Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-31

who was married last evening at p. m. 70 Mr
James e. Haynes, OF New York. As the bride,
in her rich robe of white silk with long train,
which she managed most gracet ully, passed up
the aisle of the church with her gallant looking
husband, murmuTs of admiration escaped from
many lips. The toilette. OF silk. Illusion, ana
flow ers, divided the admiration OF the audience.
After the ceremony the bridal couple ami a re-
friends were entertained at the residence OF Dir
LinGsly, on Connecticut avenue. There were
several gentleman friends who accompanied
the groom from New York, but the bride wa
without attendants. The happy pair left last
night for the north. 4
At eight O'Clock last evening there was a. d.
sembled at Highland Place, the home of Mr
and Mrs. Thos Bryan, one OF the most fashion
able gatherings OF the season. The hoSpitslbit
host and hostess were assisted in receiving auu
entertaining their guests Ivy the Reverend Dr.
Page, father of Mrs. Bryan. Miss Lucy Page
and young Mr.. Bryan, son OF the host. IL was
a hitter cold evening, therefore the hot coffee
which was handed each guest in one of the par
Tors, was most welcome, while the SirOma was
more fragrant than flowers. When all the
guests had arrived they were shown seats in
the beautiful picture gallery. Miss ShleickeT
opened the entertainment with brilliant piece
of music on the piano Judge Drake fol
lowed, with a highly dramatic poem, called
The Knight and the Lady" Miss Jennie
Clare gave some well chosen and well
performed music on the harp, which was fol-
lowed by witty apology from Mr.. Bryan, as
TO the part he was TO play. His Irish rendition
of Bridget's troubles after the introduction OF
the heather Chinee, was humorous, and re-
ceived with shouts OF applause. The Old Year
and the New }" were beautifully portrayed BY
Mr.. Selden and Miss COrnelia Adds. "Betsey
and are out, was not only well acted, but the
introduction of the counting done by Joe, when
he and Betsey were young, was beautiful in its
simplicity OF delneatOn This scene was per
formed by Mr. Hackett and Miss Helen Adds
Mr.. Selden, in the next act, took the part OF the
lawyer, while Mr.. Bryan and Miss Stewart
acted Betsey and Joe lnmitablv. During the
evening Mr.. Selden read a poem written by
Miss Stewart To mention who was present
would be to name many OF the most distinguish
people in the city. The entertainment was a
delightful variation of the usual style adopted.
and many hope the example will he followed by
similar entertainment daring the winter.
One of the most beautiful weddings that ever
took place in this CITY was that Of Mr.. William
oswald Charlton and Miss Mary Campbell.
which was sOemnzed at 81. Matthews church
at one O'Clock this afternoon The brides eN-
ceeding loveliness is too well known in Wash
lDgtOn 10 need any mention here. Let II sui
flee to say that in her bridal toilet OF pure
white she maze a living picture which thus,
who saw can never forget. Her dress OF IL
lusiOn, with sprays and wrJathS OF white flow
cTs. Similar dow ers fastened on her veil, pear
ornaments, ana A superb bOuIaet ian. and eN-
qusite lace handkerchief completed the toilet
Tie groom wore the English morning dress. a.
also did tie best man., Captain Charlton, O.
the British army, the brother of the groom.
Eight lovely young girls attended the bride.
These were Miss Katy W sc. Miss Charlton, Mis-.
Cults, Miss Sally Frelinghuysen, Miss rdith
Fish, Miss Freeman. Miss Nina French, ami
Miss Daisy Davis. The dresses OF bride ana
bridesmaids were all from Pari>. The latter
wore Paris muslin, with puftings and ruffes OF
the same -Four OF the bTidesm aids wore pink
flowers and four blue. EaCh carried a magnif
ICeut bonnet, presented by the groom. and elrh
wore a lOCllet. also presented bv the groom. The
lockets worn with the toilets of rose aud white
were set with pearls and coral; those worn with
blue and white were set with pearls and tur-
GmoiNe. The group which stood at the cbancel
rail formed tableau of striking beauty. The
service was performed by the Rev. Dr. White
The church was filed with a large and fashion
able assemblage The ladies wore elegant Wis
iting costumes. After the ceremony at the
church, "A reception, from l:,;O TO ,,p. m, WAS
given the bride by Mrs Marcy at her handsome
residence on Lafayette Square, and after the
reception the bridal party were entertained
Mrs. Campbelps residence. The bride and
groom VIII start on their bridal tour TO the
north this evening, and will visit New York ana
Boston. They will be absent about three weeks.
and will then return to Washington and remain
here until about the first of March, when they
will san Tor England. 1t is greatly regretted b.
friends OF the couple that Ir. Charlton is to be
transferred TO another legation. During his
service here as attache 20 the British legation
lie has won many friends by his agreeable man
heIs and great intelligence. The presents re
ctiyed are almost innumerable, and are Of strjl-
ing elegance and very valuable.
The chiidTens party at Governor SEep
herds last evening was, the little ones
anticipated, great success. Most of those
invited were, very senSibly, there at the hour
appointed, and the brllian light OF the b.ll
room shown upon scene of lovely, bright face.
indicating so many hearts filled with happiness
There were about one hundred children present
ana during the evening were entertained by
games and like eniOymentS. During the even
ing the "childreTfs fiiend, " Mr.. Mort Killinger
introduced for their entertainment, the "I!c-
plant ard acted as Snowman, the performance
OF the animal greatly pleasing the li.tl1 folks
Mr.. killinger's songs, In which the entire
chorus Of children assisted, was a pleasing
feature o. the occasion. II was ate hOlr
before the guardians OF the little folks could
persuade them to leave the scenes so Ell
chanting.
Amid the holiday festivities of the Metrop-
oils, none has been more enjoyable than the
entertainment given last evening at the resi-
dence OF MIR. a. II. Evans, on NJ street. A large
number OF scientific and literary gentlemen
were present, and the entertainment consisted
IN an exhibition of pictures by means of the
stereoltican, ldissolving views representing
camp lite and mountain scenery in Montana
wyoming and Colorado. The pictures present
ed we're prepared by Mr.. W. II. jackson. chief
photographer TO Prof. Hayden's geological sa..
vey, a gentleman who has done more photl-
graphing IN high places than any other liv-
ing man, having on one occasion clamberef to
an attitude OF 100 feet and packed his APP
parstus on his back. The scenes were ad mira-
bly, presented on the canvas, beautiful beyond
description, while Prot. Gardner, (ohief geo
grapher to HaydeD's suTvcy,l was decidedly
happy in his explanation of each Among the
guests were Hon. Martin Maginns, OF Montana:
llCn w. L. Steel and wife, OF Wyoming: Hon.
Isaac Clements and son, of Illinois; Senior Ma
rlscal, Mexican Minister, and ladies'; Commits
sioner Leggett and ladies, Capt. Thacher, As
sistaHt Commissioner OF Patents; Prof. Hay
den, United States geographical survey; Prof,
Hedrick, United States Patent ONCE: Colonel
Kobert ). Stevens and wife, of California; Gen
harrington, United States Census Office: Senior
thurman, United States and Mexican Claims
COMMISSION; w. II. Jackson, chief photograph
er or United States geographical survey,) and
wlie: After the exhibition had closed with an
admirable picture OF the late Prof Agassiz the
attention OF the guests was called to the bounti
fully supplied refreshment tables. Dancing
ana general social enjoyment ended the pleas
ing entertainment.
1HR RELEASED CAPTIVRs OF the Nirginius
still remain at a Cuban restaurant in New
York, and the scene there yesterday morning
was one of great enthusiasm. Resolutions were
adopted rendering thanks to Captain Braine, Of
the Juniata, for his kindness, and expressing
sympathy with him in the loss of his son. 1t was
also resolved that the ex- captives should attend
the funeral OF the child in body. Some of the
captives were visited by personal friends, ana
the meetings on these occasions were of the most
aft citing character,