The Washington herald., 1906-12-05

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a forme. resident Of this city has been
sent to Buenos Ayres. Count de Cellerfs
immediate predecessors along this line
are Mr.. Walter Townley, late counselor
Of the British Embassy, and NJ. Eugene
Thiebaut. OF France, both of whom are
well known IN Washington.
Mrs. Victor Clement entertained at
dinner party for young people last even
ing, complimentary to Miss Barry. debu-
tante daughter of Gen. and Mrs. Barry
This evening the same hostess viii enter
tain the Secretary Of War and Mrs. Taft
at dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Foster will en-
tertain at dinner this evening in honor of
the British Ambassador and Lady Du-
rand.
The marriage Of Miss Marie Mont
gomery Edelin to Mr.. Francis lie Baron
Smoot took place yesterday at noon at
the home of the brides parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Clayton A. Edelin, on Nineteenth
street. and the company witnessing the
ceremony and partaking afterward OF
breakfast was limited to the immediate
relatives Of the two young people, who
were unattended. Rev. James f. Mack
in. of St Paurs Church, Officiated. and
the BRIDE wore her going-away gown of
mahoghany broadcloth. with a picture hat
in harmony with its rich tints,
Mrs Jean Crosby entertained at lunch
con yesterday. complimentary to her
guest, Miss Edith Miller.
Miss Helen Hatfield was the guest Of
honor at a luncheon yesterday by Miss
Humphries. The decorations were ali
in yellow, and the guests were Miss Bar
~, Miss Brewster. Miss Glennon, Miss
Juliette Williams, Miss DrOOp. Miss Cal
braith, Miss Murray. Miss Havard, Miss
Abbott, and Miss Mclean.
Mrs. Paul Andrews and her little daugh-
ter, who passed Thanksgiving Day with
Mrs. Andrews parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Janney. at their estate in the
Green Spring Valley, have left there for
Philadelphia. where they viii visit Mr.
and Mrs. George A. HUM.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. II. Warner have closed
their country home in Maryland and re-
turned to their residence on Massachu-
setts avenue for the winter Later IN
the season Mr.. Warner and his two elder
daughters will make a trip to Egypt and
Palestine.
Miss Kellogg, Of Baltimore. is visiting
the Misses Pairo, at their home on Nine
teenth street.
Mrs. Douglas W. HoltOn. whose mar
riage took place late in September, enter
tained at her home on W street Monday
evening at a large at-home. Mrs. Holton
wore white lace robe trimmed in Irish
lace, and was assisted in receiving by her
mother. Mrs. Agnes I. Watkins, the latter
wearing a handsome gown of gray silk
with garniture Of white lace, and Mrs
Ashby Woodward, who wore black chif-
fon
The parlor and dining-room were beauti-
fully decorated, the first in yellow chrys-
anthemums, the second in white and red
roses. Assisting IN the entertainment OF
the company were Mrs Mary X. Nalle.
who served coffee: Mrs. William Seitz. at
the punch bowl. and Miss Lulu KrOuse
and Mrs. Hal D. Landon.
The next Of a series Of at homes
given by st. Mary's Guild will be held at
Belle Vue, the old colonial home of one of
the members. Mrs. Howard Hinckley.
on Q street. Just half a square east OF
Twenty-eishth street. and quite near the
+ street cars. who so kindly offered her
home for that purpose. on Thursday De-
cember I. from 10 8. The ladies OF the
guild are giving n series of teas for the
benefit OF the Children's Hospital. which
will be continued through the winter
The Guild committee in charge of ar
rangements is composed q Mrs. n. Hinck-
ley. Mrs William N Beall, Miss Dougal.
Mrs. j. Wilbur Latimer Mrs Roche. Miss
Kriedler, Miss Hopes. Mrs. Charles
Hume, Miss Winship. Miss Marbury, and
Miss LOCKER. chairman
Among those who will assist in receiving
are Mrs. George T. Dunlop, Mrs Albert Z.
s Green. Mrs. John Kurtz. Miss Frances
Dodge, Miss De Lashmutt, Miss Nor
wood Miss Emily Graves. Miss Julia
Smoot, and the Misses Du Bose.
Mrs. o. L. VeeThon viii be at home at
the Alabama Wednesday.
a wedding Of interest 10 relatives and
friends OF the groom in Washington is
that Of Mr. Franklin NJ. Dixon and Miss
Clara Syl Nanny. Of Philadelphia. which
took place recently in St Peters Protest
ant Episcopal Church. Philadelphia. Be
ing very quiet affair, there were only d
Few relatives and friends of the contract
ing parties present. but announcement
cards We're sent out. The bride wore a
handsome travelling gown. with hat and
gloves OF the same shade, and was at
tended by Mrs. Osgood, Of New York. as
matron Of honor, the groom having as
best man his brother. Mr.. Millard T. Dix
on. Of Washington. The couple left al
once for Atlantic City. and will go later
to New York before spending the season
in Washington. Mr.. Dixon has a large
circle Of friends here who will welcome
his return witt his bride
MISS BILLINGS AT COURT.