Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-01-07
Society Notes.

Again yesterday, diSagreeable weather to the
contrary Notwithstanding, many ladies were
making calls, and nearly all who receive visitors
On Tuesday We're found prepared for company.
Among these were Mrs. Iung Wing, wife Of the
associate Chinese minister, Baroness Blanc, the
Italian minister's wife, the Chilian minister's
wife and daughter. the Misses sherman, Mrs.
Audenreid. Mrs. Wylie, Mrs. Macarthur. Mrs.
Randall Gibson and her mother and sister. and
many others residing ON X, NJ and streets be-
tween 9th and 18th streets northwest. The
ladies on Vermont avenue, with the exception
Of Senator's families, usually receive on Tues
days also.
1t Epiphany church last evening. large at
tendance witnessed the wedding OF the only
George Frank Elliott, OF the marines, young
couple very popular socially. The church was
looking its best. still wearing it's elaborate deco
rations OF Christmas evergreens,, arranged in
festooEs over and around the chancel and in
panels back Of the altar. The church filled up
soon after seven, the hour for the ceremony be-
ing half-past seven. AS most of those in the
church intended going Immediately afterwards
10 the reception the majority of the ladies were
in fun evening toilet and all officers OF the
army, navy or marine corps wore their uniforms.
and his best man entered from the Vestry,
and the ushers, in couples, walked first
up up the central ll aisle, followed by the
Miss law MISS Thompson N,iI Miss J9h51s Hgens
ard Miss Mamie Ray. The bride came last
OF all, with her father. She was looking pale,
Dut very pretty III nef TlCn WQlIe Stln fOOe, win
draperieS of white brocade trimmed with
D1tcheSse lace Her long, full veil OF tule was
fastened to her head with wreath of waXen
orange blossoms and the same flowers were
used On the waist OF the dress. 1t was most
elegant toilet. Her rornamentS-pearl earrings
were the gift OF the groom. AS she drew near
The chancel he advanced to meet her, and her
father relinquished her to him. The attendants
were beautifully grouped on either side the
bridal pair. When the ceremony was over.
appropriate airs were played on the organ while
the company dispersed. The wedding march
from Lohengrin had been played as the bridal
party entered.
The wedding guests soon followed the bridal
party to the Hamilton House, where admirable
preparations had been made for the reception.
The parlOrS were tastefully decorated, and
above the recess window where the bride and
groom stood to receive congratulations was a
marriage bell OF white blossoms, depending
nom WreathS OF evergreenS, studded with
cameiaS. The bridesmaids stood near and were
beautifully dressed in white muslin and Valen-
ciennes lace toilets, with wide white satin
saShes Each maiden carried small basket of
fresh roses. Mrs. Badger, the brides mother
wore black velvet combined with satin, and
Mrs. Elliott, the grooms' mother, handsomely
trimmed, black silk and crape,a as she is in mourn
ing; Mrs. G. A. Merriam a cousin OF the groom.
wore her wedding dress, as she was married
only a few weeks ago. 1t was an elegant white
satin combined with brocade and trimmed with
Old point lace. There was music and dancing
In the dining room OF the hotel, and a hand
some supper served in an adjoining room. The
bridal pair left soon after nine to take the train
for their wedding journey. AS the bride de-
parted she threw her boquet OF beautiful white
blossoms among her bridesmaids, and Miss
johnson caught it. This custom is generally
o Lselved at weddings here.
Tomorrow evening will be given up, by COM
mon consent, to the Charity Ball at Masonic
Hall. The management of this attractive yearly
entertainment is in the best hands possible, and
those who attend it represent the best elements
of society at the national capital. The noble
purposes to which the proceeds are applied in
duce many persons to go who do not ordinarily
attend balls and assemblies given merely for
pleasures and display, while those who are fond
OF the latter always find abundant means OF en-
joyment. Between handsome decorations, good
music and dancing. choice il not elaborate
and expensive supper, rich toilets, and a charm
ing company the Charity Ball evenings are sure
to be pleasantly remembered by all who attend,
whether actively participating in the exercises
OF the occasion or not.