The Washington times., 1901-12-01

for last Friday afternoon. as has been her
custom since arriving at the White House,
but she received several friends of her
own, and Of Mrs Douglas Robinson, the
Presidents sister, and Miss Robinson, of
New York, who came on to spend Thanks-
giving Day at the White House.
Mrs and Miss Robinson were also mem
bcrs of the Presidents party in attend
ance at the Army and Navy football game
1t is said that Miss Alice Roosevelt may
remain with relatives in Boston until just
before Christmas
Socially considered, Thanksgiving Day
was unusually quiet These gracious hosts,
the members of the Alibi Club did not
give their annua! tea and there were no
other announcements. The President and
his family enjoyed theiI first holiday in
the White iouse in q CHEEKY. informal
fashion, and the Cabinet families did moth
ing more in the way of entertaining than
TO invite a few friends. each, to join them
at a family dinner At the home II the
Secretary of State, the engagement Of Miss
Helen Hay. the elder daughter of the
house. to Mr.. Whitney. of New York,
caused rift of happiness in the sorrow
that has darkened the home ever since
the death last summer OF young Mr. Hay
The Secretary of the Treasury. who is
also in the deepest mourning. did honor
TO the day by inviting a few intimate
friends to dine with him at the home on
Rhode Island Avenue which he has re-
Gently leased The Secretary of War and
Mrs. Root spent their first holiday in their
new house on n Street with a few friends
and on the next evening were guests of
honor at dinner given for them by Rep
resentative and Mrs. Mcclellan, o. .,>S
York
Surgeon General and Mrs. sternberg
entertained dinner company last nignt
at their new home On VI Street.
The debutantes OF the coming week Will
include Miss Helen Mackay-Smith. whose
coming-out tea is arranged for Thursday
afternoon. Miss Emile Cau,pau Fitch.
OF Connecticut Avenue; Miss llia Colds
borough, Miss Shepard. and Miss Halford
Will also make their pretty bows to So
elety within the next few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lloyd Wagganan
will celebrate their silver wedding ami
versary on Tuesday evening at their
home on Nineteenth Street
Mrs. Loren B. T. johnson, Of Farragut
Square, will also be at home Tuesday for
the first time since her arrival here as a
bride. She will be assisted by her
mother. Mrs. Oliver, of Pittsburg; Mrs.
Taber johnson. and the Misses Oliver, her
sisters. She will also receive on the sec
on6 Tuesday of the month.
The marriage Of Miss Mary Prince Davis
to Capt William Ruthven Smith. L. S. A.
Will be solemnized on Wednesday even
ing at 7:2O O'Clock at St Margarets
Church.
Earlier in the day Miss Fannie Loring
Andrews and Mr. Edward FIoy Caverly
will be married at St. Andrews Episcopal
Church.
The wife of the Mexican Ambassador and
her daughter Nine. Perez will hold their
hrst reception OF tie season next Tues
day afternoon from to O'Clock.
Baron Moneheur, the Belgian Minister.
has returned from visit 10 New York.
Mrs. Joseph Romanzo Edison entertained
small party at bridge whist on last We'd
nesday evening in compliment to her sister.
Miss Crawford. The additional guests were !
General ana drs. Frank, Mrs. John Martin, /
Baron Gevers. Minister from the Neither /
lands: Miss Harrison, Lieutenant Colo !
mel Simpson Mrs TinstaH. CAPTAIN and /
Mrs. Lewis, Mr.. Thompson, and Mrs |
Schulz
ar. and Mrs. Tobias Talbert, ST., of Tai
Dot i-iaet,- near the city, celebrated the |
fftieth anniversary OF their marriage en- /
Wednesday evening by entertaining their
ten children and their families. together
with large number of friends. at re-
ception in honor of the day The host and
hostess received together, the latter Z
wearing satin brocade. The parlors of !
the old mansion were fragrant with the
floral gifts sent in, and masses of golden
chrysanthemums caught the eye at every
turn. collation. was served from 70 1
O'Clock, ana afterward the bridal cake /
wbs cut. Among the many present Were: /
Mr.. and Mrs. John TaIbert and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry TaIbert and family
Mr.. and Mrs Charles H. King and family
Mr.. and Mrs. George Talbert and family
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Talbert. jr. and family
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. Nolan and family,
Mr.. and Mrs Charles r. Talbert and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Hoffman and fam
lily, MIR and Mrs. Oliver E Newton and
Mr.. J. Edwin Talbert sons and daughters
of the venerable couple; Mr.. and Mrs. J.
c. fost, Miss Hattie Yost Miss Cox MIR
Cox, Miss Patton, Colonel and Mrs
George Shallenbcrger, Mr.. James Shailen-
berger, DR.. Charles A Wells Mrs. White
and family. Mr.. and Mrs Newman. Mr..
and Mrs Chester, Mr.. Roy Chester. Mrs.
Crawford. Mr.. and Mrs. Platt and daugh-
ter, Miss Platt, Mrs. Welsh. Mrs. Agnes |
Adams, sister Of the bride; Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Kern and daughter. Many letters
OF congratulation were received during
the evening.
Mrs Albert C. Bracket will be at home
TO her friends Saturdays after Decem-
Der l.
Mrs. John Hartwell Dixon, of Orange
burg. s. C., is visiting her parents. Mr..
and airs. D. L. Selke, 1926 Sixth Street
northwest.
Diplomatic society is actively interested
in the bazaar which will be opened to-
morrow evening at old St Matthews
Church, opposite the Shoreham. The list
OF patronesses includes Broness Hengel-
muller, the Duchess d'Arcos, Nine.
Azpiroz, Nine Meron. Countess Cassini.
Nine. de Wollant, Nine CaIvo, Mime. vi
gnal, Nine. Attwell, Nine. Perez. Nine.
Pezet, Nine. Infante, Nine. Sidky BeS
Countess Esterhazy, Mrs. Henry Nav. |
Mrs. Sheridan, the Misses Riggs. the
Misses Patten, Mrs. Henley Smith. Mrs.
Moore, wife of Surgeon General Moore:
Mrs. Robert Hinckley, Mrs S.s.y, Mrs.
Vance. Mrs. Barbour, Mrs Joseph Nc
Henna, Ms. White, wife of Justice |