Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19

Weeks
Mrs Charles w Russell. wife OF Assist
ant Attorney General Russell. entertained
yesterday at d large tea in the family
apartments at the Burlington in honor of
the debut of her pretty young daughter,
Miss Lucy Virginia Russell.
The music of the orchestra guided the
guests to the scene of the party as we'll as
delighted them while there. Mrs. Russell
in very rich gown of gray messalne and
gold lace stood next the rosy-cheeked and
attractive debutante. who was dressed in
pink satin and carried an armful of pink
roses. The rooms were prOfusey deco
rated with palms. etc. and the bouquets
sent the debutante. Mrs. Robert ChriSty
and Mrs. Oliver Pagin were vis-a-vis at the
tea table and others assisting the hostess
were Mrs Lightfoot at the. punch bowl
and Mrs. Robb wife of Justice Charles II.
Robb; Mrs. Jenkins, wife of Representa-
tive j. ]. Jenkins. and Mrs. Reeves. wife
of Commander Reeves. t.S.N and Mrs.
Russelrs house guests. Miss Amy Wal
pole of Virginia. Miss Murrin of Pennsyl-
vania and Miss Christy of this city.
Gen. and Mrs. Matile entertained at
large tea at the Cairo yesterday in honor
of the debut of their daughter. Miss Eliza
beth Matile. The parlors where the re-
ception took place were thronged through
out the afternoon. The decorations were
>in pink and white roses, mingled with
ferns and palms. Mrs. Matile received in
a handsome gown of black satin, trimmed
with jeweled lace. The young debutante
| looked particularly charming in direc-
toire gown of white satin messaine. trim
med with duchesse lace, and she carried
Il bouquet of pink roses. one of the score
or more sent her. Among those assisting
in the hospitality were Mrs. Page, Mrs.
Remington. Mrs. J. NJ. Piling. Miss Matt
land Marshall Miss Lillian Duncan BaX-
ter. Miss Page, Miss Margaret Brooks
Miss Francis Webster. Miss Josephine
Mason. Miss Katherine Crane. Miss Julia
Heyl. Miss Marion Abbot Miss Eleanor
Abbot, Miss Anna Portner. Miss Marie
De Loire and Miss Nancy Jones.
geon Richards C.S.N.. entertained in
formally at bridge yesterday afternoon at
her home, 1911 street northwest.
Nrs F. S. Reynolds formerly of 1909 o
street northwest will be happy to see her
friends Mondays at 1912 Girard street
northwest
The Ladies' Guild of Takoma Episcopal
Church of TakOma Park D. c. held a
highly successful sale of fancy articles
with refreshments. last Wednesday after
noon and evening at the home of Mrs
Robert 5. Brown on Chestnut street. The
sale was held in lieu of the annual din
ner Mrs. Brown kindly donated the use
of her house to the ladies for the oc-
casion. which. as stated proved great
success socially as well financially for
the benefit of the church.
A simple but impressive marriage cere-
mony, performed by Rev. NJ. Ross Fish
burn. took place Thursday morning at the
residence of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. q. l.. Prescott. 49, Park road north
west, the contracting parties being Miss
jeanette F.. Prescott and Mr. Paul c.
Whitney of the coast and geodetic sur
vey, stationed on the Pacific coast, and
far of his ..Ift
mony the couple started on tour which
will include New York and extreme
southern cities by water. There were
present on the happy occasion only few
immediate relatives of the families-M Mrs
l.. n. Prescott. grandmother of the bride
and Miss Florentine f.. Prescott both of
Chicago: MIR. and Mrs George NJ. Whit
ncy and daughter, Virginia. of Harris
burg, Pa; Mrs. c. J. Ciary Of this city
Miss Aida Hay OF Winthrop. Me:
Miss NJ Irene Prescott and Ralph H.
Prescott Miss Helen Burch presided at
the piano.
Mrs William Pennock Rogers. wife of
Gen. William =. Rogers at the Soldiers
Home, was hostess at IA luncheon Thurs
day
Few impresar.os have scored greater
successes than that which has come to
Nine. JuSserand. whose concert at the
British embassy came off yesterday, for
the benefit of ST. Roses Industrial School
The place and the talent formed an ire
Sistibe combination. and when tie music
began there We're no empty places, al
though those who listened i'm the ballroom
were sitting in 81 seats, and those outside
of it each represented an addition of s.
to the charity favored. The program was
as follows
Christmas Hymn and Some Time,
Some where. Monday Morning Musical
club, soloist. Mrs. Elliott Woods: Chan
tons 10 A do Tnnn
dites-moi," Chansons due 1Sc Steele Miss
Mrs. Randolph: Die Beiien Grenadiere'
Schumann Mr.. Guide and Mss Carlisle;
"Walther's Persisted Wagner. and
.'fIumoreske Dvorak. Mr. Nicholas
Longworth: Still Vie die Nacht' - Bohm
and Aria Samson ct Dalia. Saint Saens
Miss Boyle and Mrs. Laurence Town
send: k.ntracte: The Snow. Monday
Morning Musical Club. Elsar. violins
Miss Common and Miss Remey: "Pallada
ABB Chopin. Mrs. Randolph: ''J'ai par
dome" Schumann. Jerusalem" Gounod
Nine de Blanpre and Mrs. Randolph
Meditation de Tha's." Massenet lie
Cysne, Saint Saens. Nine Guide and
Miss Carlisle: 'Beauty's t.yes''-Trio
Tosi Miss Boyle. Mrs. Laurence Town
send and Mr.. Nicholas Longworth
OF course every number was rewarded
with applause. and the list of those pres
cnt made splendid showing OF the very
smart set.
Gen. and Mrs. James A. Drain gave a
box party. followed by IL supper. at the