Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-11
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
CoRINTHIAN YACHT CLUB GIVES
RECEPTION TO LADIES.
Later Leave Sofa Pillows as Souvenirs
Of Visit-Vacation Plans
Personal Notes.


reception at their new club house, Water
last night, which was largely attended. The
house was beautifully decorated. The col
ors of the club and those of all the other
ranged amid palms and cut flowers. set off
by Chinese lanterns Mr. John T. Walker
was chairman of the decorating committee.
Rear Commodore VIM. L. Durham had
charge of the refreshment committee An
orchestra In charge of Mr.. ]. Edgar Robin
son rendered concert music the entire
evening. The house having been turned
over to the ladies, they enjoyed themselves
with thorough inspection OF all the yacht
ing paraphernalia. The latter have shown
their interest by donating a number OF
handsome cushions for the coy corners in
the reception hall, and the designs In the
club colors and insignia are both unique and
handsome. The club has now taken up the
provision for mooring their craft In the
basin adjoining the club house. and as soon
as this Is finished will give parade on the
river, which, with a fleet of nearly eighty
boats, will be the first of its kind on the
Potomac The ladies on this occasion will
accompany the club. Representatives of the
Analostan, Potomac Washington Canoe
and Old Dominion boat clubs showed their
goodfellowship for the Corinthians by their
attendance.
Miss Christie Murray of this city was
among those present yesterday at the mar
riage of Miss Alice e. Smith and DIR. P. H.
Lloyd at st. Ignatius Church, Baltimore.
Mrs. John Stump of this city is spending
a few weeks with Mrs William Middendorf
at Lystra in the Green Spring valley, Nd,
Mr. and Mrs. George c. Remey and fam
fly have arrived at jamestown, R. l.
Miss Cora l. Siggers of New York and
Miss Otie R. Nelson of Washington. D. c..
are registered at Hotel Park View, Asbury
Park, n. j.
Mrs. Marie Happ of 913 9Th street north
west celebrated last night her seventy
seventh birthday. The evening was passed
In music and recitations, followed by ban
quet. Mrs Happ received many beautiful
presents and flowers. Among those present
were all her children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren
Mrs. E. @. Russell of II Randolph street.
accompanied by her little daughter Mar
guerite, Is spending the month with her
cousin, Mrs. C. B. Anderson, at Newborn,
Va.
Miss L. Marie Hines of 2422 K street
northwest and cousin, Miss Sarah Hart
are spending the month of July at Chesa-
peach Beach, Nd
the Glaslyn-Cha than. Atlantic City. for an
indefinite stay.
The marriage of Miss Grace Lowe to Mr.
evening at the home of Mrs Mary McFad-
den, No. 3265 P street northwest Rev Mr.
MCCULLOUGH of Columbia Baptist Church
officiating. A reception followed. The
bride wore white organdie over white silk.
The maid Of honor Miss Bertha Walker,
was dressed in white Persian lawn Mr.
Shipman was best man. At IL o'clock the
couple left for northern trip.
Miss Mae Hirsh of 1745 U street leaves
tomorrow for extended trip to Philadel-
phia, New York and Atlantic City.
The many friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. Miller
of Brightwood avenue rendered them an
unexpected reception last evening 1t being
the occasion of their return from Hot
Springs, where they have been for more than
health. Mr.. Weigand entertained the COM
pany with comic recftations. Others who
enlivened the affair by their talent were
Miss Frances Miller, Miss Marie Baker and
journed to the dining room for a bountiful
repast, after which dancing was partici-
pated in until late hour. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Miller, Mr. and
Baker, Mr. and Mrs, Rupert, Mr. and
Mrs. Shughrue Mr.. and Mrs. Granfield,
Miss Frances Miller, Miss Marie Baker,
Miss Weigand. Messrs. William Miller, r.
Preice. Holzberlein, Baker.
Ruckdaschel, Duntley, Weigand and Holz-
feldt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eiseman and daughter
Blanche have gone to Atlantic City to
spend the rest of the summer
Mrs. l.. Summers is at the Pierrepont,
Atlantic City, for the remainder of the
summer.