Evening star., 1902-01-18

party was given by DR.. and Mrs. Schooley
for the purpose of presenting the latter
cousin, Mrs. Howe, who is a tall, handsome
blonde, and she Immediately made every
body her friend through her affable man
ners and pleasing personality.
The marriage of Miss Blanche B. Becker,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William NJ. Beck
er, to Mr.. Raymond R. Breen took place
Wednesday morning at the Church OF the
Immaculate Conception, with nuptial mass,
Rev. s. F. Ryan, pastor of the Church OF
the Immaculate Conception, officiating, as
sisted by the Rev. Ambrose Bevans, as
sistant pastor, and Rev. James B. Becker.
s. j., of Georgetown University, cousin of
the bride. The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Gertrude T. Becker, and Mr..
Louis A. Yost was best man. A breakfast
followed for the immediate family. A re-,
ception was held in the evening, from to
10 o'clock, at the residence of the brides.
parents, 1135 10th street. The bride wore
becoming gown of white organdy over
white taffeta silk. Numerous and costly
gifts were received by the bride. Mr.. ana
Mrs. Breen will be at home to their friends
after February l. at 1920 18th street.
Mrs Thomas H. Anderson will be at
home at the Portland Mondays, January
20 and p, from to o'clock.
Mrs. Barnard, wife of Justice Barnard,
has with her as her guest Miss Foster of
Boston, and will be at home Monday Jam
uary 20 and February 3.
Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
dIu jones OF Stn street southeast gave
an Informal literary reception, consisting
of readings from well-known authors, rec
itations and quotations. A memory contest
for which prizes were gfven-the prizes
being awarded to Mrs. M. c. Hamilton and
Mr.. A. M. Orrison. Much merriment was
created when a huge bucket Of bran was
brought In, each one drawing a souvenir
from the depths A beautiful and bounti-
ful collation. was served. Among those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Glenn,
Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, Miss Richardson
Mrs. Peacock, Mrs. Irwin. Mr.. Floyd. Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Petersen, Mr. and Mrs M.
c. Hamilton, Miss Maddern, Mr.. D. Mach
man, Mrs. Jacques, Mr.. Gregory Dr. Pur-
dey, Mrs. Friedrich and Mr.. A. NJ Orri-
son.
The Small and Early last night at Rau-
scher's added another great success to the
evenings given by this organization during
the present and past seasons. Mrs. Cowles,
Mrs. Wadsworth, Mrs. Arnold Hague, Mrs
Newlands. Mrs. Charles J. Bell and Mrs.
Archibald Hopkins formed the committee
The company, made up of the bellies and
beauX most to the front on similar occa-
slons, spent the most pleasant night of the
week. Supper was served on the first floor
and the gallery amid unusually attractive
surroundings.
Ex-senator and Mrs. Thurston gave re-
ception last night at their new home 2132
Wyoming avenue which brought together
a large assemblage of their friends. Mrs.
Thurston was assisted in receiyine, bv her
house guests Mrs. Alvin Hunsicker of
Philadelphia, Miss Clifford of Boston, Miss
| Elizabeth Eagan of Jacksonville, Fla; Mrs
| Mabel Raum-Littell and Mrs Purman and
Miss Purman, her mother and sister. Both
| the hostess and her assistants were hand
| .somely gowned. The house was. fragrant
with roses and supper was served. Con-
gressionai and resident circles were largely
| represented and delightful evening was
spent by ALL
Among the entertain nments most pleas
antly anticipated for the remainder of the
season is the dance Monday night at Mr.
| and Mrs. Charles ]. Bells, when the girls
will wear masks and dominos. The next
| bachelors will be given on January o.
and the congressional reception on Thurs
day evening at the White House. The cell
| ebration of the kaisers birthday at the
| evening January 20: the army and navy re-
| ception at the White House, January 30
| and Mrs. Westinghouse dinner dance, on
| the 31st, are other notable dates.
| February 6, the day of the Hay Whitney
wedding, will be marked by a large musi-
| Gale and supper at the Portner residence
| on Vermont avenue.
| Senator and Mrs Hanna will give a large
reception February {, the date of the last
Small and Early, at Rauscher's
! The Attorney General and Mrs Knox will
entertain at dinner tonight in honor of the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt, and will
give another dinner Tuesday night. Miss
Knox will give a luncheon next Friday
Miss Bertha Droop of 1855 Bacon street
returned yesterday from a pleasant two
months visit to friends and relatives at
Sioux City, Milwaukee and Chicago.
| Mrs. Noel Winston Barksdale will hold
her at home January %. from to Q. at 512
! Sd street northwest, instead of the Harvard
en-, as previously announced.
| Mrs. w. H. Crook of 1473 Park street will
be at home to her friends Fridays in jan
uary and February.
Mrs. Byron Andrews will be at home at
1473 Park street Fridays until March.
| Mrs. Rafferty,, wife of Colonel W. A. Raf-
ferty. 9Th United States cavalry, and her
sister Mrs. Charles Crrr Clark, will receive
| the first and third Fridays in February at
| their residence, 174O @ street.
Mrs. James L. Green will give tea. to
| Z, next Thursday at 1929 street.
| The marriage of Miss Sally Smith Cox
and Mr.. Charles Hume will take place next
Thursday at st. Pauls Church at O'Clock
| Mrs. Sibley will give tea during the
coming week.
Miss Eleanor Ray, daughter of Mrs AL
fred Ray and sister of DR.. A. NJ. Ray of
Tenleytown, and Mr.. James Boyds Maueh
| lin Of Boyd's. Md, were married Thursday
morning at the North Presbyterian Church
in Washington, Rev. DR.. Ramsdale, the
pastor, officiating. number of handsome
presents were received by the couple one
being a residence and a 16O-acre farm in
Montgomery county, Nd. After the cere-
mony the couple left for a honeymoon trip
to Texas expecting to remain away for a
| month or six weeks.
Mrs. G. w. Cissel and her daughter, Mrs.
John H. Roche. will be at home Monday,
January q, from 3 to 6, at their residence,
"Oak Crest" 1645 31st street. Georgetown,
D. C.. They will have only the one Mon
day, as they leave for New Orleans and
Texas the following Friday.
Mr.. Frank c. Long of Chicago, Ill. is
the guest of Mrs. Green and Mrs VIII
Macaulay, his mother and sister, 1914 L
street.
Mrs. Horace L. Cummings and Mrs. Rich
ard Washington will be at home to their
friends Tuesdays, February and IL.
Mrs. Lamont Lemly is at home Mondays
in January at the Everett.
Miss Elizabeth Anderson, daughter of
Gen. T. M. Anderson, is visiting Col and
Mrs. VIM. P. Patten, at ia 10th street
northwest. With Miss Patten, at home
Thursdays
Mrs. William Henry White will be at
home Mondays, January 20 and q, at ITO
I'd street, Capitol HILL
Mrs. John Volney BarrOSs will not be at