The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-18
SOCIAL and PERSONAL
Pennsylvania's Delegates Enter
tanned by Mr.. Connell.
Afternoon Tea mt "Shnndon." Mrs.
Rcifs Summer Home in WoodIey
Lnne-Gnrdcn Party in CorcoIRn
House Grounds for the wOmnn's
Exchnnge-Mr. Max Muller IL Host.


| Pennsylvania and other gentlemen friends
at dinner last night at the Shoreham. The
guests were:
Hon. William Connel, Hon. Boies Penrosc,
lion. Charles Emory Smith. Hon. Thomas II.
Reed Hon. Joseph ". Babcock, Hon. Erncst Il.
Acheson, Hon. Laird II. Barber, Hon. Marriott
iiTosius, Hon. Edwin c. Buriciyh Hon. Joseph
e. Cannon, Hon. Edgar ID. Crumpacker. Hon.
John Dalzell. Hon. Stanley W Davenport, Hon.
David A. De Almond, Hon. John Z. Doivcr,
Hon. II. ID. Green, Hon. Galuslia A. Grow, Hon.
James X. p. Hail. Hon. Summers NJ. Jack, Hon.
Charles i. Little.cld, Hon. William McAlcer.
Hon. Samuel Mccall Hon. ThadderS NJ Mahon,
Hon. Marlin L. olmsted. Hon. Horace b. Packer,
hon. Serene Il. Payne, Hon. Rufus X. Polk, Hon.
| George " Ray, Hon James ID. Richardson Hon.
James W. Ryan, Hon. Jose:'h c. Siblcy, Hon.
Henry c. Smith. Hon. Jose h L. Thropp, Hon.
james W. Wadsworth. Hon. John 5. Williams,
| Hon. Charles +. Wright, Hon. James X. Young.
| Hon. W. J. Bailey. Hon. W. X. Andrews. Col.
$. II. Strattar. John II. Williams, Theodore t.
| Conncll, Alfred T. Cornell, Hon II. Clay Evans
Mr.. G. W. Campbell. Mr.. James 5. Henry, Mr.
". r. Bell, Mr.. Morris Snlain. Mr.. John NJ Car
son. Mr.. John +. Miller. MIR. J. 5. Van Antwerp
Mr. II. F. Ncsl,;tt, Mr.. c. W Metzgar, Mr. Henry
Hail. Mr. Austin f. Heiss, Hr. +. W. Caldwell,
MIR. Ernest ID. Walker, Mr.. J. j. Dickinson Air.
q. l.. PruGen.
Queen Fashion was a conspicuous pat
ron at the garden party held on the
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noon. The old garden was shadowy with
big trees and fragrant with the shrubs and
roses that bloomed along the walks and
against the high brick walls. A rustic
flower booth occupied the center of the
lawn and grouped about the grass were
small tables. at which lemonade and ices
were dispensed. Stationed at the fountain
was an orchestra selected from the Marine
Band.
Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston, Mrs. Rich
ardson. and Mrs. Nathaniel Wilson pre-
sided at the blossom decked tea table. Mrs.
Crowninshield and Mrs. Lothrop Bradley
at the cake booth; Mrs. John Davis, and
Miss Mary Patten were in charge of the
ices. Mrs. John Poor and Miss Biddle
served lemonade: Mrs Charles Campbell
was in charge of the floral bower. and Mrs.
Fairfax Harrison, of the fancy table, where
was displayed a beautiful assortment Of
fancy and useful articles. which found a
ready sale. Assisting at each table were
groups Of the prettiest girls of society,
whose gowns Of summer lightness added
no little to the charm of the pretty scene.
This annual garden party and sale was
for the bench: of the Decorative Art So
ciety, now known as the Woman's Ex-
change. The charity appeals directly to
the fashionable world. as the persons aid
ed by the Exchange are many of them
gentlewon,en. who are compelled by change
of fortune TO utilize their accomplishments
in order TO maintain themselves. The
high standard of excellence that charac-
terized the work Of the Decorative Art
Society is more than sustained under its
present title, and at the headquarters of
the Exchange. at S11 Vermont a, enue,
purchasers will find varied collection Of
haE5iw0rk. ranging from exquisite fancy
articles to plain sewing. The ladies inter-
ested in the management of the Exchange
are all prominent in the social circles OF
the Capital. and the patronesses Of yester-
days entertainment were Mrs. Mckinley,
Lady pauncefote, Baroness Hengelmuller,
Duchess de ARGOS, Mrs. Hay. Mrs. Gage.
Mrs. Hitchcock, Mrs. Mcmillan, Mrs. Full
ler Mrs. Gray. Mrs Satterlee, Mrs Har-
riet Lane Johnston. Mrs. George Lothrop
Bradley, Mrs Westinghouse, Mrs Slater.
Mrs. Wetmore. Miss Kean. Miss Paulding,
and Miss Riggs. -as.-t--.---
Mrs. Charles ]. Bell entertained at tea
yesterday afternoon at .'Shardon, the
family summer home in Wcodley Lane.
The hostess welcomed her callers in the
picturesque grounds ard in accordance with
the Continental custom which is coming in
vogue at American garden teas, refresh
ments were served al fresco.
Mr.. Max Muller, Second Secretary CT the
British Embassy, was the host Wednesday
evening at one Of the most delightful Gin
ners given this season at the Chevy Chase
Club. The guests gathered about the fiow-
erdecked table included
Colonel and Mrs. Edwards, Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Clellan, Mr.. anu Mrs. de Koven, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry May, Mrs. Townsend. Mrs. Slater the
young ladies of the English Embassy, Miss Wal |
ZACH. the Misses Boardman Miss Merriam. Miss |
Iiiehborn. Miss sartoris. Miss Ernst, Miss Ward,
Miss Pauldinr. Mr.. Lowther. and Mr.. Norman,
of the British Embassy; Baron Gsvers, the Minis
ter from the Netherlands: Baron Herman, of the |
German Embassy: Mr.. Tagny, of the French! En- |
bassy; Mr.. Del Niso, of the Argentine Legation: |
Senior Riano, Of the Spanish legation; Senator |
Hale, Senator Depew, General Corbin, Prince |
Troubetskoy, Mr.. Edie. Mr.. Chew, Mr.. Webb, Mr.. |
". ". Berry, Mr.. Simpkins. Mr.. Richardson, Mr. |
westcott, and Mr. Woodbury. Blair
A pretty incident among last nights |
social happenings was the dance given by |
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page for the |
young friends OF their daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Dodge jenkins have |
gone to Chicago. the former having been |
called away suddenly on business, and for |
that reason Mrs. jenkins was unable to re-
ceive yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Miller. widow OF Justice Samuel v. |
Miller, will leave shortly to visit her son
in Chicago.
Washington friends have received the
pretty details OF the wedding of Dr. John
Hamilton Stone. U. S. A. of this city. now
stationed at MatanZas. Cuba, with TIE
Second United States Cavalry. and Miss
Maria Dolores Serrate, daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs. Julius Serrate of MatanZas. The |
ceremony was solemnized according to the
rites of the Roman Catholic Church,
evening, May 10, at the resi-
ience of the parents of the bride.
The wedding gown was Of white duchess
satin. trimmed with rare lace, and the
iuile veil was held in place by orange
blossom sprays. The groom was attended
by his brother. Mr.. William Charles Stone
The BRIDE is the daughter of one of the |
cultured old Spanish families OF Matanzas.
and in addition to beauty possesses many
The groom is well known in Washing
on, being an A. d. of Columbian JJniyer-
sity. He represents one of the oldest fam
lies of the District. being a great-grand-
son OF the late Robert Barnard esq. o.
Georgetown. and a son of
Dr.. Charles G. Stone of Brightwood. Dur
ng the Spanish-American war he served
With distinction at Santiago and Is con-
idered one Of the most brilliant young Of
cers Of the Medical Corps, having made
contributions to the scientific
n, nd ,uiIIh a |