Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-10-26


Broome, and Messrs, Chas. n, Phelps, C. Z.
Engie, Jas. l. CLANCY, ]. NJ Poloni, w H
Harr. and II. f. Hintsberry.
The marriage of Miss Bertha Lavinia
daughter of ex-Mayor and Mrs John d.
Payne of Falls Church, Va. and Mr. Olson
Joseph Chanel of Bay City, Mich, took
place Thursday afternoon at o'clock at
the residence of the bride, Rev. Mr.. Ball of
the M. p. Church officiating. At the APP
pointed hour, to the strains of ''Lohengrin,"
the groom entered the prettny decorated
parlors with Mr.. Harry Huntsberry. and
there awaited the coming of the bride,
who was preceded by her maid of honor,
Miss Van Meta Givandau, attired in white
silk null, pink ribbons and carrying a
bunch of pink chrysanthemums. The fair
young bride, in a simple and most becom-
ing wedding gown of white organdie trim
med with lovers knot lace and carrying a
huge bunch of white chrysanthemums was
escorted by her father, who gave her hand
In marriage. reception followed, and at
O'Clock Mr.. and Mrs Chanel started for
southern trip. and will visit the groom's
parents in Michigan before returning to
their home in this city. The occasion was
also one of congratulation for the brides
parents, whose marriage took place on the
same date and hour twenty-five years ago.
The Columbia Heights Arts Club held Its
weekly meeting at the home of Mrs. May
Held, 1885 Columbia road, Thursday last.
Mrs. {. w. Schneider read paper on THE
Commuues and the Third Estate:" Mrs.
c. S. Clark sang an original song, THE CO.
lumbia Heights Arts Club" Mrs. Melvin
sang Annie Laurie" and Mrs. e e. Ste
vens read an original story, THE Circus
on Board the China"
Mrs. John c. Fay who has been pur-
suing her art studies in the galleries of
Dresden and Paris for the past six months,
returned home on the steamship Deutsch-
land Thursday.
Mrs. Annie c. Donnelly has sent out
cards of invitation for the marriage OF her
a ,,rh, Iprxr nroI al
ton Edwards, Wednesday evening, October
30, at 8 o'clock. at 1903 East Capitol street.
Miss Donneliy is very favorabiy known in
musical circles, while Mr.. Edwards Is a
prominent young lawyer
Mr.. Elmer Dover private secretary to
Senator Hanna and Mrs. Dover have taken
apartments at the Olympia, Columbia
Heights.
Mr. and Mrs. H. ]. Lyon have issued cards
for reception in honor of the marriage of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Judson Lyon, Friday
evening October %, from to 10 o'clock,
103 Seaton street northwest.
The marriage of Maggie c. Hudson to
William Koch will take place Wednesday
evening, October 80, at s o'clock, Church of
the Reformation, I'd street near Pennsyl-
vania avenue southeast. A reception from
$50 to 10 o'clock will follow at 3i5 18th
street southeast.
Miss Jeanette Watt of West Philadelphia
is the guest of Mrs. T. o. Varnell.
The Abracadabra Literary Club held its
second meeting of the season at the resi-
dence of Miss C. A. Van Doren, No. 641
East Capitol street, Wednesday evening
The current topic discussion was ably led
by Mr.. John S. Duffie, in paper on the
negro problem. and participated In by
Messrs. A. p. Clark, jr.. j. L. McCreery,
Mrs. F. B. Brock and DR.. Henry Baker
Prof Charles G. Abbott entertained the
club with his personal experience and OBJ
servations in his recent official trip to the
Island of Sumatra. Vocal musical selec-
tions were rendered by Messrs. Wallace
and MaXson, accompanied by Mrs. MaXson
Two violin numbers were given by Messrs.
Thomas Urban and Herman Bredakamp,
all of which were received with apprecia-
ton by the club.
The members of the club present were
Prof and Mrs C. G. Abbot, DR.. and Mrs.
Henry Baker, Mrs A. w. Barber, Mr.. and
Mrs F. B. Brock, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. b.
Chamberlain, Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Clark, jr.,
Mrs j. d. Croissant, Mrs. NJ. E. s. Davis,
Mr.. Noble f. Dawson, DIR. and Mrs. VIM.
E Diffenderfer, Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Duff
fie, Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. McCreery, Miss Leo
nora Merritt, Mrs. f. L. Pierce, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. w. Scott, Mr.. H. Squier, Miss
c. A. Van Doren; visitors. Mr.. Wal
lace, Miss Robinson, Mr.. Eaton, Miss
Thomas Urban, Miss wilkins, Miss Flor
ence Pierce, Mr.. Herman Berdekamp, Mrs.
Bradley, Mrs. Bruner, Mrs. and Miss
Brooks, Mrs Maxson, Miss Evelyn Max
son, MI Louis MdXSOn, MISS M l.. shaw,
Miss Mary Van Doren and Miss Esther
Brock.
Mrs Mamie E. Sixbury is now located at
921 North Carolina avenue southeast, where
she will be glad to see her friends.
Mr.. and Mrs S. Herbert Harding have
returned from their wedding trip to Buff
falo, Niagara Falls and Conneaut, Ohio,
and will be at home to their friends after
November Is.
Miss Alice Lillian Hostetter is at Neffs-
Vile. Pa, where she will spend the fall
and winter with her aunt.
Mrs. John X. Grace Of Charlton, Iowa,
formerly of Washington, D. c., is in the
city for a visit and is at 632 9th street
northeast.
Mrs. Elizabeth A. Arnold Of Capitol Hill
has returned from New York.
Mrs. B. F. Gordon has left Washington
to reside with her son William Gordon, who
lives in West Virginia.
A surprise party was given to little Miss
Emma Mitchell at her home, 729 18th street
eighth birthday. After games. refresh
ments were served. The table was hand
somely decorated with ferns and cosmos
flowers. Quite a number of presents were
received. Among those present Were Louise
Padgett. Eva Stuart, Edith and Ethel
Clark, Mabel HUMPHREYS, Lena and Lizzie
Meinburg, Blanch HUH, Ruth and Edith
Branson, BERTHE and Pauline Bateman, Ell
win Keane, David Mitchell, Wilson and
Milton Clark, John Lloyd, Charlie Stuart,
John Meinburg, Mrs. H. M. Padgett, Miss
Katie Mitchell, Mrs. Branson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles, Murray and Mrs. Annie
Padgett.
The Ladies' Union Veteran Legion gave
reception to Prof. Raglan and bride last
evening at their hall, $40 Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. Mrs. Raglan is a member of the or
ganiZation. There were more than one
hundred guests present, MeSdames John
son, Weiss and Austin managed the enter
tainment. which was a complete success.
Mrs. Sarah E: Pittman. president, made
an address of welcome, and a paper
was read by Mrs. Mary Case on
"A Trip to Gettysburg" Solos and duets.
rendered by Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Dodge.
were accompanied on the piano by Mrs.
Coffin. Little Lafata Alma and tiny Gladys
Wilkinson delighted the company with
fantastic songs Col. Brown, national COM
mander of the Union Veteran Legion, was
present and made a few appropriate re-
marks. Refreshments were served.
The first dance given by the Unique So
cial Club was most successfully held
Thursday evening at Confederate Veterans