Evening star., 1899-04-11
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Mrs. Manning Hostess Of a Midday
Feast.
Music at the German and Dinner mt
the Russian EHssssies-Re-
cent weddfnxs.

four guests was spread in the middle par
| lor of the Vermont avenue suite at the
Arlington. Each parlor was profusely
decked with palms and plants. The color
scheme of the table decoration was purple
| and yellow. The center was gay with
placques of jonQuils set in Fariayenso
| ferns and corsage bouquets of violets were
| at the covers. Long streamers of violet
ribbon tied each bunch, on the ends OF
| which were stamped in gilt letters the
| name of the guest and the date.
The luncheon was given IN honor of Mrs.
Gage, wife of the Secretary of the Treas
ury. To meet her there were present Mrs
Peckham, Mrs. Alger, Mrs. Charles Emory
Smith, Miss Wilson, Mrs. Mcmillan, Mrs,
John w. Foster, Mrs. Stanley Matthews,
| Mrs. Alden, Mrs. Greedy. Miss Morris, Mrs.
]. Thomson Swan, Mrs. Audenried, Mrs.
Francis Cotton, Mrs. Cropper. Mrs. Rich
| ardson Clover, Mrs. o. o. Wilcox. Mrs.
Radcliffe. Mrs. Cunningham, Miss Miles.
Mrs Gallaudet. Mrs. Spalding, Mrs. Be
riah Wilkins, Mrs. ]. NJ. Wilson, Mrs. J. b.
Henderson, Mrs. Lothrop, Mrs. Huide-
koper Mrs. Vance, Mrs. George Lloyd Ma
gruder, Mrs. Janin, Mrs. J. F. Hines, Miss
Waller and Miss Fryer.
The German ambassador had a number OF
friends ct the embassy yesterday after
noon. who were charmingly entertained by
the singing OF the Princess Wrede, who
:,
even including a Russian composition. The
guests were nearly all members of the Dip
lomatic corps. Tea was served before the
guests separated.
One of the prettiest weddings Of the Eas-
ter season was that of Miss Harriet Wor-
den. daughter of Daniel T. Worden Of this
city, and a granddaughter of the late Ad-
miral Worden, who commanded the Monf-
tor in her famous battle with the Merrfmac.
to James Burnett Lowell, son of Edward
Burnett of Madison, N. J., formerly of
Southboro', Mass and a grandson of James
Russell Lowell which was celebrated at
noon yesterday in Grace Church, New
York. There was a splendid gathering of
the friends Of the young bride, as well as
those OF her father, who is one Of the mos
popular members Of the New York Yacht
Club and of several of the fashionable so
cial clubs. The brides brother, ]. Lorimer
Worden, one Of the Roosevelt Rough Rid
ers and a member of the Harvard foot bali
team and OF the 7th Regiment, was an
usher. The bride, a handsome brunette,
was given away by her father. She wore
a gown of white satin. the corsage trimmed
| with lace and orange blossoms, and tulle
vel edged with lace. fastened with cluster
OF orange blossoms Miss Elinor Burnett.
an aunt of the bridegroom, was the maid Of
honor. Her costume was of rose-pdnk SILK,
veiled with figured lisse of the same color,
and trimmed with narrow black velvet. Her
hat. of pink roses, was ornamented with
black pumes and she carried bouquet of
pink sweet peas. There were no brides
maids After the ceremony. which was per-
formed by the rector, the Rev. Dr.. William
r. Huntington, there were a reception and
wed ling breakfast at the women'S annex
of the Metropolitan Club. The brides
grandmother. MIS-. John Lorimer Worden
of this city. was pi esent. The couple will
live in Boston.
The Secretary of State and Mrs. Hay will
give dinner Thursday evening, when the
Mexican ambassador and Mrs Azpiroz will
be guests Of honor.
The Russian ambassador and Miss Cas-
sini gave a dinner last night when their
guests included the French ambassador.
the Secretary of the Interior, the Swiss
minister and Mrs. Pioda, Commandant and
Mrs. Grandprey, MIR. and Mrs. Henry May.
Mrs. Wallach. Miss Patten and General
Corbin.
Mrs. William Writ Dixon will give din
ner tonight in honor of Miss Mary Jones
and Mr. Frank W. Plant of st. Paul
whose marriage will take place tomorrow.
The bridal party VIII be present. Miss
Annie Taylor of st. Louis, who Will be the
maid of honor for Miss Jones' is Mrs
Dixons guest at the Shoreham during her
stay. Representative Dinsmore of Arkan-
sas will be best man and DIR. Sterling Ruff
fin, Mr.. Acton, Mr.. Magruder, Mr.. Govern,
Mr.. Joseph Button and Mr.. Duvall will be
uShers.
The marriage of Mr.. William Percy Rose
Hyattsville, Nd, took place Sunday after
noon at the residence of the brides aunt
Mrs. Harriet Roodhouse No. 1852 18th
street, i'll the presence of a few relatives
of the bride and groom, the Rev. DIR. New
man of the Congregational Church officiat-
ing.
Mr.. Jesse Z. Cauldwell of Jcffersonville
Ind. and Mrs. Fannie Howard Saltzer of
Washington were married Monday after
noon at the residence of Mr.. 4. r. Bush
aar1
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Mackay Smith of St. Johns Episcopal
Church Mr.. and Mrs. Cauldwell left i'm
mediatey for Tampa, Fla, en- route to
Havana, where the groom is at present
stationed in connection with the American
occupation of Cuba.
The Easter german of the "Wednesday
Cotillon Club will be given April 10, in
stead of April IL. The patronesses are
Mrs. William Beale Hibbs, Mrs. Joseph p.
Mine.ree, Mrs. William Todd Devan and
Mrs. William Nelson Moore.
Mrs. W. James Pitner has returned to the
city. after visit to Philadelphia and AZ
lantic City.
Mrs. J. Esputa Daily will be at home
Wednesdays in April, 3 to 5, lI2s + street
northeast
The dancing reception of the Arlington
Wheelmen will be held at Concordia Hall
this evening.
st. Felicita's Guild gave an Easter dance
last night at Rausehers, which was emf
nently satisfactory to the young ladies in
terested in the good work Of the guild.
About a hundred guests were present,
among whom were Miss Frances Hougn,
president Of the guild: Miss Louise Kauff-
mann, Mrs. Mearns, the Misses Evans, Miss
Pill:ng, Mr.. and Mrs. Moses. Miss Hoeke,
Mr.. and Mrs. Weed. Mrs. Gibbs. Mrs. J. De
Witt Arnold. Miss Gordon. Miss McNough-
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. Whitaker, Mr.. and Miss
Edison, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Britton,
Mr. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. William Scott
Parks. Mrs Sturtevant and members of
the Chinese legation
Secretary and Mrs. Gage ard Miss Grace
DEMO Litchfield were among the dinner
giVers last night.
Miss Conway of New Brunswick, N. j.,
is the guest of Mrs. John Mckenny OF 1855
11th street. She will remain during the
month of April.
A party was given las; Friday evening at
the residence of Mrs. Perry Taibert, No.
1404 Maryland avenue northeast, In honor
of her daughter Bertic's eighteenth birth
day The parlors were handsomely decked
with palms and tulips. Music and dancing
were enjoyed.
Miss Esther Elliott entertained num-
ber of friends Saturday evening at the
home of her parents, MIR. and Mrs. c. B. FL