Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-14

Miss Elena Caldcron.
and have, nor: lover, the inclination and
means to crafty their pleasure in this re-
gard. Miss Calderon has already had a
glimpse of social life in attendance upon
the various functions so far this season.
and has every charming attribute in person
and manner to make her first Wash ngton
winter delightful one.
Two other debutantes of this afternoon
will be Miss Lucretia lie Bourgeois of New
Orleans. who will be presented by her aunt,
Mrs. Herbert Wadsworth, and Miss Cor
nelia Mercer, who will be introduced by her
grandmother, Mrs. Edward c. Mcclure.
Miss Daisy Letter and her fiance. the Earl
of Suffolk, are he guests of Mrs. Flora
Bigelow Dodge "a hotel in New York UNI
til Friday, when they will come TO this
city to remain until their marriage Decem-
Der -. Early in January Mrs. Dodge will
go abroad to spend the winter with the
earl and his bride at Charlton Park, Ma
linesbury, England. Mrs. Dodge took up
her residence in South Dakota some time
ago, and intends to return to Sioux Falls
in the spring.
The coming-out party yesterday for Miss
Helene Black the attractive and accom-
plished young daughter of General and Mrs.
Black, brought out the family acquaint
ances of the long ago. and 1t is long
time since so many persons prominent dur
ing the Cleveland administration, when
General Black was commissioner of pen
siOns, have come together in a private
house. The occasion was an exceedingly
happy one, the one note or regret being the
absence of Mrs. Black who day or two
ago became ill., 1t is hoped, however, that
her Illness will be but temporary. Mrs.
Vrooman, the elder daughter of the house
hold and General Black received together,
with the rosy-cheeked debutante standing
between them Mrs. Vrooman wore pale
blue crepe and white lace. and her sister
was in tucked and ruffied white chiHon
and carried an armful of beautiful mowers.
Assisting in the hospitality were MIS-.
George Arson Hart of Chicago, sister of the
host; Mrs. Charles S. Bromwell and her
guest, Mrs. Alderman; Miss Azperoz, the
Misses Dunn, Miss Conrad, Miss Hester
Reilly and Miss Ridgely, and at the album
dainty supplied table Mrs. Hall and Miss
Alice Miller did the honors. The decora-
lions of the house were exceedingly taste
frl all the red flowers sent the deDutante
being kept in the drawing room whele
lunches of poinsetta and trailing vines
were abundant. The pink posies augmented
the arrangement of the dining room; where
the refreshment table was decked In PINK
roses interspersed with punches of Violets.
Dr Alderman, president of the Univer-
sitv Of Virginia, and his wife, who have
been the guests of Col and MRS. bron-
we'll, left today for the south, and upon
their return to this city in January Mrs.
Bromwel will give tea in their honor.
Last night Mr.. Thomas Nelson Page gave
a dinner for DIR. Alderman. Mrs: Alder
man is young and attractive and comes
from New Orleans.
The Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Nor
ton gave a dinner last night, when their
guests were the Speaker of the House ana
Moody. Rear Admiral and Mrs. Higginson,
Captain and Mrs. Brownson, Mr.. and Mrs.
William d. Curtis, Mrs. Moron of Chi
cago Miss Boardman and Rear Admiral
Capps.
Miss Roosevelt was guest last night in
New York at a large theater party or
seventy guests, given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles A. Mum for his deoutante niece,
Miss Augusta Mum.
Miss Bella Bateman and Miss Loring Of
this city attended the Junior cotilllon last
night at Baltimore.
Mrs Mcknight Moses will be at home
Saturday, December II, for the only time
this winter as she goes to Florida early in
January for the remainder OF the season.
On Saturday she will have with her Mrs.
Gosling of Philadelphia her daughter and
Mrs John NJ. Thurston and several other
friends.
The German ambassador and Baroness
Sternburg were passengers yesterday on
the Kaiser Wilhelm, on which also sailed
the German military officers who were here
for the unwilling of the statue of Frederick
the Great. The ambassador and his wife
were accompanied by Mrs. and Miss Lang
ham, mother and sister of the latter, who
are to spend the winter in southern Europe.
The Sternburgs will be back again within
a month or So going first to Saxony, the
I,a cCad home and
London. Mrs. and the Misses Warder were
also passengers, and Miss Alice Roosevelt
and several friends were down to see the
latter off. A snow storm was in progress
and after Miss Roosevelt had to leave the
ship the farewells were continued from the
pier.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. P. Ruidaub of Platte
vile, Wis, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
E. Bright, 1859 Corcoran street. They will
be pleased to see their friends Friday even
ing next.
Mrs. Henry Kirke Porter and Miss Hege-
man ore out of town for few days
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Talbert have
sent out cards announcing the marriage OF
their daughter Bessie Virginia to Mr.. Clar-
ence w. Chamberlin, Tuesday, November
Is, 1901, at Alexandria, Va.
The Daisy Pleasure Club held it's usual
meeting Tuesday night at the home of Miss
Edna Shaffer on F street southwest. Those
present were: Mary Arlington, president;
James Shaffer vice president; Pearl War
rem, secretary; Harry Shaffer, treasurer;
Susia Dean, Edna Shafer Athela Fuller,
Irene Warren, Cecil Fuller, William Lott
and Lloyd Duering.
The guest of the evening was Miss Mabel
Garner, who rendered several very charm
ing piano selections. Mr.. James Shaffcr
also contributed to the program. Refresh
ments were served.
Mrs. Albert Evans entertained at lunch
con yesterday In honor of Mrs. Lansing C.
Holden of New York city.
Mr.. and Mrs Malcolm Gettinger have re-
turned from their trip and will be at home
on Wednesdays during the season.
Miss Mac Naughton gave small tea
Monday afternoon for Madame Emil Hugh
of Berne. Switzerland, who is here on a
short visit for the first time since her mar
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