Evening star., 1901-12-12
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
MISS CLABAUGH PRESENTED TO THE
FAMILY FRIENDS.
Other SOciabilities Yesterday Mar
riage of an Admirars Daughter
This Month-Personal Notes.

ner during the reCeptlon uuIhUef VI youie
ladies, including those of the cabinet circle
Another charming addition to the debu-
tante ranks was made yesterday in the per-
son Of Miss Helen Margaret Clabaugh,
daughter of Justice Clabaugh of the Dis
trict Supreme Court. Her debut tea was
held at the residence of her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Swope, on street,
where the spacious rooms were. as is usual
there on festive occasions, thronged by
notable company. Palms and roses added
a pretty touch to each apartment. but the
floral welcome extended the debutante in
the way of bouquets would have been suf-
ficient by itself Mrs. Swope and Mrs.
Clabaugh received with the debutante. Mrs.
Clabuagh. ST., grandmother of the latter,
being also in the family group. Miss Cla-
baugh wore white cloth with insertions of
lace and carried pink roses. Mrs. Jones,
Mrs. Mckee. Miss Hawley, the Misses
Lamberton, Miss Marion Wilson, with Miss
Nevin and Miss Musser of Philadelphia and
Miss Browne, Miss Stowe and Miss Cla-
baugh of Baltimore, made up the corps of
hospitable assistants. An orchestra played
throughout the reception, and in the dining
room pink roses formed a beautiful center
piece on substantially provided refresh
ment table.
Miss Cornelia Roosevelt Scovel first
cousin of President Roosevelt has arrived
in New York from Europe with her mother,
Mrs. Scovel, wife of the tenor. They will
winter in New York, with the exception Of
the early part of January, which they ex-
pect to spend in this city. This interesting
young relative of the chief executive says
that her main purpose in crossing the ocean
at this time was to assist at Miss Alice
Roosevelts debut, and yesterday displayed
a renaissance lace dress which she intends
to wear upon that occasion. Miss Scovel is
young and pretty, and has had her soprano
voice cultivated with great care, with
view to concert singing.
The marriage of Miss Rosina Mueller to
Mr.. Bertram F. Thornette took place at Z
o'clock last 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 bride wore a travelling gown
Of new blue. The couple left Immediately
afterward for a short stay In Philadelphia
and New York. Upon their return, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thornette will reside at 1903 NJ street.
Mrs. John Floyd Waggaman will not be
at home until Fridays in January.
Miss Ella Larkin left this morning for
New York to visit her sister, Mrs. VIM. N.
Roach.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Cromwell have
issued cards for the wedding of their
daughter Miss Minna Cromwell and En-
sign Needham Lee Jones, U. 8. N, Tues
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Snow have given up
their country home and are spending the
winter at the Shoreham.
The engagement is announced Of Miss
Grace NJ. King, daughter of Mrs. H. King,
jr., to Mr.. Henry L. Kaufman. At home De-
cember % from to 10.
Mrs. George Stephenson Bixby marie
Parcello) of New York Is the guest of Mrs.
and Miss Wight of 1411 Hopkins place.
Mrs H. A. Gillenwater of New Hamp-
shire avenue left Washington last night
for Calkins, Pa, to attend the funeral of
her mother, Mrs. Stephen H. Bates. Mrs
Bates was eighty-four years old and is
survived by her husband, who is ninety
years old, and two sons and two daughters.
The marriage of Miss Louise Irvine to
Mr.. Luther C. Steward took place at Z
o'clock Tuesday evening, at the home Of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. 1r-
vine, 400 New Jersey avenue southeast.
Only the immediate relatives and a few
friends were present. The Rev. G. N. Luc-
cock of the Metropolitan Presbyterian
Church officiated. Mr.. VIM. M. Wagner
was best man. The bride wore white lace
gown over silk, and carried bouquet Of
brides roses. and was attended by her sis
ter, Miss Mary Irvine, who wore gown of
albatross over pink silk and carried white
roses. The wedding march was rendered
groom After the ceremony a reception
was held from to 10 in the parlors, which
were profusely decorated with smilax, roses
and carnations. Mr.. and Mrs. Steward left
for Tampa, Fla, where they will make
their future home.
Colonel and Mrs. A. c. Tyler, who are
now in New York, will sail for Europe
January 4.
Mrs. La Fetra gave a luncheon yesterday
in honor of Mrs. NJ. Stevens Hart, formerly
of this city. The dining room was taste
fully decorated with red shades roses rib
lot
for twelve. After luncheon the following
toasts met with appropriate responses, Mrs
Judge Anderson acting as toast mistress,
and responding to the sentiment "Sociabili-
ty'; Aud Lang syne," DR.. Geo H La
Fetra; Our Jewels" Mr. Frank M. Bris-
tol; The Midnight Sum-" Mrs. Miranda
Tullock; THE Weather" Mrs. NJ NJ. Mof-
And fellowship is sweet" Mrs. Bentley;
Gentle Thoughts and Deeds" Miss Mary
Rector; THE Wide. Wide World" Mrs. La
Fetra; Love One Another Mr.. E. 8. La
Fetra, and the guest of honor, Mrs. Hart,
recited most charmingly Tennyson's Blu
gle Song"
In celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of
their wedding a reception was given last
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Pentland
at their residence. 1880 18th street. A large
number Of friends availed themselves of the
opportunity to offer their good wishes.
Upon this rather notable occasion many
tokens of esteem and regard were re-
SSANco lIoHl the circle Oh relatives ana &C
quaintances and in addition the couple had
letters from those unable to be present, ex-
tending their congratulations. Relatives
| from Pittsburg and elsewhere came to the
city especially for the occasion. Among
these were Mr.. A. w. Black of New York,
| Gilbert M. Black, Samuel w. Black and
| Mrs William P. Snyder Of Pittsburg and
Mr.. and Mrs. James E. Burr of Carbondale,
Pa.
Golden crysanthemums gave the prevail
| ing tone to the handsome decorations of the
house. The children, as well as the grand
| children of the couple, were all present, and
| the former assisted in receiving the guests.
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Hamlin were also of
| the receiving party.
Yesterday afternoon at o'clock, at the
residence Of Mrs. Brumagi gine, 212 4th street
southeast, Miss Belle Mount and Mr.. James
vandenburg were quietly married by Rev.
Geo. Luccock, ID. Mrs. Wallace Wood
ward was matron Of honor After a wed
| ding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Vandenburg will
return to their home in New Jersey
| Miss Elene Foster Of Boston entertained
| the members Of the Washington Club, I71O
I street, on Tuesday morning, with her de-
| lightful renderings of Drummond's poems.
on subjects connected with French, Cana
dian life and other novelties. Miss Jose