Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-22
TIE WORLD OF SOCIETY
SENORA CREEL OF MEXICO HELD
HER FIRST RECEPTION.
Dinners at the Austrian Embassy and
Representative Dalzell's-Notable
Wedding at st. Marks.


and welcomed to the embassy scores of old
and new friends The drawing rooms,
which have been associated for so many
years with interesting phases Of social
life, never looked more attractive than yes
terday, with the presence Of SO many
notable persons and a setting of beautiful
flowers. Nine. Creel, who is both hand
some and animated, has an exceedingly
cordial manner. and is making such rapid
progress withEnglish as to be able to ex-
change pleasant greetings with every
caller. She was gowned in black velvet,
with a little rich lace on the corsage. The
ambassador received with his wife. She
was further assisted by Nine. Godoy, Mrs.
John w. Foster, Mrs. Jules Guthridge,
Mrs. John c. Shepherd, Mrs Merchant,
who sat at the tea table; Miss Brodie and
Miss Mercedes Godoy In the dining room,
from a flower-decked table, the usual tea
dainties were served.
The Austrian ambassador and Baroness
Hengelmuller entertained at dinner last
evening, when their guests were the Sec
rotary of State and Mrs. Root, the German
ambassador and Baroness Won Sternburg,
the Russian ambassador and Baroness Ro-
sen, the minister from the Netherlands and
Nine. van Swinderen, Mr.. Esme Howard
and Lady Isabella Howard, the assistant
secretary of war and Mrs. Oliver, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Vanderbilt, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Schiff of New York, Mr.. and Mrs. Gaff,
the Hon. Maude Pauncefote. Mrs. TOWN.
send, Count Szechenyi and Mr.. Radowitz.
Representative and Mrs Dalzell were din
ner hosts last night, when their guest Of
honor was the Vice President Other guests
were Representative and Mrs. Sherman
Lieut.. and Mrs. Timmons, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thropp, Mr.. Justice and Mrs. Anderson,
Col and Mrs. kuser. .Ar. and Mrs: Neaie'
Mrs. Audenried, Miss Mccoy and DR.. 3. n.
Greene, jr.
Representative Edward Morrell Of Phila-
delphia entertained at dinner last even
ing, when his guests included the governor
of his state and large proportion OF the
Farmers Club of his home city. To meet
these visitors were a number of WASH
ington friends Of the host, the company in
Guiding the Secretary Of War, the Speaker
of the House. Senators Knox of Pennsyl-
vania, Lodge and Crane of Massachusetts,
Aldrich of Rhode Island. Kean of New Jer-
sey, Depew of New York, Foraker Of Ohio,
Judge George Gray of Delaware, Mr.. James
McCrea, Mr. Thomas De Witt Cuyler, Mr..
Rudolph Ellis, Mr.. Sydney Keith, Mr.. j.
Thompson Spencer, Mr. John c.. Johnson,
Mr.. Andrew Gray and Mr.. E. T. Salisbury,
all of Philadelphia.
Mrs. William Mason Wright was hostess
at charming luncheon yesterday at her
home in Massachusetts, avenue, when her
guests were Mrs. Dryden, Mrs. Rodgers,
Mrs Kuser, Mrs. Charles w. Rae, Nine.
Hauge, Mrs. Seaton Schroeder, Mrs. Ma
gruder, Mrs Hugh Wallace and Miss Laura
Jackson.
The wedding last evening of Miss Laura
Forbes DENLY, daughter Of Mrs. Wythe
DENLY. to DR.. William Mackall Wheeler of
<La ynff n1 tot nrr1{Sn nd of
Marks Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill
was one of unusual beauty and interest.
The rector, Rev. William L. Devries. off,
ciated. A reception for the bridal party
and relatives followed the ceremony at the
home of Mrs. DENLY on A street. The
chancel and altar were set with a profusion
of palms, ferns and Easter lilies. The ush-
ers were Lieut.. Commander c. 7. Jewell, U.
s. N; Paymaster John H. Merriam, U. 8.
N; Capt. Richard Hooker, U. 8. M. c.,
s. N.
The regular organist played number of
selections during the seating Of the guests,
ending with the bridal chorus from "Lo-
hengrin.''
The BRIDE who was given in marriage by
her brother, Mr.. w. Beale DENLY, wore an
white silk and trimmed in bertha Of
duchess lace Her long tulle veil, which
was fastened with wreath of orange Bios
SONS, hung in graceful folds to the hem
quet of white roses and lilies Of the val
ley.
Miss Elizabeth Boiling Of Annapolis, Md,
who served as maid Of honor, wore dain-
ty gown Of white chiffon deliberately trim
med in lace. and carried large bunch of
pink roses. The bridegroom and his at
tendants wore the uniforms Of their re-
spective ranks. The best man was Pay
Inspector Samuel MCGOWAN, U. s. N.
Dr. and Mrs. Wheeler left for a wedding
journey, Mrs. Wheeler wearing a modish
sailor-made suit Of gray cloth and be-
coming picture hat Of black. trimmed In
ostrich plumes. Later they will go to Gu
ba, where DR.. Wheeler will be stationed
for the next few months.
Mrs. DENLY, mother Of the bride, wore
handsome gown Of gray brocaded satin,
with trimmings Of Irish lace.
Miss Amy Wheeler and Miss Julia Wheel
err of North Carolina. sisters Of the bride
groom, came for the wedding.
musical at home given last evening by Mr..
and Mrs. Charles I. Corby at their home on
Fairmont street northwest near 18th. The
hours were from $50 to 11:3O o'clock, and
during the time more than one hundred
guests were in attendance to partake of
the generous hospitality of the hosts. The
decorations were particularly beautiful.
Greens and cut flowers predominated in the
general scheme. In the parlors and front
halls southern smilaX was entwined about
the large paintings and chandeliers, while
huge palms and pink carnations were used
extensively. In the dining room and every
where were great clusters of yellow jon
quils. In the center Of the large round
table was a cherry tree, with punches Of
cherries clinging to the boughs, truly sug-
gestive of the spirit of the season. In the
rear part of the reception hall, in a beau
tifully green-decorated corner Mrs. VIII
liam Schafhirt presided over the punch
bowl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Corby stood in the front
parlor, where they received the guests of
the evening. The hostess was gowned in
charming gown of embroidered chiffon, with
Brussel point, lace.
Mrs. F. E. Ward, soprano. and DR.. F. D.
Lawson, tenor, of New York, Miss Edna
Bowers, violinist; Miss O'Toole, harpist, and
F. e. Ward of New York, pianist, were the
artists who contributed to the musical pro-
gram Of the evening. The first number was
Piernes "Serenade," for the violin and
harp, which was charmingly given by
Miss Bowers and Miss O'Toole. Miss
Ward and Or. Lawson SANG. a duet
from Bizet's Carmen" Mr.. Ward gave as
a piano solo Schumann's "Arbeske" DIR.
Lawson was heard to advantage in two
solos, Nevin's "Dites-Mor' and Hastings
Red, Red Rose" Miss Bowers contributed
"Elegie," by Musso, as violin solo.
After other excellent musical numbers the
evening resolved itself into a general recep-
ton. during which Mr.. and Mrs. Corby
were the central figures in many happy
groups
The list of guests included AR and Mrs,