Evening star., 1896-12-28


States navy, and Mrs. Ogden have taken
lS.o JEFFERSON place for the winter.
Irene Louise Won Colin of New Orleans
and Mr.. Andrew Jordan Green were mar
ried saturday morning at $3.50 O'clock at
Epiphany Church. The service was per
formed by Rev. DR. Mckim in the. pres
ence OF relatives and intimate friends only.
Mr.. and Mrs. Green took the 10 O'Clock
tram Tor New York city, where they will
remain week and then go to their future
residence at Elizabeth City, n. c. -
The engagement is announced of Mr..
Walter Stetson and Miss Marie Hez, both
of this city.
Saturday evening the Elsmere guests and
friends gave a euchre party. The first
ladys prize was won by Mrs. Joseph Mar
thon. silver glove stretcher. The sec
ond prize. silver hat pin. by Mrs Edgar
Everett, ard the consolation prize. a silver
and shell bonbon spoon. by Miss Rath-
bone-Smith. Mr.. Frank Baker carried of
firSt prize, a silver nail file, and the
second silver knife and paper >cutter,
was captured by Mr. Edwin Crabbe.
The marriage of Miss Violet F. Grey and
cay, December -, at 10 O'clock in St
James Church. There are no Invitations
out for the event
Mr. and Mrs. S. +. Kistler of Pennsyl-
vania are spending part of their honey
moon with their cousin. Miss T. Mae Roth
of Capitol Hin.
DIR. and Mrs. q. II. Corey are at the Riggs
House for the winter Mrs Corey will he
at home Tuesdays
Mrs. and Miss Reisinger will be at home
Thursdays in January at lao9 18th street.
Miss Millie Oettinger has gone to Balti-
more for the HOLIDAYS
Mrs, Ann Jackson and daughter. Miss
Susie ID. Jackson, are spending the HOLIDAYS
in Philadelphia.
MIR. and Mrs. A. G Wilkinson will give
reception In honor of their young daughter.
MISS Lucille Wilkinson. Mrs. and Miss
W iiklnson will be at home Mondays in
January after the 4th
Mr and Mrs. William Evans Harley of
az Sth street northeast celebrated the
twenty-hfth anniversary of their wedding
by reception Saturday. the 26th instant
NfS- dariey was assisted by her daughter
Mrs Reagan; her sister of Chicago Mrs
T. H. Patterson. and Miss Clara Hart The
pariors were beautifully decorated with
christmas greens and bride roses and an
arch supporting the silver figures lS1l-lS,,6
a daihty supper was served. followed 10y
music and dancing. The many beautiful
glfts received showed that the bride and
groom OF twenty-five years ago We're well
remembered by friends. both far and near
some OF those present were Mr.. and Mrs
Gibson. Mr.. w. f. Gibson Mrs Grinstead
Miss Laura Grinstead Mr. Charlie Grin
stead, MIR. and Mrs. J. r. Collette. Mrs
- hES. Blazer, MISS Chap-
pell, Mrs. Davis. Mrs. Turner, Miss Annie
Hart and Messrs. Brown, Thatcher, Ket-
Tier, H. r. Patterson and 4. III. Patterson
The Christmas fete given by Minister
Pioda of Switzerland to Swiss aud their
descendants in Washington was an inter
eStlng and unique affair. Invitations had
been sent out by the president of the two
SWISS societies to Swiss and their descend
ants, stating that Minister Pioda desired
,he pleasure of the addressed and men,
bers of the family at complimentary
Christmas gathering to take place on the
evening of the 2Gth instant at Arion Hall
Nearly 2U persons responded irrespec-
1--WE OF age, size or station in society. and
collected In ante-rooms. At the appoin ted
time the folding doors to the larger hall
was opened to the strains of an orchestra
A large, generously and brilliantly lighted
ChriS tmaS tree stood in the center Min
ister Pioda stood In front OF the tree Mrs
Pioda and Mrs. Frederici. her mother We're
seated nearby. After all having Joined in
singing The Swiss Psalm" Minister Pioda
delivered a cordial address of welcome. in
which, among other things, he referred to
their all meeting here as members of one
family and in conclusion called for a
Hoch" to the sisters Helvetia and Column
bta- The Swiss national hymn, "Rufst du
Mein Naterland." was then enthusiastic
cally sung by all present, at the close of
which a superb victors' wreath of laurel
tied with white and red ribbon, emblematic
of the Swiss ational colors. was presented
to the minister on behalf of the Swiss of
Washington by one of their number ac-
companied by brief becoming words. Upon
entering the hall each guest had been pre-
sented with a small white envelope duly
sealed, containing a number. The presi-
dent of tie Gruetli Eerein, Mr.. Reiken-
bacher, then commenced calling out the
duplicate numbers attached to the gifts
placed upon large table in the rear, which
were handed to him at random by DR.
Fogel the secretary of the legation. These
gifts ranged from daintily put up perfum-
cry, pretty plaques. choice china ware to
silver forks and spoons. AS each number
was called the holder stepped forth and
was introduced by name to the minister
and to Mrs. Pioda. who gracefully handed
the gift to the recipient, who was cordially
shaken by the hand. accompanied 10y a few
words of welcome by both the minister
and his wife, the latter at times taking
up some bright or timid little tot and inn
pressing a motherly kiss upon its forehead
Ample refres hments for old and young
followed and the assembled parted de-
lighted with the impressive and cordial
welcome with which they had been treat
ed by the generous minister and his amia
BILE wife.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Newbold Edgar of New
York ard Lieut. and Mrs Edgar are here
to atterd the wedding of Miss Bonaparte
tomorrow. Mr.. Brun the Danish minister.
viii be best man, as Count de Moltke's
brother has been called to Europe.
The marriage of Miss Camilla Hare.
daughter of Captain L. r. Hare of the Tth
Cavalry, U.S.A., aud Jay b. Lippincott of
Philadelphia will take place at st. Johns
Church January 10. accompanied by full
choral service. Rt. Rev. Henry Yates Sat
terlec bishop of Washington. will otficate
assisted by DR.. Mackay Smith, rector of
St Johns. Miss Mabel Merriam of Min
Lesota will be maid Of honor and the seven
bridesmaids will be the fourteen-year-old
SISTER of the bride, Miss Mary Unier Hare,
Miss Marie Hays, Miss Winona King of
Albany, \. Y, Miss Caroline Porter, Miss
Walsh of Philadelphia and Miss Lippincott,
the sister OF the groom. The best man will
be MIR. Charles Walsh of Philadelphia
wedding breakfast will follow at the resi-
dence of the brides grandfather, Col. John
Hancock.
Mrs. E. Maynicke Stillman is at Ruther-
ford, Nj, for rhe holidays with her life
long friend, the Countess Marie Won King
roehr.
The marriage of Miss May Burdick Ross.
step-daughter of Col. ID. NJ. Ross. and
granddaughter Of Mrs. d. J. Sperry. 20
Mr.. VIM. II. McMurray of Memphis will
take place tomorrow morning at St. An
drew's Church. corner 14th and Corcoran
streets, at Il o'clock, Rev. Mr. Perry OFF,
ating. There will he no Invitations is
sued, but friends of the bridal couple are
invited to be present