Evening Star Newspaper, November 17, 1897, Page 8

8 — THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1897-14 PAGES. * This Evening From 8 to 10 IS RECEPTION NIGHT AT THE Boston Variety Store. After many months of earnest effort on the part of the proprietor, architect, builder, buyers and clerks we are once more ready for business. Housed in a new building, which has no superior in Washington, and equipped with every facility for the transaction of modern business, Mr. Emmons S. Smith invites the public to witness the results of our labors. _ Thursday morn- ing the store will be open for business. [any new lines have been in- troduced, and the same policy of sterling values will prevail in these as 1 n our former departments. Opening Souvenir Prices. Every department is replete with choice and varied stocks, selected with the greatest care, and special prices will be quoted to invite patron- age for the most modern of Washington’s business houses. Ladies’ Furnishings. In opening this department we have secured only the most experi- enced help. They are all familiar to Washington shoppers, and the stocks they have selected have the advant- age of being absolutely fresh and new throughout. Handkerchiefs. Dainty Hemstitched and Embroidered Scalloped Handkerchie(s—worth 10¢.—are here at an 5c epening price of Fancy Scalloped Silk Hanikerchiefs of the regular quality—are quoted at -. 10c. Handkerchiefs usually sold at 50c., 7c. and $1 are offered respectively at 25c., 35c. and 50c. Laces. most choice and artistic effects obtainable “Opening Price of 19c. clits ea I96 yd 69c. yd. ‘S6e. a yard, for t_meshes, with chenille ny Bei, B5e. 49e. yard And 75¢. Veilings, dots... Chiffons for. in the Iat Ribbons. t a sofled or undesirable plece in stock. You appreciate the point. AlL-sill: Persian tbbone—the usual 15c. f (}\c, quality. Opening price .....-.------+ : - 12%je. Satin Ribbons, in all shades... 10c. Doubie-faced Satin Ribbons. 5 inches wide, with cord edges, 55c. quality. Will 45c. yd. be sold at. Gloves. Our Glove Fitter comes to us with full experience and skill Her stock is worth inspection. Feur-butten Glace Gloves. in white, red, brown, grag. tam and butter, (with, embroidered 7Q), backs. Regular $1 goods. Opening price , oa ‘Two-clasp Piques, In red, brown and tan. Others are selling them at $1.50 Our opening) Qe latest Mocha Gloves, in gray, brown and ought to sell at $1.50. Opentt $1.25 Corsets. Geods of standard quulity only are allowed to * departwent. An opening values we of French coutil and satteen, well fitting; heavily quete in white, black Yened and fn long, medium and suddeo 8. and gray; hips. OR. & G., Warner's -... HE ~-: 51.00 Underwear Ladies’ All-silk Umbrella Walking Skirts, in Dizck and changeable shades, with seven cords in fv. dnished with velveteen binding. ality—at ... Stee $4.48 wns in the best quality musiio, Ligh, V snd empire styles. elzterately trimmed with embrofd- ery. insertions and tucks, $1.48 and $1 O8c. garments —will be sold at .-........- Fine Muslin Walking Skirts. Tawn ruffle, trimmed with la nd embroidery, two clusturs of tucke above. them at $1.48. Oyening price . set Covers, mate of fine nain- fronts and trimmed 50c ° values for. Nurses’ end Children’s Aprons, with deep hem; ethers with insertion and 25¢ each tucks d to make this line the most complete Every desirable article will be found t Silks. athe ity Croce! ji eI pttom. Opening price. .19¢. Opening price.2%¢. pr. All pumbers. — Ope c i a Hooks aud Eyes. Opening price, Se. for 2 dozen 7, $ and Sinch. Opening price, Se. dezen Horn Bou-s, 36-inch Whalebones. Opening price, e.. or $1.69 dozen Opering price, c. yard: $1.15 pe. Mofre Silk Belting. od Cotton Eeltin ckinette Dress SI Sand 4. W. pair Linen Goods. Specialties only in this ne. Huek Towels, 41322. Huck Towels. Bl Opening price... = Opening pri bed Turkish Towels, 44x18. . ed Turkish Towels, 440 Damask 1 Seer ‘Teble 1 «. quality, Gin. wide. 430. yd. The Sve. quality, 3 inches w Boe. quality. 7 pkins, $1.2 Men’s Furnishings. Another new Mne to which we invite ¢ tien of the men. The ladies may be in too. The stock is complete and beaatitn y shown: Men's Night itches ‘of the best quality” mvalin, with fell trimmed front and sleeves. fc. quality, SPEED RUSS 39c. fight Merino Sidrts and Drawecs, fin'eh- French necks. pearl battozis N sold at less than + opening price........ 8, in over 20 stylex. lity are guaranteod % m nt. All-linen Ce fit and ™10c. Setin-li . In Tecks, Puffs und As- cots, ‘ks, whites and colors. Never Price... *""08c. | “1 2Ae. pair | umbrella style, | Should sell for $8.98. Special opening mye | Housefurnishings. | opening price Z 2d Floor SOUVENIR BARGAINS. An entiré floor devoted to China and Housekcep- ing Goods, Silverware and Bric-a-Brac. 100 Fine Body Toilet Sets of 10 pleces, brown, blue or green. Special pening price: $1.48 Same wi p Jar, $2.98. Filled in Toilet Sets, with gold lines. Special opentng price nn, 2-48 With large Slop Jars, $3.98. The prices on our other seta are from $1 to $3 lower than similar sets sell for elsewhere. 100-piece Premium Porcelain Dinner Sets, with bright flowers and gold lines. Special $ opening price. 4.99 Worth at any time, $10. 44-piece Tea Sets of Premium China, floral designs and gold traced. $2.98 Other attractions in our China Department are: Porcelain Cups and Saucers at 25e. per sct of 6. Porcelain Plates at 3c., 4c. and Se. each. Porce- lain Covered Dishes at 25e. Porcelain Meat Disies At 3c., Be., 7¢., 8e., 12c. and 20¢. Porcelain Ind. Batter Plates, 1c. each. Porcelain Fruit Saucers, 2c. ench. Porcelain Gravy Boats, 10c. each. Large White Slop Jars, 59c. Glass Ware. 1,000 doz. Thin Blown Tumblers, with neat en- graving, 3c. each. Joo dos. Large Fruit and Salad Bowls. 4 () Special opening price. Ic. 73 doz. Gold-edge Goblets, Wine Glasses. Tum- Dlers, Olive Dishes. Fruit Dishes and # () Toothpick Holders. Special opening price. 1 UC. Clocks and Lamps. 50 Handsome Dresden Clocks, very dainty decorations an] shapes. Special $ opening prive...... i 1.25 25 8-day Porcelain and Enameled Iron Clocks. $4.97 Our Lamp Department 1s larger than ever be- fore. Prices about half less than last year's. No house can compete with our seiection and prices. Silver Ware. Quadruple-plate Cake Basket, styles. Special opening price. *$1.49 $1.19 Quadruple-plate Syrup Pitchers, with stand complete. Special opening price with = $1.39 Cut Glass Syrup Pitchers, quadruple-plate mounting and Special opening price. Quadruple-plate Sugar Bowls, Cream Jugs and Spoon Holders. Special opening price. on 95c. Cepper-bottom Wash Boilers. Special opening in one plece. Sqvart Tin Disbpan, cpening price... Large Japanned Coal Hods. Coal Shovels. . Japanned Toilet Special 8. 10, 2. Sets, including Foot Tub, Water Can and Slop Bucket. = 79¢. lal opening price. 2-quart Enameled Tea Pots. Special ning. price es tere ease ee eanGs 4-quart Enameled Cooking Poti Special opening price 4quart Enameled Tea Kettles. 2quart Enameled Brekets. 1-pint Enameled Cups Large Enameled Rorsting 4%-ft. Ironing Boards, clear lumber. opening price............... 5-ft. Step Ladders. G-ft. Step Ladders. Cedaz Wash Tabs, painted. Opening price, 38c., 49e. Barrel Coal Sieves, wi 2-., ° Sa 306, : Furniture. The fourth floor of our buflding is devoted to a display of Light and Artistic Furniture. Pleasing designs and superior quality have here found ex- pression. We only quote a few items, but leave the rest for your inspection: A very artistic Mahogany Parlor tislves, wahows ee 2" $23.75 It was bought to sell at $30. Ladies’ Antique Oak Writing Desk. . $2.49 Fifty styles at other prices. Five-drawer Chiffonter, in polished antique oak, 34 inches wide. Greatos; $4.49 price Quartered Oak China Closets, with bow-glass front, French legs and ornamental carv- Sl 5 10c. wi" $2.75 The stock includes Couches, Hat ‘Racks, Reed and Rattan Chairs and Rockers, Upholstered Di- vans and Chairs, Cobbler and Weod-seat Rockers, in all the new styles of finish; Combination Book Cases, ip quartered oak and inlaid mahogany; Sereens, Book Shelves, &c. Our stock of Pictures, Moldings and Ready- made Frames is also displayed on this floor. Oak and Mahogany Tables, made of hard wood, with 14-inch tops. Opening price... White Iron Beds in all sizes, brass trimmings. Opening price.. Toys. . Our entire third floor is taken up with a display of Imported and Do- mestic Toys in bewildering variety. New stock is constantly arriving for this department and will be placed on sale as fast as received. Dolls. Our Dolls are displayed in the rear of the main flcor. The stock Is larger and finer than ever. We intend to keep up cur reputation for the best Une of Dolls in America. Jewelry Department. We give n prominent location to this depart- ment, and take special pride in the quality and selection of the goods. 15e. Hat Pins. Opening price, 10c. 39e. Jeweled Hat Pins. Opening price, 250, Link Huttons, full rolled plate and sterling silver. 49c. Solid Gold Scarf Pins, 49c. 200 styles Gold-filled and Sterling Silver Pins, 25e. sabe Sterling Silver Novelties. Our stock of Sterling Silver Novelties surpasses all our former efforts. Dainty, useful and artistic articles at prices surprisingly low. Sterling Top Salve Boxes, 2 Button Hooks and Paper Cutters, 150. The variety of this is endless and the 3%. and ate. styles are particularly good. Sterling Top Ink Stands, 49c. Rich Cut Glass Salts und tops, Cut Glass Pungents, sterling top, 29¢. eppers, with sterling Cutlery and Sporting Goods. ‘This stock has been located near the men's for. nishings, and the goods and prices will be foun correct. $1 Razors, all standard mak: ground. Opening price. 5c, 25e. Pocket Cutlery. Opening price, 21c. 49¢. Pocket Cutlery. Opening price, 420. 98e. Chop Carvers. Opening price, 8c. $1 Rugby Foot Balls. Opening price, 89c. $1.49 Rugby Feot Balls. Opening price, $1.25, $1 Boxing Gtoves, per set, Tc. S Toitet Goods. Perhaps the most popular of our regular lines, and certainly the largest and most complete in Washington. The special articles to which attention is called are the Cellulofd and Silver-plated Toilet Sets and the new Toflet and Dressing Cases, Collar, Glove snd Handkerchief Boxes, and full hollow Stationery. We call attention to the new line of Whiting’s Papers, in all the latest shapes. Gift Boxes of Stationery, dainty and artistic 25e. and 49¢. New Medallion-top Boxes, 25¢. 50 Engraved Cards, with plate, 75e. Silverware Dept. Charged now to the second floor. Silver-top Claret Jugs, quad.-plate, 96c. Sterling Stlver Spoons and Forks, in vers artistic designs, $1 per oz. 50 new stylesof Tea and Table Ware, in the best quadruple plate, $1.98. Two Sprague passenger elevators of the latest electric type give ample access to all parts of the building. Music this evening from 8 to 10 by SCHROEDER’S ORCHESTRA. , EMMONS S. SMITH, 705-707-709 and 711 Penna. Ave. © 5 926, 928 Yth,* Cold , é Tunning through sepa aaiue a 924, 926, 928 7th: Tunning through ito 704-706 K st. “THE DEPENDABLLE STORE.” Values in jackets & capes that will bring you here tomorrow. Yesterday we did a big business in- the wrap department-=but we anticipate a still busier time to= We have named some especially tempting values in la- dies’ fine jackets, capes and furs-- put prices on them that are so much lower than anybody else’s-- that the saving buyer cannot fail to take advantage of them. % morrow. Handsome black French kersey jackets, with stylish Ispels or shield front, fancy stitched—have pocket laps, in fiy-front ef- fect, and all satin Mned—fine tailor-made garments, that you cannot $7.98 find anywhere for less. than $i0—we shall offer Lot of top coats of imported tan ker- tomorrow for... ee aeesensensensenseatoeseeseatesteageateasententontodtontontontontenteteoetontonsrasoenoanoe & sey—trimmed with kersey straps—and have velvet handsomely lined with taffeta silk—you've never kuown them to be less than $17.50 before—but tomor- row they go for........-.. eae $10. Black kersey capes, 24 inches long, made with box pleat in back and bottom —neatly corded and smartly made, that you must pay $6 for every- where else in t q Stylish silk seal plush capes, 18 inches long, made with the new Empire back, and trimmed with heavy curled Thibet fur — richly embroidered markably good value at... ~ Sondontertossenteeseosons: orgorsnesestoncerconcoasetcestonsoeconteeseosonseesoes 24-inch black ‘rustling taffeta, of very ood duzable black—espe- elaliy desir: for linings and skirts—the & regular 9c. sort—which we & shall ict vou have tomo:row C & for... 5 ce ° & Se 7 , 24-inch black brocaded gros grain, in the newist effecis—for suits and f° oskirts—the regular 7c. quality 50¢ 4 —will go tomorrow for—per yd. ° F3 eae = ck ‘katin duchesse of all-s'Tk 3, v figh luster—splendid. = very heaty—never sold AQ os under a dollar a;yard—but we (or shall offer it tomorrow for.... -——and see it grow. TOW: sSoaseesentonseateete oaseesonseeseeertoesesceaset ere 500 pairs of ladies’ bright dongola shoes, in button toe, #u and lacc—in several styles of as with patent leat ies f 0 $2 which tomcrrow for.. we button end lace gee = Ladies’ fine ribbed wool vests, which you cannot equal elsewhere for less than A8c. 85c., as well made as is possi- ble to get them—which we shall let you have at......... we” fanes print wrappers, praca trimmed and lined waists perfect. fittin arinents which y r bought before for lees than 89 your 65¢ ° chelee tomorrow for. OMA MMA MMM MAA 24-inch gloria umbrellas, with fancy Dresden and natural wood bandles—of ES sow, duabe «ua iiy—witeh we stuil offer for Thursday 490¢.. for.... % Special values in silks. More big shoe values Again tomorrow we give you some striking bargains from the shoe department. We want you to watch this department of ours Already we’ve got a trade that would do credit to a much older established store—but our present success urges us on to greater achievements. See what you-can save here tomor- Strong specials in underwear. Wrapper records outdone. Two umbrella specials. Plain silk seal plush capes, in short and extra long lengths, with very full sweep <some of them have plain backs, others have box pleat backs—collars and front are edged with heavy marten or curled Thivet fur--handsomely lined with sat- in throughout—regular $12 $8 48 °' values—which we shall of- fer tomorrow for. Stylish black and navy coats of extra fine quality kersey cloth—made with Elizabeth collars and braided seams— if satin Mned—the same coats that e sold around town for $4.50 -50—we shall offer to- morrow for.. 27 and 30-inch stylish astrakhan fur capes, fall end wide—made with storm collars and handsomely lined with satin —the usual $15 vaiues at $8.50 other —stores—which we shall offer tomorrow for. Stylish electric seal capes, 25, 27 and 30 inches long—extra wide sweep and deep storm collars of marten fur—front is also d with marten fu lined with extra hi quality sxtin—positively can- not be beught for less than $25 at any other etore in this city § 1 7.50 —which we shall offer tomorrow for. 21-inch Roman stripe taffeta, in all the t shadinex and des ery heavy Which sells in all = tozes a yard—we shall let 50¢ you have tomorrow for. > ° moire 22-inch black ficonne—ever ad of it cuaranteed pure silk—shown in th all @be latest effects—for skirts and suits— sells in ail other stores for O8c. ° $1.75 a yard—bit we shall of- 21-inch brocade moire antique, in even- fer it tomor-ow foi ing shades of lavender, nile, light blue, pink, white, cream, etc.—makes up into the “handsomest of dr sses— a regular value—tcmorrow 30¢C tor .. Sa52 33 ° all sizes and widths—the exact grade for which you will be ask- ge $1.49 ° ‘8 button and lace elsewhere—tomorrow for Misses’ and childre shoes. spring heel—in opera, round and pointed toes —with on or close- tipped—sizes 8 to 2—every he regular price of and $1.50— 98c. morrow you may your cholee for. ve Men’s fine natural wool shirts and draw- r ers, in ail siz s—tie reg dollar sort—which we shail fer iustead tomorrow for... 2 69c. Children’s wool ribted union suits—in all sizes—for whieh you have never paid nt less than one dol- 905¢ lar—we will offer tomorrow for ° Ladies’ fancy tlinnelette wrappers, in the prettiest patterns imavinable—fiuisnud with bound armholes, and trimmed with braid— wide, fall skirt—the best value ever for $1.25—which w let you tave tomorro for... Tadies’ fine willed siorin umbrellas, with parfigon frame—and handles of Dres- den, French hora, ebony and natural Wood—the best values ever_ottered for $1.50—which we shall let vou § J have tomorrow for. = POP Otel NOP POPE LLLP CPG EONS SS S00 0° OOP REEPEESAR A LSM EL ERELESSSIIESESLSELESLSLSESLYEDSELSSSSSSLSEDDSISISLELYEEVELEESEEODESESEOSVOSIVOEVVEDVOSE! VV EVO! Cl aeotirte LEP AMM MS I ITS SAMPLE PRODUCTS. Seerctary Wilson Receives a Contri- bution From Washington State. Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture recently received some samples of white Russian wheat and a magnificent specimen of the late rose potato, grown by Jerome Ely of Oak Harbor, Island county, Wash. In 4 letter accompanying, Mr. Ely siated that the sainples had been raised on land which had heen, cropped yearly for twenty years, and; had not been manured. The patoto was about)a foot long and sev- eral inches broad. The grains of wheat were nearly as large as corn grains. ‘The Secretary sant Mr. Ely a letter stat- ing that it gave him great pleasure to ac- krowledge the r ipt af the samples, wnich were very fine, and plainly showed that Washington possegses, a grand soll and climate. He also stated that he was gfati- fied to know that the sender was feeling the benefits of the wise republican administra- tion, and that timgs are proving better with the patriotic citizen: of the great north- west. The pctate was sent to the Ames experiment statjorin'fowa, with which the Secretary was formerly connect New Builditg ‘Fund Canvass. ‘The committee on the new building’ fund of the Young Men’s Christian Association had a meeting today, as they have almost , The work of this canvass is Setting under way actively, and the com- mittee is e: couraged by the interest felt by all citizens in the new building enter- prise. A number of subscriptions for good sums have come into the office unsolicited. ‘These in.charge of the canvass believe that this indicates the feeling of the citizens cf Washington in general, and that the result of the canvass, now actively begun, will be in every way satisfactory. ——— Flood at St. Fetersburg. All day long yesterday a fierce wind from the sea drove the waters of the Neva~up the stream and flooded the canals, the suburban islands and outlying portions of the city of St. Petersburg. Several bridges were swept away, and the ficod continued to rise, threatening to assume grave pro- pertions. At frequent intervals cannon were fired at the fortress to keep the in- babitants alert. | | | | | \ Hotel Arriva’ Raleigh—H. L. Way, M. J. Goodwin ana J. Leedow, New York; M. Baer, Pittsburg, Pa.; Boise Penrose, T. C. Mosser and J. W. Brown, Philadelphia, Pa.; G. W. -Pipper, Cleveland, Ohio; F. -D. Norton, St. Louis, Mo. 2 Oxford—G. L. Osborn, H. J. Tender and Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Smith, New York; J. H. Clymer, Philadelphia, Pa. Normandie—H. R. Sullivan, U.S.N.; J. 8. Jefferson and wife, St. Louis, 4 fenton McMillin, Carthege, Tenn.; Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Vrooman, Chicago, Ill. Arlington—W. E. Creighton, -St. Louis, Mo.; W. E. Chandler, Concord, N. H.; L. M. Myers, Springfield, 1.; H. H. Hanna. Incianapolis, Ind.; I. L. Russell and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Aldrich, New York. Wellington—R. C. Simpson, Philadelphia, Pa.; J. B. White and wife, Duluth, Minn. ; G. Streets, New York, N. Y¥.; G. S$. Allen, Lawrence, Mass.; J. Terrell, ir., Bos- ton, Mass. Willard’s—W. T. Wilson, Stamford, Conn.; E. Norton, O. W. Norton and H. F. Aikin, Chicago, Ill.; G. E. John, New York. Shoreham—F. A. Durham,Zanesville,Ohio; A. C. Raymond, Detroit, Mich.; J. A. Ma- hony, New York; Mr. and Mrs. ¢. F. Adams, Toledo, Oho; 8. Williamgon, Bos- ton, Mass.; J. H. Hall, Hartford, Conn. Rigge—J. H. Clenchey and L. P. Burrows, New York; B. Wright, Montreal, Canada: Dr. and Mrs. G. 8. Isham, Chicago, Ill; R. F. Hayes, Boston, Mass. St, James—G. R. Charleton and C. Mc- Murray, New York; E. H. Taylor, Grand Rapids, Mich.; W. 8S. Anderson, Philadel- phia, Pa.; S. W. Simons, Detroit, Mich.; Edwards, Chicago, Ill National—Rev. O. F. Flippe, Rev. R. G. Seymour and Rev. E. B. Palmer, Philaiel- phia, Pa.; W. Adperson, Spokane, Wazh. BE ee Meyer Convicted of Murder. The jury in the case of Fritz Meyer, ac- evgsed of the murder of Policeman Freé erick Smith in the Church of the Most Hely Redeemer, in New York, yesterday brought in a verdict of murder in the first degree. Meyer was fcund guilty after only twenty-five minutes’ deliberation. The erime was committed about two wecks e ——_—--+ e+ -____- 1£ you want anything, ary an ad. in Tie + ar. t anybody has what you wish, you ‘will get an answer, eZ . | THE WORLD OF ‘SOCIETY The Britton-Walker Wedding at _ Calvary Church, Some of the Other Couples Who Will The marriage tonight at Calvary Baptist Church at 8 o'clock of Miss Mayday Louise Walker to Mr. William Britton will be a pleasurable event to a very large circle of friends. The church will be decorated with palms ard chrysanthemums. The young bride will enter the church with her father, Mr. William Henry Walker. Her wedding Gress is of white organdie, over white taffe- ta silk, and is trimmed with real Valencien- res lace. Her tulle veil will be held by a diamond sunburst, the gift of the groom. Her fiowers will be white chrysanthemums. The maid of honor, Miss Mamie Smith, will wear white organdie over pink silk, and will carry pink chrysanthemums. The bridesmaids, Miss Hattie Quinter, Miss Sadie Britton, Miss Clara Mackintosh and Miss Laura Virginia Walker, will wear white orgundie gowns, with pink sashes and collars, and will curry pink chrysan- themums. Mr. Arthur P. Gorman will be best man, and the ushers will be Messrs. Miss Walker. Alexander Britton, jr., Louis Hoover, Fred. W. Quinter and Norman Howard. No re- ception will follow the ceremony. The ycung couple will leave tonight for an ex- tensive northern trip, and besides making stops in New York and Boston, will visit relatives in Providence and New London. At Providence they will be given a recep- tion by an uncle of the groom. The bride’s gcing-away dress is of ox-blood cloth, with a small toque to match. Her wedding pres- ents ure both numerous and elegant. The couple have a new home’on Caroline street awaiting them on their return, which has been completely furnished, as one of Col. Britton’s presenis to them. The matriage of Miss Daisy Davis to Mr. William S. Teel, jr, whieh occurred last night at the Church of the Covenant, united two of the oldest fasnilies in the District. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Todd Davis, and the groom the son of Mr. William S. Teel. The ushers were kept busy till the arrival of the bridal party seating the guests. They were Messrs. Harry Benner, Thomas Fraicis, jr., Mortimer Acheson, Maurice Sioussa, Barry Mchun and Charles Howe. Palms, with pink and white chrysanthemum bushes, were @ ed about the platform and pulpit. The bride’s flower-bearers were two pretty curly haired children, Faith and Winifred Davis, who were dressed in white mull over pink silk, with pink ribbons, and car- ried baskets of pink roses. They wore short tulle veils, fastened with two white plumes Miss Josephine Perkins, as maid of honor, were white siik mull over white tin, trimmed with pink satin ribbon, and carried pink roses. Her tulle veil was also surmounted by white plumes and pinned back from her face by a jeweled ornament. The bride's dress was of embossed white nuslin over white satin, and was trimmed with the point lace worn by her mother at her wedding. A coronet of orange blos- scms was worn, with a tulle veil. Mr. Le Droit Barber of New Y: was best man and Rev. Dr. Hamlin officiated. After the cceremeny a small reception followed at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel T. Davis on Roanoke street. Pink and white chrys- anthemums decked each of the rooms. Mrs. Davis, the handsome mother of the bride, wore a heliotrope brocade trimmed with peint lace. Mr. and Mrs. Tee! have gone on a trip south, and will be back here to spend Thanksgiving with the bride’s parents be- fere going on io Yonkers to live. The bride received great quantities of beautiful gifis. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Todd Davis, jr., the latter formerly Miss Barber, were on for the wedding. At the marriage of Miss Rosa Estella Bowler, davghter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Bowler, to Mr. Joseph T. K. Plant, this evening at 8 o'clock at the Church of the Epiphany, the bride's dress will be of white satin, trimmed in mou: » de soie and lilies of the valley. She will wear a tulle veil and carry bride roses. The maid of Lonor, Miss Elsie Plant, sister cf the groom, will wear cream satin, with cream silk mull overdress, trimmed with ribbon, and will carry La France roses. The bridesmaids will be Miss Lillie Faunce, who will wear pink satin, with pink silk null; Miss Annie Hasler, green satin, with green silk mull; Miss Maggie Lesnitzer. yellow satin and yellow silk mull, and Miss Annie Burke, blue satin and blue silk mull. Each will carry chrysanthemums, tied with ribbon the cclor of their dresses. Tuesday evening Fremont Camp, Sons oi Veterans, gave a reception and banquet a. Freund’s. It was a very peasant event in every respect. Among those in atte’ dance were Mr. and Mrs. S. ‘T. Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jacobson, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Brock, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Benjamin, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Heitman, Mr. and Mrs. John Donnelly, Mr. and Mr: L. Z. Thompson, Miss Culmer, Misses Mo. ers, Messrs. W. Harry Moore and C. T. Consaul. i Major McLaughlin of the 16th United States Infantry and Mrs. McLaughlin are guests of Major and Mrs. Adair of No. 3 Washington Larracks. Miss Warfield, who has recently returned from her Texas ranch, is making a short visit with Col. and Mrs. James G. Payne, Massachusetts avenue. Miss Christine Owen will be the firs: debutante of the season. Mrs. Queen has sent out cards for a tea December 1, when she will be presented. One of the leading social events of the Georgetown season will take place this evening at 8 o'clock at Christ Church, cor~ ner of 3ist and O streets, the occasion be- ing the marriage of Miss Franc:s Caroline Wheatley, daughter of ex-Commiss!oner Samuel E. Wheatley, to Lieut. Thomas 8. Borden of the United States Marine Corps. The best man will be Mr. Edward R. Mar- shall of Philadelphia, while Miss Lillie Blackford and Miss Julia, Wi!son will act as bridesmaids. Misses Laura and Mary Wheatley, sisters of the bride and debu- tantes of the season, will be maids of hor- or. The ushers will be Capt. Paul St. Clair Murphy, U. S. M. C.; Lieut. Philip M. Ban- M. Assistant Engineer Wal . N.; Ensign Leon 8. The music for the occasion will be rendere] by the vested choir_ with the fdll choral service. Captain i Zeriga and family are again in the'r O street house, having returned from their country place in Loudoun county, Va. Mrs. J. K. Stickney, who has spent the last two winters in California, ‘s now at the Concord. - Representative and Mrs, Alexander of Buffalo have ret tO: this city, and have-apartments at the ‘The Misses Coulter.of New York and Miss Herring returned to thelr today after Mr. Edward F. Bogert and Miss Sara 1. Bates announce their marriage Monday, ‘November at Wil Pa., they will beat home to thelr t fricnds Wed- oe nesdays after December 1, at 109 Union street. The marriag> of Miss Lavra Vivian West to Mr. Alvin G. Belt, which occurs this evening at Trinity P. E. Church. 34 and C streets, at 7:30 o'clock, wiii be a very at- tractive affair. The bride wil! wear white Satin duchesse, irimmed elaborately with chiffon, the le veil belag trimmed with lilies of the valley, Miss Nellie De Vaughan, the maid of honor, will wear white silk mull over white satin. Tne bridesmaids, Miss Mary Loker and Miss Pattie Black- stone, will wear pink organdie over silk. Miss Beulah Marion Boss, as flower girl, will be dressed as the bridesmaids. Master John T. West, the little nephew of the bride. will serve as page. Tae groom-elect will be attended by Mr. Loy Kellogg as best man. The ushers will be Mr. Perry West, brother of the bride, and M: Roy Gough, James A. Hendley an rank Lamasure. Rev. Richard P. Williams, rec- tor of Trinity, will officiate. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Dyer, 220 K street, was filled last evening with a large number of young people. the occasion being a masquerade surprise party. given in honor of the sixteenth birthday of their daughter Fannie. The house was beautifully decorated by the invited guests: in the early part of the evening. Ducing the evening games and other amusements were indulged in, and later on a collution was served. Mr. Will Rensinger gave sev- eral imitations ani also sang several songs, which won great applause. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Dyer, Mrs. McGill, Mrs. Wickleman and Mrs. Wilson, the Misses J. Thompson, G. Thomp- son, M. Dirken, M. Flynn, B. Johnson, M. Rand, M. Openchain, A. Kimwell, A. Ver- millon, M. Cowell, B. Corcoran, J. Farms- worth, M. Just and E. Forsythe, and Messrs. R. Reisinger, F. Kimbel!. F. Dyer, G. Dyer, C. Wood, B. Wood, D. Sheckels, J. Wildman, E. Dowell, J. Thorn and B. Hubert. M. Cambon, the newly appointed French ambassador, will sail for this country De- cember 11. His wife and family will not come over till next year. The coming Thursday afternoon Tecep- tion will inaugurate the season of “ladies” days” at the Columbia Athletic Club, and the committee in charge are prepared to eclipse last season's brilliant record. An artistic concert program will be rendered, to be followed by an athletic performance. Invitations to the reception, which will last from 2 until 6, may be obtained from the club members. After spending several months here, Mrs. Emelie Houghton Spring left today for her home in San Jose, Cal. Mrs. John Blake Kendall will not be at home the remaining Fridays in November. Mrs. Oliver L. Dean of Ithaca, N. Y., is spending a few days with her relatives, Mrs. Lou M. McQuigg and Mrs. P. J. Lock- wood of Capitol Hill. Dr. J. B. Pioda, the Swiss minister, Mrs, Pioda and Mrs. Federicie arrived in New York yesterday from Europe and reached Washington last evening. —_-. —_ Transfers of Real Estate. No. 303 11th st. n.e.—Geo. W. Brown et al., trustees, to American Security Trust Company, lot 26, sq. 986; $2 5 11th street s.e. bet. B and C sts.—Frank- lin Bild to Wm. K. Hill, lots 63 to 70, sq. 990; $7,200. Takoma Park—Lafayette Bingham et ux. to Nathan Bickford, lots 16, 17 and part lot 18, bik. 9, and lots 39 to 47, blk. 14: $10, New York ave. n.w. bet. 13th and 14th sts.—Lewis J Davis et al., trust« vestry of Epiphany parish, lot ‘. $21,000. No. 2813 N st. n.w.—Wm. E. Edmonston et al., trustees, to Henry F. Ash, lot 15: 750. . 2213 F st. n.w.—Wm. A. Gordon, sur- viving trustee, to Samuel C. Busey, jot sq. 3 $3,365. N St. n.w. bet. 21st and 22d sts.—Thos. Hammond et ux. to Mary F. Rice, lot Sq. 69; $8,250. F street northeast between 13th 14th streets—C. Clinton James to Alfred and Lucy A. Pew, lot 162, sq. 1029; $19. F street northeast between 13th and ith streets—A. Erskine Miller et ux. to Paulina B. Floyd, lot 179, sq. 1029; $10. Wm. C. Morrison et ux to Wm. L. Read, lot 17, sq. 237; $10. Brookland—Jno. A. Massie et al., tru: tees, to Edw. S. Morgan, part of lot 15, bik, 5; $3,000. G street northwest between 18th and 19th streets—Edwin H. Neumeyer et ux. to Edw. F. Riggs, part of original lot 6, sq. 141; $10. Edw. F. Riggs conveys same property <0 Mary V. Neumeyers $10. 5th street northeast between L and M streets—James J. Roche et ux. to Sydenham B. Dieiz, jr., lot ijth street and " on ips to Henry A. Timms, lot 0. s southwest—Ellen Toom- to Wm. Morris, original lot 10, Cleveland Park—Thos. E. Waggaman et ux. to Geo. H. Walker, lot 4, bik. 2; $10, > Receives a Silver Gavel. General Passenger Agent Turk of the Southern Railway Company was yesterday at Raleigh, N. 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