Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-11
FAREWELL RECEPTION.
Friends Gather in Honor Of Mr. and
Mrs, Rideout,

Mrs. Rideout.
Friends of Mr.. Mel B. Rideout, for many
years the physical director of the Y. NJ. c.
A. of this city, and Of Mrs. Rideout, united
in giving them a farewell reception at the
home of DR.. and Mrs. Arbeely, American
University Park, Wednesday evening last.
The function was In the nature Of sur
prise, and was intended as an expression OF
the esteem in which they are held by their
many friends we'll as a recognition of the
excellent work in which Mr.. Rideout is soon
to engage with the Young Mems Christian
Association in Europe and adjacent coun-
tries.
By previous arrangement the guests Of
honor arrived at an earlier hour, and as
others followed in quick succession In
groups Of two or more, It began to dawn
upon Mr.. and Mrs. Rideout that they were
the victims Of q cleverly arranged plot.
When all had assembled, to the number of
100, DR.. Arbeely welcomed them in a few
appropriate words, then called upon Mr..
Galen r. TAFT to preside, and under his d.
rection an informal program was given.
Mr.. TAFT told Of the genuine regard in
which Mr.. and Mrs. Rideout are held by
their neighbors and the sincere regret all
felt over their approaching departure, re-
ferring to Irving's vivid description of 1.-THE
Voyage" in anticipation Of the one soon to
be experienced by Mr.. and Mrs. Rideout.
Master Raymond Arbeely, the six-year-old
his sister playing the piano accompaniment.
Mr.. Frank T. Israel was then called upon
to speak on behalf of the Epworth League,
of which he was formerly District presi-
with Mr.. and Mrs. Rideout back in old
Iowa" and referred to the motto Of the
league. Look up, lift up" as embracing
the true incentive to all Christian work,
of Mr.. Rideout's labors for humanity. Next
on the program was a piano duet by Mrs.
Galen TAFT and daughter, Miss Beatrice.
Rev. E. H. Smith. pastor Of Eldbrooke
the guests of the evening. wishing them
abundant success in their new sphere of
usefulness Miss Mary Arbeely was next
introduced, and sang in a pleasing manner
responded, expressing his appreciation Of
the delightful occasion arranged for him
self and his wife on the eve Of their leave
taking. He then by request told some
abroad and the trying though encouraging
conditions he would meet in the various
fields to which his responsible mission calls
him.
Following Mr. Rideout's remarks, Mrs.
Robert Stone favored the company with q
vocal solo.
A happy coincidence of the evening was
the presence of Mr.. r. T. Smith, who with
his wife and little daughter are visitors
in the Park. Mr.. Smith is president of the
Y. M. C. A. Of Fort Worth, Texas, and
consented to tell of the work accomplished
by the organization in that prosperous and
important city of the west. His impromptu
remarks proved delightfully."- entertaining
and instructive. Refreshments were served,
consisting of individual ices and home made
cake, provided by the ladies. The dainty
cream molds in the form Of ships, with
American flags flying. presented to Mr.. and
Mrs. Rideout were suggestive Of the bon
voyage all SO heartily united in wishing
for them. Fruit lemonade was also dis
pensed during the evening.
The hostess was assisted in her hos
pitalities by her daughter and Miss
George Stewart and other ladies present.
The parlors and reception hall were taste
fully decorated in yellow and green, a
profusion of golden rod, golden blow and
ferns being employed in carrying out the eff
fective color scheme. The affair proved a
very delightful one in every respect.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rideout, with their two in
teresting little daughters, expect to sail
the 10Th instant for Paris, France, where
Mr.. Rideout is to assume entire charge Of
the Y. M. c. A. work there and in the
whole of Europe.