Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-11-01
IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
AFTER THE OPERA CAME A
BARNARD DANCE.
Plans for Several Nearby We'd
dings 0utlined-Personal
Notes.

Two former Washington matrons,
mother and daughter. Mrs. Edward T.
Stotesbury and Mrs. Walter B. Brooks.
jr., had large part Of the attention d.
rected to them last night in their box
at the opening of the Philadelphia opera
season. The papers devote quite as much
space to the barnyard dance following
the opera, at which Mrs. Stotesbury
made her debut as hostess in her new
home city, as to the opera and the gay
throng attending it.
Her gown was of soft white brocaded
satin. The sleeves and lower part of the
decolletage were of white metal scales
embroidered on net, and the upper part
was folded white maline edged In
crystals. She wore her now famous tiara
Of diamonds. which is really coronet OF
rings of diamonds, about an inch and
half in diameter. Around her neck
was a superb diamond dog collar. Mrs
StoteSbury'S pearl necklace, which was
estimated to be worth $JO0,O0O, and which
was the result of years of collecting on
the part of her husband, was one or the
noticeable features of the jewelry she
wore. In addition. she also wore the
diamond and sapphire necklace which
partner.
Mrs Brooks wore deep rose-silver
brocade. The skirt was draped ana
caught high in the front. showing a nne
lace-ruffied petticoat. The same lace
formed the upper part of the bodice. The
draped sleeves of net hung in points be-
low the elbows, and were caught at the
bottom of the decOlletage to form drap-
cry in the back. Mrs. Brooks wore
long string of pearls around her neck.
Following the opera Mr.. and Mrs.
Stotesbury had hundred guests at sup
per. One of the largest bathrooms at a
hotel was the scene of the festlv1ty
Masses of autumn leaves covered the cell
lattice work the walls were lined with
straw.
Between laurel columns there were
garlands of fruit. Above the leaf ceiling
electric lights filtered through d sky Of
blue muslin and made very satisfac-
tory moonlight effect. Rustic benches
but covered with green silk to prevent
any possible injury to gowns, We're ar
ranged around dark green tables. on
which a course supper was served. Ducks
swimming in tank placed around the
orchestra stand, chickens on grass mats
here and there throughout the room. and
small black boys, who carried pumpkin
lanterns. We're other realistic touches
After supper the room was cleared and
dancing kept up till morning.
The arrangements for the wedding of
Miss Helen Fargo Squiers, daughter of
the late Herbert G. Squiers, formerly
American minister to Cuba and Panama,
and William Aston Drayton, son of j.
Coleman Drayton and grandson of the
late William Astor, which is announced
for Wednesday, November 6, in st. Mat
thew's Church, Bedford, n. Y, are of
great interest here, where both the bride
and her family are we'll known.
On account of her mourning, the cere
mOny will be quietly celebrated, only rela-
tives and a few intimate friends having
n ~
Luquer. rector of the church, will be the
officiating clergyman. Miss Squiers will
be given away by her brother. Bard
MacD. Squiers. She will have no bridal
attendants. G. Gouverneur Hoffman will
be the best man.
There will be no reception, but after
the ceremony there will be wedding
breakfast at the home of the brides
aunt. Mrs. Frank Hunter Potter, Aratoma
farm, katonah, n. Y.
The Lord Bishop of Edinburgh is the
guest of DR.. and Mrs. William c. Rfves
at their home on Rhode Island avenue
and was entertained by them at dinner
party last night.
The marriage of Miss Alice Willard
Boyd. daughter of DR.. John c. Boyd.
U. S. N. and Mrs. Boyd, and DIR. A.
take place Tuesday. December 3, at
Epiphany Church.
DR.. and Mrs. Boyd and Miss Boyd have
recently returned after spending the sum-
mer abroad.
Maj. Gen. W. p. Biddle, commandant
of the Marine Corps. and Mrs. Biddle are
at the Hotel Astor, New York, for a two
week visit.
Mr. and Mrs Enoch L. White have sent
out invitations to the marriage of their
daughter; Louise Macias; and Mr. William
take place Thursday, November IA. at
noon, in St. Paurs Catholic Church.
The marriage of Miss Bessie Peek
NJ. Crossman. and Mr.. Blake Palm of this
city took place last evening at the brides
home, 1869 Monroe street. The ceremony
took place in the drawing room. which had
been decorated with palms and autumn
leaves. The brides father gave her in mar
riage. She worea white crepe meteor gown,
embroidered with seed pearls, with a white
tulle veil caught with lilies of the VAL
ley. She carried a bouquet of brides
roses. showered with tiny rosebuds and
lilies of the valley. The maid of honor,
Miss Frances F. CrOssman. sister of the
bride. wore gown of pale blue char
meuse trimmed with crystals of rhine
stone and carried a bouquet of white
The matron of honor.
Mrs. Robert Stanley Macknight, wore
gown of pale lavender crepe de chine,
with milan lace, and carried law
ender chrysanthemums. The two ushers
were Mr.. Frederick w. Plugge and DR..
Charles Diedel. The best man was Mr..
Arthur r. Gilbert.
The Rev. Donald c. Macleod performed
the ceremony. There were about 100
guests. Miss Pearl NJ. Robson sang 20
Promise Me-" just before the ceremony.
Mrs. Ida Ofutt Ferris played the we'd
ding march.
The bridal party received from to 10,
after which Mr.. and Mrs. Palm left for
an extended northern trip.
Mrs. William Struthers Ellis of Phila-
land Chase of Massachusetts avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Rowland Chase have
gone to Southampton, L. l., to visit Mr..
James C. Parrish.
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Macintosh are
spending a few weeks in the Ca.skill
stopping at Bloomville. Delhi
and Stamford. They will return By way
of New York and Brooklyn, where they
will visit friends.
Miss Elizabeth Calhoun, who was at
Atlantic City for several weeks, Is now
the guest of Mrs. Harris in Philadelphia
Miss Mamie Randolph Heth, president
of the Southern Relief Society, will I'VE
a reception the evening of November IL.
from 8 to IL o'clock, at the Library of
Congress, to meet the national officers of
the United Daughters of the Confederacy.