Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-02
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Ex-Secretary Foster the Host-The
Winchcll-Platt Marriage
Personal Notes.

international seal fur conference. The
event was a brilliant opening of the pleas
ures of the winter ard brought together a
most distinguished gathering of officials.
scientists and wel-known residents. The
house, which rs so full of beautiful. artist
ic, as well as curious souvenirs of the ex-
tensive travels of the host and hostess was
fragrant with a profusion Of flowers. In
the dining room, the table was Handsomely
adorned with chrysanthcmums. Mrs. Fos-
ter had assisting her Mrs. Pierre Botkine,
wife of the Russian delegate, ana from
o'clock they were kept pleasantly engaged
in greeting newcomers. The guests or hon
or-Prof. David S. Jordan. Mr.. Charles >:
Hamlin, Mr. Shire Fujita and Prof. kaklchi
Mitsukuri, the japanese delegates. and ME-
de Wollant Mr. Pierre Botkine and Mr.. de
Routkowsky, the Russian delegates-met
during the evening the representatives OF
nearly all the leading foreign embassies ana
legations members of all the Scientlhc ana
geographic societies and the leading men
in WashinGton's official and resident soci-
ETY..
Miss Gertrude Speiiman Platt and MI
Frank Ely Winchell of New Haven. Conn.
were married last night at the residence on
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin s. Platt, the bride
parents. Palms. white chrysanthemums
ard maidenhair fern deliberately adorned
the parlor, where the couple stood TO DE
m arried. Rev. s. NJ. Newman performed
the ceremony. Mr.. Harry Plat was best
man and Miss Mabel Platt was maid OF
honor. The bride was very daintiiy dressed
in white organdie over white taneta, trim
med with lace. She carried bride roses
Her maid of honor was gowned in pink or
Candle and carried pink chrysanthemums
Only relatives witnessed the ceremony. but
a large company assembled later for the re-
ception. which lasted until . o'clock. The
groom's father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Rice Winchell, and tie Misses Winchell
of New Haven were present, and Will be
LOT &c f<,r 4 l1,a<
The bride received numbers of beautiful
gifts. Mr.. and Mrs. Winchell have gone
north on a trip. and will return here in De-
cemberi before going to New Haven to re-
side.
The marriage of Miss Mary Eugene
Crane to Mr.. Wilbur John Carr will take
place tomorrow evening at the residence
of the brides mother, Mrs. Mary ]. Crane
No. 1115 NJ street Only relatives and a
few friends will be present at the marriage
which will be followed by reception to
intimate friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Menefee Of lexington gave
a reception last evening. The young ladies
receiving with Mr.. and Mrs. Menefee were
MISS Christine Bradley of Kentucky. Miss
Ethel Norris of North Carolina Miss Bes-
sic Potter of New York, Miss Velma Ems
len OF Alabama and Miss Allie Chiffon of
tennessee. The house was tastefully deco
rated in blue and white. and roses and
mowers. Miss Mary Gatewood of Ken
lucky, Miss Laura Higgins of Illinois, Miss
Marie Brown of Pennsylvania Miss Laura
Seitell of Michigan and Miss Elizabeth
holt of Kentucky introduced the guests
During the evening light refreshments were
served Among the guests were: Messrs
Harry Bates, Oliver Hine Geo. A. Ross
W. l.. Speiden, Albert Speiden. Henry W.
samson, DR.. A. 6. Greenwich. DIR. Medford.
DR. E. Powell Frazer. Allen o. Clephane
Louis Clephane, A. w. Shilling, Josiah
Harris, Ewin Lamar Davis Chas F. Rel
ginger. VIII v: Sullivan. jr.. c. Muir, l..
Handy. Arthy B. Parson.> Clark. Green.
Mcdaniel and Messrs. Richard Laws Lee
and Russell Jones of Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Capers have closed
their home in Gaithersburg for the winter
and now have apartments at 1877 18th
street.
Sunday evening surprise party was
given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs
Maurice Solomon in celebration OF the
tenth anniversary of their wedding Many
valuable and useful presents in tin were
presented. and all the guests came laden
with good things.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Todd Davis have
issued invitations for the marriage Of
their daughter Daisy to Mr.. William S.
Teel, 1r.. Tuesday evening, November 10,
at Z: 30 o'clock. at the Church of the Cove
nant. Mr.. and Mrs. William S. Teel, IT.,
will reside at 30 Cedar place. Yonkers NY
Mrs. d. w. Gall and daughter, Miss Ma
mie, returned Sunday morning from their
summer vacation at their home in West
Virginia, and will receive their friends at
their Capitol Hill home.
A delightful birthday party was given
Sunday night by Mr.. William Lerch at his
residence. 49, Maryland avenue southwest.
Among those present were Mr.. J. ]. B.
Lerch. Mrs. Dietrich and family, Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Kaiser. Mr.: and Mrs. G.
and Mrs. Scott. Mr.. and Mrs. J. Domer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz Trede and family, Mrs.
Murray and family, Mrs. H. Hodges, Miss
Meiens. Miss Kate Hodges, Mr.. G. King,
ents were received by the host.
Mrs. Mike Newmyer has as her guest
Mrs. d. L. Goldman Of Norfolk, Va They
will be pleased to see their friends Wednes-
days at 1904 New Hampshire avenue
Miss Bessie Huguely, who has been alb
sent in the mountains of West Virginia
several months. returned home this week
She was accompanied by her friend, Mrs.
Alex. McVeign Miller, who will be her
guest several weeks.
A Halloween surprise party was given in
honor Of Miss Spaids at her residence, No.
ia New Jersey avenue northwest, by
friends. The evening was pleasantly spent
in dancing and games appropriate to the
occasion. Among those present were
Misses Hattie West. Bessie Fec, Matte
Conner, Mae Gildersleeye Mamie Cornell,
Maude Howard of this city, Maude Lock-
wood of Chicago Alice Taylor of Halifax,
N. S., Messrs. A. E. Fay, Clinton Gapen
Oscar Harvey, w. c. Wissel, Emmett
Archer of this city. Chss p. Rydholm, IT,,
of Chicago, Cyrus A. Perkins, jr of Hall
fax, N. s., F. H. N. Lindsey of Pawtucket
r. /.
The friends of Miss Irene Martin were
pleasantly entertained at her home 500 18th
street southeast. last evening. the occasion
being the celebration of her birthday The
evening was spen. in games and other
amusements to the great delight of all
present. Among those present were Misses
Irene Martin. Amelia Egloff, Bernice RAN
dali, Martha Ebel, Katie Leonberger,
Mamie Daily, Gretchen Hood, Minnie Leon
berger, Imogene Stockett, Charlotte Miller
Emma Heine. Blanche DAILY, Mrs. Edwin
Hood, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Ebel and
Masters Julius Abel. Willie Egloff and
Charles Ebel.
The Star will inform the public Of the
election returns as rapidly as they are re-
ceived tonight by means Of two mammoth
stereopticons.
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