Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-09
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
ENGAGEMENT OF MISS Sewers
AND MAJOR FAIsoN.
Wedding Invitations Out for Several
Events Here and Elsewhere
Personal Notes.

One of the most interesting of the matri-
monial announcements Of the autumn Is
that made today by DR.. and Mrs. Sewers
in the engagement of their daughter, Flea
nor Kerfoot, and Maj. Samson Lane Faison,
IU. S. A. The wedding will. 1t is under
stood, take place in the near future. The
bride-elect has charming manners, with un-
usual personal attractions, and is a very
great favorite socially. She has identified
herself with both public and private chart
ties most successfully In this city, where
she enjoys a wide acquaintance.
Many Washington friends of the family
have received invitations from Mrs. A. B..
Doyle Of Asheville, formerly Of this city. to
the marriage of her daughter, Helen. to
Mr.. Joseph Bennett. The ceremony will
occur October 20, at the Doyle residence
on Cumberland avenue and ONllowhee
street, and will be witnessed by only the
a breakfast will be served Immediately
after the ceremony: Miss Doyle Is sister
of Mrs. Beekman Lorillard.
The marriage of Miss Zoe Davis to Mr.
Richard c. M. Calvert will take place very
quietly October IS at the family apartment
at the Connecticut. Both families are in
mourning.
Miss Durand, daughter Of the British am
bassador, gave picnic party yesterday to
Miss Mary Selena Horner, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William Horner of this city, was
married to Mr.. James Steward of Ellicott
City yesterday in Baltimore. The ceremony
! was performed at Westminster Presby
Church by Rev: William T. Way, assisted
| by Rev. DR.. Robert Kerr.
The bride entered the church with her
cousin, Mr.. John A. McCafferty, by whom
she was given in marriage. Her sister, Miss
| Martha Horner was maid of honor The
| HOrnar n
Ashland. Baltimore county, cousin of the
| bride; Miss Margaret Lee of Chicago, Miss
Reba Steward and Miss Grace Steward.
sisters of the groom; Miss Sarah Cover and
| Miss Mary Mann of Orangevlle Baltimore
county. Mr.. VIM. F. Steward, the groom's
| brother, was best man. The ushers were
Horner. cousins of the bride; Mr.. Frank L.
| He'll Mr.. E. Lee Cronin, Mr.. w. Saunders
Carr. jr.. and Mr.. Amos A. Reeder, jr.
| . The bridal gown was of white Sappho
satin over taffeta and chiffon, made prin-
| cess, with a point lace bertha. Her
| tulle veil was caught to high couture by
orange blossoms and a pearl horseshoe pin.
| the gift of the groom. The bride carried a
| prayerbook bound in white vellum.
| The maid of honor wore light blue net,
| with pointlace over taffeta, and chiffon of
the same color. Her bouquet was of white
| roses.
The bridesmaids dresses were of white
| chiffon in princess style. trimmed with VAL
| enciennes and Irish point lace. They car
J ried pink roses. Their favors We're wreath
| shaped brooches of golden oak leaves and
| pearls. The ushers received scarfpns of
| gold, with pearl settings.
| Immediately after the wedding a recep-
! ton for the relatives and friends given
| at the home of Mrs. John A. McCafferty,
cousin Of the bride, 100 East Goth street
Mr.. and Mrs. Steward left later for trip
south.
| Miss Mamie A. Barnes, daughter of Mr..
| and Mrs. John A. Barnes. 900 Virginia ave-
&c Dftx NJ \,
| Boyle also of Washington, were married
yesterday at st. Pauls Catholic Church,
| Baltimore, by Rev. Joseph A. Foley. The
| bride chose Baltimore for the ceremony, as
her parents were married and lived in that
| city. Mrs ]. j. Dougherty was matron of
honor and wore gown of light green. Miss
| Loretta Barnes, sister of the bride,
| bridesmaid and was attired in an imported
gown of lavender broadcloth. The brides
gown of blue broadcloth. Mr.. John E.
| Boyle was best man.
| After the ceremony a wedding breakfast
| was served at the New Howard Hotel. Lat
| err Mr.. and Mrs. Boyle left for New York.
| They will reside at 1924 street northwest,
| Washington.
| Mrs. S. w. Cans will celebrate her eighty
third birthday at her home. 726 9Th street
| northwest, Sunday next. She will be at
+! home from to to her friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Britton. who oc-
| cupied the beautiful country place Mon
|
| during the summer. now spending few
| weeks at the Virginia Hot Springs.
| Mrs Ernst Greenleaf Schweppe of New
, Orleans Is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. David E. Anthony, at the Westover. 1t
is the intention Of Mrs. Schweppe to remain
in Washington until the departure of the
| family to California early in the year,
where 1t is hoped the change of climate
will be of benefit to Mrs. Anthony, whose
health has not been good.
| The Merrymakers will give their first
dance Of the season Thursday. October IL.
Mr.. and Mrs Bernard Wall Of Buffalo. N
Y, are in Washington attending the
campment of Spanish-American war heroes.
| Mrs. Wall was formerly Miss Jennie Hun
ter of Houston. Tex, daughter of Capt.
| William Hunter.
A birthday party was given last night at
Mrs. NJ. Usebio's home, 11O5 9TH street south
east, in honor of her sons ninth birthday.
The dining room was handsomely decorated
with palms. ferns, cut flowers and Japanese
lanterns. Games were INDUCED in until
late hour. Among those present were Misses
Lottie Norton. Marguerite Keyser, Ida,
Ruth and Louise Henry. Marguerite Myers,
Annie and May Wise, Agnes and Loretta
Houlahan. Mabel Cooksey, Lillian and
Rosebud Fritz, Eva Cooksey, Margery Cor
coran, Leona Burch Eva Turner. Masters
ton, Milton and Edward Deneal. Walter
Cooksey. Mrs. r. Shark and Mrs. c. E. Wise.
Mr. M. F. Eiseman of 9OS Massachusetts
avenue announces the engagement of his
daughter, Helene, to Mr.. Abe Sigmund of
this city.
Little Miss Katie Muller at her home,
220 street northeast, entertained her lit
tie friends Saturday afternoon, it being her
fifth birthday. Among the guests were
Misses Margaret and Jeanette Sitter,
Staple Byer Frank and Ethel Davis.
Thelma Ager. Miss Minnie Davis. Alice
! Paterson, Craimer Vandorn, Mrs. Tolson.
Mrs Sitter, Mrs. Davis, Miss Cana Tolson.
Miss Gertrude Greenhulgh and Mrs. Green
hulgh
| Mrs. ]. s. Benedict of Campbellton New
Brunswick, has been called to Washington
by the serious illness Of her mother, Mrs.
S. E. Chase, 1125 18th street.
| Cant and Mrs. T. B. AmisS have returned