Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-07
Society Notes.


And yet another happy wedding must be
chronicled. No one has seemed TO enjoy these
festivities more than the fathers OF the brides
who have each been present at the three wed
dings on successive evenings That at Judge
StrOng'S residence last evening, when Miss
Mily Strong, one of his elder daughters mar
ried Mr.. Slade, a business man OF New YORK.
who is much esteemed, was a very handsome
entertainment. The number OF guests probably
did not exceed one hundred and fifty, so did not
INCLUDE half OF their visiting acquaintanCeS, as
Justice and Mrs. Strong prefer to have q wed
ding in their family as quiet as possible. The
floral decorations were beautiful, many baskets
and stands of choice flowers being sent by
friends in addition to the quantity ordered by
the family. The bay window was banked
with potted plants and blossoms, and
floral mosatcs. The marriage bell was of fra
grant white carnations and green leaves Mrs.
Hayes sent very large and beautifully de
signed stand OF exquisite flowers. The bridal
couple stood beneath the floral bell during the
marriage ceremony, which was performed by
Judge Strong's brother-Dr. Strong, OF Boston,
and DR.. Paxton, OF the New York avenue Pres
hyteIlan church, Which the bride and her fam
lily attend. She is very consistent in the dis
charge OF her religious duties and active In
works OF charity. A lady remarks OF her that
she knows OF no one whom she would as soon
select as stepmother for young children as
she whom MI. Slade has chosen for his two
little ones. His mother and sisters-Mrs. Slade,
Miss Slade, Mrs. F. c. Cotton and Mr.. and Mrs
j. II. Slade-came from New York to attend the
wedding, and were present with his two child
rem, whose mother was the daughter of VIM. E.
Dodge. All her family are pleased with Mr.
SHADES second choice, and came here with his
NGncee when she returned about month ago
fIom New York.
Among others present last evening were:
President Hayes and Miss Cooke, Chief Justice
and Mrs. Waite Justice and Mrs. Swayne. JUS
tlce and Mrs. Field, Justice and Mrs. Harlan
Mr. w. w. Corcoran, Mrs. Ogle Tayloe, Mr.. Ban
cloft, t Judge Bancroft Davis, Mrs. Flanagan
Mrs. and Miss Evarts; Attorney General Devens
Secretary and Mrs. Thompson. Secretary Ram
sey. Judge and Mrs Ferriss, Mr., Mrs. and Miss
Sheriff.; Admiral and Miss Lee, General and
Miss Rachel Sherman, Miss Montgomery, Sir
Edward Thornton and daughters, Senor and
sonora Borges, Sehor Asia Baruaga and his son.
M Mr: Mog9Ta JlIo OF The Japanese legation, SEN
Dodge Mr.. and Mrs. Chittenden. Mr. Heister
Clymer and his bride, Senator and Mrs. Hill OF
Colorado, Gen. Garfield. Gen. Van vliet. Count
AlVord, Mrs Andrew Coyle, Mrs. Goldsborough
DR.. and Mrs. Magruder, Judge OttO. Admiral
we snd daaghtsr MI and Mrs
p. Morton, Mr.. and Miss Galt, Miss Sarah
Goeman !1sam ana and The Misses Freeman Mr. Writ
lustrous White satin brocade, the train long and
untrimmed, and the front of plain satin, TRIM
med with rows of wide point lace, headed by
garlands OF white blossoms, among which nest
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was also trimmed with fine point lace. The veil
of tulle was fastened with half wreath OF
white flowers, with one or two pale pink roses
mingled therein. She wore superb solitaire
diamond earrings, the gift Of the groom. Mrs
Strong wore very elegant pearl-colored bro
cade, combined with garnet color. Miss Julia
Strong. a rich white satin, and her sister a be-
coming rose silk. The grOOm's mother and Sis
terS, who are very fine looking wore especially
handsome ball dresses. Many other rich toilets
were observed The reception concluded by the
statute Of limitation on the invitation at 10 ..
M, but before that fine supper was enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Slade have departed for their wed
ding trip. They will live in New York. The
presents included number of choice and costly
articles, especially silver. Judge StrongS gift
was full set of silver spoons, knives and forks
The presents were not displayed.
Gen. and Mrs. InniS Palmer have issued invi-
tatiOnS for the wedding of their daughter Susan
Bonaparte, and Lieut.. Eben Swift, U. s. A.,
which will take place on the 18th. at S p. NJ, at
Ascension Churh.
Gen. and Mrs. Albert Meyer gave delightful
garden party Wednesday evening, which was
attended by many Of the same guests who were
at Gen. Sherman'S daughters wedding.
Miss Virgie Fisher, daughter of ex-DIstrict
Attorney Fisher, is In the city, visiting Mrs.
Wood, on Connecticut avenue.-Secretary
Evarts' daughters. Misses Mary and Louise, have
gone to Cincinnati to visit Mrs. Stanley Matthews
and daughterS-JuStice Miller, or the Su.
preme Court left the city on Wednesday for
Iowa TO attend to busfness.-MrsF Frederick
Gotthold, OF New York, (ftee Florence Wolf,) is,
with her son, visiting her parents, 1l25 5th
street.