry C.
CrOnin, Theresa A. Burke and Thomas VI
Fields. II
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. Harmon, and Miss
Morton received Informally on Wednesday
afternoon, though the public Cabinet re-
cephons will not begin until January.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

MIR, and Mrs. Thomas J. Lamb, of Michi-
gan City, N. D., will spend the winter in
this city at No. 231 North Capital street
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Lieut. and Mrs william II. Emory pre-
sented their only daughter, Miss Blanche
The morning times., 1896-12-20

On Wednesday afternoon this same dis.
hnguished visitor was the guest of honor
ata very handsome tea given by her cousin.
Mrs. George Boomer, of 1717 Massachu-
setts avenue. The spacious home of the
popular hostess was thronged from until
4 with the most distinguished members of
Washlngton's official and resident society.
Last evening Nine. Bahkmetieff was the
guest or honor at large dinner given by
General and Mrs. Draper.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

MISS Martha Hichborn has invitations
out Tor a luncheon complimentary to Miss
Baker, to occur December 81.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

There has been no official entertaining
In the Cabinet circle as yet. unless the
tea by Mrs Wilson on Thursday afternoon
might be so regarded That entertain
ment was TO present Miss Wilson. the
ldest daughter of the family to society
and was, with the tea given by the Gillian
Minister and Nine. Cana on the same a fter-
noon, the most interesting event of the
week
The morning times., 1896-12-20

| tatlons to thF Church have been limited
| to one hundred, while less than thirty
| guests have been irvitedto the breakfast
There will be no bridesmaids and the
! bride will be escorted TO tie altar by her
uncle, MIR. Charles Bonaparte, of Baltimore.
Messrs Charles McCauley, Frank Andrews,
| Walter Van Rensselaer, Berry and Richard
| Wailach, all of this city, will serve as
! ushers
| A strange fatality has seemed to attach
| itself to the most interesting love affairs
| OF the present season. ~
| The breaking off OF the BeIknap-M Nav
! match, owing to q difference of faith
| and family opposition, Just when a bril-
| liant wedding was supposed to be at hand,
| the postronement Of Miss Bonaparte's mar
riage, which was to have taken place with
much pomp and splenC or, on December 10,
ana the sad termination OF the engage
ment of the Countess Estherhazy and Mr.
Arthur Dickens Kerr, whose sudden death. a
few weeks ago, was a stock 10 society.
With such precedences as these what
wonder that Mrs. Frederick de Courcy Nav.
late OF Washington and New York, de-
clined to await the coming OF her present
dlstinguishedhuSband the Cuuntd Andigne
and crossed the ocean herself to meet him
in Paris, where they Were married last
Saturday.
Mrs. May was one of the many charm
ing widows of Washington, and very rich
in her own right having been a Miss
Coleman of California, and GRANDPA lighter
of the millionaire O'Brian, of that State
She still owns handsome heme in this
city, which Is now leased to Attorney
General Harmon, and is one Of the most
exquisitely furnished homes in Washington
The Count d'Andigne is said to be a
weil-preserved bachelor of fifty odd years
without debts, and the IosSessor of one
of the Oldest names and titles OF France.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

; and number OF young lady visitors nre
! sided in turn.
Ihere were seven prominent debutaDtes
last week, each OF whom made her how
dt an afternoon tea and found herseI,
Weicoihed by a large circle OF friends and
the recipient OF enough bouquets to decor.
| ate half house
MISS Baker, daughter of Mr. and nrs
John A ker, who is one of the hand
sonest OF the seasons buds. Miss Nandn
Laurens McCahilI. daughter of Mrs. Ed
ward McCahill, of Georgetown. and Miss
Lynch, daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. John
Lynch, OF Hillyer place, were all pre-
sented on Tuesday: Miss Wilson and Miss
Cana on Thursday, the first at tbe ras;d.,noa
OF her parents, Postmaster General and
Mrs. wilson, and the second at the Chilean
legation.
Each or these Official buds was welcomed
ny large and distinguished companv.
MISS George Ivan Swope, daughter OF
Dr' ana MIS- j A. Swope, made her first
appearance as full-fledged young lady
a6 handsome tea at the family residence
on N street.
Miss Edine Francis Tisdel was presented
oO very ucHsbtGui tea at her pareutS'
residence, on Thirteenth and streets
also on Thursday afternoon.
Miss Blanch Emory closed the weeks
list on Saturday at small but very inter
esting tea at her home on Seventeenth
street and Rhode Island avenue.
"hlie many choice buds continue to
bloom at the rate of three day and the
ever-conyenient afternoon tea is the most
popular entertainment of the month the
return of Congress and the reopening of
the diplomatic homes has brought society
In It's fuller sense into regular working
order
The Spanish minister, the British am.
bassador, and the Guate1nalan minister
have each in turn dined the Secretary n,
State and Mrs. Olney, thus opening ths
official season full fortnight in advance
of its usual date.
Saturday has come to be regarded as q
favorite day for entertaining the Secre
tary OF State and it is probable that MFR.
and Mrs. olney will be engaged ON that
day until the end of the season.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Madame de Rcngifo, wife of the cnarre
d'affalrs of Colombia. has issued invita-.
lions to 8 O'Clock tea for Thursday.
January z, at her home, l72S I street
The morning times., 1896-12-20

DAINTY Tea table was in the drawing room
ana number OF young lady visitors pre-
sided IN turn.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Sd 7G for Spun Silk Umbrellas with
~ - n inch paragon frames Tight
rolling on steel rods Inported
handle with sterling 81 YER plate on VIII ich nj.
initials Will be engraved free OF charge.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

Ct for Mems Fancy Night Shirt in box
Spi whether to give one of these as "A iok @
or III all seriousness will depend on
VINO Is the siver and who tie recipient.
The morning times., 1896-12-20

S2 O0 will buy him S. UmbreIIa-be-
cause tho MAKER has closed ont
the balance of his XmaS stock
you. S"incu with
The morning times., 1896-12-20

DC to 81 for 1897 Calendars, Every man
XIV VII. need one Give him one of
these beauties and daily remind
him OF your thoughrfuneSs-
The morning times., 1896-12-20

1Hc for pocket knives considerably Iarg-
N1S er than the illustration. The words
eTling" is ON each and each is
guaranteed 92o-I0oU fine. the best produced.
Most Jewelers. ask soc but some claim them
worth 75c. '-'' III
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-08

A. Niagara Fails. y. J, the Park
,r1.,.tre Was destroyed by ire al / O'Clock
,,..-,ersav morning causing loss Of
s-o Ono. fully covered boy insurance.
state Senator ]. II. shelburne OF AUS
I'm Texas. JwAs nominaleu TOT congress
Yesterday on the 5llth halol oy the Dem
ocratic Convention OF the Ithth district.
rx-Couuressman Walter Gresham, Of
e,l,.sston would have had the nomina-
,son bnf refused 20 cake it unless the
,I.,,tenfion repudiatcd the Chicago plat
eN,,, and adopted on endorsing the finan-
la ro,rse of Cleveland and Carlisle. This
tbe convention refused TO DO. and Gresh-
am retired.
The Treasury Department yesterday
so,,t ,otacroms 10 several collectors OF
,,orta i'm southern Florida and 10 captains
80 revenue cutters In those waters. in
sfriicting them 10 keep lookout for
no steamer Laurala. which cleared from
Wilmington. Del. and which is supposed
10 he on a flbusterlng expedition.
I,dqe Henry Castellnes. one Of the
oiSest ana most brilliant members of tho
.ccv orleans legal fraternity, died az
tba Hotel Dieu. after a lingering illness.
yesterday.
Renuest and j. F. Lilenthal. preSi-
dent and cy-presilent OF the German
RANK of Charleston. :. c.. which went
under month ago. have been arrested
on warrants sworn out by stockholders
Both men had borrowed large sums Of
money from the bank Of which they were
directors. and both had oyerdrawn their
accounts.