Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-04
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
ENJOYABLE FEATURES OF A MID
DAY FEAST.
Dinner at the British Embassy - The
Bright-oberly Wedding
Personals.

Mrs. ]. G. Goodrich entertained today at
her charming home on 18th street, at a
luncheon. The dainty meal, which was
served at o'clock, followed a paper hat
making competition, one Of the most inter-
esting occupations, from a woman's stand
point and one that gave the hostess great
scope for her inventive genius and decora-
tive taste in providing ahead the materials.
Each Of the guests, on arriving at 11:3O,
found collection OF pretty papers and
quantities Of paper flowers, from which to
select the color of her contemplated hear
gear. The drawing rooms were radiant
with paper flower garniture, as was the
dining room. where the floral centerpiece
was Of paper flowers-roses violets, peoples,
etc.-arranged with the greatest taste in
summer riot Of color. Many other pretty
accessories Of the feast were in paper,
though naturally the table was also embel-
lished by the fine china and glass used.
The guests wore their floral hats to table
and voted on their becomingness and.
prettfest. The cards and favors at each
place matched the color selected by the
guest for her hat, and carried out the har-
mony of the table The whsIe affair was
exceedingly pretty and dainty, and the most
original of the season. There were twenty
guests present.
Miss Gertrude Helen Oberly and Mr.
Frank Steele Bright were married last
evening at the home of the bride, in the
Mendoza. Owing to the fact that the
brides family is in mourning, the wedding
was a quiet affair Rev. Frank Bigelow, as
sistant rector of st. Johns, officiated. The
bride wore white crepe de chine, and Miss
Portia Oberly, her sister, the attendant
maid, wore white point d'esprit. Mr.. Rich
ard Bright was best man for his brother.
Mr.. Bright'S duties require him to be IN
st. Louis and Chicago until the middle OF
the summer, and he will be accompanied
h., {I,air rof, a nd
Mrs Bright will be at home at 2lS Mary
land avenue northeast.
The British ambassador and Lady Her
bert entertained at dinner last evening IN
honor of the ambassador from France and
Nine. Jusserand The other guests were
Miles, Admiral and Mrs. Dewey, Paymas-
ter General and Mrs. Bates, Mr.. and MRS.
Gordon Cumming, Mr. and Mrs. Blair Lee,
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Wadsworth, Mr. and
low, Miss Brice, Miss Kean, Miss Josephine
Boardman, Col. Foster, Mr. Norman and
Mr.. Dering Mr.. and Mrs. Orme Wilson,
who have been visiting at the BRUSH EN-
bassy have returned to New York.
Mrs. Letter and Miss Daisy Letter will
return the middle Of April from their trip
to India.
Last night a social was held at 1927 H
street northeast. After readings, recita-
served with a bounteous repast. Among
those present were: The Misses M. Run
yam, E. Holmes, E. Baden, B. Kern, A.
Smith, E. Miller. N. Sommer; g. Washing-
Worthington and E. Smith: Messrs. D. Sui
Ivan, c. Wtenecke. Charles Walker, Clin-
ton Walker, W. Wenzel. ]. Smith, Robert
Beaton. M. Anwine. Mr.. and Mrs. Defan-
dorg and Mrs. Kennedy.
Mrs. Thaw and Miss Alice Thaw began
series of Tuesdays at home yesterday, Miss
Cushing presiding at the tea table. The
family expect to remain in Washington this
and next month.
Thomasville, Ga. today for their usual
spring visit to their home there.
Mrs. Andrew Lipscomb and her sister,
Miss Rutherford. left today for Palm
Beach and will not return until Easter.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Crosthwaite are
spending the month of March on the east
coast of Florida and at Nassau, Bahama
Islands.
Mrs. B. H. Warner returned to Washing
ton last night from Bermuda, where they
remained after the wreck of the steamer
Madiana. on which they had started on a
trip through the West Indies.
Mrs. George A. Bacon Of 170S 10Th street
will not receive tomorrow previously an
nOunced.
Miss Agnes Kenny celebrated her eigh-
tenth birthday at her home, 1915 I'D street,
Monday night. The pretty young hostess was
ably assisted by her sister Elizabeth and
Miss Cunningham. Miss Kenny gave sew
eral piano solos. assisted by Mr.. Dohorthy
on the mandolin and guitar Supper was
served at 1890. after which games Of vari-
GUS kinds were INDUCED in until late
Mrs Kenney, the Misses Kenny, Miss Cum
nlngham, Miss Miller, Miss Buckley, Miss
Diggins. Miss McGraw. Prof. De Lacy,
Daily. Hannah, Noonan. Walsh, Hogan,
Kenny, Dohorthy.
Rev. DR.. Baker and wife have returned
to their home. 1900 @ street northwest, after
spending the winter months in Bermuda
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Lehman are now located
at the Stanhope.
Mrs. Alger will not receive tomorrow
Assistant Secretary of the Interior and
Mrs Ryan left this morning for Atlantic
City. They will spend a few days at that
popular seaside resort.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman B. Waddy with
their niece, Miss Ballinger, returned yes
terday from New Orleans. where they have
been for the past ten days enjoying the
Mardi Gras festivities.
Mrs. M. A. Walling, 1929 street north
west. will not be at home Wednesdays in
March.
Mrs. A. Hart and Mrs William NJ. Bass
have discontinued their Thursdays at home
for the season.
Announcement is made by Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry c. Leet of jamestown, N Y. of the
marriage of their niece, Miss Helen M,
Whallon, and Major H. H. Twombly of this
city.
One of the prettiest affairs Of last week
was the luncheon given by National Hive,
No. l, Ladies of the Maccabees, at La
Fetra's in honor of Mrs. Lillian M Hollis
ter supreme commander of the Ladies of
the +Maccabees. Penelope D. Smith deputy
supreme commander of the Lady Macca-
bees in the District, and Pauline b FLOYD.