The Washington times., 1901-12-13
In SOCIETY.

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The Assistant Secretary of he Nav!
and Mrs. Haclet entertained at tes
yesterday afternoon from to ! o'clock
when the guests were the officers of the
navy and their families, the members o.
the Committees on Naval Affairs of the
Senate and House and the military and
naval attaches OF the Diplomatic Corps
As Mr.. Hackett viii retire in a few days
the reception was in the nature of an Of
fcial farewell. The drawing room was
fragrant with the floral tributes sent by
Secretary Long and other friends, and in
the tea room the table was abloom with
pink roses. lees were served in the IL
brary beyond, where the decorations were
American Beauty roses and palms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hackett received in the hrst
drawing room, the hostess wearing a
handsome and becoming toilet of gold
cloth, trimmed with bands of sable ana
rich ivory tinted lace. In the receiving
party also were Mrs Terry. Mrs. Crown
inshield, Mrs. Van Reypen, and Mrs Hay
ward. The young girls who added their
charm to the occasion included MISS
Wilson, daughter of the Secretary OF Agri-
culture; Miss Root, Miss Knox. Miss
Margaret Hitchcock, Miss Terry. and MISS
Cromwell. Among the guests were the
Secretary of the Navy and MIR. Darling
the new Assistant Secretary, who Is 10
succeed Mr.. Hackett on Monday
+ Mr. Chauncey Hackett, who is student
at Harvard. and who will soon be home
/ for his Christmas vacation, will be given
/ tea on next Saturday afternoon st
I o'clock.
| Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Morrison gave
very pleasant euchre party at their resi-
dence, 625 Ninth Street northeas.. on
Wednesday evening. After the game re-
freshments were served. and Mrs. Dunbar
and Mr. Hyde rendered vocal and instru-
mental solos. Among their guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Shoemaker, MI. anu
Mrs. E. C. Hazen, DR.. and Mrs. J. 5. Allen
Mr.. and Mrs. w c. Dunbar. Mr.. and MIS-
Melvin Hazen. Mr. and Mrs. E. c. WADE,
Miss Leah Schneider. Mr.. W. b. hyde
Mrs l.. F. Haynes, and Mrs. Henritze-
Mrs. Allen won the lady's prize. hand
some silver comb and brush. and MIR. HYDE
the gentleman's prize, silver smoking
set.
Miss Elene Foster, of Boston. and Miss
Chapman, the architect of the New Eng
land Building at the Buffalo Exposition
are stopping at the Raleigh. Miss roster
gave an interesting programme OF reclta-
tions at the Washington Club on Iuesua!'
The marriage Of Miss Rosina Mueller
to Mr.. Bertram F. Thornette took place
at o'clock Wednesday evening at the
home of the bride, Miss Carrie Greenwich
acting as bridesmaid and Mr.. Charles
Baxter best man. only the immediate
relatives were present. The oTlde wore
a travelling gown of new blue. The couple
left Immediately afterward for short
stay in Philadelphia and New YORK. Up
on their return. Mr. and Mrs. Thornette
will reside at 1903 Street.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Cromwell have
issued cards for the wedding of their
daughter. Miss Minna Cromwell, and En-
sign Needham Lee Jones, L. S. N, tues
day, December 81, at noon.
The marriage of Miss Louise Irvine to
Mr.. Lather c. Steward took place at
o'clock Tuesday evening, at the home oil
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. I.
Irvine. 40e New Jersey Avenue southeast
Only the immediate relatives ana ieW
friends were present. The rev u. \.
L.uccock. of the Metropolitan Presbyterian
church. officiated. Mr.. Wm. NJ. Wagner
was the best man. The bride wore
white lace gown over silk, and carried
bouauet OF brides roses. and was at
tended by her sister, Miss Mary irvine
who wore gown OF albatross over PINK
silk and carried white aroses. Ihe wed
ding march was rendered by Miss Bertha
Steward. sister of the groom. After the
ceremony a reception was held from to
10 in the parlors. which were profusely
decorated with smilax roses and carna-
tions. Mr.. and Mrs. Steward left for
Tampa. Fla. where they Will make their
future home.
Mrs. La Fetra gave luncheon Wednes-
day in honor OF Mrs. NJ. Stevens Hart.
formerly Of this city. The dining room
was tastefuIly decorated with red shades,
roses. ribbons and asparagus fern Gov
ers were laid for twelve. After luncheon
the following toasts met with appropriate
responses, Mrs. Judge Anderson acting as
and responding to the SEN
timent "sociability'; Aud Lang Syne,
DR.. Geo II. La Fetra; our Jewels Mr:
frank NJ. Bristol: The Midnight sun.
Mrs. Miranda Tullock; The Weather,
Mrs. NJ. VI MnHatt; "Blest be the Tie,
Mrs. s. II. Martin. And Fellowship is
sweet Mrs Bentley. Gentle Thoughts
and Deeds" Miss Mary Rector; The
Wide. Wide World, Mrs. La Fetra;
81. owe one Another" Mr.. E. s. La Fetra.
and the guest of honor, Mrs. Hart, re-
cited most charmingly Tennysons 'Bu-
gle Song"
Countess Marguerite Cassini. the daugh-
ter of the Russian Ambassador. accom- |
panied by Nine Sheele, VI. and Nine. Ma
kovsky. and NJ Rogestvensky. of the Rus
sian Embassy, have gone TO New York.
Miss Anita Poor gave a luncheon TO |
her debutante friends on Wednesday. Her |
rnn.ts were Miss Grace Bell. Hiss Lar |