The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-08


mansion in Dupont circle. which il one
of the handsomest Of the new residences
in the fashionable district of Washing
ton. The old home Is in the old-fash-
toned section of the city, close to the
homes of Secretary Knox and Senator
Hale II is noted for its associations of
historic gatherings and personages, as
Mrs. Hit was famous as hostess, espe-
cially for her dinner functions. during
the time her husband was leading flg
ure In Congress. The broad porch fac
ing on Fifteenth street was famous for
many years as the gathering place Of
more distinguished men of the day than
any other one place. except the Capitol
and Chamberlins. 1t was on this porch
that Speaker Reeds portly figure was
frequently seen in the early evenings. as
were also Senator Depew and others too
numerous to mention.
Mrs. Donald Mclean passed through
Washington Monday, and spent a few
hours, on her way TO Frederick, Md, in
visiting her sister, Miss Riches Another
sister. Mrs Sieard, of this city. is also
in Frederick. Mr.. Mclean has gone to
Seattle, Wash. 10 meet his daughter
Mrs. William Z. Dallam, who is return
ing from q long stay in the Philippines
with Lieut.. Dallam, who will remain
there through the summer. Mrs. DalIam
has been dangerously Ill there, and will
spend the summer with her parents.
Mrs Marshall and Miss Maitland Mar
shall, wife and daughter of Gen. VIII
liam L. Marshall, viii go TO West Point
at the end of the week for commence
ment.
Mrs. briggs. with Miss Natalie briggs
and her brother, have gone 10 Atlantic
City.
Mrs. Honore Palmer. of Chicago, who
spent several days at the New Willard,
left yesterday for New York.
Right Rev. r. A. Gibson, Bishop of Vir-
ginia. has issued Invitations 20 the mar
rlage of his daughter. Frances Peyton
Gibson. to Rev. Edmund Lee Woodward.
n. d. The ceremony will take place on
the morning of June % at Holy Trinity
Church, Richmond, at 1890 o'clock.
Mrs. Burnet Crane and her two daugh-
tiers have gone to. West Point for the
commencement festivities
The Emmanuel p f. Church was the
scene Of a very pretty wedding last
evening at s o'clock. when Miss Mabel
Louise Hoffman, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George A. Hoffman, became the
wife of Thomas Lynnwood Moore 4
large gathering OF relatives and friends
attended the ceremony, which was pei
formed by the Rev W G. Davenport
The brides only attendant was Miss
Mildred Moore, sister Of the bridegroom,
and Mr. ]. Newton Brewer acted as best
man for Mr.. Moore. while the ushers
were Ralph Perry, Samuel Shanks, Philip
King. Frank Gross. Webster Rowe. and
Thomas Weaver, A reception at the home
of the brides parents followed the cere-
mony. and later in the evening the
couple LETT for wedding trip in the
North. Upon their return. they will make
their home at $50 Avalon terrace
The British Ambassador and Mrs.
James Bryce will close the embassy on
Saturday and go to Dublin. n. H., for the
summer months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry May. accompa-
MED by their daughters, Miss Isabel May
and Miss Cecilia May, will leave here.
next week for Massachusetts,, where they
Will spend the greater part of their time
on the North Shore, probably at Man
chester.
Mrs. Robert Hinckley and her daugh-
ter. Miss Gladys Hinckley, sailed from
New York yesterday morning for Europe.
On account Of the Fortescue-Bell wedding
last Saturday at which Miss Hinclxley
was bridesmaid, they postponed their de-
parture.
Mr. and Mrs. Granville r. Fortescue,
whose marriage took place Saturday,
are spending their honeymoon at the
Homestead Virginia Hot Springs.
Mrs Russell B. HarriaOn and Miss
Marthena Harrison Will go TO West
Point to-day. where they win spend grad
uation week
return to their Washington home the
end of next week, after spending a few
days in New York with Mai Harrison's
sister. Mrs. James Robert Mckee.
Mrs. BouteIl. accompanied by Miss
Alice Boutell. left yesterday morning for
Maine, where they will spend the summer
months. They viii be joined there as
soon as Congress adjourns by Represent
alive Boutell
Mr.. Henry White, former Ambassador
TO France, is in Washington for a few
days, going over the plans for the cree
ton of his new Sixteenth street home
The Swiss Minister and Nine Ritter
sailed for Europe yesterday from New
York. The secretary of the legation, Mr.
Martin. will be charge daffaires in the
absence of the Minister. The legation
will be established at Newport for the
summer.
Die Stauffacherin'' held its regular
monthly meeting on the afternoon of
June 5, at the home Of Mrs Iselin, in
Kenilworth, D. c. Despite the inclement
weather, more than a quorum was pres
ent, and a most enjoyable meeting trans
pired. Refreshments were served.
There is talk of tea house to be built
just across from the Piney Branch Bridge
at the opening Of Rock Greek Park. The
tea house is 10 be a rustic dfair, modelled
after the one on the Bots de BouIogne,
Paris, and promises to be quite delight
ful addition to the park, where a number
Of pedestrian paper chases have attracted
many parties to she park this season.
Mrs. William Haywood will close her
home in street the latter part of this
month and, with her daughter, Miss Doris
and her son. Wilson Haywood.