Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-21
THE SOCIAL WORLD
Marriage Of Miss Armstrong
and Mr.. Lippincott.
Observation-Disclosures
DEBUTANTE SEASON WILL SOON
BE HERE.
Recent Social Happenings In Capital
and Other Households
Notes.
Observation-Disclosures

More than usual interest is attached 10
the wedding today at ! O'clock, at the resi-
dence of Cen and Mrs Frank c. Arm
strong, of Miss Isabel Armstrong and Mr..
]. Dundas Lippincott Of Philadelphia. The
bride Is identified with the older residential
families of the District. Her grandmother
was Mrs. Knox Walker, whose husband
was nephew Of and private secretary to
President Polk, and the couple lived at the
White House with him. The lace that
adorned their granddaughter bridal gown
was first worn by Mrs. Walker on gala oc-
casions when she presided for President
Polk. Her portrait has the dress and the
pretty turn to the head that generations
have admired in Mrs. Folks picture now in
the corridor gallery at the White House.
She was also very pretty and young at
that time. The bride of today has inherited
the same gracious qualities, and in her
happiness today hundreds of friends here
and elsewhere cordially unite. She was ed
ucated at Mount De Sales Convent, near
Baltimore. She spent the past summer at
White Sulphur Springs, where she met Mr.
Lippfncott, and their engagement quickly
followed
The latter is a man of culture, great
wealth and has no children. His wife died
some years ago. He is the son of the found
er of the publishing house bearing his name
His residence in Philadelphia at the corner
of Broad and Walnut streets Is one of the
most interesting and valuable places in the
STATE. 1t has been recently stated that an
offer of two million of dollars was refused
for 1t. Mr. Lippincott has also a fine coun-
try place in Delaware. Rev. Dr. Stafford
rector of St. Patrick's Church, where the
ceremony today. There were no attendants,
the bride coming in with her father Her
wedding dress was of white panne crepe
put was almost entirely covered with
nf o1I
veil fell from her wreath of orange bios
SONS and shower bouquet of lilies of the
valley was carried. The ceremony took
place in the bay window recess of the par
ioi, where palms and pink chrysanthemums
gave festive touch. After the ceremony
the guests, about forty sat down to a
breakfast some of the tables being laid on
the inclosed back porch, which is gayly dec
Grated with General Armstrong; Indian
collection of trophies and rugs.
Inc bride received a number Of presents
ana notably superb ones in jewels from the
bridegroom Mr.. and Mrs. Lippincott left
1of Canadian trip this afternoon An
nouncernent cards will be sent out by Cen
eral and Mrs. Armstrong
M Mr.. and and Mrs. John Morrow of Spring
nelu, ONO have invitations out for the
marriage OF their daughter, Lucte Re-
Decca, to Mr.. William Hunt Robbins.
thursday, December 10, at Christ Episco-
pa Churcn OF that city. Mr.. Robbins is a
y,
many acquaintances. The couple will be
at nome Tuesdays in January at 1872 Madt-
son avenue, Springfield, OHIO.
Mrs. Charles w. Seaman will receive on
Tuesday, November a. and the remaining
tuesdays during the season, at her home.
332 f street northeast.
The Bachelor Girls Finch Club spent a
most enjoyable time on Thursday evening
at the home of Miss Sue Leith 203O I
street northwest Most Of hn
devoted to progressive finch, the first
prizes being won by Miss May Ferris and
Mr N " Pattie and the BOBBY by Miss
Leith. After supper had been served in
the dining room the club adjourned to
meet at the home of Miss Grace Brown
December 3. The following members were
present: Misses Elizabeth Holland, Rosa
Mauzy, Minnie Holland, NJ. Ferris, l. Fer
ris, Bessie Fleming, Grace Skinner, Sue
Leith and Fanny B. Paxson, and Messrs
j S. Hambly, N. V. Pattie, John c. Brooks,
c. A. Beury, c. F. Berger, Fenton Leith,
w. B. Lynham and II. W. Hansford.
The Owl Social Club, composed of young
gentlemen, gave outing to their lady
friends Sunday, November IS, to Great
Falls on steam launch. Those in the
company were the Misses N. Turner, A.
Huck, r. Huck, NJ. Huck, ]. Knight, p
Padget, A Poole, NJ Miles, NJ Canter. A.
Wilson, P. Limback, N Mcmahon, N.
O'Day and A. Owens, and Messrs W. Dem
ty, j. Huck, c. Dornoff, c. Bittenbender, E.
Knight, A. knight, j. knight, F. Herman,
III. Parker, M. Lewis, A. Brouninger, H.
Alderman and NJ. O'Neil, chaperoned by
Mr.. and Mrs. Huck, also Miss NJ. Huck.
idence of Prof. L. A. Acker 1927 10th
street northwest on Thursday November
10, to meet Mr.. R. E. Hensey of New York
formerly of Washington. The evening was
passed in games, music and dancing. Mr..
Hensey gave his experience while in the
immigration service at Ellis Island, N. Y,
after which refreshments were served.
Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Yount, Mr.. and Mrs. al Columbus, Mr..
and Mrs. George Butt, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Fairfax, Mrs. La Porte, Miss H. La Porte,
Mr.. H. Stern, Miss L. Marshall. Miss NJ
Conner, Miss l. Connor Mr.. Stncell, Mr..
Sparks and Mr.. Ed Acker.
A very pretty wedding took place We'd
nesday evening at 7:3O at the home of the
brides brother, DR.. ]. Clarence Tappan.
the Owasco, when Miss Mary Stella Tap
pan was married to Mr.. Walter H. Todd in
the presence of their relatives and inti-
mate friends. The ceremony was perform
ed by DR.. Dufries, pastor Of st. Marks
Episcopal Church.
The bride, escorted by her father, Mr. w.
S. Tappan, and preceded by the maid of
honor, Miss Cora Llufrio, marched to the
strains of the "Lohengrin" wedding march,
and was met within a bower of palms by
the groom and best man, Mr.. John Ker,
where the ceremony took place The bride
chiffon and carried a shower bouquet of
bride roses. The maid of honor wore white
silk over pink and carried pink chrysan-
themums The rooms were decorated with
palms, ferns and chrysanthemums. A re-
ception to a large number of friends fol-
lowed, after which the couple left for New
Orleans and Orangeburg, S. c. They were
the recipients of many beautiful and USE
full gifts.
The young couple will be at home after
December 1 at the Victor, 1914 North Capt.
tol street.
Mrs Klemroth of Bancroft, Va, has gone
to Brunswick Ca, to join her husband,
Mr.. e. II. klemroth, superintendent OF
construction of government buildings at
that place. and will not return until after
Christmas.
Mr. and Mrs. c. r. Hermann of Eek
ington gave a dinner to the members Of
tho family in honor of Miss Katharine M.
Hermann, whose marriage to Mr.. Claus
J. Achwartz of New York takes place
Tuesday. November "a. The decorations