The Washington herald., 1914-12-23

MT8. JOnn u. heyDurh ANNOUNCES I0t
engagement OF her daughter. Miss Elean-
or Crozier Reyburn, to Lieut.. Francis
Clark Harrington, Corps OF Engineers
United States army. The wedding will
take place In June at the summer home
OF the brides mother, In New London
Conn Miss Reyburn. who is the only
daughter Of the late Hon. John Z. Rey-
burn. former mayor Of Philadelphia, and
many times a Representative in Con-
gress, was born In Philadelphia, but has
lived much of her life in Washington
where she made her debut three years
ago. She Is a niece Of Gen. William
Crozier. U. s. A., Chief OF Ordinance OF
the War Department. and has been a
frequent visitor to West Point Lieut..
Harrington Is Virginian by birth, a
graduate Of West Point in the class OF
1903. and Is now an instructor in mathe-
matics at the Military Academy.
Mrs. Reyburn and her daughter, who
are still in deep mourning, are passing
the winter at their home on N street.
The Secretary Of War and Mrs. Garri-
son will leave tomorrow morning for
Atlantic City where they will spend the
Christmas season. Mrs. George Leary,
guest for a short time. returned to New
York yesterday.
The Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs.
Daniels have their three sons home for
the holidays. Mrs. Daniels has been
busy since her return from North Caro-
lima arranging a Christmas tree festiyity.
The Secretary of Agriculture and Mrs.
Houston were the guests of honor at
dinner last evening of the Assistant Sec
retary OF Agriculture and Mrs. Carl
VroOman- The other guests were Senator
and Mrs. Owen, Prof. and Mrs. Charles
d. walcott, former United States Am
bassador to Japan. Charles Page Bryan;
the solicitor of the Department OF Agri-
culture, Col. Caffee; Mr.. and Mrs. Medill
Mccormick, Miss AmaryIlis Gillett. and
Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, mother OF the
hostess and former president OF the d.
A. r. Mrs. Scott. who is a sister Of
the late Mrs. Adlai Stevens, wife of the
former Vice President Of the United
States, is spending the winter with her
daughter. Mrs. Yrooman.
The Spanish Ambassador and Nine
Riano. who have had as their guests for
some time. Nine. Riano's sister and
nephew, Mrs. Chandler Anderson and
son, are expecting the early arrival OF
Mr. Chandler Anderson to join them for
the Christmas holidays. The Ambassa-
dor and Mime. Riano have no children Of
their own but lavish attentions upon their
young nephew. whose Christmas will be
made a happy one at the embassy.
Mrs. c. d. c. Sands, jr. OF Middle
burg. Va, has arrived at the Shoreham
to spend some time
The British Ambassador and Lady
Spring Rice will have a real English cele-
bration at the embassy for their two chill
dren, Lady Betty and Master Anthony.
Gen. and Mrs. George NJ. SternberS
entertained a, dinner last evening IN
honor Of representative and Mrs. CIar-
ence Miller of Minnesota, the latter, a
neice OF Mrs. SternberG. The other
guests were Sergeon General and Mrs.
GeOrgas, Representative and Mrs. James
p Mann. Gen. and Mrs. Mccain. oCl.
and Mrs. Van Rensalaar Hun, and Mai.
and Mrs. Kutz.
Miss Lillian Hendricks. daughter of
Mrs. David Stewart Hendricks. gave an
informal dance last evening at the Play
house, where she had about 800 young
guests. A string orchestra played for
the dancing and a buffet supper was
served. The young hostess's brOther-ln-
law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. Fdmonston.
OF Baltimore. came over yesterday with
their children for the dance and will
remain through the holidays.
Senator and Mrs. William Alden Smith
have gone TO California to spend Christ
mas and the month of January with
the formers mother at her home at
Santa Ana, in the southern part Of the
state. Mr.. and Mrs. William Alden
Smith. jr.. OF Grand Rapids, Mich.
Joined Senator and Mrs. Smith on their
way West
Mrs. \. V. Portfolio and her son. Mid
Portfolio. will arrive at the
from Annapolis on Thursday
to spend Christmas.
The marriage OF Miss Ruth Tappan.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Tappan.
10 DR.. ]. G. Eckhart took place last
evening in the home o fthe brides par
ents in the presence OF their relatives
and a few intimate friends. Dr. Brun-
dage, rector OF the lexington Presby-
terrain Church performed the ceremony.
Mrs. Peter Valaer was matron of honor
and Mr.. Nicholas Eckhart, ir., was the
best man. The bride. who was given in
by her father. wore gown
Of ivory satin with 4 long tIain. The
bodice was made in a draPed fashion Of
Mechlin lace with pearl trimming. Her
tulle veil was held with orange blossoms
ard she carried lilies of the valley and
orchids, and her only ornament was a
aval!er Of diamonds. the gift OF the I
Mrs. Vaiasr wore pink
satin and carried La France roses. Mrs.
Tappau. mother of the bride wore wine
cOlOred crepe meteor. trimmed with
cream lace and gold ornaments The
were in the class colors OF
the bridegroom, who graduated from
George Washington University in 1872
after the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. ECkhart left for their home in |
Va. Mrs Eckhart wore a