Evening star., 1917-05-27
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Washington state. The bride, who wa.
given in marriage by her cousin, Mr.
Robert p. Oldham Of Seattle, is &
granddaughter of the late Edward Ca
bell Bruce. a noted Winchester journal
ist and artist, and has been with the
William Faversham dramatic forces q
number of years. She played stellar
roles in The Hawk and other plays
Paymaster Merritt is a member of ar
old Washington family. Mr.. and Mrs
Merritt are making their home at No
SIS I'd avenue, Bremerton, Wash.
Mrs Stuyvesant Pierpont returned to
New York yesterday after spending sew
eral days with Mrs. Eugene Cowles
Pomeroy. at her residence in o street.
Mr.. Pierpont is at the officers reserve
camp at Fort Myer.
Mrs. John c. Let's and Miss Let's OF
Cleveland Park will be at home in
formally Tuesday afternoon, May 90.
One of the delightful social events OF
the past week was the silver tea given
last Tuesday by the Christ Child So
ciety of Washington to arouse interest
In its fresh air home near Silver
Spring, Md.
The whole of the farmhouse was open
for inspection. Refreshments were
served in the big dining room on ta-
bles beautifully decorated with snow
balls and purple iris. Mrs. Dudley Nor
gan. chairman of the fresh. air commit
tee. was in charge. Nine. Calderon and
Mrs. Charles p Neill were at the tea
table, and Mrs. Henry Flather and Mrs.
Daniel Stapleton dispensed punch, while
other members OF the board and many
of this seasons debutantes showed the
interested visitors the spacious grounds
and the vegetable gardens.
During the summer months this hos
pftable home will shelter bands of poor
little children sent from the hot streets
of the city to the inexperienced de-
lights of the country.
Five dollars will give one child two
greater than ever before. 1t is pointed
out that as war relief Is imperative our
charity must be more extensive to meet
our local needs.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Arnold cele-
brated their golden wedding annfVer-
sary at their home at Merrifield. Va, on
May 4. when they had open house al
friends.
They were assisted by their daugh--
ters. Mrs. E. ?; Moore Of this cit city an ana
and their sons, Messrs. Charles Arnold
and Ira H. Arnold of this city. Albert
Arnold of Cherrydale. Va. Christian
Arnold of Ballston. Va. Their twenty
grandchildren and two great-grand-
children were also present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold were married
One of the pretty affairs of last week
was the garden fete given by the Dixie
Chapter Of the United Daughters OF the
Confederacy at the residence of Repre-
sentative and Mrs. ]. Willard Ragsdale
for the benefit. of the Confederate re-
union. The spacious lawn OF Calume.
place was illumined with lanterns. and
an orchestra played under the trees. A
large number of debutantes assisted at
the different booths. An attractive fea-
Schmaitz, Camille Gresset, Flora Kali
and Alvah Robinson. The hostesses Of
the evening were Mrs. Goodwin d. ELS
Howell Smith. Mrs. George X. Dem
mark. Mrs. John s. -Tomlinson. Mrs
Paul l. Joachim. Mrs. ]. w. Rose, Mrs.
Alfred Marsh. Mrs. Henry Knoch. Mrs
Mrs. Edward Ruthraun. Mrs. J. E.
Swain, Mrs. Wells. Mrs. K. W. Johnson
and Mrs. George Garner.
Mr.. J. G. ohsol, a former member Of
the Russian duma, will speak on the
suffrage question. Russia in Connection
with the Present Revolution" under
the auspices of the College Equal suf-
pm. at suffrage headquarters, 1926
Rhode Island avenue northwest. Open
discussion will follow the address. The
public is most cordially invited to at
A dance will be given by the Kenil-
worth A. c. on Friday. June 1.
Mrs. William r. Pulaski has left for
New York. to join Mr.. Pulaski, where
they-will make their future home.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Charles Eich-
berg Of 1856 Quincy street northwest
announce the engagement OF their
daughter Ethel Elmyra to Mr.. Jack
Rosenberg OF this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. E. Block, 1879 Kenyon
street. will be at home this evening
from 7:30 to 10 o'clock in honor of the
confirmation Of their daughter Ruth.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kohner will be at
home. 2725 Ontario road northwest, this
evening from to 10 o'clock in honor
of the confirmation Of their son Nor
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Nusbaum of New
York announce the, engagement Of their
daughter Janet to DR.. Lester Neuman
Of this city.
Miss Elaine Nashal Of 1905 18th street
northwest is rapidly recovering after
an operation at a local hospital and
viii probably be able to return home
this week.
Mrs. W. p McClain, wife of Judge
McClain Of Henderson. KY. who has
been the guest for several days of
Mrs. Rebecca McClain Bowman, left
for her home last night.
Mrs. e. NJ. Russell entertained the
Georgetown W. c. T. u, of which she
is member, at her home. S17 6th
street northwest, Thursday afternoon
At the close Of the business meeting
delightful luncheon was served
Ferns and roses formed an effective
setting for the marriage of Miss Vivian
Goodwin and Mr.. Paul Dunbar Of Tako-
ma Park. which took place Monday
evening at o'clock at the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. L A. Goodwin, parents of
the bride. In Takoma Park.
The ceremony was performed by Elder
r. E. Harter beneath an arch Of roses
and ferns.
Mrs. H. f. Peabody played the we'd
ding music.
The bride. who was given away by her
father. wore a becoming gown of pearl
gray taffeta and georgette crepe, and
she carried bouquet of white roses
She was attended by her sister. and
Mr.. George X. Dazey of Fort Worth,
Tex. acted as best man.
An Informal reception followed the
ceremony. Among the out-of-town
i. guests were Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. God
win of Seattle. Wash, and Mrs. Fryer
of Kentucky. Mr.. and Mrs. Dunbar
left later on short wedding trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rignald Woodward Beall