Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-12
COLONIAL BEACH.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.
COLONIAL BEACH.


COLONIAL BEACH. Va,
August IL. 1906.
The lawn party given Wednesday night
by the ladies of Washington for the benefit
of the Bell Home. under the management
OF Mrs. T. B. Harrison, assisted by Mrs.
N. T. Steed and Miss Irene Davenport, was
a decided success both from a financial
and social standpoint. Through the cour-
tesy of Capt E. S. Randall, who gave the
ladies the use of the hotel grounds, and
the untiring efforts of his manager, Mr..
George H. Stafford, in rendering valuable
services, much of the success of the even
ing is due. The night being warm and
sultry, the ice cream table was well patron
ized.. with Mrs. John T. Chancey and Mrs.
F. L. Ourand in charge, assisted by Mrs.
Henderson. Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. j. R. SUIT
ton, Miss Dashiell and Mrs. Stevenson.
The lemonade stand proved an attractive
spot for the young gentlemen, for Mrs.
George H. Stafford, who had the dispensing
Of this refreshing beverage, was assisted
by, bevy of pretty young girls wearing
bright aprons and caps. Those who as
sisted here were the Misses Abby, Annie.
Lydia and Eugenia johnson. Miss. Sudler,
Miss Keene, Miss Richenbach. Miss Ed
wards, Miss Carr and Miss Nalley.
The cake table was in charge of Mrs. A.
E. Johnson, assisted by her daughter, Mrs.
Kate Phieger.
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booth Helping her were Miss Ourand
and Miss Hartig.
The fancy table was presided over by
Mrs George A. Weaver and Mrs. John l..
Weaver, assisted by Miss Cusick.
A unique feature of the fete was Chi
nese laundry run by Mr.. Percy Roach
Clarence Mace. Clark 2. starnell. Maurice
Simpson ; and Byran Pitts dressed as eeles.
"washie' was given. and much mirth and
merriment resulted as the various bundles
were unfolded. More strange articles pass
ed over the counter of that laundry than
was ever before seen at "waShie' eStab
lishment.
Wreaths and crowns made by the little
ones Of the home were tastefully displayed
on a booth under a huge japanese UNI
brella. Here Miss Alice H. Weaver, as
sisted by Mrs. Zell w. Jayne, sold the
handiwork of these little people.
Mr.. Yorke Burgess Instructor of the Bliss
Electrical School of Washington, is spend
ing the remainder of the summer at The
Breakers.
Mrs. Yung kwai, wife of the secretary
of the Chinese legation at Washington.
with her children, has taken the Riverview
cottage for the season. where she is joined
each Saturday by her husband.
Mr. L. H. Simonds and family of Wash
ington are at The Breakers for the month
of August.
Mrs. Fred A. Lea of Washington is at the
Crown Castle for the entire season.
Part of the "Merrymakers'' are taking
their summer fitting at the King George
House. chaperoned by Mrs. ]. William Lee
of Washington The party consists of Miss
Nellie Lee, Miss Bessie Bush, Mr.. Harry
HuEtsberry and Mr.. Leonard Stuart, the
president Of the club. The other members
will join the party later.
Mr.. Walter C.. Coates and Mr.. Allen D.
Albert of Washington are spending the
heated term at The Breakers.
Mrs. Zell W. Jayne of Washington is TAX
ing this month to visit her mother Mrs.
H. E. Weaver at Heart Holly Cottage.
Misses Ida and Louise Sahli. daughters of
Mr.. o. Sahli. secretary of the Swiss lega-
ton at Washington, are sojourning at the
Crown Castle.
Judge Clifford and wife of Washington
are guests at the HUMPHREYS Cottage for
this month.
Mrs. Joseph Castinett and children and
her sister, Miss e. Wagner, Mr.. Fred P.
Dewey, jr.. and wife are among the Wash
ingtonians summering at The Breakers.
Mrs. Martin Wiegand. with her daughter
and sons. Miss Barbara Wiegand, Mr.. Hen
ry M. Wiegand and Martin Wiegand, jr., of
Washington are at the Crown Castle for
two weeks stay.
DR.. and Mrs. L. D. Barr and family of
Washington are guests at the Jersey Cot
tage for August 1l-..r.
The Rambler Club of Alexandria. Va,
with seventeen members, are here enjoying
their vacation aboard large schooner,
with Mr.. Samuel Elliott as president.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry P. Baines and Mrs.
A. M. Lewis are among the Washingtonians
at the Linwood House for this month.
Mr.. N. H. Bowman of Washington is at
The Breakers for two weeks outing.
Mr.. E. W. Persons and wife are making
an extended stay at the Johnson House.
Mr.. G. Corbitt, wife and son and Mrs.
Adams of Washington are sojourning for
the season at the HUMPHREYS Cottage.
Mrs. J. J. Farrell and daughter. Miss
Mildred Farrell, of Washington are at the
lexington for this month.
Guests of the Crown Castle sojournng
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Corwin, John Bradburn and ]. S. Green Of
Washington.
Mr.. owen A. Hart, chief clerk of the
Washington gas Office, is enjoying his va
cation at The Breakers.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Columbus and son Harry
of Washington are guests at the Ecking-
ton for August.
Mr. William Warwick Corcoran Of WASH
ington is taking months leave at the
Johnson House.
Mr.. J. Clinton Tribby of Washington is
here for months outing at the Linwood
House.
McGrath and Miss Irene E. Knapp Of
Washington are sojourning this month at
the Walcott House.
MI John E. HUMPHREYS of Washington is
taking his vacation at the Humphries Cot
tage.
Among the Washington contingent at the
lexington for August are Mr.. Samuel M.
Marks and family, Mrs. Marie Feldhaus
ana Wlllldm L. QueeI
Mrs Vansant and daughters of Washing
ton are guests at the Johnson House for
months soiOurn.
William Ryan, C. H. Clark. Charles Du-
gan and Bernard A. Clark Of Washington
are at the Walcott House for a two weeks
outing.
Mrs. William Jewell and family, Mr..
Henry C. Jewell and wife. Mrs. Lizzie Mad
dox and Miss E. J. Maddox. all CT Wash
ington, are registered at the Hotel Byrd
for August.
Mr. E. S. Ransdell and wife of Washing
ton are staying this month at the Jersey
Cottage
At the Walcott House for the season are
Mrs. w. Rice and daughter, Miss Fanny
Rice of Washington.
Mrs. NJ. J. Wheeler of Washington is at
the Hotel Byrd for the summer.
Mr.. Lee Hechinger and family and Mr..
John E. Parker and family Of Washington
are spending the month of August at the
Walcott House.
Mr.. s. w. Wolfsheimer, jr. is enjoying a
weeks vacation at the Linwood House.
A most successful and beautiful enter
tainment was held Thursday night at the
Union Chapel for the benefit of the Ladies'
Episcopal Aid Society, under the direction
Of Mrs. c. e. Brayton of Washington. A
series of living pictures was given, at
which the following ladies Of Washington
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