Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-10
IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
KING EDWARDS 9th BIRTH
DAY CELEBRATED HERE.
Engagement Of Miss Kathleen Leupp
and Mr.. r. D. Johnson-Miss
Knox's Luncheon-Notes.

King Edwards birthday was celebrated
by Ambassador and Mrs. James Bryce
at the British embassy last night, when
they entertained at dinner q number of
friends. including members of the en-
bassy staff. prominent British people WIS.,
iting Washington and consular officers of
England at various American cities The
guests were Lieut. Col B. r. James. Mr..
and Mrs. Young. Mr.. Kennard, Mr.. Beres-
ford-Hope and Mr.. Charters OF the en-
bassy staff; Miss Norris. Lady Aian)
tombstone. Sir H. H. tombstone. DR.. Shad-
well. Mr.. Bennett. consul general at New
York; Mr.. Powell, consul at Philadei-
phia; Mr.. Fraser. consul at Baltimore:
Mr.. Donnell. consul at Savannah; Mr.. and
Mrs. Wlllett, Mr.. Beddall, St. George 8
Society, New York; Mr. Minard, president
of the Canadian Club, Boston; w. A.
Hlginbotham. president of the Canadian
club. Philadelphia DIR. Neil Macphatter.
vice president of the Canadian Club. New
York. and S. B. Smith, director of the de-
partment of agriculture of the Transvaai.
Leupp, daughter of the commissioner OF
Indian Affairs, Francis e. Leupp. and
Mr.. Reginald Davis johnson, son of Bish-
OPP Johnson of the Episcopal diocese OF
Los Angeles, Cal, has been announced.
line personal friends of the bride-elect
here were told the news last week, the
public announcement being made today.
MISS Kathleen Leupp is regarded as one
or the handsomest young girls in resident
society. Commissioner and Mrs. Leupp
and family recently returned from their
Massachusetts summer home to their
winter residence on 10th street.
Miss Georgia c. Knox was hostess to-
day Of beautiful luncheon in compliment
TO Miss Helen Hatfield, who will be a
bride on the oath, and whom she will at
tend as bridesmaid. The color scheme
was In yellow, the same that will be fol-
lowed at the wedding, and one which Is
always delight to the bride, whose bride
groom belongs to the cavalry branch OF
the service. The dining room and the
table were decorated with yellow roses.
the music room with palms and yellow
chrysanthemms, and the drawing room
with autumn leaves and yellow NUNS"
The charming young hostess. who has
been reigning belle since her debut. was
goWned in yellow satin made on a drec-
toire model. and the guest of honor added
lovely touch of a harmoniZing color in
her costume of rose chiffon and Irish
lace, with which were worn q large hat
In rose-colored velvet and white fox furs.
The other guests were Miss Eleanor
Granger. Miss Amelie Pilson. Miss Irene
Moore, Miss Mary l.. Taylor. Miss Erma
garina Hastings. Miss Perie Anderson.
Miss Helen Humphrey. Miss Matte
Phelps of Baltimore, Miss Bessie Ses-
sions, Miss Almyra Sessions, Miss Wini-
fred Davis, Miss Edith Koon. Miss
Hanna Taylor. Miss Mercedes Godoy,
Miss Keith Frazier. daughter of Senator
Frazier of Tennessee; Miss Julia Heyl,
MISS Josephine Conrad and Miss Minnie
Conrad Of Montana and West Virginia
The Austrian ambassador and Paroras.
Hengelmuller were Mr.. August Belmont's
guests last night at the opera in New
York. Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Belmont, Sem
ator and Mrs. Guggenheim, Representa-
tive and Mrs. Bourke Cochran were
among those well known here who were
present.
Baroness Hengelmuller wore ciel blue
CHIFFON embroidered in shades of pale
pink, with elaborate trimmings of blue
satin fringe on the corsage and a soli-
taire diamond necklace
MRS. W.. Bourke Cochran wore black
satin combined with lace and chiffon,
with ornaments of diamonds and emer-
aids
Mrs. Perry Belmont wore black and
white brocade, with elaborate trimmings
of lace and Jet, diamonds and pearl orna-
ments.
Late stayers at Hot Springs who hap
pen also to be acquaintance Of Mrs.
Taft are now having chance to inform
ally entertain for her. The Misses Pat
ten of this city gave tea yesterday for
the wife of the next President. Among
the guests were Lieut. Gov Eben S.
Draper of Massachusetts, and Mrs ORA
per, Mrs. Benjamin H. Bristow. Mrs.
walker Fearn. Mr.. and Mrs. De Lancey
Mrs. Bradley Norman. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam F. Morgan. Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Men. Bacon, jr.; Mr. and Mrs. Sidney
Nichols. Mrs. William C. Denny, Mr. and
Mrs. Winston Churchill. Miss Lawrence,
DR.. and Mrs. Robert A. Black. Miss Irene
Catlin. DR., Francis Burnett. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Motley, Mr.. Edward Wharton
and Mrs. D. H. Holmes
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brandt gave their
daughter, Hennie Sophie. and George
Heilmann Becker. who were quietly mar
ried Friday, October 80. 1908 a large re-
ception last evening, to which only the
relatives and most intimate friends were
927 s street northwest. where they will
be pleased to see their friends.
Saturday evening last the members of
the choir of 19O7-19OS of Trinity Episcopal
Church, Washington, D. c., met at the
residence of Mrs. Crauch, formerly Miss
Helen Calhoun. The fun for the even
ing was mostly planned by Mrs. Allen and
Miss Beth MacFate.
Miss Katherine Newhall was elected
treasurer of Washington Trinity Episcopal
Church choir few days ago. to succeed
Miss Beth MacFate. who will leave in
few days for San Francisco, where she
will make her home for the future.
Saturday, November Z, at the pas
toral residence of ST. Peters Church. I'd
and c streets southeast Miss Neenah
Randolph Smith and Mr.. Charles Satchel
Price, jr., were married by the Rev. Hugh
A. Curley. the assistant pastor of the
church. The wedding was a quiet one.
only the immediate members of both fam
lilies being present. The bride. who was
handsomely gowned in a blue chiffon
broadcloth, with hat to match. looked I'M
usually we'll Mr.. and Mrs. Price will be
at home 20 their friends at 121 Maryland
avenue northeast after December 1.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Escherich announce the
engagement of their daughter Louisa to
Mr. c. Scheer. The wedding is to take
place at the home of the brides parents
the oath of November.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. Schlosser of George
town last Saturday night celebrated the
eighteenth birthday of their daughter.
Theresa. The house was beautifully deco
rated with ferns and autumn leaves and
Miss Schlosser was the recipient of many
beautiful presents. Among those present
were Misses Cecilia Voigt. Bessie Jory,
Anna Slack. Caroline Schlosser. Lula
Ryan. Gertie Schlosser. Amelia Schlosser.