Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-10-23
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more than usually crowded during the approach
Ing winter. One OF our leading real estate
agents says the demand for houses, and especi-
ally those of good class. has never before been
equaled All OF the fats In the building erected
oy MI. Fernando Wood. on street, were rented
IN advance OF their completion, and appiica-
ions are constantly being made for desirable
winter residences In Washington.
The usual entertainments, including the
grand reception In honor OF the diplomatic corps,
the White House during the coming winter
Every one seems confident Of a very gay sea-
son after Congress meets few notable en-
tertainmenfS Will take place before January
Several members Of the cabinet now have
their families with them In Washington Mrs
Secretary sherman has been here several weeks
having come early to place her little girl nj
schooi.-Seyeral members of Secretary Thonp-
sons family are at their residence here.-All OF
Secretary ScIurZ's family are with him.-Miss
Mary Evarts Is low at Secretary ESartS' resi-
dence here, keeping house for her father Mrs
Eyarts and her other daughters are az their
country house at Windsor, Vt. and win not re-
turn here until the first week In November.
MIS- Edwin Parsons, who passed a week here
with her parents, Judge and Mrs. Swayne, has
returned 10 her home In New York. Ms
S1 health is improving daily.--Juig,
CLIFFORD has been SO much better that ha 70 &c
cut during the fine weather.-Ju9ge Harlan
has taken rooms for himself and family for the
winter on Vermont avenue, opposite tns Airing
ton.-Judge and Mrs Field are now at their
residence on Capitol Hill.
Senator Don Cameron. SO says a gentle aal
VINO saw him this week is in the best or heath
aid has been amused at the report published
that lie was i'll with malariat fever He and n s
Vile have been In Philadelphia this week =
senator Pendieton's family arrived at their resi-
Gehee here on Tuesday.
Mrs. General Sherman, who has not been
well is improving In health. She receives graft
Tying letters from her daughter. MS Tn tclara
husband is stationed.-MrS Mckee Dunn Is
slow recovering from the severe icjurias she
received when thrown from the carriage or her
youngest daughter, Mrs. Morrison, who was
with her, but who was uniniured. The accident
occurred at Springfield. Mass, where Lieut.
Morrison is stationed. Mrs Morrison has gone
The elegant residence built b. Lieut. Brod-
head. On Scott Circle, is rapidly nearing COM
plttion, and will be entirely furnished By
Thanksgiving Day. Mr.. Fraser, who is the ar
chttect of this fine house. has reason to be
pro md OF his work, as 1t Is constantly the sub
ject OF favorable comment, although only the
exterior can now be viewed.
Admiral Porter'S wife, who has had an at
tack OF pleuriSy in New York. is expected to
return here about this time. She is improving
IA health Admiral and Miss AlIay have been
enjoying visit to Fortress Monroe. -Adniral
Patterson, who returned last Week after three
years absence, has received a very warm vel
come. He reports all attached TO the squadron
ne lately commanded as In good health when
he lett. Lieutenant Wainwright has also re-
turned.--Captain and Mrs. Franklin have
returned to their dwelling. on 10Th street
aud Will spend the winter there.
Professor Baird and his wife and daughter re-
turned from their travels on Monday. Mrs.
Baird, who was not at all We'll during the sum-
mer, has now happily recovered. f. f.
Andrews, the artist, and ais wife, took passage
for the United States fer the 1874, SO it IS pre-
sumed they sailed on Tuesday last. They will
as usual spend he winter here-MrS Richard
Christmas and her daughter, who mad been
spending week with Mrs. Ricketts,, LEFT the
city on Monday, and Will go 10 their plantation
In Mississippi TO attend to business there neces-
Stated by the sudden death OF Mr. Chrtstmis
which occurred several weeks ago. They vii.
spend the winter in New Orleans ana Florida.
Private letters received from Mrs. HAiIeJ
kilbourn and her daughters give gratifying
news of their enjoyment in Europe, and tue
great improvement 10 Miss BeiaS health They
viii spend the winter in Florence They 6 cent
alOftion OF the summer on the Lake OF Como
Mrs. Steuart and her daughter nave returned
from New York, whittier they vent TO purchase
Miss Steuarts wedding trous eau,-Mr. aad
Mrs. Pollok, who passed the summer ia Europa
have returned to their home on / street,
Miss Risley-Seward has returned ID the city
IRON colorado, Where she spent most or the
summer In travelling through that state and
through New Mexico.-Jobn Boyle 0'Reilley,
editor OF the Boston Plot has taken rooms at
the Hamilton House for the season. aad VIII
spend the winter In Washington with his family
Some OF the gentlemen OF the Chinese lega.
ton, including the interpreter. Mr.. sin. Will re-
turn TO the city to-day. The senior Minister.
and then come here. Mr.. Yung Wing, the as.
sociate minister. and his family viii return
soon after Thanksgiving Day. They Will keep
Lat festival with Mrs Yung Wings father at
his home 10 Connecticut
the wedding OF Miss JAMIE Skunk and Lieut..
Evans OF the army is fixed for November l1th.
He will take his bride TO Arizona. The pros
pect OF their separation from the young lad WAC
has most loveab.e disposition as well as a
very bright Intellect Is the only source OF dis
satisfaction to her relatives and friends in re-
and greatly enjoyed her trip with her grand
parents, Judge aud Mrs. Black, in Europe. sac
will be married 10 St. Johns church. and six OF
~ young friends win o1iclate as bride 3m1ids.
H. H.. r.o,.. and step-father. Mr.. aa1 Mrs.
Ho r vii laEi.e inalted nume.f 20 the re-
ceprion at their rN>,denca, which VIII ioilow the
church ceremony. Mrs. RACK. who has been
here visiting her daughter, IT, 'uhsd on Mednes-
day to Pennsylvania Cards ave pen rs Is;
MI. Louis Nelson, OF New York. The ceremITy
Is to occur at st. Johns church at halt-paSt one
pm, on the 18th; Is IS said that Miss Wat
bridesmaids. Mrs. August Belmont, OF New
York, viii come here to attend the wedding.
There will be no reception, except for the mem
Katie Pelouze will be attended at her wedding
by several or her young friends, -h) will also
be invited TO go to her auuts Mrs FulIer'sl
residence after the ceremony, although there is
TO be no general reception. Among the young
ladies WIN be her sister, Miss johnson, OF st.
Louis, at whose home the bride first met her
future husband, Miss Mamie Ray, Mss Almy,
and Miss Wesson, OF Detrot-V1rsinia in
ante telt,tnl days could scarcely have a more
festive and beautiful wedding than was cele-
brated Thursday evening, IN the marriage
OF Miss Matte L. England, OF Falls Church,
Va, and Mr. Edgar Watkins. OF Alexandria
lately settled in business In Washington. The
Episcopal church was profusely decorated and
feStooned with evergreenS, and a large arch was
hung over the chancel from each end OF the alter
rail, In the center Of which a large fl1ral horse.
shoe, composed OF White camelaS and tea roses.
was suspended. Before o'clock the church
was packed With guests Precisely at $50
O'Clock the bridal party arrived. The ushars
were Mr.. William ShreveS. Falls Church, Va:
Mr Henry Fields, Alexandria; Mr.. John chaen
Delhi, \. Y, AMI Mr.. Augustus Elglani
bsother OF the bride. Miss Carrie Parker pre-
sided at the organ and the wedding greeting
and march was very charmtngly ren1ered- TOE
moment the ruStling robes Of the bridll party
was heard every one was eager to get glimpse.
The BRIDE pretty brunette, wore a superb
toilet OF white satin with the finest real lace
drapery fe5tcOned with orange buds; corS Age
cut square. with pointed bodice and skirt In put
HEgS IN front; bridal vail and cOrOnet OF orange
blooms The bridesmaidS-MiSs Libble E3gi1nd
and Miss Minnie Adams-WOre white satin
with puf1ingS OF lace,-MISS Adams white and
pink flowers, Miss England white and blue.
Their fresh young faces were very lovely. The
grocnsmen were Mr. Charles Schaef and Mr..
Benz. Watkins both OF Alexandra. Rev. Frank
Page, OF Fairfax, Va, officiated, assisted by
Rev. Mi. Boyle, OF Alexandra. The entire SER
vice was beautiful. After the ceremonial, the
bridal party and invited guests, numbering 80,
n hsi a