Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-06

bratng the golden wedding of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hamilton Hunt of Asbury Park, n. j., the
uncle and aunt of the host and hostess.
The event was celebrated here by invita-
ton of MIR. and Mrs. Sholes and in order
that the relatives, who are mostly residents
OF Washington. might he able 10 participate.
TIE house was very tastefuliy decorated
FOR the occasion, with golden rod, chryS-
anthemums, yellow paper, etc. and pre-
sented very attractive appearance. The
brothers and sisters of the half-century
bride and groom, with one exception, were
present, and a most delightful evening was
spent. The bride was goWned in a beauti-
full steel gray dress. with lace trimmings.
The couple stood in the spacious parlor
where they received the congratula lions of
their friends and best wishes for their flu
ture success and happiness. Three genera
tons were represented in the company The
occasion marked a scrt of family reunion
One of the events of the evening was the
recitation by Mrs. Appleton Clark jr, Of
Washington Of an original poem. Refresh
ments were served and it was near midnight
before the party disbanded'
In addition to $40 in gold, Mr. and Mrs
Hunt received numerous other presents
Fifty years ago the principals of last
nights event celebrated their honeymoon
IN Washington, and 1t seems particularly
fitting that they should have celebrated
their fttfeth anniversary here, and within
the same block Is located the house in
which they were entertained at that time
Mr.. and Mrs. Hunt left Washington today
l.
spend the winter with their son, who is en-
gagged IN business there.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Strauss IFS II street
northwest. entertained the ''Merriten' on
sunday evening. Those present were Mr.
and Mrs. L. Fishel, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
cans Mr. and Mrs. l. Herman, Mr. and
Mrs Albert kafka, Mr.. and Mrs. Al Her
man.
Mr. and Mrs c. X, Bennett of Washing
ar t,1a
New York.
Mr.: Walter Parker was the host a few
evenings past at a dinner of ten covers at
his residence on G. street given in honor
OF Miss Frances Smith. Among those pres
ent We're Mr.. and Mrs. Philip McElhone,
Miss Omdorff. Mr.. Frank Parker Miss Nov
ford, Mr.. Eugene Berry. Miss Irene ON
dorff and Mr.. Charlie Stelne.
Mr.. and Mrs Alan OgiIvie CIephane have
taken an apartment a the Lenox Mrs
Clephane will be al home THURSDAYS during
December and January.
Rev DR.. w. E. Parson is at Haven Mo
where he is fast convalescing from his re.
cent illness. His sons. Erie Parson OF dar-
ward University and Artley Parson Of Ulman
Theological Seminary. are with him for
short time.
DR.. and Mrs. A. Monroe have moved TO
the Wicomico, 225 New Jersey avenne
northwest.
Mr. and Mrs. o. H. Tittmann have gone
10 ST. Louis to attend the wedding OF
niece.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip McEIhone entertained
at a handsomely appointed dinner SUNDAY
evening at their apartment at the Don
Carlos. Their guests were Mr. Pulido of
the Venezuelan legation, Miss Morford Mr.
Walter Parker, Miss Broadhead and Mr.
Ruaize OF the Cuban legation.
A large company was present yesterday
at the coming-out reception Of Miss MARY
DUEL, who was presented at a reception
at the home of her parents. Justice ana
Mrs. Charles III. DUEL. The debutante was
very daintily dressed In pale blue silk and
lace. Assisting in the Inequalities of the
afternoon We're Mrs. Holland DUEL of New
York, Miss Helen Gardner. Miss Ely of
Buffalo, Miss Hester Sheppard Miss North.
Miss Ridgely and Miss Mary Evans Mrs.
Foraker and Mrs. Seth Sheppard presided
IN the dining room.
The Southern Relief Society met at the
New Willard Sunday night. The new pres
tdent, Miss Mamie Heth presided and
members Great enthusiasm was shown at
the progress of this society evidenced by
the Influx of new members. Mrs. Resale
H. BocDck, chairman of the executive COM
mittee, rendered financial report and re-
ceived a rising vote of thanks for the mag
nihcent management by her committee OF
the Thanksgiving entertainment for the
poor on the 2sd of November, at which
500 was realized and disbursed to the needy
by Mrs. Geo. S.. Covington, the chairman
OF relief. The date of the charity ball was
fixed for January 49,
Mrs O. T. Crosby. whose daughter, Miss
Crosby, Is debutante this season. gave q
large luncheon today for her young friends.
Miss Anna Vernon Dorsey win give an
entertainment Of sonGs, dances and ina-s