The Washington herald., 1906-10-29


Barnes. to Lieut. Mark Brooks, [. S.
a, the wedding 10 take place in Decem-
Der. Miss Barnes made her debut several
years ago at the home of her step-father,
Dr. Francis Gunnell. L. s y, and at
once became popular in resident and
army circles. Through her mother, who
was a Miss Chew, she is related 10 the
Oldest and most prominent families OF the
District; while her paternal grandfather
was the late Surg Gen. Barnes.
She has been frequent visitor to West
Point.
1t is announced from London that the
marriage of Miss May Cavendish Ben
timex and Mr.. John Ford. formerly Of the
British Embassy in this city, and now
first secretary OF the British legation
Copenhagen, is 10 take place next Satur-
day. November 3, in the Royal Chapel
King Edward, who has frequently been
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Cavend,sh-
Bentinck. at Richmond Terrace and at
Highclfe Castle, Christchurch. having
given permission for the wedding to be
celebrated there. The King has further
more promised to attend the marriage.
and he and Queen Alexandra have sent
the bride beautiful presents.
Mr. Ford is a son of the late Sir Fran
els Clare Ford. who at the time Of his
death, several years ago. was British
minister at Rome.
The Washington friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs George Nox Mccain. Of Philadel-
phia, have received invitations for the
marriage of their daughter. Edith over
holt, and Frederick Blair jacket on We'd
nesday evening. November Z. at o'clock
A reception from 7:30 until $50 o'clock at
the residence OF the brides parents. 4i0s
Pine street, will follow the ceremony.
air and Mrs Mcdowell Garfield. who
are spending the early days of their
honeymoon in the Berkshires, viii later
in the season be the guests Of friends I'm
Washington.
The Ear! of Carlisle and his daughter.
Lady Dorothy Howard, who are now the
guests Of friends at Lenox. viii come 70
Washington for weeks visit before re-
turning to England.
Miss Dorothy Whitney, daughter Of the
late Secretary of the Navy. is one OF a
house party now being entertained by
Or. and Mrs. Stewart Webb az their cs-
tate in Vermont.
Mrs. Daniel Lathrop, who has passed a
part of each season In Washington for
several years, viii present her young
daughter, Miss Margaret Lathrop, to So
ciety this week at their historic home,
the Wayside, Concord. Mass.
Mrs. Calderon Carlisle, who. according
to her usual custom. passed the entire
season at the Virginia Hot Springs. has
returned with Miss Carlisle to their home
on l street.
Mrs. William Denny entertained at a
small ten at the Hot Springs Saturday
afternoon
Lieut.. G. r. Fortesque, former military
aid at the White House, proposes return
ing to Washington for part of the sea-
son, but is now at the Knickerbocker in
New York.
Great concern is felt for the health Of
Mr. Stanley Mccormick, who recently
purchased a house on Massachusetts ave
nue., with a view Of making Washington
his permanent winter home. MI McCoT-
mick is now seriously Ill in Boston, where
he has resided for several years.
The Misses Roberta and Elizabeth
Harper are the guests of Mrs. Carr, az
the latter's home in Leesburg, Va,
Miss Edith Sanger is being charmingly
entertained at the country home OF Mrs.
William c. Cochran, near Rydal, Pa
Mrs. Ruth s. Clements is one Of the re-
cent arrivals in Paris registered from
Washington.
Miss Harriet Richardson, Miss Beatrice
Waiford, and the Misses Lutz. who have
been abroad for the past few months,
have returned to Washington. The Misses
LutZ occupy a handsome suite Of apart
ments in the Wyoming.
Mr.. and Mrs. James N. Johnston and
family are now occupying their new
home, on Twenty-fTst street.
Mrs. William Merriam has returned
from a short visit TO New York.
Mrs. Queen, widow of Rear Admiral
Queen, and her niece. Miss Christine
Owen. have returned to their home, on
Eighteenth street. for the winter
Wedding SiIper