Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-04
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
NJ. and Hn Weller Entertain for Their
Newly Married Daughter.
Recent Handsome Hospitalities-A
Pretty Home Wedding The
Italian Prince-Notes.

EoD, entertained al uinDef last evening a
distinguished gathering from official. diplo
natic and social life. 1t was one of the
first entertain meats given by the ambassa-
dor since he came from his high post as
governor general of Algiers, and il AFFORD
ed his guests al opportunity to see the
French embassy with the tasteful and eie-
CANT additions he brought here and to
JOY his hospitality. The table was artis-
t!cally decorated With French lilacs, while
la France roses filled the drawing rooms
and salons. The guests were the Attorney
General, Senator and Mrs. Lodge. Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Newlands, Mr.. and
Mrs Barney. Mrs. Townsend. Major and
Mrs de Grandprey. the Danish minister,
the minister of the Netherlands the Turk
ISL minister. Miss Pauncefote. Miss Wal
lace. Mr.. de Bocande Of the French Steam
ship Company, MIR. Charpentier, acting
consul general of France in New York:
Mr.. Taigny, Mr.. Thiebaut and Mr. Beehive.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. Weller gave a hand
some reception last night to Mr. and Mrs
Charles A. Mccarthy, who returned yester-
day from their wedding trip. The draw
ing rooms of their spacious home on Capt.
toll Hill were handsomely adorned with
flowers, spring blossoms and ferns, with
roses and other blossoms The stairway
vas Sarlandeu with dspal agus vines and
large six flags added a particularly pretty
touch. Mrs. Weller was elegantly gowned
in gray silk trimmed with duchess lace
and the bride wore mode silk with a
Frightening effect i'm garnet velvet. They
We're assisted by Mrs. Joseph L. Weller
Miss Dempsey of Augusta, Ga, the Misses
Mary and Rita Repetti Miss Jennie Daley,
Miss Richardson and Miss Darr. \ fine
collation. was served and an orchestra play
ell al evening. Among the guests were
MIR. and Mrs. Lawrence Gardner Or. and
Mrs Hammett, MIR. and Mrs. 4. Il. Coppcs
Mr.. and Mrs. James l.. Forsyth, Mr.. and
Mrs Dieudopne, Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Sulli-
van. and Miss Sullivan. MIR. and Mrs. J.
William Lee. DIR. F. F. Repetti and wife
and Rev. Thomas Tobin of Chattanooga,
Tenn. Mr.. and Mrs. Mccarthy will leave
shortly for their permanent home in Pres
colt Ontario.
Yesterday afternoon, at o'clock. the
marriage of Miss Dora Edmonston Allen,
daughter of the late Robert w. Allen. pay.
master OF the United States navy, and Pay
master Charles Conard. L. S. N. was
solemnized in the presence of relatives. at
the residence of the brides mother Mrs
Dora Il. Allen, Georgetown, Pew. A. X.
Stuart. ID. D.. offic .ating. Gala lilies and
ferns made 2 bower of the bay-window
where the couple stood to be married. Mr.
Alfred Clifton was best man. The music
was especially fine, Miss Aileen Bell accom-
panying on the piano Miss Roberta Allen.
who played on the violin, the "LohenErin
March lac bride Wore travelling dress
of dark blue cloth. The couple started
AhtVi ioi d llt groom
receives his orders to go to Mrs CO.
nard will remain with her mother Among
the relatives from out of town We're Mr..
and Mrs. Waters of Virginia. Miss Dubois
of Bridgeport, n. j.; the Misses Easter and
Miss Parker of Baltimore.
Cardinal Gibbons was the guest of honor
yesterday at a breakfast given by the Por-
tuguese minister and Viscountess Santo-
TEyrso. The other guests were the French
ambassador. Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston,
n md frs No.
Miss Riggs and Rev. Father Martins.
Prince Victor Emanuel. the Count of
Turin. and nephew of the King of Italy,
arrived in New York last night tour
of the world. He was accompanied by the
Count Carpenetto. also a member of the
royal house of Italy. They were met at
the pier in Hoboken by the Count Vinci,
secretary of the Italian legation in WASH
ington and charge d'affaires in the absence
of Baron Fava. the italian minister, and
by Giovanni Branchi. the Italian consul
general at the New York port. They will
remain in New York for a couple of weeks
and then visit other parts of the country.
They expect to finish the tour OF inspec-
ton of the country in about six months,
after which they will sail for other lands.
Mrs. Evans, wife of Captain Robley ID.
Evans, and her daughters are at Old Point
Comfort. Mrs. March, wife of Lieut.. C. c.
March o: the flagship New York, the elder
daughter, with Miss Virginia Evans and
Miss Taylor, have entered the Dixie Hos
pital at Hampton to take the course pre-
scrbed for trained nurses, with the purpose
of Offering their services to the Red Cross
Society if they should be needed.
Lieutenant Count Won Goetzen, lately the
naval attache of the German embassy at
Washington, whose marriage with the
charming Mrs. Lay was an event of the
early year. has been reappointed to that
position for six months to complete his
war reports, that this interesting couple
will soon probably be in Washington.
A pleasant gathering of little folks met at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Wrenn, 81 H street
northwest, Tuesday evening to celebrate
the ninth birthday of their daughter Julia.
After music, recitations and games the
young folks repaired to the dining room,
where refreshments We're served. The table
was prettily decorated, and in the center
was a large cake with nine candles. Among
those present were the Misses c. Cochran.
K. and NJ. Sullivan, A Foley, NJ. Doherty,
A. Johnson, NJ. Hall. L. Mercer, ]. OMeal-
ey. NJ. Fuller, K. H., A. and ]. Wrenn,
Masters T. Bennett, C. Brissnis H. King.
r. Ludwig, A. Bell, c. Fox, w. Mercer and
n. Wrenn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan Ross (nee Cole
grove) OF Philadelphia are in this city,
guests of the Gordon.
Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock, at ia 9Th
street northeast, Miss Florence E. third
daughter of s. d.. Howells, was united in
marriage to Mr.. William A. Randall of
Philad elphia, Pa. Rev. DR.. Easton officiat-
ing. They left Immediately for tf cir future
home, Philadelphia.
Miss Lewis of 18th street gave a delight
full euchre party last evening. After very
lively contest the head prizes were carried
off by Mrs. c. T. Belt and Mr.. G. Simpson
The second prizes were won by Mr.. Ed.
Nelson ard Miss Ada Bonall
Miss Emma O'Nail of Baltimore is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. VIM DIetz, 235 New
Jersey avenue.