Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-05

I.
Roome Of this city was best man. and Or.
Andrew Baxter Of Philadelphia and Mr..
John Staman were ushers. Rev. DR.. George
Ely OF the haas cnnren t1rsS IN
beautiful gown Of duchess crepe, trimmed
with real lace. She wore a tulle veil and
carried shower bouquet Of bride roses
The maid Of honor wore white organdie
over white silk, trimmed with ribbon and
lace. She carried q cluster Of white roses:
The bridesmaids, Miss s,aman and Miss
Miss Baxter and Miss Zook in mouseline de
sole. all trimmed with ribbon and lace.
Each carried bouquet of pink roses. I'M
medfately after the ceremony a reception
the congratulations Of their many friends.
The young couple will be at home after the
10Th instant.
Thursday, January 3, in her apartments
at the Savoy, Mrs. Charles William Powers
gave reception in honor of Mr.. Powers
cousin, Miss Dudrow Of West Virginia
Mrs. Powers wore ruby satin and velvet
and Miss Dudrow's gown was of white
organdie and point lace. Mrs. William
Lambell Kimmell wore black satin and jet.
Those assisting her in the dining room Were
Mrs. Edward Roome, who presided at the
punch bowl; Miss Hustled. the Misses Kim
nell, Miss Lottie Roome Mrs. Colds
borough Mcknew and Miss Elizabeth Nc
Knew. The parlors were decked in green
with white flowers and punches of mistle-
toe, and the dining room In red with RED
flowers. Tall silver candlesticks, with red
candles and shades, were among the red
flowers on the dining table. Miss DudroW
Powers friends here. She will remain in
the city till the first Of the lenten season.
and will receive with Mrs. Powers at the
Savoy Thursday afternoons and evenings
during the season.
Mr.. and Mrs J. H. Thompson and son
entertained a party Of friends at their
home, 723 Virginia avenue southeast, New
Year eve. Music was INDUCED in until
late hour when all were summoned to the
dining room, where refreshments We're
served. Among those present were Mrs.
A. Chase, the Misses M. Caldwell, A: cross
]. Talbert, S. v. Norris of Annapolis. Nd,
and the Messrs. w. Herfurth, c. kel Z.
Pullman and E. J. Baldwin Of Harrodsburg,
KY.
Mrs J. W. Owen, assisted by her daugh-
ter, Miss Mabel, entertained number OF
friends at midnight supper New year
eve Among the guests were MISS Annela
Martin. Miss Estelle Stineberg MISS Laura
owen, Mr.. D. Clune Mr.. J. NJ weaver
Mr.. L. William Thavs, Mr.. ]. T. Smith and
Mr.. w. P. Rider
Mrs. Clarendon Smith, 912 street, as
| sisted by her daughter, Miss Julia, held d
large reception at her nome NE" '
night.
The Abracadabra Literary Club was en-
| tertained by Mrs John P. Clum. s12 East
Capitol street, Wednesday evening, January
2, Mr. ]. D. Crossant presiding, Responses
to roll call were "Yule Tide" The first vice
president, Mr.. Charles Greeley Abbot, gave
an excellent paper on 1.-The Nineteenth Cen
fury" sketching briefly the progress mace .i e
in the material. social inte,lecsual, !The
Swallows" very acceptaby; and for an an, en-
core For a Dreams Sake The president,
Mr.. j. d. Croissant, who has just returned
| from years travel in foreign countries
appeared in an Egyptian costume and car
| ried Ills hearers from Dan to Beersheba,
giving a graphic description OF MS traveis
and experiences in Egypt and the Holy
Land The country. its traditions and peo-
pie, it's historical significance and the veri,
f1cation of biblical descriptions were al
| touched upon. The paper was discussed by
Dr. Croffutt. DR.. Baker and Dr. Burchenal'
all of whom had taken the same journey.
The program closed with reading by Mr..
F. B. Brock, entitled "A Surprise Party 10
| the Characters of Mark Twain refresh
ments were served by the hostess and the
club adjourned to meet with Mrs. j. l.. NC
Creery, 232 18th street northeast. January
9. Members present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney l. Besselievre.
Mr.. and Mrs Fenelon B. Brock. Mr.. Apple
ton P. Clark, jr., Mr.. and Mrs. J. r Clum
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Croissant' Mrs. M; r. rs s.
| ]. L. McCreery. Miss Leonora Merritt, Mrs
f. L. Pierce, Mr.. T. w. Scott, Mr.: c: II
Squier, Mr.. Eugene Stevens and Miss Van
Doren. Visitors present We're: Dr. and Mrs
Croffutt MIR. and Mrs. Amherst w. Barber
Miss Belle Pettigrew, Miss Eta Pettigrew
Mr. De Witt Croissant, Miss Troutman
and Mrs Oliver Briggs, Mrs. Cutter, Miss
Clum Mrs. C.. A. Cox and DR.. Joseph
Burchenal.
Mrs. OConnel wife of the solicitor OF
the treasury, and Miss O'Connell will be al
home 2O52 o street, to their friends Satur-
days in February.
Mrs. Charles H. Babbitt will not be al
home until Monday the 2Sth.
Mrs Faulkner, wife of ex-senator Faux.
ner, and Miss Faulkner have taken up their
residence at the Shoreham, where they will
remain with the senator until the 1st OF
April.
A party was given by Miss Catherine
O'Neill on New Year evening at the resi-
dence of her parents, 9O2 Sd street. The
house was beautifully decorated in holly
and mistletoe. The greater part of the
evening was spent in playing. dancing and
! to the dining room, where refreshments
were served. Among those present were
Misses Margaret Flynn, Angela o'Neil
Mae Stief, Georgianna O'Neill, Francis
Bowbeer and Katie ONeill, and Messrs
John Burns, James Cahill. Frank Cahill
Robert Wallace Daniel Leaghy, Edward
Brady and Leon O'Neill. The out-of-towr
guests were Miss Elizabeth Fowler of Mary
land and Mr.. Austin Moore Of Anacossia.
Miss Lila Watts Collins Of Montgomery
Ala, and granddaughter of Gov. Waits
is visiting relatives at 1414 @ street.
Among the social events Of the past weel
was the marriage of Miss Ray Solomon
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. B. Solomon, t.
Mr.. l. L. Goldheim of Baltimore, a
Rauscher's. At the ceremony, which wa
attended only by the immediate relatives
of the contracting parties, Rev. L. Sterl
officiated. The bride, who was given ava!
by her father, was attired in renaissance
lace dress. The best man was Mr.. Leonard
A. Goldheim, brother of the groom. TIL,
ushers were Messrs. L. s. Hans of Phila
delphia, Louis G. Rosenheim of Baltimore
Simon Lyon and Harry Minister Of Wash
ington and Gabe and Joseph Solomon
brothers of the bride. After the ceremon!
an elaborate dinner of fifty covers wa
served. Later a reception was held, whel
numerous friends called to offer their con
gratulations. Dancing and refreshment
were INDUCED in until late hour. Mr. Cnt
Mrs Goldheim left for an extended tou
OF New York and the New England states
They will be at home at 23l6 18th stree
after February 1.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dean, at $50 5tl
street southeast, entertained number o
| their friends on New Year evening. Musi
and games were enjoyed. after which re
freshments were served. Among thos
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Dean, Miss Jes
sic Durity. Mr.. w. Dean. Mr.. and Mrs
Groener Miss Katie Watson. Mr.. Mack
Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Miss Emma Watson
l T1~& or,@ tor lvpn