The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-28

OTdleu Win palms, cut mowers, ana X,
the ceremony being performed beneath n
bower of palms and smilax. The bride en-
tered the parlor with Dr. Benjamin T..
Ryder of Philadelphia. preceded by the
bridesmaid, Miss Mona Coleman, and was
met by the groom and the best man. Mr.
| George s. Coleman. The wedding was at
| tended only by the relatives of the bride
and groom, after which a reception was
rendered to their numerous friends from
to 10 O'Clock. The bride wore beautiful
gown of ivory satin and muslin with a
diamond sunburst, the gift OF the groom
Her bouquet was of bride roses. The
bridesmaid, Miss Coleman, was gowned in
white taffeta and muslin. and carried a
bouquet OF pink roses. After the recep-
ton the couple left for an extended tour
through the Northern States. The brides
going away dress was tailor suit of Ok
ford grey The wedding gifts received
were many and pretty.
The French Club held an interesting
meeting last Wednesday evening at the
residence of Miss Lawton, in Massachu-
sets Avenue, when an entertaining pro-
gramme was opened by Mr.. Buynitslti,
with reading OF monologue in verse.
Nine. Boulard, by Gustaye Nsdaud. Mr..
E. ID. Preston gave a recitation, I'm Solo
by the audience. Mrs. Dittmar read pa
thetic little story entitled 'vieux Yen."
and the literary programme was closed
with Mare SoDal's dainty monologue, I'm
objet dart. recited by Miss Sewell. Dur
ing the evening" Miss Elizabeth Edison
sang Vidal's ''Si1 e'tais Rayou," and
Mrs. ". ID. Window gave one of Szemel-
enyi's waltzes. Mr.. Charles c. Rogers
gave Chopin's Ealse Brillante, and in an
swer to repeated demands gave other
numbers from Chopin. Among those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. W. d. Window.
Miss Sedgely. Mr. Ralph Jefferson Mrs.
and Miss Dittinar. Miss Fairgrieve. Prof.
r. p. Clark Mrs. Van Deusen, Mrs. and
Miss Sewell. sfr. and Mrs. Preston Miss
MacNaughton. Mr.. Ion. Mrs. Sheridan,
Miss Camp. Mr.. Joseph Becker. Miss Ma
RE Becker, Dr.. Anita McGee Mr.. Scudder.
Miss Parret. Miss Meic, Mr.. Hugh. Miss
Robinson. Miss Liebschutz. Mrs. Stearns.
Mr.. Paul Volnot, Mrs and Miss Fisher,
Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Rogers. and DIR. II. ".
Wiley.
Mrs Menefec. Mrs. Dougherty. and the
ladies' of the Washington College will be
at home Fridays, February . and l6, from
TO 6 O'Clock.
The members Of the Columbia Heights
Art Club were entertained at the residence
OF Mrs John Hyde. in Euclid Place, Thurs
day afternoon. Mrs. Gallaher presided
with Miss Kate Schneider as secretary.
The discussion Of the subject. Greek
civilization, was led by Mrs Frank Benton
Among the guests present were Mrs. Fannie
b. Ward. Mrs. Ellen T. Longfellow, Mrs
James A. Freer, and Miss Elizabeth Hyde
issued invitations for reception in honor
OF the fifth anniversary of their marriage.
February q. S to 10 O'Clock, at 10g Sixth
Street northeast.
The monthly social OF the Excelsior Lit
erary Club was held at the residence of
Mrs. George \. Bacon. l70S Nineteenth
Street. Thursday evening An elegant pro-
gramme was prepared by the hostess. con-
sisting of vocal and instrumental music.
readings. etc. as follows: Mandolin and
piano duet. by Miss Francis Edwards and
Mrs. a. II. Frear. respectively; original
poem, by Mr. J. l.. McCreery; reading Miss
NJ. C. bennett; piano solo. Miss Ethel Tib-
belts, address. Mr.. George A. Bacon; vocal
solo, Miss Francis Edwards; remarks by
Mr. J. II. Fletcher of New York; vocal
duet, Mr. and Mrs 4. II. Frear. Others
ton. Mass: Mr.. J. G. Knapp. OF Nebraska
Mrs. Edwards, Mrs f. ~ Tibbetts, and
others. Refreshments were served. An in
vitation was extended to the club by the
hostess to attend reception TO her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Belle tBacon) Bond at her resi-
dence. Thursday evening. February 10. The
next social will be held at the residence
of Mrs. 4. II. Frear. February %.
Mrs D. F. Leighton. 7Os Massachusetts
Avenue. Capitol Hill, will receive tomorrow
from to 6.
The Ladies' Auxiliary will hold a recep-
ton at Carroll Institute Thursday evening
February /. -n
Owing to her absence from the city. Mrs |
Ryan, wife OF the Fir:,t Assistant Secre- |
tary of the Iulelior will not resume her
Tuesdays at home until after Easter. She |
will sail for CuIa Tuesday to visit her |
son, Captain Ryan. OF tn commissary de /
Dartment. at Santiago.
The Wednesday Cotillion Club will give |
its first german 1t Carroll Institute Hall |
on Tuesday. January 80. instead OF on We'd |
nesday night at 10 o'clock. The german
will he led 10y Mr.. George Thomas Cox.
The patrunesses are Mrs William Todd |
Devan. Mrs. Josellh II. Minetree, and Mrs.
William Nelson Moore.
Rev. J. j. Muir u. H.. and Mrs. Muir
have as their GUESTS Mrs. Il. II. Muir, of |
East Orange. y. ~ and her daughter, Miss
Mabel +. Muir
Naval Constructor Samuel II. Pook re-
tired, and Mrs. PoOk celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary last Tuesday
night Mr.. PCok has been famous naval
architect in his day. He was born in
in 1927 and learned the rudi-
nents of his profession at the Brooklyn
navy yard He designed many fast clip
per ships and at the outbreak of the civil
war made plans for ninety gunboats. He
the building of the United
States steamer Galena and the torpedo
BOAT Spuyteu Duyvel. As naval constructor
lie served at the Boston. brooklyn. Ports
mouth, and San Francisco navy yards, and
since his retirement, ten years ago has
made his home In this city. The reception
vas attended By number Of relatives
md friends. there being four generations
# the family present.
Mr.. and Mrs II. G. Jacobs have issued
invitations for the marriage OF their |
laughter Frances Mabel. to Mr.. Frank
Campbell Nickells Wednesday. February
, at o'clock. Calvary Baptist Church
reception will follow from $3.50 to IL at