Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-22
Society NOtes.

The marriage of Dir. George L. Connell and
Miss Mary g. Roose, last evening, was delight
ful event. Dr.. Connell is son OF Dr.. B.F. Con
nell. OF Georgetown. formerly OF CoHnellSville
Pa. He graduated in this city year ago. and
settled al HerndOn. Va. where he has proved
his ability as an excellent physician and Sterl-
ing young man. Miss RoOSeis the only daughter
ter Of Nh W. s. RooSe. one OIL our enterprSing
and successful business men. The wedding was
solemniZed at Vermont Avenue Christian
church, where, long before O'Clock crowd
had congfegated awaiting the bridal party. The
church was beautifully decorated. the entire
altar being maSSed with a bank OF foliage
plants and blooming shrubs. In front OF this was
large arch composed OF Gala lilies tearOseS and
snlaX. and in the center marriage bell OF rose
buds and fine blooms made a beautiful canopy
OF flowers. The bridal party were preceded by
MI and Mrs. Roose, Master Willie and little
Miss Chandlee, DR.. b. F. Connell and Miss Jes
sic, his daughter; next the usheTs. Mr. Leslie
Reynolds, Mr.. David Fawcett, Mr.. Frank IL.
Watkins and Mr. Frank NJ. Becker; then the
bride and bridegroom. Rev. DIR. Powers met
them at the altar just as Mr.. Brady. the organ
ist, closed the nuptial greeting. The prayer
ceremony, and placing of the ring were
ali very beautiful and impressive The
bride pretty blonde, wore a toilet OF light
SILK and satin combined made court train With
pufings OF silk and Illusion in front, festooned
with rose buds. CofSage. basque front, square
neck, with lace and rose buds. half sleeves,
long bridal vail. with coronet OF rose and orange
buds. The church was crowded with guests.
and these having cards TO the reception num-
bered about sixty, mostly relatives or intimate
friends of the family. The floral decorations
were taken from the church TO the residence
which was charmingly adorned with SmtlaX and
blooming plants. The arch and bell were placed
IN the bay window, where the Dr.. and Mrs
served in handsome style and abundant In luxu-
ries. Among the guests were many from Balt-
more Cincinnati and several from ConnellS-
vile; Pa; and Herndon, Va; the principal leg
hp aud N~S
Gllfry, Mis- M. b. Stouffer, OF Connellsytlle, and
Miss Anna. her daughter; Mr.. ana Mrs. Cooke
OF Wizards Hotel; Mr.. and Mrs. III. b. Chand-
lee and Mr.. G. X. Murry and wife, OF Baltimore:
Rev. DR.. Powers and Mrs. Thomas Somerviile.
The bride and bridegroom left at 9.45 for PhiIa.
delph1a, MIS- COnnelf wearing an elegant tray-
eling costume OF light brown silk, combined
with garnet and old gold. and made with a coat
nat 10 match with garnet feather. The pres
entS were numerous and very valuable. Mr.
ana MIS-. Roose presented the bride with house
10 Herndon, Va, completely furnished: also
diamond earrings, and Master Willie Roose a
diamond ring. Other costly and beautiful pres
enfs were received from friends IN Baltimore.
Cincinnati, New York, and this city.
A charming lunch party was given at Chief
justice W alteS' residence yesterday The ladies
present were all from Ohio, and among them
were MIS-. Hayes and her cousin, Mrs. King
Mrs E. F. Andrews, Mrs. Swayne, Mrs. Garfield
and Mrs. X. f. Neal.
The President and Mrs. Hayes. and Senator
and Mrs. Gordon were among the guests at
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Benjamin has gone to spend a week in
New York city and its neighbOrhood, during
which time she will attend the wedding OF neT
brother, Mr.. Hamilton Fish, ir.. who is 70 marry
Miss Mann, OF Troy.
The Chinese minister, Chin Ian Pin. goes to
London this month TO spend ten days. and then
SitlS for this country direct, SO is expected here
by the middle Of Nay.
Inc invitations are issued for the wedding re.
ceptlon OF Miss Ellie Sherman and Mr. Thack-
ara The guests are invited by General aud
MIS- Sherman for half past seven o'clock on
A national hymn, composed by Mr. widows
OF this city, will be played by the Marine band
at inspection" at the marine barracks mex
Monday morning.
Miss Mary Johnston made her dpb'h at the
ltldttaee yesterday al the National in the Abbott
opera Troupe as Mignonettee in the Chimes OF
Normandy. She was warmly welcomed by
large audience, and her performance was very
c1editable TO one so young. Her stage presence
was quite remarkable. Miss Johnston mas a
clear, pure voice, that promises much for the
future. She has not decided to become profes-
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