The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-17


to visit friends She will spend some time
in Gainesville.
The announcement was made yesterday
of the engagement of Miss Katherine
Stauffer Clark, the youngest daughter OF
Senator William A. Clark of Montana, to
Or. Lewis Rutherford Morris, of New
York. Miss Clark. since the death of her
mother, which occurred three years ago.
has been residing with her sister. Mrs.
Culver, in New York, whose hus-
band, DR.. Everett NJ. Culver, is
prominent physician of that city. Miss
Clark met DIR. Morris at the home of her
brother in-law. The groom-elect is a de-
scendant of Lewis Morris, of Morrisania,
n. Y. one of the sisners Of the Declare
ton of Independence. He is the present
owner of Manor House and the surround
ing estate, which was granted by the
First Congress to Lewis Morris in lieu of
family property at MOrrisania destroyed
by the Continental troops to prevent its
falling into the hands of the British. The
present home of the Morris family. Tow
standing in Morris. n. Y. was built by
Gen. Jacob Morris. an aide-de-camp of
Gen. Charles Lee and General Greene, of
the Continental Army. DR.. Morris is a
member of the Sons of the Revolution,
the New York Academy of Medicine. the
Calumet, Century, and Metropolitan Clubs.
Miss Clark is gracefully pretty and pos
sesses fine musical talent. After her
mothers death she was frequently the
companion of her busy father in his po-
liticai campaigns. 1t is said that the
youngest daughter of the Copper King and
the daughter of his strongest opponent
In Montana politics. Marcus DAILY. were
often of much importance in bringing
wayering allies to their fathers stand
ards. Miss Clark and her elder sister, Mrs
Culver made a recent visit to their father
and during their weeks stay at the Ar
lington made a large number of friends.
Mrs. Bakhmeteff, who is now making her
annual visit to Washington, was the special
guest. at a pretty luncheon given last
Thursday by her aunt. Mrs. George N.
Beale. Invited to meet her were Mrs.
Charlier, of New York. Mrs. John r. Nc
Lean, Mrs. George c. Bloomer. Mrs Brown
Miss Waite, and Mrs. De Meissner of Rus
sia, who is now on visit to her mother,
Mrs. Admiral Radford. of GeorgeSown.
Mrs. Robert P. Hams. assisted by her
sister. Mrs. C. G. Wilson. of warrenton,
Va. will be at home informally Monday.
March 10. at 1919 Harvard Street, Column
bia Heights.
Mr.. and Mrs. Caywood entertained the
Monday Night Euchre Club at its last meet
ing at their residence in NJ Street. The first
prizes were won by Mrs. Hates and Mr..
Caywood, while Mrs. Caywood and Mr..
Lane won the second. Light refreshments
were served and the company highly enter
tanned by graphophone selections.
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander NJ. Harrington
left yesterday for fortnight's trip to
Palm Beach, before sailing for Europe.
where they will spend the spring and sum
mer.
The West lexington Progressive Euchre
Club was entertained Wednesday at the
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Porter.
Dr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. H. J.
Redfield. Mrs Edward L. Redfeld Mr.. and
Mrs. 5. p. Hollngsworth, Mrs. Hoover. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashford The prizes were
won by Mrs Hoover and Mr. Ashford. ana
the consolation prizes by Mr. and Mrs. S.
p. Hollingswortb
Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Culton gave a fare
well reception Thursday evening at their
handsome home. 500 l. Street northwest. 10
their daughter Mrs William p Wander
grit. Of Colorado, who has been visiting
them, and who will leave the city in a few
days for her home at Cripple Creek The
parlors were tastefully decorated with pot
ted plants and cut flowers. The mantels
were banked with smilax and a garland of
the same foliage swung between the chan
deliers \ large number of friends called
to tender their farewels. The hostess was
assisted at the tea table by Miss Graham.
Miss Phelps. and Miss De Voc.