Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-19
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
A WASHINGTON HOSTESS GIVES
A BRIDGE PARTY.
Happenings Here and Elsewhere of
Timely Interest - Per-
sonal Notes.

Mrs Alexander Britton gave a large
bridge party yesterday at the Virginia Hot
Springs, where she is spending the autumn
Tea was served after the prizes were dis
tributed. Some of the card players were
Mrs. James Mcdonald, Mrs. Winthrop II.
Barnes. Mrs. Lancier Dunn. Mrs. Edgar
Bright, Miss Mehle Mrs. William M Ora
ham and Mrs. William l.. Mckee
At the marriage yesterday in New York
of Miss Hancy and Mr.. William Keyser, jr
the costumes of the bridesmaids were yell
low chiffon empire gowns, and large
bouquets of red roses were carried. Black
picture hats completed the Spanish eff
feet The bride wore VIII tie duchess sat N
with Venetian lace trimmings Her only
ornament was the gift of the bridegroom
diamond necklace. The brides gifts to
her maids were pearl barettes, while the
bridegroom gifts to his best man and
ushers were gold and pearl full-dress but
tons.
After their honeymoon trip the couple
Will live in Baltimore
Mrs Basil Gordon, who is spending a few
days in Baltimore. expects to return short
ly to her home. Wakefield Manor Va. In
December she will 60 to Japan, accompa-
MED by her two little daughters, Misses
Leila Sinclair and Ann Hamilton Cor
don. Her young son. Basil Gordon VIII
remain at school. Mrs. Gordon made quite
an extensive trip about two years ago, when
she visited Spain and Africa, accompanied
by her two daughters.
The marriage of Miss Mary Shaw Raw
iings of Rawlings. Allegheny county, Md.
and Rev. Charles w. Lanham of East
Washington Heights occurred recently at
The Naples" the home of the parents of
the bride, in the presence of gathering
or relatives and friends of the young cou-
pie. The bride is u daughter of Mr.. and
a % ayx-1t,
ular young lady in the socia. life in that
community. Rev. Mr.. Lanham, whose home
is in East Washington Heights, left here
year or so ago to assume the duties of a
Methodist clergyman in the circuit of which
RAWLINGS is part. The marriage cere-
mory was performed by Rev. DIR. Mcdowell
the presiding elder of the district, assisted
by Rev. DR.. Ford of Cumberland, Md. The
rlltrcns of honor at the service We're Mrs
Normal Wentz. the brides sister, and Mrs
Bessie Roberts of Baltimore, cousin of
the 1lide. Rev. Albert Haugh was the
lest man. Following the ceremony, which
was attended by Mrs. c. l. Smith, sister
of the groom and resident of this suburb
Rev. Mr.. Lanham and his bride were ten
Gered a reception at The Naples. They
subsequently visited Washington and the
grooms home "a East Washington Heights
and have Low gone to Rocks, Nd, where
Rev. Mr.. Lanham is acting as an assistant
on the Methodist circuit in that part of the
state
Miss Effie E. Owens and Mr. Jesse c.
Sweeney, both of East Washington Heights
were quietly married Wednesday evening
last at o'clock at the residence of Rev
James Many, the pastor of the East Wash
in2ton Heights Baptist Church. who Of
ficiated at the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sweeney have taken up their residence at
4O9 Harrison street, Anacost.a.
Mrs. Antonio Yznaga is seriously i'll with
pneumonia in New York. Mrs Yznaga's
daughters Consuelo Duchess of Manchester
and Lady Lster-Kaye, who are in England ;
her unmarried daughter, Miss Emily Yzna-
ga. row in Paris, and her grandson the
Duke of Manchester, who is in Ireland
have been in constant communication with
her by cable, sending messages twice daily.
Mrs YZnaga has had a remarkable life
She came to New York with her husband
and children about FORTY years ago. living
there and also in Orange. N. ]. She also
passed many summers in Newport, where a
street was named for her family, IZnaga
avenue. She had great beauty and many
talents, and sang with great skill southern
and Spanish melodies. accompanying herself
on guitar of banjo. OF late years her
health did not permit her to take any part
in social life and she usually divided the
year between the Adirondachs for the sum-
mer and her Louisiana plantation for the
winter months
Miss Mary E. Creecy will return to her
home in this city Sunday, October 81, after
a two months visit among relatives in
Edenton, N. c.
Friends of Miss Jeanette Sloan gave her
a surprise party Wednesday evening, Oc-
tober II, in honor of her birthday anniver-
sary. Piano and vocal solos were rendered
and refreshments were served. Those pres
ent were Misses Mabel Leapey, Grace
Sansbury, Bertha Simpson, Ella Lewis, Vir-
gina Burns, Anna Thompson and Messrs.
Harry Wilson. Frank Harrison, William
Burton, Harry Moore, George Sloan and
beautiful presents.
Mrs. Henry J. Reilly and the Misses
Reilly who have spent the summer at High
land Park, H., and the Onwentsia Club,
| Lake Forest. will not return to Washing
| ton, having taken an apartment in Chicago.
| Mrs. Algernon A. Aspinwal has moved
| from 1906 Riggs street to 1927 r street.
Dr. William Gerry Morgan and family
! have returned to the city after passing the
! season in New Hampshire.
| Baron Rosen, the Russian ambassador.
has left Washington for Chicago, where
! he will meet his wife and daughter, the
| Baroness Rosen and the Baroness Elizabeth
Rosen. and accompany them on a visit to
| several other cities in the middle west.
Mr. Charles w. LaPorte of Peoria. Ill.,, is
! visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William
| NJ. LaPorte, at 444 X street northwest.
| pretty little birthday party was given
! Wednesday afternoon at $40 9th street
! southeast in honor of Master Edwin L. L.
| Meredith's second anniversary. The parlor
| and dining room were tastefully decorated
| with autumn leaves, palms, terms and cut
| flowers. After the children had enjoyed
| the music and play they were led to the
| dining room for refreshments. Those pres
| ent were the Misses Katherine Small, Anna
| Block Mary E. Meredith, Virginia Lee
| Boulger. Elizabeth Wilson, Bertha Tyser,
| Ruth JONES' Edna Swartz, Elsie Newton,
Miss Bette Smith Miss Annie Magic, Miss
| Emma Magic, Miss Bessie Magic, Miss
Stella Magic, Mrs. w. T. Tyser. Mrs. E.
Wagner, Mrs. ]. W. Beall, Mrs. Newton,