Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-20

Vocal and instrumental music was rendered
by Mr.. r. E. Won Nagle, Mrs. Ella g. Page,
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Eisinger and Miss Of
futt. A handsome collation. was served In
the dining ROOM Among those present
were: Rev. DIR. c. s. Williams and Mrs.
Williams, Rev. DR.. Bagly. ex-chaplain of
Young, ex-consul to Russia; Colonel and
MRS. William Emerson. Colonel G. c. Ross,
Capt. j. E. Hart. Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Cor
don. Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Muller, Mr..
and Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Ella G. Page.
Miss Melchoir, Mrs. VIII Rhodes. Mr.. r. E.
Won Maggie, Miss Janet Wildman of Mich
igan, Mrs. Chatham Towers, Mr. John
Bryson, Miss Laura Bryson, Miss Beulah
Broome, Mrs. E. J. Bernhard. Mr. and Mrs
c. Norman Beaton, Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis
Eisinger, Mrs. Ludwick Eisinger, Miss
Eisinger, Miss Grace Offutt.
The marriage of Miss Carrie Biddison and
Mr.. William Rollins took place Wednesday
morning at the residence Of the brides
uncle, Mr.. William Beachum, Dr.. Thomp-
son officiating, and was witnessed by few
friends of the couple and the brides rela-
tfves. The attractive young bride was
dressed in a travelling suit OF dark blue
cloth, and a picture hat Of dark velvet. A
luncheon was served, after which Mr. and
Mrs. Rollins went north for short stay.
and will reside this winter with the parents
Of the former.
Mr. and Mrs. jackson II. Ralston are at
the Riggs for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph P. B. Barber have
closed their country home, Bideawee. at
Riverdale. Md, and are at 224 LIST street
southeast for the winter.
During the absence of Medical Inspector
s. A. Dickson. L. S. A. fleet surgeon OF
the South Atlantic squadron Mrs. Dickson
remains in Washington and Will reside at
141O 21st street northwest.
Miss Helen Crittenden of Chicago who
has been spending the early part OF the
winter with Miss Day of Capitol Hill, will
accompany Mrs. c. B. Van Nest on trip
to Atlanta, where they will visit the young
est son of Mrs Van Nest Miss Crittenden,
who was the guest Of honor at dance ten
dered by Miss Day last week met many
of the young society people of the city, and
by her charming disposition won the adj
mira ton of many friends. On Wednesday
evening of the past week Miss Crittenden
acted bridesmaid for Miss Esther Gordon
at her marriage in the Metropolitan Meth
odist Church After her trip south Miss
Crittenden will spend few weeks in New
York city, visiting her relatives, and from
there will return to the windy city.
On Wednesday evening, nth instant, Mrs.
Henry Somers Weyand of Capitol Hill gave
a tea from to Z in honor Of her daugh-
tiers, Misses Helen Howell and Virginia, at
the same time announcing the enga cement
o. Miss Helen to Mr.. Henry Mccoy Walters
of this city. The rooms were prettily deco
rated with palms and flowers many of the
latter gifts of friends to the young debu-
tantes. Mrs Weyand wore a gown of
white silk; Miss Helen one Of white veil
ing, embroidered and lace trimmed: Miss
Virginia. white silk mousseline. Assisting
in the reception of guests were Mrs. VIM.
B. French, Mrs Anderson Lacey, Mrs. Jos.
l. Weller, Mrs. John Croft and Mrs. Chas.
Bayley, jr. Chocolate and ices were served
in second parlor by Misses French and
Repetti, assisted by Misses Maydwell Tur-
ner, Walker. Marguerite and Louise French,
Johnston, Wilson, Brown of Rochester,
Day of Frederick, Young and Julia Young
of Philadelphia. daughters of Representa-
tive James Rankin Dung.
Mrs. George c. Stewart is at 1414 H street,
and will be home Fridays after Christmas.
Mrs. W. H. Crook is spending the Christ
mas holidays with friends in Milwaukee,
Wis.
Mrs. Cutler, formerly of 222 Sd street
northwest, has removed to 1908 and 1907
18th street northwest. She Will be pleased
to see friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert S. Brown of Takoma
Park have closed their attractive home on
Chestnut avenue and located for the
winter at the Livingston, 1909 18th street
northwest, where they will be pleased to
see their friends
The Unique Social Club met at the home
of their president, Mr.. F. Butts. 1920 9TH
street northwest. Thursday evening, and
were entertained by the Misses Butts After
business refreshments were served and
the rest of the evening spent in dancing:
Those present We're Misses May Gosnell,
Lottie Caho, Amanda Houston, H. Konode,
l. Garcia, n. Rapee, Leslie Frazier, A.
Schultz and the Misses Butts Messrs. s. r.
Turner. A. Turner, w. Kirnan, F. Kirnan,
H. Kaiser, E. W. Jackson, L. Notes, H.
Silver, W. Baum and F. Butts.
Miss Jennette Kemon Of lexington leaves
today for visit to her sister Mrs. Arthur
j. Elliott who resides in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mrs. r. L. Allen of Waynesvlle, n. c.,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. j. w. Boyd, at
the bennington, 2503 18th street northwest.
The many friends In this city of Mr..
William M. Mccarthy have received cards
announcing his marriage to Miss Eva Ruth
burst December IL, at Dayton, Ohio Mr..
Mccarthy was formerly of this city. and
is the son of Mrs. Anna L. Mccarthy of 100
18th street northeast, but he is living at
Dayton. The bride, an attractive and ac-
complished young lady, is the only daugh-
ter of Mr.. John w. burst OF that city. At
ter wedding trip to Florida they will re-
side in Dayton.
Mrs. D. II. Boaghton and son. George
leave Washington the 2Sd for San Fran
cisco, to sail January l for the Philippines
to join Captain Boughton.
Miss Rathbone-sm Smith has taken rooms at
1915 * street.
The family of the late Col VIM H. Wal
colt, [. S. Army Mrs. Walcott and daugh-
tiers, will be at home TO their fri nds Satur-
days during the season from 4 to 8 o clock
at 1927 18th street northwest.
Mrs Sara p. Doney Of Waupun. Wis,
who has been the guest of her sister Mrs
f. NJ. Cherry, 1929 n street. left on Mon
day for Deland, Fla, where she expects to
remain until April, and will visit friends in
Atlanta, Ga, on her return.
Mr.. and Mrs Seckendorff will give a re-
ception and dance at Rauscher's Tuesday
January g. to introduce Miss Ethel Secken-
dorff to society.