Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-12
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
TWO NOTABLE DINNERS GIVEN LAST
NIGHT.
Secretary Wilson, Representative Dali
ding Announcements-No

The Secretary of Agriculture and Miss
Wilson entertained at dinner last night in
honor of the British ambassador and Lady
Paurcefote. The other guests were the Ger
man ambassador, the French ambassador,
the Mexican ambassador and Mrs. Aspiroz,
Senator and Mrs Foraker, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas F. Walsh, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Hen
derson, Mrs. Westinghouse, Miss Cockrell,
Miss Barber and Representative Cousins
Pink roses formed the tasteful adornment
of the table.
Representative and Mrs. Dalzell gave an
elegant dinner last night for the Postmas-
ter General and Mrs. Smith. The others
present were Senator and Mrs. Elkins, Mr..
and Mrs. d. ]. Hill, the Chinese minister
and Mrs. WI. Mr.. and Mrs. D. R. Mckee,
Representative Lowering, Miss Lowering,
Mrs. ]. Dorman Steele, Mrs. Stanley Mat
thews, Miss Wescott Adjutant General
Corbin, Senator kean and Representative
Wadsworth.
Mrs Clark, wife of Representative Champ
Clark of Missouri, was at home yesterday
afternoon to callers who had also the
pleasure Of meeting Mrs. Richard P. Bland,
her guest. The latter, with her daughter,
at the eulogies in Congress OF the late
Representative Bland. They returned to
their western home today.
Phya Prasiddhi, Siamese minister to this
country, arrived in New York yesterday.
He was in this country thirteen years ago.
Miss Sewers is spending several weeks in
New York.
Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Lynch entertained at
dinner of twelve covers Tuesday evening
in honor Of Bishop John NJ. Walden.
Miss Regina Davis Of Litchfield, H., is
visiting Mrs. Harry r. Howser 514 street.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Elwood Parker have
issued he ria
day next at Bradford, VT, of their daughter
Katherine Louise to Mr.. William s. Hunt
tngton of Concord. N. H. Mr.. Huntington
Is the son of the late VIM. 8. Huntington,
who was cashier of the First National Bank
of this city from the date of its organiza ton
till his death, in 1872 and had wide circle
OF friends in business and official circles.
Mr. Huntington moved to Concord, N. H.,
with his mother soon after his fathers
death, attended school and graduated at
the high school with honors. He entered
actively into business, first in the treas
urer's office of the Concord and Montreal
railroad, and now, following in the foot
steps of his father, is in the banking bust
ness. The many friends Of his father here
will be glad to know of his success and to
Wish MIN happiness and prosperity.
General and Mrs. Ludington leave this
evening for Skaneateles, N Y, where they
will celebrate the ninety-second anniversary
of the birth of Judge Marvin, Mrs Luding-
tons father.
TAdtLciiIle ocIllty feHlHllck Is Ill at
her residence, No 1927 PENNSYLVANIA ave-
nue. AS soon her condition improves
she will go to Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Barber left this morn
ing for Old Point to join the Shemara They
will bring the yacht UP the Chesapeake
and Potomac, and will probably arrive in
Washington early next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Mclaughlin have
gone to New York to visit friends during
the Easter holidays
A surprise party was given Miss Matte
Cooper at her home, 921 Maryland avenue
southwest, Monday evening Among those
present were Miss Nellie Gates, May Ander-
son, Flora Ellis, Norma Kern. Rosie Staff
Estella Norris Mamie Downs, Mabel Con-
nors Mabel Fuller. Mary Matthews, Hattie
Miller. Grace Cook. Maude Shafer, Magic
Stanclif and Miss Rosie Watts, and Messrs.
Sam Rollans, A. Renard, A. Boswell, C. c.
Cook, ]. H. Ball. H. H. Barr, w. E. Staff
G. NJ. Parker, j. r. Lee, W. c. Crown H
R: Gordon, F. Campbell, H. L. Hutchins, j.
W. Coffman r. c. Rice, ]. B. Scott L. c.
Smith and w. NJ. Johns.
The members Of the Fleur de Lis Assem-
bly, have issued invitations for their final
dance of this season, Monday evening April
16. Messrs. Frank w. Sigourney, George
A. Bentley, jr Raleigh F. Luckett, Fred T.
Harris Charles E. Babcock, VIM: E. Har-
ley. Charles w. Sgourney, Edward II.
Thomas. Harry c. Baker and Fred w. Tar
box form the committee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis w. Vaughn have
issued Invitations for the marriage Of their
daughter, Mabel Louise, to Mr.. VIM Pom
sonby Kyle Wednesday evening, April 1S,
at s o'clock, at their residence. No 1852
18th street A reception will follow from
$50 to 10 o'clock.
Mr.. John H. Dixon and Miss Mary L.
Minor, the niece of Mr.. Payton Manning
We're married by Rev. J. A. Taylor at his
residence. 1853 Pierce place, yesterday, in
the presence of the brides relatives and
several other invited guests. After the GER
emony the newly welded couple left for
Virginia and will return Saturday.