The Washington herald., 1906-11-23

Hon. Oscar Straus. the Cabinet officer
elect from New York. who recently spent
several days in Washington, with Mrs.
Straus. has decided to lease as his new
home the residence on Sixteenth street
recently built by ex-senator and Mrs
John 3. Henderson. This property, Un-
doubtedly the handsomest private house
ever offered for rent in Washington, is
of pure Italian architecture. built under
the direct supervision of Mrs. Henderson.
It is situated two blocks beyond Florida
avenue, due north from the White House
and is the outpost Of the scores Of fine
homes adorning that thoroughfare
The annual "at home" Of the babies of
the Founding Hospital, I7l5 Fifteenth
street, which for ten years or more, has
been a feature of the Thanksgiving sea-
son, tock place yesterday afternoon at
the hospital, where the friends Of the in
stitution We're received from until
O'Clock. That the interest in this unique
tea continues unabated from year To year
was shown by the large and fashionable
company. which not cnly patronized the
refreshment room. purchased the dolls,
fancy articles, and homemade confec-
tiOnery. which are famous, but contributed
generously 10 che store Of groceries and
household linen, which Il has become a
custom to replenish each autumn.
Thirty children, ranging from two
months To six years. are now inmates OF
the home. which is one OF the most de-
serving charities of the District
The women in charge of the reception
and sale were Mrs. Simon Welt, Mrs A.
Lisner. Mrs. Richard Sylvester. Mrs. W
S. Knox, Mrs. A. T. Brittons, Mrs. Lester
Platt Mrs. Joseph Auerbach Mrs. J.
Curtis Smithe Mrs. Shirley W. Bowles
Mrs ". E. Boughton, Mrs. George John
son, Mrs. T. 3. Jewel, Mrs. y 3. Browne
These matrons were assisted by a bevy
Of young ladies. who acted as saleswomen
and Mattresses in the tea room. The lat
ter was decorated in autumn foliage
palms, and chrysanthemums.
The Assistant Secretary Of War and
Mrs Oliver entertained at dinner last
evening. Their guests included Col. and
Mrs. Cromwell, Dr. and Mrs Pettus. Mrs
Clement. Miss Hagner, Capt. Sydney A.
Cloman, Capt. Hutchinson. Capt. Gilmore,
Capt Lee, and the Misses Oliver.
Mrs Driggs wife Of Commander ". H
briggs, [. 5. X, entertained al large
luncheon yesterday, complimentary 10
their daughter, Miss Natalie briggs. and
Hiss Katharine Clabaugh, both debu-
tantes Of the present season. White chrys-
anthemums and pink-capped candles.
with bor5ons and confections in pink.
served as the chief decoration. In addi-
ton 10 Miss briggs and Mss ClabaUgh
the company Included Miss Marion
Leutze. Miss Helen Hatfield. Miss Helen
Wilson. Miss Mary Brady, a debutante Of
Baltimore 70 be presented this season
and the house guest Of Miss briggs. Miss
Hannah Taylor Miss Isabel GieunOn.
Miss Sadie Murray, Miss Louise Ryan,
and Miss Ruth Tanner.
The Misses Norris and their sister. Mrs.
Hastings, have issued cards for an after
noon reception on December 1, when Miss
Hastings will be presented to society
The marriage is announced Of Miss Ag-
nes Campbell Gordon Armistesd. Of this
city. TO Mr.. Adolfo de Nesti Of italy. who
is now residing in Washington. The Cere-
mony. at which Rev. Frederick Oros Off
ctated, took place at the home Of the
brides grandfather, Henry Buchanan
Bird. I'm the presence oi a small family
party on Wednesday November q. After
the wedding breakfast Mr.. and Mrs. de
Nesti left on their wedding trip. Upon
their return they viii reside in Washing
ton, Mr.. de Nesti being engaged upon a
number of magnificent figures TO sdorn
the new municipal building
Mai William Ludgate has issued cards
announcing the marriage OF his daughter.
Miss Pauline Ludgate. and Mr.. John Els
worth Laskey. at high noon. Wednesday,
the list The wedding was a quiet one. be
cause Of . recent death In TIE family.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
William A. Fletcher. ID. D, of the Balri-
more Cathedral. The bride was attended
by her sister. Mrs. J. irwin Murray, jr..
as matrOn OF honor. and by six OF her girl
friends, Miss Mamie Moore, Miss Elsie
Vivian Pratt. Of New Jersey Miss Kate
Moore. Miss Mildred Strothers. of Vir-
glnia: Miss Maybelle Clements, and Miss
Geraldine Lamb. Mr.. Richard Thompson
acted as best man for Mr.. Laskey- Mr.
and Mrs Laskey viii be az home, 1892
Bntmore street, after January l.
Mrs William c. Denny entertained at
luncheon yesterday in honor OF her debu-
taute niece Miss Esther Palmer Denny.
Mrs Henry Yates SatteTlse- wife Of the
Bishop of Washington. entertainer al
luncheon yesterday.
Mai. George Barnett, L. S. N. c, enter
tained at a small tea yesterday at his
quarters at the Marine Barracks. c0mpM-
mentary 10 Miss Elsie Mclean. debutante
daughter Of Commander and Mrs. Walter
Mclean.
The Washington Water Color Club has
Issued cards for its eleventh annual eX-
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