Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-06

Mrs, a. Kaufman. 1872 Yale street north
west. will be at home Friday, December II.
from to 8
Mrs. John II. Roche has gone on visit
to Nine Sidky Bey in New York city.
The Nordhoff Guild tea for the benefit of.
the National Home opa thic Hospital held al
the residence of the Misses Bradley. was
most delightful affair and a success both
socially and financially. The fancy articles
We're beautiful and fSvel. and great credit
is due the ladies in chargt
The Capitol Hill History Club and friends
were invited to spend an evening in India
Wednesday, December 3, at the residence of
Mrs CASTOR, 15i A street northeast. The
rooms were decorated with Indian novelties.
The entertainment opened with a vaudeville
circle by ladies In costumes The snake
charmer, sage and fortune teller were pres
ent and performed well their parts. Games
of India were played by all. The first prize
represented the sacred COW and the second
an elephant. A mandolin solo by Miss Mil
dred Cochran was much enjoyed; also a
piano duet by the Misses Mary CASTOR and
Edith Eaton. Mrs. A. NJ. Condra sang an
oriental lullaby. The refreshments were ap-
propriate; rice and salad served with curry;
sandwiches made of whole wheat. raisins
and nuts; dates and tea. The entire enter
tainment was novel and pleasing,
A pretty wedding took place "Wednesday
evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John
Carney, 2J0S | street, when their sister
Miss Rosana Tobin, was united in marriage
to Mr.. Thomas Collins by the Rev. Geo. c.
Bratenahl of ST Adams TenleytoWn The
batross and carried bouquet of bride
roses Her sister, Miss Mania Tobin, who
acted as maid of honor, was bccomingly at
tired in pink albatross, and carried white
roses Mr.. Edward Collins. brother of the
groom, best man. To the strains of
Lohengrin, rendered by Mrs. Dora McCor-
mick, the bridal party entered the parlor
which was tastefully decorated with ferns
and chrysanthemums.
After the impressive ceremony the guests
repaired to the dining room, beautiful with
Christmas greens and cut flowers where
a bountiful repast was served. The bride
received many handsome and useful pres
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Collins, after receiving
congratulations, departed for their future
home in Chevy Chase, where they will be
pleased to see their friends. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Collins parents
OF the groom; Mr.. John Tobin, father of
the bride; Mr.. and Mrs. Kennel Tobin, Mr.
and Mrs. John Carney, Mr.. and Mrs. Lem
uel Tobin, Mr.. and Mrs. William Kirby
Mr. Matthew Tobin, Mr.. Collins, Miss Flor
ence Collins, Mrs A. j. Collins Mr. and
MRS Frank Poore, Mr.. and Mrs Charles
carroll. Mr. R. F. Poore Mr.. Edward Col
Inns, Miss Mania Tobin Mr. Charles Miller
Miss frankie kidwell, the Misses Thomp-
son, Mr. William Barnes, Mrs. Sarah Harry.
Mr. Raymond Wolford Mr. and Mrs B.
Cilne, Mr. Charles Atz, Mr.. John Barnes,
Mr.. and Mrs. Philips, Mrs Dora McCor-
mick, Mrs. Barber Atz, Miss Lizzie Barnes.
Miss Katie Atz, Mr.. and Mrs William Hn-
ton.
Capt. Frank A Barton. wife and two chill
dren left for Fort Yates. N. D., yesterday
Inc captain leaves to join his regiment the
50 cavalry, stationed there. He has spent
the most of his four months leave here
visiting his parents, Judge and Mrs w H
Barton of 1909 II street northwest on
their way to Fort Yates they will stop at
BufaIo, N Y Mr.. and Mrs Barton are
Wen known here and much attention was
shown them during their stay. Several
farewell parties were rendered them dur
ing the past week. On Tuesday night they
We're entertained by his sister and husband
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Cans, at the Iowa
apartments.
Solicitor General and Mrs Richards en-
tertained dinner company last night. the
guests being General and Mrs Wood Mr.
and Mrs. Dalzell Colonel and Mrs Bing-
ham, MIR. and Mrs. Beck, Mr.. and Mrs Van
Deventer Mr.. and Mrs. Worthington Mr.
and Mrs Seymour and Mr.. and Mrs War
ner.
The regular bi-monthly meeting of the
W. r. G. was held at the residence of Miss
Anna Slattery, No. ITO New Jersey ave-
nue., with Miss Mcintyre in the chair The
same officers were reelected for the en-
suing term. Several comic selections were
rendered by Miss Murphy and Mr.. Schultz.
Later the merry party went out to the din
Ing room, where a delightful repast was
served by the hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Cross of 7OS 9th
street southeast were rendered a SUNRISE
party last Monday evening by number of
their friends in celebra ton of their wooden
wedding. The evening was very pleasantly
strumental music, after which a bountiful
repast was served. The couple were the
recipients of a number of useful presents
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Wood, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Cross, Mrs
Schlaich, Mrs. Slayman and daughter, Mrs
Cook, Mr.. j. w. cross, Mrs. Joseph Kauf-
man, Mr.. and Mrs. D. j. Kaufman, Mr. and
Mrs. Edw. Holander and daughter Mrs
Gray, the Misses Thill, Miss Harper Miss
Josepha Kaufman, Miss Georgia Cross.
Miss Ruth May, Miss Nellie Cross, Miss
Laura Shook, Mr.. Lee May, Mr.. Thomas
Cross and Mr.. Charles Cross.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Andrews and Mrs
Andrews two nieces, Miss Bessie King
Scovill and Miss Isabel Andrews Spears of
Cincinnati sail today on the steamer New
England from Boston for the Mediterran-
can. They will spend the winter in Rome
and Florence.
Miss Rush have returned to their residence,
1881 jefferson place, for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Portner announce
the engagement of their eldest daughter,
Alma. to julius Fl. Koehler, son of Casper
Koehler of st. Louis Mo. The wedding will
take place in the early spring. Mr.. and
Mrs. Portner and their younger children
are at present in Europe, but will return to
Washington in January.
The business meeting of the Columbia
Heights Art Club of Thursday was held at
the Cairo, Mrs. E. c. Morgan hostess. Mrs.
E. S. Tower was chairman for the day.
The report of the secretary and treasurer,
the election of Mrs. S. E. Young as mem
ber and the name OF Mrs. S. II. James
presented for membership were followed by
a discussion of the Federation OF Clubs and
the feasibility of joining the federation.
When the question was put to vote it was
unanimous in favor of joining the club
federation. The consideration of current
events occupied the club, brevities on lead
ing topics being heard. After the sus-
pension of business a literary Symposium
occupied time fully until late in the evening.
Mrs. Schneider read a sketch of old Fort
Stevens; Mrs Pickett a dialect story; Miss
HYDE an original poem, Nobody Cares
Miss Bell and Mrs. Stokes and Mrs. Miller
contributed Rotations, and Miss Pearl
Heck guitar solo, Midnight Serenade,"
ard song by Miss Doris enlivened the en-
tertainment The guests of the club were
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