The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-18
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

One Of the most attractive entertain
ments likely to be given during the Con-
gress of the Daughters of the American
Revolution, which begins its session this
morning, was the tea given by Continental
Chapter to the resident members of the
| d. A. r. last Friday afternoon a: the
| Washington Club.
The guests were received by Mrs Mary
s. Gist, regent. and the additional officers
of Continental Chapter. among whom were
Mrs. Adelaide Lowe. Corresponding Secre-
tary; Mrs. Ruth p. Peeler, Recording Sec
rotary: Mrs. A. V. Snowden, Treasurer;
Mrs. Cornelia Lloyd, Registrar. and Miss
Ida Herman. Historian. The absence
through Illness of the vice regent, Mrs.
Lucy Marsh, was much regretted.
The members of the chapter aided in the
general entertainment of the afternoon.
The table decorations and menu were IN
the hands of the advisory board, com
posed of Mrs. Florence Solger, Chairman;
Mrs. II. K. Fulton, Mrs. Edwin Fowler
Mrs. Middleton Smith, and Mrs. Hattie
Narrower. The young lady members who
assisted in the tea room included Miss
Hattie narrower. Miss Mabel White, Miss
Grace Sanborn, Miss Ruth Hamilton. Miss
Maud Watson, Miss Cummings, and Miss
Eunice James. The parlors of the club
were prettily adorned with smilax and
flowers. and patriotic spirit was init sed
by adding to the floral decorations an
American flag and other emblems in the
national colors. Scarlet tulips and fern
formed the centrepiece OF the tea table
and the red candles in the silver candel-
arba burned under red shades
A hand of ,,Iavad
selections and other popular music added
to the occasion a wonderful charm. There
were present the twelve regents OF the
District chapters and several hundred
members.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Waggaman, who are
at Palm Beach. gave card party follow
ed by supper Friday evening at the
Hotel Breakers.
The wedding OF Miss Esther Morris
Hunt daughter of Mrs. Richard Morris
Hunt, and Mr.. George Murison Woolsey
took place in Grace Church. New York,
Friday.
The church was crowded the bride be-
ing one of the most popular girls in New
York society.
She wore a gown of white satin draped
with exquisite lace. and the bridal veil
of tulle was fastened ;Sith a small diamond
star and filet of orange blossoms. The
bridesmaids. wearing gowns of pale blue
cloth, trimmed with sable and blue chiffon
hats with large black feathers, were Miss
Elsa Bronson, Miss Mary Kernochan, Miss
Belle Gurnee and Miss Lila Sloane. Each
carried an armful OF American Beauty
roses.
Mr.. Alexander S. Webb. jr.. was best
man. The ushers were the brides two
brothers. Mr.. Joseph Il Hunt and Mr..
Herbert L. Hunt; Mr. Jack Bronson, Mr.
Charles c. Bull, Mr. Phoenix Ingraham
and Mr.. Bronson Winthrop. The Rev. DR..
Morgan Dix. of Trinity Parish. and the
Rev. John AspinwaIl of Washington, OFF, !
olated.
While several hundred attended the cere-
mOny. only the relatives and intimate
friends of the young couple were hidden /.
to the wedding breakfast, which followed /
at the handsome home of Mrs. Hunt. in |
Madison Avenue
Both the bride and groom have rela-
tives and friends In this city, number OF
whom went to New York for the ceremony. |
The following ladies of the Congressional
contingent at the Cairo will receive on |
Tuesday. February 10. from TO 8 p. m:
Mrs William II. Fleming. Of Georgia; Mrs.
William Henry King, Of Utah: Mrs. J. e.
Ransdell. Of Louisiana; Mrs. j. 5. Salmon.
of New Jersey, and Mrs George w Tay-
lor of Alabama.
The Morton Cadets have invitations out
for a military reception and dance, to be
given tomorrow at Concorda Hall. Mill
tary guests will be in uniform.