Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
A Youthful Violinist Plays at the White
House.
Marriage of Miss Harvey and Mr..
Stiles-Other Timely Topics
Personal Notes.

Master F1oriZell Reuter- Of Chicago, tall
ented youngster of eight gave a violin re-
cital last night for President and Mrs. Nc
kinley. All the cabinet families who are in
town were represented in the gathering in
the red parlor, with Secretary and Mrs.
Gage. and their guest. Mrs. Reuter-, mother
Of the youthful prodigy. The others pres
ent were the Attorney General, the Post
master General, the Secretary of Agricul-
ture and Miss Wilson, Assistant Secretary
Of the Navy and Mrs Allen. Mr.. Charles
G. Dawes. Major and Mrs. Round, Dr. and
Mrs. Rixey. Mr.. John Addison Porter and
Mr.. Cortelyou. Mrs. Reuter- and her son
leave this city in a day or two. and will
go abroad, where the latter will continue
his musical education
very pretty home wedding occurred
yesterday morning at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. George w. Harvey, on Massachu-
sets avenue, their daughter Miss Cathe-
rine V. Harvey, and Mr.. Charles Valentine
stiles, formerly of this city. but now a
resident of Providence, r. l., being Joined
in marriage by Rev. DIR. Stafford of st.
Patrick's Church. The main floor of the
residence was deliberately decorated with
a profusion of tropical plants and an arch
way OF ferns and palms formed a bower
wherein the wedding ceremony was per-
formed. The bride wore a suit of tan
broadcloth and a picture hat. and carried
a large bouquet of bride roses. More than
forty wedding gifts were received. At noon
the newly welded couple left for a north
ern trip. and will in future reside in Provi-
dence.
The story that Miss Grant would receive
a half million dot from her uncle Mr. Pot
ter Palmer, Is now as vigorously denied by
certain New York papers as it was ex
plotted by them some time ago 1t is now
''authoritively" stated that the match is
love affair pure and simple. Some of The
entertainments proposed in honor of the
prince and his bride-elect for this week
will be omitted, owing to the death of
Cornelius Vanderbilt. Mrs. F. O. French
was their hostess last night at a beautiful
dinner, but for this reason the cotillion,
which was to have been its concluding
feature was abandoned.
The Earl of Yarmouth, who made such
a decided hit with his amateur cast last
week at Newport. has accepted the offer
of New York manager, and Is going on
the stage, not to elevate 1t to show what
real lord can do but as a means of live
lihood.
Rev. DIR. and Mrs. Radcliffe have re-
turned from their summer vacation which
was delightfully."- spent at Nantucket.
Dr. and Mrs. Whitman and family have
returned. after their extensive summer
travels, and are at their home ON Ban
croft place.
Mrs. Louise A. Cowman announces the
Mr.. Charles Gerry Wightman. jr., of Phil
adelphia. The wedding will take place in
October
Mrs. Charles Hottenroth of Brooklyn
N. Y, is in the city, visiting her cousin
Mrs. Charles F. Noske, at 213 r street
Miss Matte Sturgis has returned after
a pleasant visit with relatives in New York
city.
Dr. c. H. Alden, assistant surgeon gen.
eral United States, has moved to 2O2O r
street.
Last evening a large bus party left
Washington for the pretty country home of
Miss Nellie HuntSbury of Falls Church,
the Misses Bessie Barclay, Edythe Lans-
dale, Maude Hough, Theresa Linskey, Bes-
sic Smith, Nettie Smith. Fannie and Neota
I4ansdale; Messrs. Fred krichelt, Louis
Hayden, Charles Lansdale, Adolph KAN
merer. Harry and VIII Hendley, VIII
Davidson, Harry and Elbridge Lansdaie.
Games and dancing were INDUCED in till
late hour, after which refreshments We're
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Stanley of
Laurel. Md. celebrated the fifteenth ami
versary of their wedding Monday evening
by an informal reception from g to 10.
Their parlor was prettiiy decorated with
flowers and red lights, and upon the piano
We're displayed the many pieces of cut
glass received in token of the good wishes
of their friends upon the happy occasion.
MIS- Stanley was goWned IN black lace
over white silk. The couple We're assisted
by Miss Stanley and Misses Alice and Bes-
sic Hopkins, who served salads, ices, fruit
and punch in the dining room. which was
also prettily decorated for the occasion.
About one hundred guests were present.
Mrs. Fannie j. Willis has returned to the
city after spending a delightful season at
Orkney Springs. Va. She will be happy to
meet her friends Wednesdays.
The engagement of Miss Janet NJ. Dali
gleish of 1922 Rhode Island avenue and Mr.
Charles A. Chipley, jr.. of Talbot county,
Md, has just been announced. Mr.. Chip
ley formerly resided in Philadelphia. where
he held position with the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, but some months ago
went with his father to the latter's beauti-
full country place, 1.-The Anchorage" on
Miles river, Talbot county, where the fam
lily are now permanently located.
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