Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-26

value of his estate, the item stating the
amount of the marriage settlement on Lady
Curzon, 500, and the creation of a trust
fund of a million dollars in her favor,
the advancement of two million dollars for
Joseph Letter, etc. indicates that the bride
of today has gone to her English home
with at least the income of two million dol
lars to begin her married life upon. and
prospects in later distribution that will
very materially Increase both her capital
and its earnings.
A Christmas tree party at the Cuban lega-
ton Saturday gave unwonted pleasure to
the children of the Cuban minister and
Nine. Quesada. Aurora and Gonzalo and
their little cousin, Angelo. The Christmas
tree was beauty. and the "blackbird pie,"
from which the youngsters drew gifts, was
another. Some of the little folks present
were Blanca Walker Martinez, little daugh-
ter of the Chilean minister; Cora and
Frank Kim, children of the secretary of the
Korean legation; Ampara. Horatio, Albert,
Antonio. Maria, Gracila, Elodia and Flea
nor RiverO, children of the first secretary
of the Cuban legation; also Raoul Gamboa
OF the Mexican embassy. Domingo Obalia
son of the minister from Panama: Mar
garet Draper Catherine McClintock and
Ellen Lemly
The counselor of the French embassy and
Nine. Des Portes de la Fosse gave a tea
with dancing, Christmas eve.
Mr.. and Mrs. John R. Mclean gave a
IcHONeO Dy d dance. CHRISTMAS eve,
which was an exceedingly pleasant event
and brought together one of the happiest
gatherings of the winter.
Senator and Mrs Depew will give a din
ner party for Mr.. and Mrs w. X. Wander
bilt, who will probably be here for the
diplomatic reception at the White House
January II The Depews had planned to
entertain the Vanderbilts last year, but the
death of the senator's brother caused the
Abandonment of that intention.
Mr.. and Mrs James r. McCoach of q X
street northwest celebrated Thursday even
ing last the silver anniversary of their
wedding, ard the occasion was graced by
the presence of about 100 guests. The par
lCrs and dining room of their residence
were tastefully decorated with evergreens,
palms and ferns, and one small room was
almost entirely filled with between ninety
and one hundred handsome presents of sill
yer and cut-glass articles. Among the
number was a beautiful silver service from
Mr.. McCoach's fellow clerks in the military
secretarys office of the War Department.
The host and hostess received their friends
In the parlOr and the guests were afterward
served with buffet supper in the dining
room. Mrs. Joseph A. Sergeant of Della
ware county, Pa, sister of Mrs. Nc
Coach. assisted in the hospitalities Mr.. and
Mrs. McCoach are both natives of Phila-
delphia, but they have resided in this city
since 1882. Mrs. McCoach was formerly
Miss Elizabeth Mckee. This happy event
In their married life was remembered not
only by friends in this city, but by many
throughout their native state. They have
two little girls. who helped to entertain dur
ing the evening.
Miss Fannie Simpson, daughter of Mr..
James P. Simpson of Stafford county, Va,
and Mr.. Judson J. James We're married in
this city Wednesday evening last. The
brides sister, Miss Mary Simpson was maid
of honor. Mr.. Thomas James was best man.
Mr. and Mrs. James are on bridal trip
through the south, and will make their
home in Fauquier county, Va.
Cards are out for the marriage of Miss
Evelyn Duke and Mr.. Frank B. Hall of
mony will take place in Glebe Church. in
Westmoreland tomorrow.
Mr.. A. J. Benton and Miss Margaret
Hoesch were married by the Rev. a. S.
Johns Christmas eve. On account of a
death In the brides family the marriage
was solemnized in the presence of only
the brides immediate relatives. The couple
will reside at No. 337 F street northeast,
and will be at home to their friends after
the Christmas holidays.
Col. James Regan. 9th United States In
fantry, with his wife and daughter are
the guests Of Col. and Mrs. Rutherford at
1911 10th street northwest.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Hollander have an
nounced the engagement of their niece,
Carrie, to Mr.. Julius Hertzberg of this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick w. Pratt are
spending the holidays with Rear Admiral
and Mrs. Dickens at the League Island
navy yard, Philadelphia.
Mrs. T. Dresdner of Brooklyn. N. Y, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. B. Eisenmann,
914 NJ street. AT home Tuesday, the 9th.
Recently at Portland Ore, Martin Gay
Lombard son of P. Lombard, jr., prom
inent capitalist, and Miss Marie Gertrude
Tongue, daughter of the late Thomas HI.
Tongue, representative to Congress from
Oregon, have been married.
Mrs. Tonina Korhammer who had a
severe fall on the ice several days ago, is
still confined to her home at 1414 H street
northwest.
Mrs. Pinkney Thomas Bodell is a guest
of Brigadier General and Mrs Andrews OF
New York for the holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Burton R. Green entertain
ed at dinner last night In honor of the
homecoming of their elder son, Burton
Green The table was prettily decora ted, and
ON red ribbons stretching from the large
bowl in the center were marked the
lanes of the guest. After dinner the rib
bons were pulled and each was found tied
to pretty and appropriate Gift that had
terpiece. Beside the members of the family
there were present: Miss Edith LIE Dare.
Miss Estelle Hayden, Miss Julia Hayden,
DR.. Charles NJ. Bell, Mr.. Shillings, Mr..
Chas. P. Miller, Mr.. Carroll Hayden.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ellis Carter are Wis
iting in Strasburg, Va, this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Christian Hauge will be en-
tertained tonight at dinner in Louisville,
KY, by Miss Lulie Henning. They
will be given a dinner tomorrow
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. j. Ross
Todd and another Wednesday by Mr..
and Mrs. j. d. StewartN Mrs. Hauge
will be entertained Thursday afternoon by
Mrs. Charles T. Ballard, and Mr. and Mrs.
Hauge will be given another dinner on
Thursday evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
A. Culbertson.
Representative Gooch will be accompanied
back from Cincinnati after the holidays
by his daughters Virginia and Lennora.
Mr.. Walter Browne Fairfield, who. has
been stationed in the Philippines for the
past year, In connection with the United
States coast and geodetic survey, is ex-
pected to return to duty in Washington
in the early spring. Mrs. Fairfield. with
her two children and brother, Mr.. Griffith
of West Virginia, has taken the house
1913 De Sales street northwest, for the
winter.