The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-03
SOCIAL GOSSIP
FROM WASHINGTON
Something About the Smart Set in
the National Capital.
The AMBASSADORS DINNER.
A Romance in Connection With the
Engagement OF Miss McComas.
Magnificent Bridal Out
fit of Miss Clark.
The AMBASSADORS DINNER.

The longest and gayest social season
known in Washington for years Will close
a the end of May.
The President and Mrs. Mckinley VIII
remain through June at me Executive
Mansion, and, except for a visit OF seeVral
weeks to their own home at canton, nave
made no plans for the summer. Inc coDl-
net families are all Ia town at the present
time and will remain here until the depaf-
ture of the President and Mrs Mckinney
The Secretary of State, the Secretary
OF the Navy and the secretary OF the
Interior ali own extensive summer places
in New England, to which they so later
in the season. The Secretary OF war ana
Mrs Root will so to their southampton
home as early as the duties OF me ioriiie,
will permit, and the Acknowledgement
and family to their home in New Jersey.
The Postma ster-General and the Score
tary of Agriculture will spend most OF
the summer in or near Washington. al
though Mrs. Smith and Miss wilson VIII
each make a trip to Europe. Inc only
member of the Cabinet having summer
home near Washington is the secretary
of the Treasury, who. as in former years,
will occupy Representative and Mrs. New
lands pretty residence at CheVy chase
The members Of the diplomatic corps
with few exceptions, will spend the sum
mer in this country; most OF the emoas-
sizes and legations being moved to the New
England coast for the summer. Newport
Bar Harbor and Narrangansdtt Pler, all
having cuains to official recognition by
reason of the many ENJOYS they viii en-
terrain.
AMBASSADORS ENTERTAIN.
The British Ambassador and Lady
Pauncefote entertained at dinner recently
in honor OF M. and Mrs. Herbert D. Rop-
bins. of New York, who are their guests
for a week's-end visit. To meet these in
teresting New Workers We're the Russian
Ambassador, the Swiss Minister. the Ar
genuine Minister and Nine. Wilde the
Countess de Moitke, Mr.. and Mrs. Lownd"
es Mr. and Mrs. Ward Theron, Miss Ernst,
the Misses Pauncefote, Count Tarnowaki
of the Austrian legation: All. O!lNe 69aley,
and Prince TrouDetskey.
The marriage of Mr.. Mitchell Depew,
nephew Of Hon. Chauncey NJ. Depew, ard
Mrs. Perry Adams, of New York, Will be
celebrated very quietly on June Attn. Inc
wedding will be small and quiet, owing to
the recent death of Mrs. Adams father.
It IS reported that the French Govern
ment anticipates the erection or a re"
dwelling for the Embassy at Washington
The house now occupied by the French
Ambassador located on Eleventh Street
between Seventeenth and Eighteenth, has
been the scene of many brilliant enter
tainments 1t was once the residence OF
Admiral Porter and its time-honored
walls have echoed to the footsteps and
jovial voice Of the Prince of Wales, who
was entertained there while visiting Wash
i,igton.
The Russian Government decided some
time ago TO erect a legation building in
1903, when the lease of the present abode
of the Embassy will expire.
Count Cassini is enthusiastic over the
new Embassy. He desires to have not
only a magnificent building, butt also
surrounding park for out-of-door life IN
the summer.
A PRETTY ROMANCE
The engagement of Miss Mary McComas,
daughter of the Senator from Maryland,
and Mr. c. Goodloe Edgar, of Detroit, son
of Mr.. James Edgar, the wealthy sugar
merchant, forms chapter in a most ro-
mantle affair Mr.. Edgar is a Cornell
man, and he and Miss McComas met in the
story-book fashion, when she was maid
OF honor and he best man at the wedding
of Miss Hattingly and Lieutenant Brock
enridSe, in this city, last spring. 1t was
case of mutual attraction, and Mr. Edgar
fingered long at the capital, allowing the
tender flame to gather strength. When
obliged to leave rapid-ire correspond
ence was carried on, and two weeks ago
ner at the Chevy Chase Club while Mr..
Edgar and his parents were in this city.
The marriage OF Miss Katherine Stauf-
fer Clark 10 DR.. Lewis Rutherford Morris
was the overshadowing society event of
the week The wedding ceremony took
place in ST. Thomas Church, followed by
a reception at the Lisbon, the New York
home Of Senator William Andrews Clark
and his family.
MAGNIFICENT OUTFIT.
Taste and simplicity marked both events.
The same words may be used in describ-
ing the bridal outfit. The bride Wore no
Jewels. Her veil was of tulle, and she
carried prayer-book Her wedding-gown
was creation in straight lines, unbroken
save for the slight folds required at the
waist. Ii was OF ivory satin, with rose
point lace.
The point lace shawl which she wore is
said TO be the most exquisite ever made.
It is said that this shawl. the life-work Of
an adept in the making OF point lace, cost
twenty-five years Of work. a high collar
and sleeves to match the shawl complet-
ed a gown which was marvel of the
dressuaker's art.
The honeymoon will not be ended until
the close of delightful yachting trip
which they have arranged.
After a cruise along the English coast
they will proceed TO the North Cane. They
will stop at various places in Norway and
will cruise in the Baltic Sea and the Gulf
of Finland. After the yachting trip they
will make an automobile trip through the
beautiful district of the Loire in France.
Miss Clark's wedding gifts are very
beautiful Her father has presented her
with some magnificent pieces of jewelry,
and her jewel case is said to be surpassed
in its contents by those of few heiresses