The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17

els Littleton Browne. to Paul Alexander
Blair, of Waterbury, Conn. will take
place Wednesday, September 25. Miss
Browne Is one Of the most attractive Of
the younger set, and was presented 20 So
ciety year ago. She is a niece Of Mrs.
Susanne OIdberg, one of the leading mu-
scans of Washington and Baltimore.
Mrs James T. Morrow Of Pittsburg.
viii arrive to-day to spend a month with
her son and daughter-iu-law, Capt. and
Mrs J. ]. Morrow, of 1880 Calvert street.
Universal regret is expressed at the
news OF the definite retirement Of Senior
Walker-Martinez as Chilean Minister to
this country. his successor, Senior Don
Anibal Cruz Diaz having been recently
appointed. His departure will remove
from the diplomatic corps here a family
OF the greatest popularity and the most
beautiful girl I'm the corps, Senorita Elisa
Walker-Martinez the older daughter of
the Minister. She made her debut here
two years ago. and was at once accounted
the leading beauty and belle. She Is dis
tinctive as a South American beauty be-
cause she is much fairer than the ac-
knowledged Southern type, and Is the
veritable 'uul-bTown maid" with soft
brown hair and eyes, and fair skin with
delicate color. She was first presented 20
society-in Mexico 10 which country her
father was also accredited, her debut in
Washington following IN "a few months.
The Waiker-Martinez family is a large
and interesting one. and they occupied
the house on the corner Of Connecticut
avenue and n street now the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Marye
The newly appointed Minister is not a
stranger in Washington. as he was score
tary Of the Chilean legation in 1891 and
1882. when 5c1or Mont the present Presi-
dent Of Chile. was Minister here Senior
DlaZ was also IN Washington as a repre-
sentative Of his country on special bust
ness in 1901 He is a man Of much pr0mi-
hence I'm his own country, and his wife IS
daughter OF Senior HunneueS president
Of the Chilean Chamber Of Deputies. and
q member Of one Of the most prominent
families in Santiago. The WaIker-Marti-
nezes have been absent from Washington
for eighteen months. and there has been
no hostess in this delegation during this
time.
Earl Grey. governor general Of Canada.
and Lady Grey were entertained last
week by Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick ". Van
derbiit at their japanese camp IN the
Adirondacks
Dlr. and Mrs William X. Vanderbilt. r..
are spending the autumn season at their
place at Great Neck. Lo9g Island.
Miss Marguerite Louise Howard. daugh-
ter of Mrs. Lena NJ. Howard, OF Langd0n,
D. c.. and Maurice, L. Brashears We're
married Saturday afternoon al 3 O'Clock
in the rectory Of the Church Of the In
carnatiou by the rector. the Rev. William
TayIoe Snyder The bride wore a travel
ing gown OF hunters green broadcloth.
and was given iu marriage by her mother
The bridegroom was attended by his
brother. J. W. Brashears. jr. Only the
members Of the two families and q few
intimate friends were present. Mr and
Mrs BTashears are spending their honey
moon in the Virginia mountains Their
future home viii at Winthrop Heights
y. c.
Miss Davis. who has been spending the
summer at Squam Lake with her father
Gen Davis, returned % Washington Sat
urday Gen. Davis remained over the
week end 10 New York.
Former Vice President and Mrs Levi p.
Morton are negotiating for the lease Of
Nine. Anna Gould's handsome house in
Paris. where they expect to spend the
season.
Senator Culberson. Mrs Culberson, and
their family have arrived in Washington
for the winter. They will occupy an
apartment IN the Connecticut for the
coming season.
Dr. William Nasterson. Of Stoneleigh
Court has returned from an outing at
the jamestown Exposition and Old Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. John a. Kapp, Mr.. and
Mrs John ~ Becker. and Mrs. Wright
have gone 20 Harpers Ferry. W. Va, TO
remain until October.