Evening star., 1909-02-23
N THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
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Mr.. and Mrs. McLaren left for Florida
and other southern points, and will be at
home after April 16 at 3012 Walbrook
avenue, Baltimore.
Senator Kean is giving a reception to-
night at his residence at 18th and ] streets
In honor Of the Senate. The east balcony
has been incloSed and other preparations
made for a large gathering. The Misses
Kean. who have been wearing mourning
this winter. have just laid it aside.
Miss Boyce gave a luncheon today at
her apartment at Stoneleigh Court.
Representative and Mrs. Lamar will
give q large dinner tonight at Rauscher's.
| with the British ambassador and Mrs
Bryce as the guests of honor. Nearly
sixty persons will be present
A quiet wedding took place yesterday
afternoon at the residence of Mr.. John G.
Moore. 1884 10th street northwest. when
Myra Bernice, the youngest daughter or
the family was united in marriage to Mr..
Alphonso Riviera of San German. Porto
Rico.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
r. L. Wright and was witnessed only by
| the immediate relatives of the couple
Mr.. Riviera Is to finish his studies here.
and after his graduation the future home
OF the young couple will probably be In
Porto Rico.
Mrs. Edward c. Seward OF Guilford
Conn.,, is spending the week with her par
ents Maj. and Mrs. S. Willard Saxton, at
1347 Harvard street.
Col. and Mrs. C. A. Stedman entertained
| at dinner last evening at their home on
New Hampshire avenue.
| Mrs. Frank L. Freeman has left wash
ington with party of friends and VIII
| sail February 26 from San Francisco for
Japan and China.
| Miss Nell G.. LeCain was the hostess
last evening at one Of the prettiest dances
Of the season. given at Post Office hall
| Mount Pleasant. The hall vas beauti-
| fully decorated with flags and palms, pic
lures of Washington and Taft adorned
the walls. During intermission vocal solos
were rendered by Misses Emily Dittoe
and Nell LeCain. Refreshments were
served. Those present were: Misses
Mary Maloney, Neil Maloney. Jennie Ma
loney, Veronica Lynch, Gertrude Lynch,
Grace Lynch. Ada Stack, Nellie Stack,
Dorothy Farr. Minnie B. Mankin, Edna
Frank, Pearl Gaskins. Bessie Butler,
| Emily Dittoe, Martha Kundahl, Nell Le-
Cain. Mollie Morgan. Messrs. Louis Payne.
| Frank Clancy, Irwin Pridgeon, Kid
well. George Hilton, Harry Lynch. Allan
| Barnard. Arthur Tucker. Eugene Hearst.
Thomas D. McMurray, Sydney P. Corn,
| Charles Taylor. Robert Evans. John g.
Priest, Robert r. Wade. Jack Horner,
MCGEE, Henry Ransom. Mrs. Laura Le-
Cain, Mrs. E. A. Vose and Mr.. and Mrs.
c. Algernon Vose, who chaperoned the
party.
Diplomatic. official and resident society
| mond's George Washington tea at the
Rochambeau yesterday afternoon and
evening. The affair was delightfully."- orig
inal. the idea Of the cherry-tree incident
x,{kl, Uy0c }rO "a a.
dominating in many of the details. There
vera no flowers, Mrs. Hammond giving
decided preference to the national coiors
Beautifully gowned women stood about
| the halls and reception rooms, the walls
of which were decorated with large silken
American flags. Everywhere the air OF
the southland seemed in the ascendant.
Mrs. Hammond, who was until recently
and who was in charge of all the social
| affairs arranged for both President Nc
Kinley and President Roosevelt when they
| visited the Tennessee city, had gath
cred about her a delightful southern
contingent to welcome her guests.
The guests were met by Mrs. Hammond
| in the reception hall, and then in turn
presented to her house guests, Mrs. Ger
ard Van Mourick and Miss Gertrude Nor
ton. both Of Mexico City. Mrs. Taylor,
wife of Senator Taylor of Tennessee. and
Miss Flora Wilson also assisted in the re-
Mrs Ethelbert Nevin. Mrs. Frederick
Robert Harris and Mrs. Jarisoh presided
at the coffee urn. They were seated at a
table in the main reception room. which
was covered by most exquisite shawl
Of rare design. The centerpiece was
cherry tree full of the fruit. The bon
cherries.
Miss Walsh of st. Paul. Mimi: Miss
Velma Willngham of Dallas, Texas: Miss
Ruth Kirkus and Miss Marie Ray served
hax Wo oh 0f
ciety had an opportunity Of judging of
Mrs Hammond's delicious beverage which
during the past has been byword In the
social centers of her home city, Memphis,
where she reigned as g. belle for many
years before becoming a leader in the
elder social set.
Mrs. Sherman, wife of the Vice Presi-
dent-elect, and Mrs G. w. Fairchild will
receive this afternoon at the New Will
lard from 4 to 6.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur F. Wells announce
the marriage of their sister, Mrs. Harriet
Anne Potter, and Mr.. John A. Merritt,
Wednesday. February IL. in Chicago. Ill
Mr.. Merritt is a former postmaster of this
city. and was also third assistant post
master general. The couple will be at
home after the 1st of March at 156 On
tario street. Lockport, N. Y.
Mrs. E. ]. Loveless announces the mar
riage of her daughter, Daisy Loretta. and
Mr.. sherley J. Holiday Of Orangeburs.
S. c.. The wedding took place yesterday
in Oklahoma City, Okla, Rev. Father
Mutsaer of st. Josephs Catholic Church
Of that city officiating. Mr.. and Mrs.
Holiday will reside in Oklahoma City
after their wedding trip.
Mrs E c. Brooks. Miss Margaret
Brooks and Miss Dorothy Brooks have re-
turned from Annapolis, where they at
tended the hop last Saturday and were
pleasantly entertained by friends.
The Misses A. and e. Mayer will not
receive tomorrow. but will be home the
Wednesdays in March.
Owing to the death Of their brother.
Judge George Troutman of Wilkesbarre.
Pa. Mrs. N. NJ. Brooks and Mrs. Harrop
will not make any formal calls during the
rest of the winter
The Four and Twenty gave a dance
last night at Chevy Chase Library Hall.
The members were attired in colonial
dress while the programs were in the
form Of hatchets. Those present were:
Rrf oil prio