Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-16
FRENCH EMBASSY.

the polished surface Of the long table were
old-fashioned crochet mats. the handiwork
OF the little girls grandmother. In the CEN
tai stand held the birthday cake with its
ten pink candles and connecting this with
the chandelier were festoons of asparagus
fern and pink ribbon. At each end Of the
table crystal vases held sprays OF the pink
crepe myrtle. and here and there pink
tapers lighted the festive board. Pink rib
Don bowknots were in evidence every
where. and at the different places oblong
boxes tied with pink ribbon held dainty
souvenirs In the form of silver hat pins
The menu carried out the pink bowknot
fcheme, and when the cake was cut a ring
found lucky owner.
At spend-the-day party down south ar
ranged for bride-elect, the luncheon table
was both novel and artistic in its decora-
SONS reflected many times. in mirror-like
tin articles that suggested housekeeping
days. in compliment to the bride-elect.
Each piece OF tinware bore an inscription
that added to the merriment of the occa-
sion. A miniature rolling pin and pastry
board confronted Miss Fuller with the
written hope: May your pies be as good as
those mother makes" little frying pan
small tin basin recalled the sometime for
gotten motto: Cleanliness Is next to godli-
ness" The place cards were tiny tin
plates.
Mrs. Henry ]. M. Howard. Miss Inez M.
Howard and Mrs George r. Ferguson have
gone for a two months trip. to be divided
between Ocean Grove, Asbury Park and
Long Branch.
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Twohey and their
two children have left for the Adirondacks
where they will remain until the end of
September.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert R. Hecht of G19 K
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trip to Atlantic City. Philadelphia and Bal
timore.
Mrs. Mary A. Gowans of 263O X street has
gone on trip to Boston and Providence to
visit her sons and on the return Journey
Will visit her sisters in New York.
Miss Elsie Hannara of 904 Florida ave-
nue. northwest entertained large party OF
her young friends at her home last Monday
evening. the gathering celebrating her
eleventh birthday. Many games were play
ed and enjoyed by the happy children A
peanut race was the occasion of great mer-
rIment as each racer was successful in
capturing the prize The dining room table
was handsomely decorated with sweet peas
and trailing green. In the center of the
table was large birthday cake with
eleven colored candles on it. The young
folks marched in to the dining room. where
bountiful repast was served. Miss Elsie
was the recipient of many handsome and
useful gifts. Among those present were
Dolly Evans. Mable Evans. Lena Braund,
Helen Braund. Elsie Strowther, Pearl
Evans. Theresa Mallory. Harry Hardiss.
Nathan Janney. Raymond Decker Henry
Evans, jr., and Travis Evans.
Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Walsh whose mar
riage took place last Monday, sailed on the
Cymbric Thursday morning for Liverpool,
They will spend three months in European
travel. Mr.. Henry Garrison Walsh accom-
panied them.
Miss Emma M. Lederer and Charles H.
Lederer. daughter and son of Philip and
CarolyneLederer. 1241 H street northeast,
left for Fair View Farm, New Providence,
Lancaster county, Pa, to spend the sum-
mer. This is one of the most beautiful
summer places in Lancaster county.
Rev. and Mrs Zed H. Copp and family
brooke. the old family residence. for vaca-
ton and to attend the annual Copp family
reunion, to be held Thursday. July 90
Mr. and Mrs H W. Schaub and Master
Victor and Morris Schaub are the guests
of Mr.. Frederick A. Thorn at his pretty
place "Grosswell.'' near Easton. Nd
Mr.. Harry j. Sommers OF Pittsburg, Pa.
Is spending ten days with his parents, 657
F street northeast. He arrived rather sud-
denly with a charming young lady of Pitts
to New York. where Mr. Sommers goes In
business.
Miss Emma A. Green has gone to visit
her friends in Wilmington, n. q
rived Sunday last hom Louisville. KY.
After apanAfn9 = Waek With friends In thu