Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-25
GLENCARLYN, VA.

Several parties from this vicinity participated
In the lawn party held recently at the Ballstou
81. E. Church The afrair proved to be a great sue
cess ana 1t was late hour before the visitors
returned home
Mr.. Curtis Backus of Walnut avenue. who has
been quite Ill Of rheumatism during the past
month. Is reported slightly improved
One OF the largest and most enthusiastic meet
ings OF the Glehcaryn Literary Society of the
present year took place at the residence Of Mr..
and Mrs. William Torreyson Wednesday evening
last A varied and attractive program had been
tasat py tne several committees, including
w Z, $. Stockbridge OF Walnut avenue.
oo Inc Misses King and Stockbridge gave detailed
accounts OF their summer trips to the seashore
proved unusually interesting, both Mrs Charles
from the appre. iative audience. The Misses Torrey
son al, ana Morreil rendered an excellent piano duet
assumed control of the meeting.
hacn acne, or the guests present was assigned list
couple making the highest number of correct an
swers; In the final tally Miss Sara White was
three correct answers while Mr. Edgar Uber, With
prize.
The exercises were concluded about II o'clock
Miss Juliet Graham, who has been quite ill for
several days past, is much better.
NJ Girey Of the Old Homes,ead, Mss ss Katie Katie
I. bapcoek has returned to her home In Wash
The The recent marriage at the residence of Mr..
sandy Norris near this place. of Daniel b. Will
relatives and friends of the happy couple from all
sections OF the county. Rev. Randolph Peyton Of
washington oficiated The honeymoon will be
spent ut the national capital, after which the
bride bride and groom will occupy their home near
Miss Margaret Ryan, who was recently a guest
OF the Misses Young at Spring Hill, has returned
to her Washington Home
Messr s., Mitchell and Young, young men of this
place. left here on their wheels about o'clock
sunday AFTERNOON, going direct to Rockville, Nd,
shortly before O'clock. From Rockville the dis
lance of about ten miles across the country to
Cf hfn John bridge was covered in less than two
hours, ard the trip home. eight miles more, made
which, consideiin ing the condition Of the roads
Travelled. is stated to be very good time.
Mr: william Mason, who has been spending his
vacation with HIS mother, Mrs. W. P. Jones, has
returned to TUFTS College, Massachusetts, where
he VIII at once resume his studies
The regular September meeting Of the Glen
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. l. Simms Friday evening
Five tables were tastefuiiy arranged around the
spacious parlors. and play was called promptly
at o'clock. 1t continued without intermission an
til midnight, when, the program of twelve games
having been completed, an Adjournment. was taken
and the guests repaired to the dining room, where
bountiful repsst was served. The secretary
test as follows: Messrs. Stocking and Harry
Mitchell. tied for first place among the gentlemen
each with eight games won. Mrs. W. p. Jones
games being plaesd to her credit the record.
The affair closed with several musical selections
by Mr.. Charles l. Simms and Miss Mary Stock
bridge. Among those present were the following:
Stocking. Mr.. and Ms. N: c. Mitchell and Mr..
and Mrs. @. l. Simms, Messrs. Harry Mitchell,
Joseph c; Gurley and VIM. stockbridse and the
Stocking.