The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1901-08-26

Mr.. and Mrs. George Westinghouse and
George Westinghouse. IT., sailed on Sat-
uriay from Liverpool on the St. Paul.
They VIII go directly to Lenox on their
arrival In New York. Mr. Westinghouse
has been abroad for some months perfec-
ing the establishment of his English
electrical plant.
Mr.. Charles G.. Bennett, the Secretary
of the Senate. is spending the summer at
Oak Lawn Cottage. at Oakdale. on the
Long Island shore.
Announcement cards have Just been
sent out by Mrs. Frederick f. Clark, of
Eliicott Place. New Brighton. s. T., of the
marriage OF her daughter. Miss Jacgue-
line Marie Taylor. to Baron Romano
Avezzano. of Naples. Italy. ex-Secretary
OF the Italian Legation at Washington.
The ceremony occurred in New York on
Saturday. May 4. in St Leo's Church. 1t
was private wedding only the members
OF the brides fanIily and small number
or very intimate friends of the bride and
bridegroom being present. There was
reception, as the baron was obliged to
leave at once for China
When the young couple became engaged
several months ago 1t was intended to
have the marriage celebrated next
autumn. possibly in October. but these
plans We're altered owing to the baron
being ordered by his Government to
Pekin. China. as Charge dAffaires. As
1t would have been impossible for him to
return to New York In few months It
was decided to have the marriage solemn
lied before his departure for the Far
East Arrangements for the wedding
were rather hastily made. and a few
friends were invited to witness IL.
The delay in formally announcing the
marriage of the young couple was occa-
stoned by a necessary courtesy to the
italian Foreign Office to first notify them
W off no ahd inc ha
Romano Avezzano began to make prepa-
rations for her journey to Pekin to join
her husband. Accompanied by her father,
Mr.. Mortimer F. Taylor of this city. she
left for San Francisco fortnight ago
and sailed on Wednesday last on the
steamship City of Pekin for Hongkong-
Mr.. Taylor will leave his daughter at
Yokohama The baron and baroness will
visit friends in Japan before going to
their future home in Pekin. The baron's
transfer to Pekin at this time Is regarded
as special honor, as the PICK or the
diplomatic corps is now being sent to that
place.
The Chinese Minister was entertained
at dinner las. night by Mr. Edward A.
Wickes, who Is occupying one of the Pin
ard cottages at Newport
Invitations have been received In Wash
ington for the wedding of Miss Virginia
Washington Swayne, daughter Of Gen.
and Mrs. Wager Swayne. to Mr.. Harold
Tomas The ceremony will be performed
at noon today. in the Church of All An,
gels. in Shinnecock Hills, l.. l. The Rev.
William Bodine. Of the Church OF Our
Saviour. Philadelphia. will officiate.
Miss Eleanor Swayne will be her sis
ter's maid of honor. and Miss Edna g.
I.oew and Miss Leonie Lentilhou will be
the bridesmaids. Mr.. Patterson A. Bates
has been chosen by Mr.. Tomas to be his
best man. and Messrs. Gano s. Dunn.
augustus l.. KountZe, and Arthur L.ispe-
usird Doremus to be the ushers.- The
wedding breakfast will be served at Ma
moSue, the country home of General and
Mrs. Swayne, in Shinnecock Hills.
The three largest and most brilliant
social happenings at Alexandria Bay last
week were given by Colonel Staples and
Mr.. De Witt. in honor of the Washing
tonians who have formed so large and
charming a part of the life at the Thou
sand Island House this summer.
On Wednesday there was a dinner at
Kingston given by Colonel Staples in
honor of Judge and Mrs I. II. Anderson.
OF Washington. On Friday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fleming. Mr.. and Mrs Thomas. Mrs. NJ
I. AlSban. NJ. O.. Mr.. and Mrs. Capehart,
Mr.. and Mrs. Everard Raply, and Judge
and Mrs. T. FL Anderson were the guests
Of honor at large fishing picnic, given
by Colonel Staples. and on Monday one
Of the most charming picnics of the sea-
son was given by Mr.. De Witt TO Mr..
and Mrs Everard RapIy, Mr. and Mrs.
Capehart, and Mr.. and Mrs. Fleming.