Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-09
The German Ambassador Entertains
the Princess.
PRETTY WEDDING At CHEVY CHASE
Miss McAIIister aid Dr.. Pritchett
Married. /
DIPLOMATIC VACATION 3

dress. although she also witnessed two of
the heaviest rain storms of the summer.
The princess has proved herself as ener-
getic as her country women are generally
in the role of a sightseer and has acquired
a commemorative view OF the seat of the
national government as well as great
admiration for the beauties of the suburban
country The morning, with few exceptions
were devoted to long walks with the
daughters of her host. when the fancier
costumes, donned for afternoon wear, gave
way to a comfortably made cloth skirt,
shirt waist and sailor hat, which latter
is even more beloved by the British than
the American woman. The princess next
lengthy stop will be at Niagara Falls before
going to Ottawa and other points in Cana
da. Last night she was a guest at dinner
given by the German ambassador, who had
in the company to meet her the British am
bassador and Lady Pauncefote, the French
ambassador, Fraeulen Won Chappins, Miss
Audrey Pauncefote, Representative and
Mrs. Hit, Mrs Harriet Blaine Beale, Mr..
Seckendorf and Mr.. Norman.
The diplomatic corps, with few excep-
tons. will remain in this city or vicinity
until late in the month. The British ambas-
sador will be in this country all summer,
but it is probable Lady Pauncefote and her
daughters will go abroad shortly. Lieut..
Col and Mrs. Lee sailed today for Eng
land.
The only ambassador so far who has
sailed for Europe is Count Cassni. who left
the present week, accompanied by his
household. He will be abroad all summer,
and during his absence Mr. de Wollant,
first secretary, is In charge of the en-
bassy. The French ambassador will go the
latter part of June, Captain and Mrs.
Vignal having already sailed. The German
ambassador also looks forward to sum
lit Ga for nd No toll
ambassador and Baroness Fava are booked
for a summer abroad. but in any case are
in this city but seldom. The Mexican am
bassador has not decided the destination
of his family for the summer. but it will
be of easy distance of the capital, to which
he will return off and on during July and
August. Mrs. Azpiroz is going to Mexico
for a visit. Among the ministers, the
Spanish minister and the Duchess d'Arcos
will be at Observation-Disclosures. the Aus
TRAN minister and Mrs. Hengelmuller are
going to Bar Harbor and the Swiss min
lister will shortly Join his wife in Europe.
The Swedish minister has already sailed.
the Brazilian minister and family have
gone to Narragansett where most of the
Spanish-speaking diplomats will also sum-
mer. None of them. however, whose chill
dren are in school here, will leave the capt.
ia! until late in the month. The Belgian
minister and family are at Long Branch
for the summer.
Invitations have been received here from
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Carleton Swift for
the marriage of their daughter Mabelle
this city. Wednesday. June 20, at II o'clock,
at st. Peters Episcopal Church, Beverly,
Mass. A breakfast will follow at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, at Prides
Crossing. Mr.. Moore Is a son Of the late
Mrs Bloomfield Moore
Mrs. May, with Mrs, Carne May Wright
and Mr.. Frederick May, are at Bar Harbor
for the summer.
Spring and fall house cleanings in this
city will contribute largely to the rum
mage sale which the ladies interested in
the Homeopathic Hospital have planned for
October next. The last meeting was an
enthusiastic one, and the arrangements as
announced show the great interest which
has been taken in the project.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. D. Hadda-
way. "Arequipa," Oak Grove, Brightwood
avenue. Takoma, was the scene last even
ing of brilliant reception the occasion
being the twentieth wedding anniversary
of the host and hostess. The house was
artistically decorated with palms, ferns
and flowers. while the green lawns were
beautified with Japanese lanterns suspend
ed from the trees and porches. Mr.. and
Mrs Haddaway received from to s
o'clock, after which bountiful repast was
served During the evening the guests
were entertained by Mr.. H Higginbottom.
Mrs. Haddaway wore white Swiss dress,
trimmed with lace, made over satin. She
was assisted at the reception by her sis
ter. Mrs. Edith S. Graeves. Miss Marion
Beall and Miss Virginia Cashell Mr. and
Mrs Haddaway received a large number
of handsome presents which were exhib-
tied.
The marriage of Miss Eva McAllister.
daughter of the late Hall McAllister of
California and sister of Mrs. Newlands, to
DR.. Henry S. Pritchett, formerly the head
OF the coast survey, took place this morn
n NhnH-
Chase, Rev. DR.. Childs officiating. The
couple had no attendants. and the only
witnesses to the ceremony were the rela
tives. At noon forty or fifty friends Of the
groom and bride from official and resi-
dent society in this city and Chevy Chase
were present at the home of Representa-
tive and Mrs. Newlands for the wedding
breakfast and the enjoyment of a social
hour or two before the departure of DR..
and Mrs. Pritchett for western trip,
which will extend to Alaska. DIR. Pritchett,
who Will assume the duties of president of
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
In the autumn, has a residence awaiting
him In Boston, to which he will take his
bride and his four children. Mrs Pritchett
has many warm friends in Washington.
and the evidences were most abundant In
the numerous presents sent lately and
heaps OF flowers sent her today.
Mrs. Fairbanks. who has been in Milwau-
kee this week, attending the convention of
the Federation of Women's Clubs, will
come east again to join Senator Fairbanks
and attend the republican convention in
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Hague have rented
their Newport villa to Lewis Cass Ledyard.
General William S. Carroll and Mrs. and
Miss Daisy Erb registered in Paris yes
terday
The engagement is announced of Mrs
Mary X. Van Arsdale Of this city to Mr..
William Linn of Philadelphia.
Mrs Charles A. Maxwell leaves next
week for Cornell University to spend senior
week with her son, Max Carson Maxwell,
who graduates. Miss Laura ROBBIE daugh-
ter of Commander ROBBIE, accompanies her.
Mrs. Flora B. Cabell of Capitol Hill leaves
today for Mount Clements. Mich. to re-
main month. She will return to WASH
ington during September.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. Daniel of Petersburg,
Va, announce the engagement of their
niece, Miss Addie w. Pofndexter of Louisa,
Va, to DR.. John W. Mitchell Of Washing
ton. D. c. The marriage will take place
next fall. 10 NJ.
Representative Serene Payne and family
have gone to their home at Auburn, N. Y.
DR.. and Mrs W. NJ. Leftwich of Nashville.
Tenn. announce the engagement of their
daughter, Mary Lee. to Mr.. John w. Raw
lings. formerly Of Washington, D. c.. but
now of the former city.
Miss Emily Bennett gave a party at her
fathers residence. Berwyn, Thursday even
ing. Games and singing were followed by