Evening star., 1900-11-12
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
A CHARMING GATHERING AT THE
HOME OF TAKOMA's MAYOR.
of Interest at the
Mountaineering Weddings-De-
butantes-PersOnal Notes.

Oak avenue. Takoma Park, gave a very
handsome and largely attended reception
Saturday afternoon from to in honor of
Mrs. F. j. Shedd of Columbus, Ohio,
and Mrs. T. T. Thompson of Buffalo
N. Y. Fully 40 guests were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. S. Shedd We're assisted by
the Misses Bell, Mrs. F. J. Shedd and Mrs.
Thompson and received in the spacious par
lor In the dining room the table had a
center piece of carnations and asparagus
fern tied with pink ribbons. Mrs. w. w
Dyar and Mrs. George Smith poured tea and
Mrs G. L. Spencer and Miss Winner assist
ed in the dining room. Mrs. F. ]. Shedd was
beautifully dressed in green satin foulard,
with black lace over white chiffon, while
Mrs. S. s. Shedd wore steel gray brocade
with point lace and diamonds. MISS Ger
trude Bell wore a pretty dress OF yellow en-
broidered mohair. with black velvet ana
lace and Miss Bell was in gray crepe, with
pink panne velvet and ecru lace num-
ber Of Washingtonians were among the
guests.
Mr.. James L. Norris has issued the in
vitations for the marriage OF his oaush.er'
Miss Grace James Norris, and Mr Arthur
p German, jr., Wednesday, November "
at o'clock, at New York Avenue Church-
Church and at-home cards are inclosed, the
latter announcing the future residence OF
the young couple at the st. Paul, Balu-
more, Md. after January l.
Mr. and Mrs Thomas Nelson Page are in
Paris.
Mrs Henry May, with her young daugh-
ters, will sail for home Wednesday from
Cherbourg.
Almost on the eve of the marriage of
Miss Lillian Gary and Mr.. Robert Taylor
of New York. which Is fixed for TINS mon'n:
the announcement of the engagement OF
the youngest of former Postmaster Cen
eral Gary's seven daughters is just made
Miss Madeline Gary is engaged to be mar
ried to DR.. Andrew H. Whitrfdge. MEM
ber of several fashionable clubs in Baiti-
more and recent graduate of the medical
school of Johns Hopkins.
Miss Carol Simpson, daughter of Major
w. A Simpson. L. S. A, will be de-
butante this winter.
Mr. and Mrs George w. Chamberlain,
daughter Beatrice and son G. Harry have
gone to Ashevile n. c., for the winter.
The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick
ODonnell 11O3 9th street southwest. was
the scene of joyous festivities Friday even
ing last the occasion being the eleventh an
niversary of the birth of their daughter
Agnes The parlors were ornamented with
scarlet chrysanthemuns, while the same
beautiful flowers formed the decorations
for the supper table. Among the pleasant
features of the evening were several vocal
selections beautifully rendered by MY.
John O'Donnell, accompanied by Miss An
ME Murphy on the piano. Games and
CakeWalks followed. Among the young
folks present We're Misses ODonnell, Mack,
Grcenwell. Raey, Adams, Collins and Do
herty and Masters O'Donnell Mack, Perry,
Connor. Adams. Leopard and J. Lewis
Stafford Assisting Mrs. ODonnell at the
supper table We're her sister, Mrs. George
Smith: Mrs. George Lowe, Mrs. George
Stafford, Mrs. James ODonneli, MISS An
nie Murphy and Miss Ella Carpenter.
A pleasant evening was spent at the resi-
Of Mr. T OrtDO 4OI 1St street,
last Friday the occasion being social gath
ering in honor of Mr.. Claude c. Kitchen
The parlors were beautifully decorated with
flowers, and music and games We're en-
loved before supper was served. Among
those present were: The Misses Lula Rog-
ers. Marion Williamson, Anna Orton: Mat
Nash. Ada Powell and Eta Thompson,
Messrs. w. Wylie, T. Birney, c. Kitchen,
J. Farmer. r. Bright. T. Harmer, A. Muir
rey, W. Newhall. f. spanier, A Lewis and
Mr.. Raub.
Mr. and Mrs George c. Cumberland have
issued invitations to the marriage of their
daughter Alice L. Miller, and Mr.. John F
Hartnett Thursday. November 10, at 7:30
p m., at ST. Dominic's parsonage.
The Y. L. C. R. Progressive Euchre Club
was entertained by the Misses Wagner last a:
Friday night at their residence, No. u 9th
street southeast. The winners of first
prizes were Miss May Hersey and Mr..
Robert Munsey. The second prizes fell to
MISS bdlSy FNOpI"tll dliu wi. NlSoi Sc
Hands Those present were Miss Daisy
Rothwell, Miss Ella Wagner, Miss May
Hersey Miss Lydia Rothwell. Miss Lillian
Wagner. Miss Genevieve Matthews, Miss
Lillian Frech, Miss Maude Wagner and
Messrs. U. G. Butler Robert Munsey, Geo.
Hands. Harry Wendall, Warren Schoon-
maker Karl Vierbuchen. Paul Carr and w.
NJ Pigott. The next meeting will be held
at the residence of Miss Matthews on No
vember %.
Miss Helen Varick Boswell has returned
and will be located for the winter at the
Cairo.
Mrs Louis T. Morris widow Of Lieuten-
ant Colonel Louis T. Morris, 4th Cavalry,
has taken an apartment at the Olympia,
Columbia Heights, for the winter.
Another debutante this season Is Miss
Helen Bird Johnson, daughter Of Mrs. Otis
Johnson. Miss Johnson has been at school
in New York for the past two years.
Mrs. Root and Miss Root will return to
Washington December 1.
Senator Depew and his niece, Miss
Paulding will return to Washington on De-
cember 1. but Miss Paulding will not hold
her receptions until January 1.
DR.. and Mrs. Geo. W. Cabaniss have re-
turned to their home, 1906 K street. After
a stay during the summer and early fall in
Europe
DESERTS HIS FIANCEE.