Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-11

were Misses Anna Skees. Florence Dom,
Ruth Burdette. Hazel Grier, Hilda Beeth-
am, Helen Potts. Marguerite Wellington.
Nina Reichert, Rose Sweeney, Ida Kee-
nan, Mabel Lowman Messrs David Nc
Williams, Ivan Biers. c. Mckee. Ill. Il.
Smith. Robert Nash. H. Fowler, William
Grifiis. Fred Munchmeyer and William
II. vogt.
Mrs. NJ Herman announces the en-
gagement of her daughter, Lorraine Brent
and Mr.. Leonard s. We'll of Philadelphia
The April meeting of the Washington
branch of the Association of Colleague
Alumnae has been postponed from April
IL to April II, at 3::o pm. in order 10
have an address by Miss Emily Ray
College at Constantinople. Miss Gregory,
Wellesley "a. has been doing interesting
work in hygiene among Turkish women.
The meeting will be with Mrs. Bower
man. 1852 Ontario road.
A tea and fair for the Children's
Country Home will be held tomorrow
from to pm. in the parlors OF the
Misses Eastman, 1905 18th street.
Mr. and Mrs. Bellamy Storer of Gin
cinnati are spending few days at the
Wolcott. New York city, prior to coming
to this city.
The Ladies' Club of the Washington
Saengerbund entertained its friends with
an Easter dance Monday night at the
clubhouse. The hall was decorated with
spring flowers, palms and flags. About
200 attended. The ladies in charge OF
the dance were Mrs. *. G.. Barthell,
Mrs T. p. Kennedy. Mrs. Hanneman.
Mrs. Levy and Miss Losseau.
Mrs. William Joel Stone and Mrs. James
A: Reed will be at home Informally at
Mrs. Reeds apartments in the Wood
ward today from to g.
Mrs. H. A. Norton and her daughter
Marjorie of Cambridge, Mass. are at the
Highlands. guests of Mrs. Nortons IA
Their, Senator Gallinger Of New Hamp-
shire.
Miss Elizabeth Holland and sister Tn
dine are visiting friends and relatives in
Philadelphia and New York.
Mr.. Parker Williams announces the
marriage of his daughter Blanche Park
er, and Mr.. Roya Ernest Corwin Wednes-
day. April 10. in this city. At home after
May at 126 Z street northwest.
Miss Mary W. Coleman is in Richmond.
Va. spending the Easter holidays with
Mrs. Frederick Twining.
Mrs. d. NJ. Reed announces the engage
ment of her daughter. Leila Elason, and
Mr.. John K. Killers. jr
Mrs. f. A. Pickrell announces the mar
iriage of her daughter Eioletta Sprigg.
and Mr.. Kendrick Scofield "Wednesday.
April 10, in this city. At home after
April IL at the Cliffbourne.
Mrs Frank p. Leetch will be at home
Thursdays April IL and u.s.
Mrs. Margaret A. Walker. department
president of the Womans Relief Corps.
tvxin vtai of rpcenti0n
tomorrow evening at O'Clock at her
home, 111S Euclid avenue, in honor Of
the national president of the Womans
Relief Corps, Mrs. Cora M. Davis Of
Oregon Mrs. Davis will be Mrs.
Walkers home guest during her stay
here. and other friends have arranged
series of pleasant courtesies for her, in
the way of dinners luncheons and auto
mobile rides
Mrs Davis visit here was hurriedly
arranged and therefore it has not been
possible for her hostess to send cards
for tomorrow evening, when she expects
members of the w. r. c. and her friends
i'm other patriotic societies to come with
out any more formal invitation.
Miss Catherine Rose Brown and Mr..
Thomas Alton Russell were married yes
terday at st. Josephs Church. Rev.
Father Fealy celebrated the nuptial mass.
The bride was escorted by her father, Mr..
w. Fl. Brown and Miss Eta Brown. her
sen was best man. The ushers were
Messrs. Howard Humphrey and w II.
Brown. jr, the brides brother. The
| bridesmaids were Misses Amy Brown and
Florence Powers. The brides gown was
white satin. trimmed with Irish point
lace and crystal trimmings. and she car
ried shower bouquet of bride roses and
lilies of the valley. Her veil was caught
with wreath of orange blossoms worn
by her mother the day of her first COM
munion, thirty-five years ago. The maid
of honor wore yellow messaline and large
black hat, trimmed with willow plumes.
The bridesmaids wore lavender and pink.
with large black hats. Immediately after
the wedding a reception was held at the
brides home. rs f street northeast. Mr..
and Mrs. Russell left for an extended trip
in the afternoon, her travelling suit being
of brown. They will receive their friends
at their new home, JGS 9th street north
east. after May j. The couple We're the
recipients of many handsome presents.
Col. and Mrs. John Leslie and their son,
Shane Leslie. left New York yesterday
to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Bourke Cochran
at their country place at Port Wash
Miss Ruth Wheaton, the young daugh-
ter of Mrs. Francis b. Wheaton, is giving
a tea for young people today. Mrs.
SypheYt Hendrick and Miss Spofford will
assist.
Miss Edmonia Adams will give din
ner Of twenty-siX covers tonight, followed
by dancing for debutantes and other
young friends. Miss Adams will go to
Annapolis for the hop Saturday night
and will be the guest of friends there
over Sunday.
Miss Caperton will spend the week end
in Annapolis with Commander and Mrs.
Raby, Miss Beatty. Miss Taylor and
Miss Fi,lebrown and other Washington
bellies, who will go down for the Saturday
night hop.
The tea and sale of the seasons yes
terday at Rauscher's for the benefit OF
the work for poor churches attracted
many who are interested in that charity.
The ballroom, with its booths. the youth
full assistants and the activity which
reigned there for several hours made a
busy scene. Mrs. George Bliss had the
flower table. representing spring. and
among her assistants were Mrs. Harold
p. Norton. Mrs. George c. Reid. Mrs.
Conrad Reid. Mrs. David Mccarthy. Miss
Wilhorst Mrs. William Manning Irwin,
Miss Bliss. Miss Wilcox. Miss Heyl, Miss
Irwin, Miss Mary Irwin. Miss Nina
Stockton. Miss Hildreth Gatewood and
Miss Walsh.
Mrs. Robert Hinckley had the tearoorn.
or the summer booth. and was assisted
by Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Arthur Willert
and the Misses Sheridan.
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