The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-10-20

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Gielow spoke Of the work of the South
ern Industrial Educational Association,
and appealed for aid in the great work
OF educating and uplifting the illiterate
white people OF the mountains.
Thursday evening last some friends OF
Miss Rhea Greene, all Of Anacostia,
gave her a very pleasant surprise 81
the home of Miss Brauman. OF Anacos-
tia. The event being previous 10 her
coming marriage to Benjamin Mundeli
Of Anacostia, was a linen shower. The
bride-elect sat under a large white UNI
brella and was shOwered with numerous
beautiful linens. Autumn leaves and
chrysanthemums form ed the decorations
At 1890 supper was served Those pres
emf were Miss Elizabeth Branson, Miss
Mae Branson, Miss Green, Miss Brau-
man, Miss Ann Jones. Miss Daisy Green,
and Miss Jennie Barley; DR.. Joseph
ATundel, Joseph Waller. Benjamin Mum
dell, William HUM. Clayton Beall, Harry
Williamson. and the Rev. Charles NJ.
Bart.
The fftieth anniversary Of Walter B.
Payne residing at 1905 Wisconsin ave-
nue., West washington, was a most de-
nghtful AFFAIR. and largely attended.
The table was beautifully decorated
and bountifully spread IN fruits, con-
fections, flowers. and ferns. The rooms
were also tastefully decorated. Music
was rendered on cornet and piano by
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Tate, also piano
solos by Walter Jett and others. Sing
ing was INDUCED in at late hour, and
all went home after a joyous and hor-
moniOus evening.
Congratulations and tokens Of remem-
berance were shOwered on the genial
host and hostess. Souvenirs OF flowers
and birthday cake were carried nome
by each and all.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter B. Payne, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. Tate, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Tate. Miss
Bessie Doyle. Mrs. S. z. Gibson. Miss
MYRTLE Selastin, Prof. and Mrs. Thorn
ton Jet, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Collins,
Miss Grace Jett, Mrs. Maggie Russell,
Miss Edna Russell, Miss Della F1tez,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Jet, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Jet and son, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Preston and son, William II.
Brewer. William II. Payne, Samuel
Brewer. Walter B. Payne, Jr.
Miss Mattye c, Thornton is visiting
Caroline county. Va.
AIR. and Mrs. q. A. Thornton, OF Mas
sachusetts avenue, have as their guests
Dr.. E. K. Leake, the Rev. Homer
Cooke. and wife, Of ColIiervIlle, Tenn.
Master Alfred T. King celebrated his
third birthday anniversary Friday az
ternoon at the home OF his grandmother.
Mrs. W. R. Taylor, IS Florida avenue
northeast They played various games
before marching into the dining room'
where the table vas tastefully deco
rated In red and green, and heavily
laden. The centerpiece was a large
birthday cake with three burning can
dies Those present were Miss Virginia
Edwards. Miss Edith Elotz. Miss Helen
Barrett. Miss Buieah Hess, Miss Agatha
Shea. Miss CharIett Coblentz, Miss An
ME L,oprer, WeaIon Taylor, John Tay-
Tor. James Shea, Steward Grant, Claud
Grant, Horace COblentz, and Robert
Elotz. Mrs George Topper, Mrs. VIII
liam Grant, Mrs. F. Edwards, Mrs. r.
Klotz. Mrs. ". Klotz. Mrs. John Tay-
Tor Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Taylor, r. r.
TAYLOR. Mrs. c. Casson, Mrs. 7. ~
Darrick, and Mrs. r A. King.
A reception will be held at the resi-