Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-08-25

Miss Colgate is one Of the best-known
ana most popular of the American girls In
London. Her mother Is possessor of the
courtesy title Countess of STAFFORD" hav-
ing been wife of the late Earl of STAFFORD.
She was, before that, the wits of Samuel
Colgate of New York and since the death
OF the earl she has married Marty I. Ken
nard. They live in Cavendish Square, the
most fashionable part of London. Miss
Colgate is very popular in the court set.
In spite of the fact that she does not
live up to the tradition of American beauty.
Recently, 1t Is reported, Queen Alexandra
complimented Miss Colgate on her wit,
whereupon the American girl. it is reported,
said: I'm SO deuced homely that have
to do something we'll"
Mr.. William H. Lawder of SIS 9th street
northwest left yesterday for Ocean View,
where he will poin hin mother, who is stop
ping there. Mr. Lawder and mother will
take in the jamestown exposition.
Mrs. Addie Divine of the Ashley has gone
to Spring Lake, Atlantic City and other
resorts for the months Of August and Sep
TENDER.
Miss Myrtle E. Wilson and the Rev.
Mrs. Norton Of 1908 9th street northwest
weeks. They will return home by way Of
the jamestown exposition.
Miss Mary Quinn and her niece, Miss
Mamie Smith of 25O4 NJ street. West Wash
ington left last Monday for trip by boat
to Portland, Me. taking in the jamestown
exposition en- route and returning leisurely
by trolley and automobile, giving them a
chance to stop off at many pleasant places
The League Of American Pen Women
held an informal reception at the Dewey
Monday evening to meet Mrs Sara Bah
bitt Butler, Its state representative from
Florida. Mrs. Butler and her husband, Mr.
w. o: Butler. who is a lawyer at Chipley.
Fla. have been visiting the Jamestown ex-
position. and are now on their way to
Waynesburg, Pa.
Miss Lillian samuels is visiting relatives
at Scranton. Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Childs of Anacost;a an
nounce the marriage of their daughter,
Elizabeth Childs. to Mr.. Louis P. Ryon,
Saturday, August 10.
Mrs. FRANK L. Hood, 1900 Massachusetts
avenue. departed last Friday morning for
Norfolk, Old Point and the jamestown ex-
position. While at Norfolk she will be the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Laurence Lathrop of
Holt street.
Mrs. Eugene F.. Behrend has returned
home after spending month at Cape May,
N. ]. Mr.. Behrend spent part of the time
with her.
The marriage of Mr.. R. Harry Stacy of
this city to Miss Lula Smith OF Philadei-
phia was announced to their friends last
week 1t is said they had intended to keep
1t a secret until fall. but in some manner
1t became known. They were married at
Ellicott City. Md, on July o. by the Rev.
c. F. E. Hartlage. pastor of the Lutheran
Church of that place. Mrs. Stacy Is an
excellent musician and L., descendant of
one Of the prominent Quaker families of
her home city.
Miss Helen z. Smith of Philadelphia is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Harry Stacy or
452 X street northwest. Later she will go
to the jamestown exposition.
Miss Mary Hayes of 20O7 1 street, accom-
panied by her cousin. Miss Bertha Grady
has gone to Pottsville, Pa, to visit relatives
Miss Katherine G. Ryan of 1920 H street
has gone to New York, where she will be
the guest of Mrs. William Townsend at he1
country seat, Millbrook. Duchess county
On the return trip she will stop at Atlantic
City.