Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-04-21
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
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lam Grupe, Herman Eberly, James Lusby.
Edgar Fridley, j. Lewis johnson and Lewis
Kettler.
novel gathering took place yesterday
afternoon at the home Of Mr.. and Ms.
Westinghouse. "A card tournament was
given by a committee of ladies of the
Nordhoff Guild Tor the benefit Of the Ho-
meopathic Hospital fund, and large sum
was contributed In this way. Fifty tables,
upon each a card of Instructions, were ar
ranged artisticaliy in the different rooms
leading from the broad corridor. Two hum
bred ladies played a dozen games of pro-
eighteen beautiful and mostly useful prizes,
all of which were contributed for this en-
tertainment by various firms in the city.
They consisted OF articles of silver, books,
beautiful baskets of bonbons, large boxes
Of flowers, etc. After the twelve games
were finished the ladies gathered In the cor
ridOr, making lovely picture, In. their
spring gowns and flower haas, while the
prizes We're distributed. The committee was
ably assisted by the charming hostess.
Many ladies prominent In society We're
among the players. Excellent music and
refreshing lemon ade was also enjoyed. Two
weeks ago half as many ladies attended a
similar tournament at Belmont" the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Barber. which was
equally as successful in every respect.
Among those who won prizes were Mrs,
Tindall. first prize, fine Hungarian china
pitcher; Mrs. Millwell, silver brush; Mrs.
Lanston. colonial fan: Mrs. Goodloe. silk
umbrella; Mrs. Wilcox, china vase; Mrs
Curtis. basket Of candy; Mrs. Ramage, box
of flowers; Mrs. Townsend. silver puff box;
Mrs. Rapley, box of candy; Mrs. Larner
set of scissors; Mrs. Cooms, box of flowers;
Mrs Hixford, book on whist; Mrs. Warren
card case besides others who received box
es OF flowers and of candy. Among those
who attended this tournament were Mrs
HaZieton, Mrs. Shiras. Mrs. DoIliyer, Mrs
Rutherford. Mrs. Dalzell, Mrs Dean. Mrs
Hun OF Pennsylvania, Mrs A. L. Barber.
Mrs Macknight Moses. Mrs. Lamasure.
Mrs wainwright, Mrs. De Witte and the
ladies Of the Nordhoff Guild
The marriage of Miss Ellen Marbury
Beale to Mr.. Albert f. S. Greene of New
York took place Monday, April 49, and was
ore of the most beautiful of the Easter
weddings. Owing to recent bereavement
in the family of the groom, the event took
place at the residence of Mr.. John Mar
bury, an uncle of the bride, No. 1907 L
street. A floral altar had been arranged
in the west parlor, with palms and Easter
lilies, where the groom, attended by his
best man, Mr.. Howe Totten, awaited the
bride. AT the appointed hour the bride en-
tered with her uncle, Mr.. Buchanan Beale,
followed by her maid of honor, Miss Flor
cree Beale sister of the bride. They ap-
preached the altar through an aisle OF rib
bons, supported by four little maids. Fran
ces Dodge, Elizabeth Beale, Hilda Beaie
and Jean Crosby, where the ceremony was
performed by the Rev. ]. H. Elliott. After
Mrs. Greene departed, amid showers of
rice, for New York.
AT noon yesterday, at Baltimore, Miss
Martha Parker Ramsay, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs Henry Ashton Ramsay of Balti-
more, was married to Mr. William Hender-
son Ruf of Washington at the home of the
brides parents, 1907 Cathedral street, The
ceremony being performed by Rev. Edward
Nirer Of Christ Protestant Episcopal
Church. The drawing room was decorated
ink mir 4: aer
The bride wore white silk, covered with
" hite organdie. She was preceded by her
little sister, Miss Margaret Key Ramsay,
ana her little cousin, Miss Mary Louisa
COOK of Norfolk. Va, who acted as brides
maids. They were attired in white organ
die, over white frocks, and carried punches
OF pink roses. The best man was Mr. Le-
roy Stevenson Of Winchester, Va. Masters
ashton and Bernard Peyton, both of Rich
n:ond, Va, and nephews of the bride acted
as ribbon boys and held broad pink ribbons
through which the bridal party passed
I mere were no ushers. A small wedding
breakfast followed the ceremony. Only
very few of the most intimate friends and
the immediate relatives of the families were
present. Mr.. and Mrs. Ruff took an after
noon train for Atlantic City. where they
WIN remain TWO weeks. They will make
their home in Washington
Miss Gale will give small tea Thursday.
An Easter party was given by Mr.. and
Mrs. w. %. Wetzel Tuesday night. at their
residence, PA street northwest, in honor
OF the Walther League. All the delicacies
on the table We're in egg-shape. Among
the guests were Rev. c. c. MOZART. DR. F
MOZART, Mr.. II. Albers, Mr.. Geo. Amrine.
MI Fred Walthers. Mr.. Ed Phoebus. Mr.
). Stubner. Mr.. VIM. Lacy, Mr. Gotnwai
ana MISS X. Wolf, Miss C. Wolf. Miss +
Miller, Miss NJ. Stubner, Miss NJ. Teopheer.
MISS A. Andrews, Miss G. Andrews. Miss
a. ray, Miss NJ Stiner, Miss A HietmuIler.
MISS H. Schlarf, Miss c. Schlarf. Miss NJ
Schlarf Mrs. Geo. Fay. Mrs. Geo. Scblarf
Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Maddux, sr.
A party was given last Monday evening
by the Lilac Pleasure Club at Mrs
Shaders, 1904 New Jersey avenue Among
those entertained by the club were: Mr.
and Mrs w. d. Shader, Mrs NJ. Dorian.
Mrs. s. Thomson, Mrs. ]. E and Miss
Gertie Bremen, Mrs. ID. Vaugn. Mrs. NJ. /.
Daley, Mrs. Slattery, Mrs Streb. Mrs. Cal
houn, Miss Burns and Mrs. Lashhorn.
A subscription german arranged by the
Sons of Confederate Veterans was given
last night at the Confederate Veterans
Hail. large number of the members and
friends Of the organization were in at
tendance. The german was led by Mr..
Frank Martin and Miss Richie