Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-05
IN THE WORLD Of SOCIETY
MR.. AND MRS. TAFT HAVE
YOUNG RELATIVES ON VISIT.
Brides and Grooms and Their AT.
fairs-Comings-0ut Noted.
Personals.

Mr. and Mrs. George H. Snowden. the
latter formerly Miss Louise Taft. are
White House guests. having arrived yes
terday from New York. Miss Taft was
the guest of honor at dinner given by
Mrs. HinckIey last night
Gen and Mrs. Clarence Edwards en-
tertained last night at dinner. followed
by box party at the Belasco Theater.
Their guests We're the assistant secretary
OF state and Mrs Huntington Wilson.
Mr. and Mrs. Woodbury. Blair, Mr.. and
Mrs. Preston Gibson, Mrs. Reginald de
koven. who is the house guest of Gen.
and Mrs. Edwards; the former ambassa-
dor to France, Mr. Henry White. and Col.
Charles +. McCawley.
The marriage of Miss May Arms.
daughter of Mr.. John Taylor Arms, and
Mr. Dean Stochett Edmonds of New York
VIII take place at the Church of the
Epiphany. Monday, December II. at II
O'Clock, with the Bishop of Washington,
small reception for the out-of-town guests
and relatives will follow at the Arms
home. 1890 New Hampshire avenue.
The bride will be attended by two ma
irons OF honor. Mrs. Charles Conner Of
Boston and Mrs, Winfield Scott Overton;
four bridesmaids. Miss Kate W. Tfbbals
or Aurora. n. u, cousin of the bride;
Miss Kathleen Kline. Miss Esther Whit
ney and Miss Dorothy Moves Of Brooklyn,
and the little five-year-ofd niece Of the
bridegroom, Helene Ormonde Edmonds,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. s. 0. Edmonds
of New York as flower girl.
Mr.. James McVickar Breed of New
York will be the best man. The ushers
brother Of the bride: Mr.. Frederick S.
Bale, Mr.. Ames Higgins and Mr.. Allen
Hoyt, all of. New York, and DR.. Lindsay
of Bridgeport. Conn.
Lord and Lady t-amoys have returned
from their wedding trip and are at the
9th avenue home of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
Watts Sherman. parents of Lady CamoyS.
Their wedding was fastened because Of
the severe illness Of Mr. Sherman whose
condition is now about the same as 1t was
when they were married November %.
Lord and Lady Camoys have not been
able to make any plans for the immediate
future, and their stay in New York is in
definite.
Count Won Bernstorff. ambassador from
Germany, who is in New York with
Coun ess Bernstorff. was entertained
by Mr. Louis Wiley at luncheon yester-
day. a German eagle carved from a block
Of ice and decorated with German flags
served as dish for the caviar, which was
one of the courses.
Mr.. John c. Eversman entertained at
a large dinner last night at the New Will
lard for his sister. Miss Margaretta NJ.
Eversman, and Mr.. James Francis Cur
ley of ST. Louis. whose marriage takes
place tonight The bridal attendants and
a few other guests made up the company,
which afterward made q double box party
at the theater.
Miss Alice Eversman. sister Of the bride,
will be her maid Of honor. and Miss
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of the bridegroom: Miss Gertrude Whyte.
| Miss May Kearney and Miss Margaret
O'Teole Of this city will be bridesmaids.
| The best man will be the groom S
| brother DR.: William Curley OF New YORK.
and the ushers Mr.. Frederick Steckman.
Mr.. James Baden. Mr.. e. c. Merrill and
Mr.. Martin Of this city.
| A small reception will follow at
| Rauscher's for the wedding party, out-of-
town guests and personal friends.
The debut of Miss Frances Hodges yes
terday was another of the happy events
which are marking the season Col. and
Mrs. Harry F. Hodges welcomed several
plea san'ly entertained. The host arrived
from his duties at Panama only few
days ago. Mrs. Hodges received in a rich
gown Of black lace and the debutante
was in a pretty dress of shaded pink
chiffon with touches of Irish lace.
Red and white roses predominated in
the decoration of the house, and scores of
| bouquets sent the debutante were in evil
dence.
Mrs. Leonard Wood, Mrs Edward Burr,
Mrs. Spencer Cosby. Mrs. Ruggles, Miss
Ruggles and Mrs. William ]. Borden as
sisted, as did Miss Elizabeth Moves, Miss
Eleanor Reyburn. Miss Celestine Finley,
Miss Mary Webb. Miss Estelle Crane and
Miss Dora Glover.
After the tea the receiving party stayed
on for an informal supper and daucing
party to which few additional guests
also came.
Among the guests attending the Thanks
giving hop at the Naval Academy was
Miss Clarinne Hunter. She left Thursday
for house party given by Mrs. Berkeley
Simmons at her home, Riverside, Va.
Col and Mrs. Robert M. Thompson have
issued invitations for two musicals, one
December . and another January 16.
Mrs. B. II. Warder, who is entertaining
frequently during the visit OF her SON.
in-law and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. John
w. Garrett, had a company at dinner last
night to meet the minister from Ven
ezuela.
Mrs. H. R. Lemley gives a bridge party
this afternoon in compliment to her
with her on visit There are sixteen
guests, and a tea will follow.
A tea, with cake and candy sale. will
be given tomorrow from 3 to 6 o'clock,
at the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Club
81 C street northwest Mrs. Audenried.
Mrs. B. H. Buckingham. Mrs. p. NJ.
Rixey. Mrs. r. B. Bradford, Miss Free
man. Mrs R. T. Mulligan, Mrs. Lyman
Tiffany Mrs. George F. Elliott Mrs.
Seley Mrs. Alfred B. Taylor. Mrs. ]. p.
kelton. Mrs. E. A. Edwards. Mrs. J NJ.
Snow Miss Helena C. Palmer and Mrs.
Aulick Palmer form the committee in
charge and have interested many friends.
The club is an important element in the
welfare of the enlisted men, and the OBJ
ject of the tea and sale is to accumulate
a fund to keep it open all winter.
Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney gave a din
ner, followed by a fancy dress dance, last
night at her house in New York, which
was decorated for the occasion with
American beauty roses, palms and ferns
The dinner was served at small tables In
the dining room. the guests numbering
about 100. Many dinners were compile
mentary to this affair, the hostesses aft
erward taking their guests on to Mrs.
Whitney's for the dancing, in which
about 300 took part A seated supper
was served at midnight after which the
dancing was resumed. and later a second
supper was served.
Three interesting cotillons are to be
given by the debutantes during the win
ter. Each is to be given by particular
group. and already preliminary arrange
ments are well under way.
The girls of the army and navy circles
will be the hostesses at the first AFFAIR,
ics< 70 hn cyi shortly those