Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-20
WashingtOn Society.

CURED yesterday. and all the ladies who re-
ceived as all did except Mrs. McCrary, who is
Still suffering from the effects OF her recent Ill
ness, were kept busy greeting visitors. The
Misses Evarts did the hOnOrs Of their fathers
house, as their mother was suffering with a Sc
we're cold. Miss SchurZ aud Miss Deyens made
the home Of the Secretary OF the Interior We V
agreeable. Mrs. Sherman had the valuable as
sistance of Miss Parsons, Miss Moulton, and
Miss Dennison. Mrs. Thompson and her daugh
tiers and niece had numerous visitors as also did
Mrs. Key and her daughter who received as
usual, at the kbbitt House. where, as is CUSTOM
ary the visitors were first greeted by music as
they entered the hotel. Mrs. Randall had a
most agreeable rc2pi)n: and was assisted by
her daughter, Miss NOrcross and other young
ladies'.
The wedding of Miss Kate Cooke and John
Magruder, at st. Johns Church, GeOrgetO En
filled that pretty little edi1ce before O'Clock
the hour appointed for the wedding. Even
those living In this city who had evening en-
gagementS found time to attend the marriage
OF young lady who IS SO universal favorite,
and a young gentleman whose relatives are
among the most esteemed residents OF the Dis
trict. and who has himself so many personal
friends here. The church, which still has the
Christmas green's festooning its walls, was fur
ther Ornamented by the erection of three arches
OF evergreens, studded with Gala lilies ana red
and white camelias, forming floral gateway to
the altar. The central arch was highest, and
those on either side were SurmOunted by up
rights and horizontal bar, all formed OF bios
SONS rs and evergreens There was mound Of
choice flowers in the font and another on the
altar. In the center Of the chancel hung mar
rlage bell OF White blossoms. Mrs Cooke and
the near relatives of the bride and groom
bridal party, and were seated, as the other
guests had been. by the usher5 - Mr.
enry c9ese HAYDEN Re brides eonsn2
this city and Mir. Stockton LOWery OF Baltimore
When the wedding march from LOhengrln an
nouHced the coming OF the bridal party. the
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and groOmsmen followed, and the bride, with
ner father, came last. A beaute0uS bride in
deed, she made, her slender form erect and her
perfect complexion showing her bushes beneath
the tulle VEIL which fastened TO her head with
orange blossoms fell 10 her feet, enveloping her
as IN cloud Of mist. Her dress was Of a rose
tihted Whlte gliStenlng satin, combined with
damassc and trimmed with Duchesse lace, which
IS an helrloCm In her family. The waist was high
at the back and square in front The front
breadth was embroidered in white The brides
maids were Miss Ida Magruder, Miss Sarah
cooke ana Miss Laura Cooke Mills, the two last
cousiDs OF the bride from Ohio They wore over
White SILK the finest white muslin trimmed with
Na!enciennes lace, white ribbons and tlowerS
and all carried bouquets OF crimson roseb.,ds
me groomsmen were the brides brothers, Lieu
u ant george +. Cooke and MeSSrS. Pitt and
Jay cooke. Mr.. Francis Hendricks OF New
YORK, oiiic1ated US best man and entered with
the groom from the vestry just before the bride
anu Ier attendantS came. The bridesmaids and
SfoOmSmen stood on either side the chancei
aGd when the groom met his bride at the chan
Gel steps he took her from her father, and both
knelt leyerently In front Of the altar for brief
prayer. Bishop Pinkney performed the cere-
mony; assisted by Rev. Mr. Joyce. rector of the
church. The organ was played during the ser
draw, after the ceremony, the bride and the
bridegroom, who looked radiantly happy, lead
ing the way, the MendelsSohn Wedding March
was played. 1t was beautiful and unOStenta-
Ious wedding, but while cOngratulating Mr.
Magruder on winning so lovely bride after ten
years cOurtShip, there is a natural regret that
nf tIn 1r--p To-
who has grown up within its limits. The poor
or Georgetown will lose one OF their most de-
voted ard self-denying friends All the brides
relatives, near and remote, showe:ed upon her
the choicest wedding gifts, so great 4 ifavorite
Is she with them. Only the bridal party and
the nearest relatives OF the bride and groom
were invited TO the reception at the house
The last OF senator and Mrs. Matthews series
OF receptions which occurred last evening, wa
one one OF the most delightful parties OF the season
The company was distinguished one ana thr
host, his wife, and their son and three dallgh.
ters and Miss Ramsay, left nothing und0na
Wmcn could enhance the comfort Or pleasure OF
Ine1f guests. Mdlle GcrSter, the famous prima
donna. who came with Mr.. and Mrs Sherman
OF Boston, was of course the heroine OF the eve,
nlng, and was constantly surrounded by both
laG1es and gentlemen. She aSSuperby dressed
In the richest white satin. the waist was Sliiare
In the neck, and embroidered in white bliyles
me oveTdreSs was white gauze, embroidered in
caught with pearls. She wore pearl necklace
and diamonds pendant. In her hair were flow.
eTS fastened With sprays of diamonds Mrs
Matthews wore pale blue matelaSS.. which
was very handsome and becoming Miss Mat
theWS wore very fine white caShemire taste
fully made and trimmed. Senator Cockrell ac-
c0mpan1ed his wife and hiss Rutherford, OF
Rchmond. The latter wore an elegant white
toilet, trimmed With point lace and a necklace
OF rose buds. Mrs. Ccckrell wore thick ivory
tinted silk, richly embroidered In colOrs. Two
or the handSOmeSt ladies present were Mrs
dorsey and Miss Marsh, both of whom were
elegantly dressed. Mrs. Dorsey wore blue bro
cade, combined with matalasse, the ground of
which was the color of old gold, with small blue
movers. Miss Chalmers wore choice toilet OF
pale blue lowered velvet, with SIDES sleeves
ana trimming formed Of alternate stripes of
Dlue and gold satin. 1t was garlanded with
flowers. Senator voorhees, daughter wore a
very nght shade OF mauve damaSSe, beconinrly
maze and trimmed. Mrs. and Miss Christmas
were richly dressed, the latter wore a very
taSte1ul rose toilet Representatives Fort and
hlmmel were with their wives, who were ele-
gaht!y dressed. speaker Randall ACCOMPANIED
MS pieaSlng daughter. Secretary EvartS was
present, ana TOO many others OF note to give
their names.
The Bachelors Club gave last evening the
concluding german Of the series, which has in
cludeQ some or the most agreeable entertain
mentS OF the year. Mrs. Wylie after attended
ing senator Matthews party received the guests
at Mai1nlS hall, and Col. Audenried led In the
dance which was participated in by one hun
uIea couples. 1t was beautiful party
The social event or tonight Is Marlni'S an
nudi Cnlldren's Fancy Dress Ball, in which The
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