Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-01
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
INVITATIONS ARE OUT FOR TIE
CoRNING-CHILDs WEDDING.
Granddaughter Of Justice Harlan to
Be May Bride-other Events
Personal Notes.

Mr. Justice and Mrs. Harlan have issued
the invitations for the marriage of their
granddaughter, Edith Harlan Chiids, ana
Mr.. Erastus Corning, 5r., at the New YORK
Avenue Church. May II. at pm. A recep-
ton will follow at the Harlan home on Eu-
cid place.
Admiral Dewey and the officers OF his
feet at Manila bay will follow their annual
custom and dine together tonight at the
Raleigh Hotel. Mrs. Dewey. who has been
housed all Of the past winter by her DELI
cate throat. was not able. therefore. TO
carry out her usual hospitality by having
both off1cers and their wives take lunch
with the admiral and herself today at their
home on Rhode Island avenue. To deprive
themselves of this pleasure is a great dis
appointment to both Incidentally. 1t may
DO mentioned that San Francisco had de-
sired to commemorate May day at Mania
by O. demonstration of unusual spenoor.
and months ago had invited Admiral anu
Mrs. Dewey to be the guests OF the city.
The invitation. as tempting al 1t was. was
however. declined long ago as the admiral
and all his officers have pledged themselves
to spend the LIST Of May together IN TINS
city, IL the exgencies of their public serv-
ice will permit
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred w. Helbig celebrated
the thirty-f1fth anniversary of their mar
rage last evening, as we'll as the sixoetn
anniversary Of Mr.. Helbigs birthday. at
their home. 1742 7th street northwest. The
large attendance of friends and the mem
bers Of the various organizations OF which
Mr.. Helbig Is a member showed the hign
regard in which they are held by their
friends. Ten years ago Mr.. and Mrs. Hell
big celebrated their silver wedding with
large attendance of friends, but last even
ing the number was If anything increased.
Mr. Helbig has lived in Washington since
1853 when he came to this city from Baitt-
xyho "
rived from Bavaria, in Germany. Shortly
after his arrival in this country from the
fatherland Mr.. Helbig married Mrs HelbiS,
who was Miss Amelia A. Berger. Through
out their married life they have been most
happy, and last evening their four children
Messrs. Fred W., 1r.. Arthur L., Harold H.
Helbig and Miss Leila NJ. Helbig-were
present to enjoy the festivities incident to
the celebration by their parents. Both Mr.
and Mrs. Helbig have always been fond of
music. and the various singing societies Of
the city, including the Arion, Washington
Saengerbund Germania Maennorchor and
Columbia Turn Veren had many Of their
members included in the list of guests, who
offered their congratulations. Many OF the
members Of Germania Lodge, No 10, Knights
of Pythias. and members of the Uniform
Rank of the same order, Of which Mr.. Hell
big is the captain QuartermaSter OF the Let
Regiment were present; also many Of the
members of Stansbury Lodge, No. "a, Free
and Accepted Masons, well as Of Teu-
tonia Lodge. No. 2. Order der Herman
Soehne. At several places in the house
hountiful repasts were served to the guests.
On the lower floor Mr.. Helbig held levee
with his men friends. and, assisted by his
sons, the good cheer that was everywhere
apparent held full sway. During the even
ing an orchestra. which is conducted by Mr..
Fred w. Helbig, jr.. rendered appropriate
music. Shortly after 10 o'clock there was
dancing. and the young folks in attendance
as we'll as many of the older couples,
showed their love for the dance.
Mr. John Reif, vice president of the Ger
mania Maennerchor, presented Mr.. Helbig
with a gold Tyre set with diamonds. Presi-
dent Henry Wassman of the Arion Singing
Society also made presentation of a large
bouquet of La France roses, being followed
by Mr.. August Schwarz. representing leu