Evening star., 1897-04-30
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Secretary Sherman VIII Celebrate His Birth
day.
Cards Out for q Large Reception In
Its H0nOr-The ChaAdler-Cavis
Northumberland Notes.


/ The Secretary of State and Mrs. Sherman
day evening. May 10. at 0 o'clock. The date
marks the seventy-fourth birthday of the
host.
Senator and Mrs. Chandler have invita-
tions out for the marriage of their niece.
Miss Kate Chandler, to Mr.. Harry Minot
Cavis, at their residence. Wednesday, May
II, at noon.
Mrs. Peckham, wife of Justice Peckham,
has Invitations out for Monday, May 3, at
3 O'Clock.
Mrs. Olney, accompanied by her daughter.
Mrs. Minot. has sailed for Europe. They
will visit Mrs. Olney's eldest daughter, who
is living in Germany.
The rehearsals for the May-pole dance at
the fe,e tomorrow for sweet charity's sake
show perfect grace and self-possession
among the little folks who will participate.
The dolls, who will all have new owners
by tomorrow night. are arrayed in the pref
test clothes each garment being OF the
put-on and take-off style. Every table has
so many well-known and popular matrons
and maids in charge that every visitor will
find plenty friends with whom to enjoy
visit to the fete.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Thompson have re-
turned from New York, where they spent
the past week.
Senator and Mrs. Carter gave a dinner
Wednesday evening in honor Of Cardinal
Gibbons. The guests were Attorney Cen
eral McKenna Senator Elkins and DR.. and
Mrs. Maurice Francis Egan. The table
decorations were Of white roses and orchids
In Jersey City Wednesday night the mar
rage Of Miss Alice scudder daughter of
Rev. John l.. Scudder Of the Tabernacle
Church, to Mr.. Frank Hillman Hall. son
of Maj. and Mrs Hillman A. Hail. was one
Of the most prominent social events there
this spring The aisles and cnancei were
adorned with spring flowers. The couple
were attended by six ushers and four
bridesmaids. The bride was gowned in
white satin and orange blossoms. The
| ried clusters Of Easter lilies. The groom's s
parents attended the ceremony. The couple
took a northern trip, and will live at Mont
clair.
Mr.. Frank T. Israel. the popular secre-
tary of the Washington District Epwortfr
League, and Miss Blanche A. Tomlinson,
also well known in Epworth League
circles were married last evening at
the residence of the brides parents, Mr..
| and Mrs. j. S. Tomlinson, s17 l. street, by
Church. Mr.. Israel is the son of Judge
Frank Israel of Benkleman, Neb., and has
served four or five years as the secretary
of the league. Mr.. and Mrs. Israel left
witnessed only by immediate relatives, for
an extended tour through the north, visit
ing Niagara and Toronto On their return
they will reside in the country for the sum-
| mer. returning in the fall to the city.
Miss Annie E. Mann and Mr.. Michael b.
Inscoe were married last evening at Union
NJ E. Church by the pastor Of the church,
Rev. DIR. Alexander Bielaski The church
was well filled with the friends of the
couple, and Miss Elsie Roach played the
wedding march.
Miss Jessie Gosnell, daughter of Mrs.
Rachel E. Gosnell of Baltimore, was mar
rfed Wednesday to Mr. Alexander kirkland
Taylor, in Washington, d. c., by Rev. DIR.
Pitzer Mr.. Taylor is the son of the late
r. Q. Taylor and a partner in the firm OF
R. @. Taylor & Co. His marriage was q
surprise to his friends. Mrs Gosnell moth
er of the bride, was yesterday notified Of
the wedding and informed that the couple
would return to Baltimore Saturday. She
refused to make any statement concerning
the wedding or the reason why the couple
preferred to have the ceremony performed
quietly and away from their homes.
Miss Edith Barker of Dover Del, and Dr.
]. Carlton Ingersoll Of Washington were
married at the brides home last evening"
Rev. Mr.. Pierce of the Baptist Church per-
termed the ceremony. The bride wore
white satin, trimmed with duchess lace and
pearls She entered the church on the arm
of her father, Mr.. s. H. Barker Follow
Ing were the ushers, Mr.. H. F. Goodwin and
Mr.: Thomas F. Dunn. Mr.. VIM. B. Inger-
soil, brother of the groom was best man.
Miss Elizabeth Barker sister of the bride,
was maid Of honor. She wore white or
candle over white silk. The bridesmaids
were Miss Elizabeth Harris, Miss Fannie
Harrington, Miss Laura Conrey of Towson.
Nd, and Miss Lucy Ingersoll They wore
white organdie. Little Fay Bostic was the
hover girl. Among the guests was Miss
Bertha Julihn Of this city.
Miss Mellye Arledge, who has spent the
ocf
her health, returned last evening.
Mrs. John c. Ingersoll is visiting Colonel
and Mrs. Robert Ingersoll, go Madison
avenue, New York.
Gen. and Mrs. Hawkins are at the Ban
croft. They will commence housekeeping
about the middle of May at 2OO1 1 street
Mrs. Jannus. ST., Of 227 New Jersey
avenue left yesterday for Asbury Park
Mr.. A. c. Wells of 1903 11th street, who
has been in New York for the past few
days. has returned.
Miss Lena Hinnant, who has been q resi-
dent Of this city for two years, has been
Unexpectedly called to her home In FIRE.
mont, N. c.
Mrs ]. Keith Edwards will be at 723 10th
street until leaving the city for the sum-
mer.
Miss Edith Dingley, daughter of Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Dingley. came on from
",
will be at the Hamilton with her parents
the most Of May. At the end of that time
she will return to Maine, accompanied by
Mrs. Dingley.
Last evening a large numberof ladies and
gentlemen enjoyed a delightful dance at
the residence of Miss Emma Mohler, North
Capitol and p streets. Later in the even
ing vocal renditions were enjoyed, and re-
freshments we're served at a late hour.
Among those present were Miss Emma
Mohler, Miss Lena Mohler, Miss Gertie
Mchler. Miss Olive Reeves Miss, Sophie
Krumke, Miss Ella Ehlshlager and Miss
Lizzie Lotus, Mr. E. Gimmel, Mr.. B.
Kuhn. Mr.. Theo. Pitt, Mr.. Carl Brodt,
Mr.. w. Mohler. Mr.. A. Saunders, Mr. e.
Gee, Mr.. D. Saunders, Mr.. J. Ginesi and
Mr.. Oscar Krumke.
IOwans Enjoy . Pleasant Evening.
The Iowa Republican Association gave a
reception last night at Maccabees' Hall to
the members Of the association and to all
resident Iowans in the city. 1t was at
tended by a large number Of people from
the Hawkeye state. and was an extremely
sociable and agreeable occasion.
A fine literary and musical program was
presented and appreciated. At the close