Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-16

so that II Mrs. Roosevelt goes for river
cruise the trip will be of short duration.
The Presidents yacht Mayfower has ar
rived at the navy yard, for the purpose, II
is said, of taking Mrs. Roosevelt and her
children for cruise.
Col. Jno. Jacob Aston gave a dinner last
night at Palm Beach. when among his
guests were Mr. and Mrs. Flagler, Mr.. and
Mrs; Thomas F. Walsh and the Duke and
Duchess of Manchester.
Attorney General Knox Mr.. Wayne Mac
Neagh, the Duke of Manchester and Mr..
Thomas F. Walsh, made replies to toasts
at dinner Saturday night at Palm Beach.
Mrs. Preston Gibson has her sister. Miss
Florence Field, visiting her In Chicago.
Their uncle, Mr.. Bryan Lathrop, gave a
party for them last week. Mrs. Gigson and
Miss Field will return here about the LIST Of
April.
The counsellor of the French embassy
and Nine. de Margerie gave a dinner Sat
urday evening, when their guests were the
Misses Warder. Miss Josephine Boardman,
Miss Horstmann, Miss Ashton, the minis
ter from Portugal, Mr.. Deering, Count
Ghererdesca, Mr.. Oiveira and Mr.. Jerome
Bonaparte.
Capt. Fenton, who leaves today for San
Francisco, where he will sail, with his regI-
ment, for Manila, and Mrs. Fenton were
the guests of honor at a dinner Saturday
night given by DR.. and Mrs Galaudet.
Among the guests were: Mr.. and Mrs.
James R. Garfield, Mr. and Mrs. Charles J.
McLanahan. Mr.. Knott and Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward L. Morse.
Miss Thyson is spending the spring sea-
son at the Shoreham after absence of
year and half. most of which time she
spent in Europe travelling with friends.
The party was in southern France last
spring and in Rome for a month about
Easter. when Miss Thyson not only wit
messed the solemnities of that season al St.
Peters, but also assisted at two audiences
with Pope Leo. Miss Thyson, who has
spent most of the past five or six years In
travel is now undecided between another
European trip or a return journey to Cali
fornia for the summer.
Mrs Samuel C. Smoot left Friday morn
ing with friends on an extended trip through
Florida, in the course Of which she will
visit st. Augustine, Palm Beach, Tampa
and other resorts. She Is expected to be
absent from Washington for several weeks.
A birthday musical was given al the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Reaney, GAO G street
southeast, in honor of their daughter Louise.
Photograph selections, vocal and instru-
mental solos were features of the even
ing. Refreshments were served.
Miss Matte A Soule of Fails Church who
has been spending several days with Miss
Lulu Miller Of Massachusetts, avenue, re-
turned home Saturday.
Miss Elizabeth Byram, who has been Wis.,
iting friends in Frederick and Ridgeville,
Nd, for the past two months, has returned
to her home in this city and will be pleased
to see her friends.
Miss Morgan and Miss Smith will leave
tomorrow to spend a few days in New
York before starting for Palm Beach.
Miss Helen Willis has returned to her
home in Cambridge Md, after a visit OF
several weeks to Miss Reba Henry at the
Cameron. Miss Willis had several box par
ties, dances and luncheons given in her
honor during her stay.
Miss Emma Agnes Bier and Lieutenant
John Blake Coffman of the d. C. N. G.. Sd
Battalion, Of Washington, D. c., were mar
red Tuesday, March 10, at the residence of
the brides parents. Mr. and Mrs. 2. A.
Bier Bier, Nd. The bride Wore white chif-
fon. Mr.. Medford Coffnan OF Maryland
was best man. After the wedding supper
the couple left for Washington, and will
be at home to their friends at the residence
of the groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. d. j.
Cotfman, 1910 Vermont avenue northwest.
The bride wore travelling dress Of blue
cloth with gloves and hat to match.
The Misses spinks of Capitol Hill gave a
delightful party in honor Of Miss Herman
of New Jersey Friday evening, the 18th in
slant. After a guessing contest and music
refreshments We're served. Those present
were Misses Herman, Harris. Torgerson,
Whitney, Waters. Rogers and Mrs. Nc
Donald. Messrs. Wolf, L. Harding, S. Hard
ing, Hilman. Daniels. Dooley, Simpson,
Skelly and Mckensie-
The following description of Miss Thaw's
wedding dress now making the rounds of
the western papers, may be news to the fu-
ture Countess of Yarmouth, but 1t is inter-
estng reading for her friends and others:
The gown is made of rich white satin with
tOunces of point d 'Angletere in compliment
to the English bridegroom. The court train
Is fastened to the shoulders in a broad dou-
ble-bOX plat and attached to the skirt be-
low the hips, falling from there IN straight
lines and extending into train three yards
and a half long, according to the regulation
length of a presentation gown at the Eng
fish court. The train is edged its entire
length with border OF rose leaves tied
with TRUE lovers knots, wrought in pearls
and tiny silver spansles
Mrs Matthew B. Riddle gave tea at her
Cincinnati home last week in honor of her
sister-in-law, Miss Susan Riddle of this
city.
Senator and Mrs. Foraker and Miss For
Il
Randolph Matthews. Miss Foraker will re-
main several weeks with her sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Payne Whitney their re-
turn from the south will visit the latter's
parents, Secretary and Mrs Hay, and will
spend the month of April here.
Mrs. James A. Smith of 1912 c street
southwest left Saturday for Philadelphia to
visit her sister, Mrs. McClausland.
Yesterday at the residence of Mr. and
Mrs. VIM. Bittner, 2434 Virginia avenue
the thirtieth birthday anniversary OF Mr.
Bittner was duly celebrated the parlor and
dining rooms were beautifully decorated
with cut flowers and a bountifuI supper was
served. The evening was passed in short
stories, singing and recitatons. Among
those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Alois
PAUL., Mr.. and Mrs b. Fisher, Mr.. and Mrs
Jno r. Hell, Mr.. Stoll, Mrs. Seurig and
Miss Emma Fisher, Miss Mary He'll, Miss
Catherine Seurig, Miss Frances O'Donnell,
Miss Selma Fisher and Miss A. Won RE
man Lipinski, also the Messrs. Joseph
Fisher, Paine, Lowrey, Alfred and Herman
Fisher and Mr.. Frank c. He'll.
Miss Aramede Lowell of Bath. Maine, and
Mr. Rutherford Corbin, son of Gen. Corbin
were married on Friday last, March 49, in
this city. Mr.. Corbin is engaged in news
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