Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-03
has been visiting her son. Herbert I. Gan
nett. in Omaha. Is now in her old home. 1IS1
De Sales place. for O short time.


Tuesday evening the home of Mrs. Ward.
3265 Prospect avenue northwest. was the
scene of a happy gathering attending
Halloween surprise party given In honor OF
Mrs. Ward. Those present We're; Misses
Pearl Doney, Marie Rhine. Lettie Ward.
Annie Blackman. Mrs. Suit, Mrs. Gatewood.
Mrs. Dixon. Mrs. Garrett, Mrs. Mace. Mrs
Foley. Mrs. Daley. Mrs. Nicholas. Mrs
Hackett, Mrs. Winslow and Messrs. Suit,
Swain, NJ. Ward. Duryer. scrivner. Mace,
Nicholas, Ward. Nicholas, Ward and Foley.
The evening was spent In music and games,
after which the guests adjourned to the
dining room for refreshments.
DR.. and Mrs. Van Rensselaer, have moved
from Thomas Circle to the Rochamoeau'
S15 Connecticut avenue.
The Calvert mansion at Riverdale. Md.
the old homestead of the NTH Lord Bali-
more, assumed some of its old-time hospit-
able merriment and the stately old house
rang with the laughter of the numerous
young guests who assembled at the mas
Querade celebration of All Halloween. The
halls and stairways were beautifully deco
rated with vines and autumn leaves, and
was illuminated with candles inserted in
pumpkins and quaint old csndlesticks. The
old ball room was thronged with dancers,
and from the attic to the picturesque old
kitchen the historic old house was invaded
by merrymakers, who communed with
ghosts and kindred spirits, and sought by
means of many quaint and mystic cere-
store for them. Guests from many parts
of Virginia, Maryland and Washington par
ticipated in the festivities. The philosophio
Mrs Wigs of the famous Cabbage Patch.
an anxious negro nanny. the gallant gem
tleman of France, the dainty girl of 81,
the pink pajama girl, Chrysanthemum San,
Evening Times. Lena, the Dutch girl; Uncle
Sam and host of Indians, gypsies. darkey
dudes. cavaliers, peasants, court ladies,
colonial DANES flower girls, priests, ghosts
gayety girls, witches and red devils pre-
scented facinating groups of bewidering So
liability. An elaborate supper was served.
Wednesday evening at the Rhode Island
Avenue NJ. z. Church the marriage of Miss
Annie Laurie See to Mr. Ernest B. Elson
took place, the Rev. DIR. John NJ. Gill Of
floating. The church was beautifully dec
Grated with palms and ferns. the seats re-
served for the family being indicated by
magnificent palms. forming an arch. under
which the bridal party passed to the altar.
The bride was escorted to the chancel by
her brother, Mr.. Charles b. See. and pre-
coded by the maid of honor. Miss Ethel
Smith of Hillsboro, Md, and The brides
maids. Miss Mae Collins and Miss Nellie E.
See, sister of the bride Mr. Wilbur D.
Gill acted as best man.
The brides dress was a beautiful gown
of white chiffon cloth and lace over taft
feta. Her tulle veil. which reached to the
floor. was held In place by a handsome pin
an heirloom of the family. She carried a
shower bouquet Of brides roses and maiden
nan iSliS. Inc Idlu Oh nOnOr was DoCOm-
ingly gowned in a beautiful dress of white
point d'esprit over blue taffeta and carried
white chrysantemums. The bridesmaids
wore dainty dresses of white batiste and
lace over pink silk. They carried large
punches of pink chrysanthemums tied with
white ribbon. The ushers were Mr. Frank
Linton. Mr.. Lester Sis. Mr. Frank c. STRAIT
| ton and Mr.. Ulysses Butler.
Immediately after the wedding Mr. and
Mrs. Elson left for a short trip to Niagara
and through the Great Lakes. After No
vember p Mr.. and Mrs. Elson Will be at
| home, No. S street northeast