Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-11-09

the giittering show by superb repousse
silver tea s-Ivlce on d large SILVER tray
Mrs Allen, the mother of the bridegroom,
gave en- st of silver, and other members
OF his family sent quantities OF table ST.
YER. DozeuS and dozens Of beautiful ar
ticles, III SILVER, gold, china, pictures, cut
glass and jeWe!ry We're among the pres
ents which Werc shown in Mr.. Cariisle
library. The families associated with tht
latter in official life, years ago nearly ali
sent articles OF great beauty ana value.
Former President and Mrs. C4eVeIaHd sent
Il valuable Die clotn having center
piece and deep border of Venetian lace'
The associates of the bridegroom in tn
insurance company, Of which ne IS ci4iei
counsel, united III giving large silver
bowl.
When the bride cut the wedding cake al
the beginning Of the feast the sllce IN,
held the gold ring Tell to her slstS anu
was the suggestion tor many ID tnefy
Jest in her regard. But after the n WY
married couple had left the house the
brides mother sat down with the prluai
party for a more formal enjoyment OF the
good things, and 1t was to this hapiy
young party that she announced the en-
of her younger daughter, Laura
Ruth Carlisle to Mr.. Lew Sherman ft-
kin Of Boston. who was present to share
in the tide of coasratula ioas Wh-cn i
lowed Miss Carlisle is pretty and viva
cious blonde Mr.. Ptkin comes OF
WeIl-knOWn bOStOl ldllliiS' A>o NdeS AiAN
been set for the wedding Of the young
couple, as it Will not take place lor soiiie
time.
TIE wedding party and house guests
were entertained last night at dinner at
the Carlisle home.
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick l.. Allen will
be In New York in time to attend the
marriage Of Mr.. Henry ]. Hemmens ana
Miss Elsie B. Shaw, the men having been
the closest intimates for years, as nave
been the bride Of today and Miss Shaw.
Mr. Allen will be best man at the we'd
ding.
DR.. and Mrs Percy leave today for
New York and Philadelphia. They Will
he absent from the navy yard about
two weeks.
Mrs E M. Shepard has rented her
residence, 2O2S Columbia road, for the
term of three years. to CO.. B. r. James
military attache at the English en-
winter with her daughter. Mrs. G. T.
VoRelgesang, at the Marlborough.
Mrs. H. c. Bennett Of Eastern avenue.
Takoma Park, entertained the Ladies
Takoma Euchre Club. Thursday. Notem-
her l. The autumnal colors Of red and
yellow were used for decoration with
fine effect especially in the dining room,
where appetizing refreshments were
served. The favors were hand-palnted
with Brownies" and grotesque souVe-
Mrs of the afternoon were drawn from
a big pumpkin by each lady. The mem
hers present were Mrs. Johannes.
shreve. H. ]. Smith. e. H. Smith. Nc
Laughlin, Lee, H. c. Johnson. A. john
son, Woodward, Hubbard and R. s.
Brown.
M,a Roberdeau Buchanan entertained
Mr.. Gustave L. Monroe at small bridg;
party Wednesday evening, prior TO
his departure for his diplomatic post In
South America.
The marriage Of Miss Mary Rogers
Alexander, daughter of the late William
R. Alexander Of Winchester. Va. ana
MI. Harry Lee Campbell Of Goldheid:
New, will be solemnized at the nome OF
the brides uncle, Mr.. John II. Alexander,
in Leesburg the afternoon OF Wednesday,
November 90 The date of this wedding
was set for October % last but was post
poned on account OF the Illness OF the
bride.
DR.. and Mrs. G. P. Gehring have reached
their western home and are visiting at
Santa Cruz Cal. between the coast noun
tains and the sea. They go to Mexico In
January and may return east In June.
Mr.. Charles F. Nesbit and Mrs. Nesbit
sailed from New York November for
Europe via the southern route.
Undaunted by the storm Of Wednesday
evening. the Abracadabra Club was pres
ent in good numbers at the home of Mrs.
F. B. Brock, 229 Massachusetts avenue
northeast Mr.. T. H. Mckee read a
scholarly paper on Traditional Influence
on American Life" Mrs. G. R. Ide read
an apprecative tribute to James Whit
xxy{fh ~
his poems. Mr.. c. G. Abbot sang The
Wonders of the Deep" and for an encore
My Sweete Swetynge." Mrs Cunning
ham. guest. gave two piano solos,
Nevins over Hill and Dale and Kuss-
synopsis of his prospective trip to little
Flint Island. 1900 miles south Of the
Hawaiian group, to observe the total
eclipse of the sun on January 8. Refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
Columbia Chapter. D. A. r., held its
first open meeting of the season last
Tuesday evening, when it was at home
to its friends at progressive euchre,
given for the benefit of Chapter House,
at the residence of the regent, Mrs
threw open her entire home for the bene-
At Of the players. the latter filing the
first floor and the library on the second
floor. The assembly was in the nature
OF q SOCIAL reunion, Uldly OF the men,
bers having just recently returned to
town. The stars and stripes were effec-
lively draped in the various rooms and
gave a patriotic air to the gathering.
The affair was a gratifying success and
reflected credit on its chairman, Mrs.
William R. Bailey, who was ably as
sisted by Mrs. L. B. swormstedt. Mss
Cornelia Hill. Mrs. Best, and the several
committees in charge.
Mrs c. c.. Royce Of Chico, Cal, Is
visiting Mrs. P. M. Dubant, 9O2 9th
street northwest.
Mrs Eleanor H, Friedly Of Findlay,
Ohio. is the guest Of her brother, Mr..
John w. Holyday. chief clerk to the
second assistant postmaster general, at
1924 18th street northwest.
Miss Ethel NJ. Pate after a visit to
the jamestown exposition. is now the
guest of Miss Matte B. Vivian, daugh-
ter of Capt and Mrs. Charles Vivian,
Islip Gong island. N Y, for an In
definite stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Mays of
Alexandra, Va, announce the marriage
of their daughter, Mary Lucille, to Mr..
Howard NJ. Pitt Of Philadelphia, Pa.
November Z, 1907.
Mr.. Herbert Guion Hopkins and family