Evening star., 1901-12-05
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
ANOTHER NOON WEDDING TODAY
FOLLOWED BY A BREAKFAST.
Lieut.. Hoffman and Miss Ruth Thomp-
SON Married-Yesterday's Debutante
Last Nights Hospitalities.


Last Nights HospitaIitfes.
The marriage Of Miss Ruth Thompson TO
Lieutenant George Matthias Hoffman,
Corps of Engineers. United States army.
took place at noon today at the home of
DR.. J. J. Purman. 1435 Chaplin street. DIR.
Frank Pleadwell, U. 8. N, was best man.
The wedding was a quiet one. only the i'm
mediate relatives and two or three other
friends being present. DR.. S. M. Newman
OF the First Congregational Church Of
hciated.. The bride wore a travelling gown
of blue broadcloth, with hat to match.
Miss Thompson will be remembered as one
of Washington's favorite contraltos before
her departure for Brooklyn, where she
afterward sang so acceptably in the Church
Of the Pilgrims. Following the ceremony
a breakfast was served, after which the
newly married couple left for short we'd
ding trip. Upon their return Lieutenant
and Mrs. Hoffman will reside at the Lean
| ington, 2503 14th street.
Mr.. John w. Foster gave a dinner last
night in honor of the delegates to the Pres
| byterian conference now in session here,
having in the company to meet them a
| number of distinguished residents of the
capital. Those present included Chief JUS
| tice Fuller Rev. DR.. Minton, moderator of
the general assembly; Mr.. John f. Parsons
| of New York. Admiral Dewey, Rev. DIR.
Johnson of Chicago. Assistant Secretary
Hill, Mr.. Chas. F. Thompson of Minneapo-
lis, Senator Cullom, Rev. DR.. Stewart of
Auburn, n. Y; Prof. Alexander Graham
Bell, Rev. DR.. De Witt, Princeton Univer-
sity; Mr.. ]. L. NJ. Curry. Rev. DIR. Moffat
Of Indiana, Rev. DR.. Dulles of Watertown,
N Y; Rev. DR.. Hamlin. Rev. DIR. Sprecher
of Cleveland, Ohio; Prof Charles w. Wal
| colt, Judge Humphrey of Louisville, KY,
and Mr. E. A. Fraser of Detroit. Mr.. Fos-
| &a.- - LII
at dinner tomorrow evening, followed by a
reception, to which friends of the host and
hostess attending Presbyterian churches
have been asked.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Bradley are at Provi-
dence, r. l., visiting Mrs. VIM. Grosvenor.
Mr.. william c. Whitney will give a ball
December II in honor OF, the debut of his
stepdaughter, Miss Adelaide Randolph.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Hague gave a dinner
last night in honor of the Secretary Of the
Interior and Mrs. Hitchcock.
The French charge d. 'affaires and Mrs. de
Margarie entertained at breakfast yesterday
fo- Archbishop Ireland and Bishop O'Gor-
man, when the members Of the French en-
bassy were also present.
Miss Susan F. Cox Of st. Elizabeths Hos
pital and Mr. William A. Buckler of Charles
county, Md, were married and the cere-
mony followed by nuptial mass at st. Te-
resa's Church, Anacostia, yesterday morn
ing at 10 o'clock, by Rev. Francis A.
Schwallenberg, assistant pastor of the
church. After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Buckler left for the groom's home in
Charles county.
Miss Larcombe, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John S. Larcombe, was the debutante of
yesterday, when very handsome tea was
given in her honor at her parents home,
1917 H street. Miss Larcombe wore a
dainty gown of white chiffon and carried an
exquisite bouquet Of orchids, one of the
large number received. Assisting in the
reception were Mrs. Charles c. Glover and
Mrs. Arthur d. Addison, who did the honors
of the tea table, Mrs. Bartlett of Balti-
more at the frappe bowl and Miss Bartlett
were Mrs. Hills, Miss Alice Riggs Bartlett,
Miss Marion Wilson, Miss Helen Johnson,
Miss Emily Page Kemp and Miss Wallace.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Dewitt Arnold gave a
| handsome dinner last evening in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lansing of Watertown, n. Y.
Mrs. George B. Williams entertained at a
luncheon today.
Following the usual custom, most of the
cabinet hostesses received yesterday after
noon. Mrs. Root, Mrs. Knox, Mrs. Hitch
J cock and Miss Wilson had number Of
callers.
The annual election Of officers Of the But
terf1y Girls was held at the residence Of
Miss Josephine Prott, with the following
result: President, NJ. Fox (re-elected); vice
president, F. Miller: secretary, NJ. Ohm
stead; treasurer, A. Pittman (re-elected); p;
corresponding secretary, L. Nau. After the
business of the evening had been trans
acted the members and their friends were
delightfully."- entertained with vocal and in
| strumental solos, games and recitations. A
bountiful supper was served at IL o'clock.
The Misses j. Prott R. Levy and l.. Nau
ably served as entertainment committee for
| the evening.
A musical and card party was given by
Miss Louie B. Krouse Of No. 2457 street
| R~x;o a. o.
per was served the prizes were awarded
| the winners.
Representative Heatwole of Minnesota
| has taken quarters at the Gordon. He is
accompanied by Mrs. Heatwole and daugt-
! ter Miss Archibald, who remain only a
day two they will spend the winter
| in Europe, sailing Saturday next
Mrs. John Waggaman Brawner will be at
| home to her friends at 1912 18th street
Monday, December 8, from to 5.
The first Of a series of receptions and at
homes was given last night by the Takoma
Club and Library at its spacious club
house. on Oak avenue, Takoma Park. The
affair was rendered to the members Of the
| club and their immediate families. The ca
| pacity of the club house was tested early
| In the evening, and a most enjoyable time
was spent by all. The feature of the even
| ing was progressive crokinole. While this
| game was in progress other members of
| the club enjoyed billiards, pool or cards in
| the CluU IOuSS. Inc prizes were NOU III
| the crokinole game by Miss Maud Watkins
and Mr.. Cassell Severance Later in the
| evening refreshments were served. The
| success of the affair is due to the following
| members of the club: Mr.. H. s. knight,
| chairman; DR.. A. V. Parsons Mr.. c. NJ.
Heaton, Mrs. L. P. Shoemaker. Mrs. l.. b.
| Burdette, Mrs. H. 8. Knight, Mrs. David
Feldman and Miss Mildred d. Dyre.
| Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Nelson of Balti-
| more will be the guests of their sister,
Mrs. Hempstone, for a few days. They
| will be pleased to see their friends in
| formally, Friday afternoon.
Mrs. e. D. Easton is spending q few
days with her sister, Mrs. O. b. Stout at
1915 Corcoran street.
Owing to illness Mrs. VIM. r. Hodges of
1927 @ street northwest, will not be at home
| until after January 1, 1902
A coming marriage of interest to many
acquaintances of the couple In this city will
be that of Miss Annie Phillips Nicholson to
Mr.. Everett Bradley Hurlburt, Wednesday,
December 18. The invitations were issued
by the parents Of the bride-elect, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Stoddard Williams Of Glaston-