The Washington herald., 1906-12-04
In THE SOCIAL WORLD
Mrs. Roosevelt Leaves on Few
Days Shopping Trip.
MISS SYM0NS MAKES DEBUT
Minister from Norway and Madame
Hnuge Return TO Washington After
Two Months Absenee-FosterS VIII
Entertain for Durands This Even
inG-EdeIin-smOOt Wedding.

/ For the next few days the White House
will be without a first lady in the land,
as Mrs. Roosevelt left yesterday for New
York on a shopping trip.
Mrs. Thomas w. Symons held the first
Of her days at home yesterday, when she
/ received from 4 to o'clock. The occa-
sion was particularly interesting, as II
marked the first formal appearance of
Miss Margaretta Symons. the debutante
daughter of the house, who received with
her mother. In the dining-room Mrs.
Robert Chew and Miss jamie Riggs did
the honors Of beautifully appointed tea
table. Quite the usual number of bou-
quets We're sent 10 Miss Symons, one Of
the largest being of long-stemmed Amer
lean Beauties, sent by Mrs. Roosevelt
Miss Symons, who has until the present
season seen very little OF Washington So
clety. is an extremely clever as well as
handsome girl. and Is already assured a
most cordial reception in both official and
resident circles. She finished her edu-
cation at Dobbs Ferry. N Y. last June,
and later entered quite extensively into
the summer gayeties at Buffalo, the for
mer home of her parents. and the city in
which most Of he- school days were
passed. Mrs. SymOns and Miss Symons
will be at home next Monday, and also
on December Il.
The Minister from Norway and Mrs
Hauge. who arrived in Washington yes
terday from a two months absence in
Europe. Will be at the New Willard until
the completion Of their new legation on
Massachusetts avenue and Twenty-fourth
street. Nine Hauge, who was presented
at court during her recent visit TO Stock
holm. was Mrs Frederick JOY, of Louis
vile, Ky.
Representative and Mrs. Nicholas Long
worth. who have been guests AZ the
White House since their return TO town
took possession OF their residence on
Eighteenth street yesterday.
Mr and Mrs. Joseph Clark Hoppin,
whose return TO Washington after several
years absence Is a matter Of much con-
graduation to a large circle Of friends.
entertained at dinner last evening at their
new home on Eighteenth street.
Mrs. Clement entertained at dinner last
evening at her apartment at the Connect
cut
The first Of number Of dinner parties
In honor Of the British Ambassador and
Lady Durand viii take place this evening.
with Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Foster as
hosts.
Miss Enid Shaw. elder daughter Of the
Secretary OF the Treasury. returned 10 he
Arlington yesterday after q visit or more
than a month In Des Moines, where she
acted as maid OF honor at the wedding or
Miss West and DR.. Patten. In that city.
The Assistant Secretary OF War and
Mrs Oliver will also entertain at dinner
this evening. as will Senator Kean and
Col and Mrs Bromwell.
The marriage Of Miss Marie Montgomery
Edelin to Mr.. Francis lie Baron Smoot viii
take place at noon to-day at the home OF
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Clay
ton A. Edelin. The invitations 20 the
ceremony and wedding breakfast have
been limited 10 the immediate relatives
Of the two young people. who viii be ua-
attended. Rev. James +. Mackin. of ST.
PauTs Church. VIII ofiiciate.
Mrs William II. Long, OF Philadelphia,
is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. P. V. de
Graw.
A pretty home wedding took place yes
terday at 2:90 o'clock. when Miss Lily
McLaurim was married to Mr.. Ansel D.
Talbert at the home OF the brides par
ents. I724 street northwest.
The ceremony was performed by DR..
Thomas Sanford Dunaway. of Fredericks-
burg. Va, in the bay window of the draw
plants
The bride wore a becoming golng-away
gown Of brown venetian cloth, with velvet
toque to match. and carried a huge bouquet
OF violets and lilies of the valley. Only
a few friends and relatives were present
Mr.. and Mrs Talbert left Immediately
for the old home of the bride. De Land,
Fla, and they viii visit a number OF
Southern cities.
Mr.. and Mrs Talbert will be at home
to their friends after January l at 1724
L street northwest
Miss Edith Miller, who has been with
her parents at Atlantic City during the
autumn arrived in Washington yester-
day, to pass two weeks with Mrs Pierce
Crosby and Miss Jean Crosby at their
home on Connecticut avenue. Owing to
the continued Ill health of Lieut. Com
mander Miller. it is extremely doubtful If
his family viii occupy their Washington
residence this season.
Mrs. David Graham Adee has issued
cards announcing the marriage Of her
daughter, Constance Claverhouse, to Mr..
Frederick Stansbury Tyler. on Saturday.
December L
On their return from a Northern trip
Mr.. and Mrs Tyler will be at home at
the Thomas.
Mai. and Mrs. II. o. s. Heistand, who
will be remembered in Washington as
especial favorites at the White House dur
ing the early days of President McKin-
ley's administration. are now at Cover
Xmas Gifts of