Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-01

A Halloween party was given by the
| members Of Delta Tau Delta fraternity
| Of George Washington University last
evening. when Their young woman friends
were guests at the home OF Dr.. ana MS s
H. c. Corbett, Columbia Pike. Va. Mr..
Munson Corbett acted as host with the
members Of the fraternity. About forty
enjoyed the unique event me iaIse
rooms Of the picturesque old country
home were effectively decorated with au-
tun1n foliage and were lighted by soft
shaded lanterns and the burning logs In
the wide fireplace. An espec ally delight
full feature was a great bonnre OUT OF
doors, and the roasting of a pig suspend
ed from a crane above an old-faShioned
stone fireplace During the process OF the
barbecue colored minstrel furnished
amusement with dancing. singing ana
guitar playing. A buffet supper was
served at II o'clock. Favors were given
each guest and fraternity songs conclud-
ed the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Walker Eliason
of Chestertown. Md. have issued Invita-
tons to the marriage of their daughter,
Irma Briscoe. and Charles de We're Dray-
ton of Washington. Saturday, November
IL, at the Methodist Episcopal Church,
ChestertoWn.
The Swiss minister is expected here at
his legation next week from Europe. but
Mime. Ritter will not return for another
month or so.
Mr.. and Mrs. F1ournoy c. Roberts have
issued the invitations for the marriage
of their daughter Miss Lulu Roberts. and
]. Walter Jet. Tuesday evening. Novem'
Der s. at $50 O'Clock, in the Metropolitan
Methodist Episcopal Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Schofieid OF Pine
hurst, their country home near Hyatts-
Vile, Nd. delightfully."- entertained num-
Der of young people in honor of their
son, Mr.. Willette Schof1eld. and his friend,
Mr. Harry Davis of Richmond. Va. at a
Halloween party. The dancing took place
IN the barn. which was beautifully deco
rated with autumn leaves. pumpkins and
fodder, also witches brooms and spooks.
nights were reluctantly said to the charm
ing hostess.
Miss Harriet l. King entertained a
| number Of her friends last evening at the
home Of her aunt, Mrs. w. j. Hoffman,
Gil Florida avenue northwest. The par
Iors and dining room were artistically
draped with autumn leaves, while on all
cumber faces. In the course of the even
Ing a number Of appropriate games were
played and at II o'clock refreshments
were served. The table was decorated
with pumpkins and witches. placed In a
| bower Of red oak leaves. At midnight
the ladies' fortunes were told by the
| usual Halloween methods.
4 Halloween party was given last even
| ing by Messrs. Kelly & Sykes at Keely' S
Mill, Twining City
The barn was decorated in Halloween
style. The evening was spent In playing
| games and dancing, and concluded with
| an oyster supper.
Those present were Bertha Norton.
| Archie Sykes. Ruby Thompson, George
| Thompson, Addelle Norton, Emmett
Thornton, Nellie OConnell, Augie Voigt.
Margaret Lewis. Marshall Keely, Blanch
| Wright, Raymond Norton, Hazel Glad
! ing, Arthur Campbell. Bertha Lewis, AL
| fred Hales. Pearl Tancil, Carroll Hunter,
Mary Walsh. Andrew Wright, Ethel Fitz-
hugh, Clark Fitzhugh, Madge Wells, Paul
Dexter, Agnes Staples, Dorothy Adams,
| Tony Keely and Frank keely.