Evening star., 1902-04-26

the first time in this visit to her husbands
post of duty, being hitherto deferred by
dislike for the sea and the delicate health
of the only child of the couple That she
will receive a warm welcome is assured
since the invitations awaiting her accept
ance will fill every available date before
and after the Rochambeau statue celebra-
ton, the latter part of May. Nine. Cam
bon has selected the most attractive season
of the year in which to visit the national
capital. which is auspicious circumstance
! by itself.
Senator Depew's celebration of his sixty
eighth birthday was doubly enjoyed be-
cause Mrs. Depew made the arrangement
and gave him little surprise by having the.
central ornament of the table a birthday
cake in which were hidden a coin a ring
and a thimble after the manner of a brides
cake. The merriment over the distribution
Of these favorS among the ladies made a
most interesting incident. Senator Frye
proposed the health of Senator Depew in a
witty speech, to which the latter responded
in the vein. What left of the
birthday cake was on the tea table Thurs
day at Mrs. Depew's reception and natu-
rally was a popular tid-bit with callers.
Mrs. Newlands and Miss Paulding received
with Mrs. Depew, who will not have an
other reception day this spring.
Miss Swan and her nephew, Mr., James
Morrill,, gave several hundred of their
friends a charming welcome yesterday aft
ernoon at the reception for their guests,
Capt. and Mrs. Clark, both of whom have
so many acquaintances and admirers in
this city. The occasion was most happy,
as the many that have preceded it in the
Morrel home. which so delightfully."- asso-
clated in the minds of the elder guests with
the gracious hospitalities of years gone by.
Miss Swan, beautifully gowned in black
and white foulard satin and lace, present
ed each conner to the commander Of the
Oregon, who in turn introduced Mrs Clark
The latter wore white liberty satin with
appliques of lace on the pretty bodice. Mrs
Baxter, widow of the surgeon geenral and
Mrs. Clifford Walton were in the second
drawing room and dining room. Flowers
in great profusion adorned each room and
were especially beautiful in the dining
room, where center piece of pink roses
gave the keynote to the decoration of the
table. Among the guests the senatorial cir
Gle was especially well represented, as We're
the older resident families. Capt. and Mrs.
Clark have been greatly entertained during
their visit here. Miss Swan gave a dinner
in their honor on Thursday evening. The
friendship between the families began
years ago when Midshipman Clark re-
ceived his appointment to the navy through
the late Senator Morrill, and who was not
disappointed in his then expressed wish
that he hoped to hear good things of his
candidate.
A pretty wedding took place at the par
sonage of the Second Baptist Church on
Wednesday evening last, the contracting
parties being Mr.. Thomas E. Robey and
Miss Lottie A. Arnold. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. E. Hez Sven in the
presence of only the immediate relatives.
After the ceremony a reception was held
at their future home, No. Id Arthur street,
Anacostia, where they received the con-
gratulations Of their friends.
DR.. and Mrs. Samuel s. Adams enter
tained at a large reception last evening at
their handsome home on Dupont circle in
honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. Homer T. Hirst, jr
Mrs. L. D. Marcellus Of North Adams.
Mass, is spending few weeks with Mrs.
H F. Olmsted. S16 street northeast,
where she will be pleased to see her friends.
Mrs. Otto Wolf and son Julius of Union
town, Ala, are visiting relatives in this
city.
Holy Innocents' Chapel, Claiborne Talbot
county. Nd, was the scene of a beautiful
wedding Wednesday, the contracting parties
being Mr.. Harry w. Smith of Washington.
D. c., and Miss Minnie Reynolds of Talbot
county. The bride was beautifully attired
In going-away gown of mauve cloth. She
was attended by Miss Clara Day of Baltt-
more. The groom's best man was Mr. VIII
lis Robinson of Washington. The ushers
were Mr. Harry Heynolds, Mr. Geo. Sim
clair Of Baltimore, Mr.. Lester Ford OF