Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-11-14
WIFE OF NEW CITY POSTMASTER.
SOCIETY.

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among their guests for the debut of Miss
Laura Merriam the Thanksgiving bud.
her gOdmother, Mrs. Thomas LOwery OF
Mnneap polls.
Mrs. Charles P. Grandfield. wife Of the
new city postmaster, has with a charm
ing personality musical tastes and tai
ents. and among her activities has al
ways taken a great interest in temper
ance. She has been for years connected
with local branches Of the w. c. I. u.
and is treasurer Of that organization.
The Grandfields have two daughters Miss
Clara and Miss Helen. Mrs. Grandfeld
was Miss Jennie Mckee. her father, the
late DR.. Mckee. having been a lawyer
and member Of the Missouri constitu-
tional convention in 1878 Her great
grandfather was DR.. j. G. Wallace. a
surgeon In the war of 1872, and as the
first burgess Of Erie county, Pa. delivered
the address of welcome at banquet
given to Gen. Lafayette.
The Misses Critcher will be at home the
first and third Saturdays, from to q
O'Clock. at the Woodley.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Boyer Of Charles
town, w. Va. announce the marriage of
their daughter, Edith Pearl. and John
Eby of Charlestown Wednesday. Novem-
Der 10. After a reception at the home of
the brides parents MIR. and Mrs. Eby left
for Washington.
There was a pleasant family gathering
at the residence of Mrs. A. f. Bayne. 4OO
9Th street southwest. Friday to celebrate
the birthday Of her granddaughter, Miss
Lucille Terry, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Terry. Social and other amuse-
ments were INDUCED in. A bountiful
lunch was served at noon. Later on the
little folk were served with refreshments.
Two beautiful cakes. ornamented with
the little lady's name. and candles on
present were Mrs. Terry. Miss Hattie
Terry. Mr.. and Mrs. E. Terry. Miss Christie
Bayne. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bayne, Eliza
beth Richardson, Marshall Richardson.
Hazel Balm and Miss Lucille Terry. \
large number of beautiful presents were
received.
The Colonial Danes of the District OF
Columbia entertained at a tea yesterday
afternoon to sigraiZe the opening Of their
new clubrooms. 121S Connecticut avenue.
Mrs. Samuel Spencer, president of the
organization, being absent from the city.
the guests were received by Miss Mary
Norris Amber, vice president, assisted
b. other officers, who aided in the general
hospitality of the afternoon. Mrs. Gheen,
wife of Rear Admiral Gheen, poured tea
at table decorated with a center bowl
of golden chrysanthemums and lighted
with candles under yellow shades. As
sisting Mrs. Gheen were Mrs. Alexander
Perry, Mrs. Louise Norton and Mrs.
Hooes. The house. which Is attractive
throughout with artistic furnishings, was
fiorally beautiful with autumn blossoms
and palms.
The Army and Navy Chapter. d. A. r.,
will give a bridge and euchre party at the
PCrtner Wednesday evening. November
Il, for the benefit of Continental Hall.
Mrs William Beck. Mrs William Borden
and Mrs. c. ]. Dubois are in charge.
Mrs Marshall Hilleary and Miss Mary
r. Hilleary left the city Monday for two
weeks sojourn at Atlantic City. While
there they will stop at the Runnymede.
Judge william NJ. Abbott. editor of
the Evening Capital. Annapolis. Md.
and Mrs. Abbott are visiting their
daughter. Mrs. a. Boas McManus or
Capitol hin. Mrs. McManus and Mrs.
Abbott will be at home tomorrow.
Nine AttwcIl. wife Of the Argentine
CONSUL is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Frank c. Bates. at her home in Brook
line Mass, prior to her departure for
Buenos Aires. Nine. Attwell. with her
two young sons. VIII sail from New
York the Goth instant by the new steam
er Vasari direct to the Argentine CAPT
tai, where she will join Capt. Attweli.
who went there on BUSINESS last spring.
The marriage of Mr.. John Caffery. son
of the late Senator Caffery of Louisiana.
and Miss Mary Frere took place recently
in Franklin La. The church was deco
rated with goldenrod and bows or tuiie
The bride was attended by her school-
girl sister. Miss Charlotte Frere. who
wore white French embroidered null
gown and pink ribbons, and carried an
armful of bridesmaid roses and snilax.
Tie bride was escorted to the altar and
was given In marriage by her brother,
DR. Thomas Frere. Her gown was an
exquisite lingerie null deliberately hand
embroidered, trimmed with Irish point
lace and she carried shower OF bride
roses and smilax. The only jewel worn
was a pearl and diamond necklace. the
gift of the bridegroom. Mr. Cafery was
attended as best man by his brother. Mr..
Frank Caffery. A reception followed at
the residence of the brides brother and
sister -in-law. DIR. and Mrs. Frere. which
was a charming affair. largely attended.
The rooms were beautifled with clusters
OF gOldenrOd. autumn foliage, palms and
garden roses yelled in asparagus fern and
tied with full bows of tulle. Later the
bridal pair left for a trip to New York
and the east. before going to their new
home in Jennings Mr. Caffery, who was
an officer In the United States Navy, re-
signed several years ago to assume the
| management Of the family interests,
which are very large in Louisiana.
Mrs. Kuhn. wife of Maj. Joseph f.
Kuhn. has been here for few days
and will leave today for Fort Leaven-
worth. KAN. where the latter has been
given an important detail. Mrs. Parker.
mother of Mrs. Kuhn. will go with her
daughter to their new station.
Miss Mary f. Phelan Of this city is
I'm Memphis. where she will make he-
debut with group of young friends
there.
The marriage of Miss Anita MARITIME.
daughter OF Mrs. Laura Brooks MARITIME.
| to Mr.. Alva Breaker Court. assistant
naval constructor L. S. n. will take
place Monday. November 30, at Park
street Church. Boston. Mass. The bride
! will be attended by four bridesmaids. a
maid OF honor and a flower girl. The
couple will spend their honeymoon in
! this city.
Nine. Carlo and Miss Carlo. wife and
| daughter OF the minister from Ecuador.
! who have been spending the early fall