Evening star., 1897-05-06
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Brilliant Reception in Honor Of Sir Archi-
bald Gilkie.
Geological survey Men the Hosts-A
Noon Wedding Today-Per-
0OAal Notes.

The members of the geological survey
gave a very handsome reception last night
In honor of Sir Archibald Giekie director
general Of the geological surveys of Great
Britain and Ireland. The halls leading to
and the rooms of the survey Offices were
profusely adorned with plants and green
vines Flags and bunting decked the re-
ception room. the English flag having an
honored place near the platform. where
the guest of the evening met the company.
Mr.. Charles d. Walcott. director of the
United States geological survey. and Mrs.
Walcott Mr.. and Mrs Arnold Hague, Mrs.
w. P. Willis and Mr. s. F. Emmons re-
cefved the guests. The Marine Band dis
coursed appropriate music all evening" and
delightful supper was served. Among
those present were President Mckinley,
the Vice President and Mrs. Hobart. the
chief justice and Mrs. Fuller. Chief Justice
Mott. DR.. and Mrs. Chatard, General and
Mrs. Greely, DR.. and Mrs. Prentiss, Mr.
and Mrs. Willis and Miss Willis. DR.. and
Mrs. Elliott Coues, Mr.. and Miss Spofford
Prof. and Mrs. Newcemb. Commander and
Mrs. Chadwick. General and Mrs. Parke,
DR.. and Mrs. Merriman, Prof. and Mrs.
Abbe Prof E. B. Matthews Secretary
Wilson, President Whitman of the Colum-
bian University and Mrs. Whitman. Prof.
Reed. Mr.. and Mrs. Newell. Gen. and Miss
Flagier Mr. and Mrs. W. III. De Lacy and
Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Wright
The marriage Of Miss Louise Waters and
Mr.. Goff Miller was solemnixed last night
at the residence of Mr.. John Waters, the
brides father. 3224-N street. Snowballs
and wisteria decked the drawing rooms.
and between the windows of the front
room tall palms and trailing vines made q
wedding bower under which the couple
stood to be married The bride, who came
in with her father, was daintily dressed
in white satin. covered with Brussels net.
A wreath of orange blossoms held her tulle
veil. Miss Marion Waters attended her
sister as flower girl, and was gowned in
white null and carried bride roses. tied
with long ribbon streamers. Miss Anna
Virginia Waters and Miss Fannie Waters
wore white mousseline de sole dresses, one
with white and the other with blue rib
bons.
Rev. Mr.. Buck performed the marriage
ceremony. A reception followed the cere-
mony, the guests being received by Mrs.
and Included Mrs. John HI. Roche. Mr.. and
Mrs NJ. J. Adler Mr.. Joseph Waters. Miss
Waters Mrs. Dyson Waters. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hargrove, Miss Harsrove. Mr.. John Lib
Lutz, Mrs. Daniel Weizel, Miss weizel,
Mrs. Buck. Miss Buck. Miss Barrett. Miss
Sawyer. Mrs. Davis Mrs. Watkins. Miss
MCGOWAN. Mr.. and Mrs. James Taylor.
Bell of Winchester, Mr.. and Mrs Walter
PriGdy. Mrs. George Kugler. Mr.. J. E.
Hipsley of Baltimore. Judge and Mrs.
Lacy. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Libbey. Mr..
and Mrs John Howser. Of Relay. Md;
Mr.. and Mrs. II. T. Bryan. Mr. and Mrs.
B. F. Libbey, Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. How
ard. Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Chew. of Phiia-
Gelphia, Miss Fannie Myers. Mrs Virginia
Dorgal. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter wheatiey
and Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Cabrera. Mr. and
Mrs. Miller left by early train for At
lantic City and New York. and will make
their future home at Winchester, Va.
After the presentation exercises yester-
day at Kendall Green, President and Mrs.
Galleudet received at their home many
of their friends. Spring flowers made the
drawing rooms and dining room addition
ally attractive, and the tea table was decor
ated with roses Assisting Mrs. and Miss
Whiting. Mrs. John b. Wight. Mrs. Wal
lace Radcliffe and Mrs and Miss Breckin-
ridge. Mrs. William Beadell and Miss
Parkham Of Philadelphia presided at the
tea table:
Vice President and Mrs. Hobart are now
residing in the Cameron house. Lafayette
square, which they will make their home
for the next four years.
Mrs. Sherman, Mrs. Alger and Mrs. Gage
received Informally yesterday afternoon,
as they will probably continue to do when
in town. this month.
The marriage Of Miss Katherine Forest
Fitzpatrick. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas.
Rogers Of Hyattsville was solemnized at
noon today in St. Peters Church Rev.
VIM. ]. Ennis. vice president of George
town University. performed the ceremony
Ihe bride was gowned in white organdie
and silk and wore a stylish Gainsborough
nat, trimmed with white tulle and ostrich
tips, and carried a bouquet of bride roses
and valley lilies. Miss Katherine Forest
Combs, the maid of honor. was becomingly
attired In blue organdie. hat of white
chiffon, and carried a bouquet of la France
roses. Mr.. Raymond Heiskeu officiated as
best man. and MIR. Philip Clark Mr. Rob-
ert Howard. Mr.. H. ". Dorsey. Mr.. Jeffer-
son Combs. DR.. Walter Wells and Mr. John
{. Fitzpatrick were the ushers After the
ceremony a wedding breakfast was served
ut the residence of the brides father to
the bridal party and the immediate family
The Misses Loulie May and Annie Grace
Buford and Miss Elva Luck, after a de-
lightful visit to their cousin, Miss Clara
Libby Of 1858 P street. returned to their
home at Roanoke Va, today.
Mrs. F. L. Stoner of Frederick is visiting
at Mr.. T. J. Wilson's, No. 145G Corcoran
street.
Mrs. E. Bradford Leavitt will not be at
home Fridays for the rest OF the season.
Miss Julia Wilkins of Atlanta Is visiting
her aunt. Mrs. J. B. Baird. 1Ol7 I'D street.
The regular meeting Of the Undecided
Euchre Club was held Tuesday evening at
tHe residence OF MISS M. f. Kane, at :,231
p street The attendance was large and
very pleasant evening was spent winding
up with the serving of refreshments, and
an impromptu musical program. The la
dies first prize was won by Miss Kane.
with Miss Dell securing second honors.
The gentlemen's first prize was won by
Mr.. Boyd. with Mr.. Leasure securing sec
ond prize. Among those present were Miss
Baptista, Miss Callan. Miss Kane, Miss
Gallagher. Miss Wissner. Miss Fowler, the
Misses Dell. Messrs, Leasure, wissner,
Bethel, Beckley, Newman. Daily, Craig and
Boyd. The closing meeting of the club
will be held Tuesday evening, May Is, at
the residence of the Misses Dell, 424 New
York avenue.
Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Kuhn will be at
home Saturdays in May at their residence,
1915 NJ street.
Miss Alice K. Cannon and Mr. John ].
McAufiffe. both of this city, were married
In Baltimore yesterday by the Rt. Rev.
r. J. Donahue. bishop of Wheeling. uncle
OF the groom. assisted by Rev. I'D. Marr.
Mr.. and Mrs. McAuliffe will be at home to
their friends after June l. at Isl d street
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