Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-11-30


{S1gDeO d. Fl. BROTHERToN,
Major 7th Infantry COmmanding."
very respectfully your 9oedient servant,
Major 7th Infantry Commanding
SOCIETY NOTES.
christening Jete is so novel an entertain
ment here that additional interest was taken in
that given yesterday by Dr. and Mrs. N. S. Lin
coin, which would anyhow have excited a lively
interest among those who have long known Dr.
Lincoln as one of the eminent physicians Of our
an earnest student. The guests, limited In
numbers TO the nearest friends of the family,
were invited for half-past two. and punctually
church, entered the parlOr, wearing his white
surplice, and was followed by the nurse, carry
Ing In her arms the daintily dressed infant,
coin. Mrs. Gould, the mother of the latter, DR..
Frank Loring, the nurse with the baby, and the
minister; formed group In the front par
lor, and the impressive baptismal service
Of the Episcopal church was read, most
OF these present joining In the responses.
Mrs. Gould and DR.. LoTing were the god
OF Albany, a friend of the Gould FAMILY, who
was unable to be present. The font used was
miniature copy in white marble of that In Win.
chester Cathedral, England. 1t stood on
STAND decked with flowers, many OF them being
lilies from Mrs. Gould's home In Troy. The In
rant was given the name OF George Gould, for
1s,a ms mothers M father an eminent jurist Of the
"caudle" the traditional beverage at English
Christening feastS, were enjoyed by the guests
Many elegant presents have been shOwered upon
OF both his parents. The guests included many
prominent citizens of Washington, representa-
tives of official as well as private families.
rine Newell Burch and Mr. Leslie Warner, of
Nashville, Tenn, which took place at the rest
dence, on Vermont avenue. OF Major Burch, the
o the was h2me
all Its details. The groom is the son Of and Old
friend OF Major Burch, aud is related on his
fathers side TO Mr.. Henry Watterson, OF Louis
Vile, and on mothers TO the wife of the lat
ter. Mr.. ana Mrs. Harvey Watterson, the
parents or Hon. Henry WatterSOn, came here TO
attend this wedding Right Rev. Bishop Qlin-
tard, the Bishop OF Tennessee, came expressly
TO perform the ceremony, as he baptized and
confirmed the bride, who is great tavorte With
him.
The bride, who is tall, graceful and finely
proportioned, has handsome and sparkling
face, with dark eyes and hair, which her white
bridal dress set of admirably. The trained
robe was OF rich brOcaded satin the tulips on
which looked as If modelled in bas relief. Tnere
were no flowers, and the only lace used was
point, which trimmed the neck and sleeves.
The tule veil was long AMI full, and fell over
tne face, being fastened to the head with
pearl comb. TO relieve the dead white she car,
rled bouquet OF Jacqueminot roses. Her fan
one of two similar In style which different
point lace with ifidescen1 pearl sticks
The bridesmaids, who wore very becoming
white robes, made short, were MISS Burch. ths
brides pretty sister Miss Ella Whitthorne,
daughter OF Representative Whitthorne, OF Ten.
nessee; Miss Tuell, Of Terre Haute. Ind, class
mate OF the bride at Vassar College; and Miss
Mr.. Plunket, of the navy: Mr.. Randall Hagner.
OF this city; Mr.. Duff. OF Chicago; and Mr..
Adams, OF st. Louis. Mr.. John w. Conway, of
Nashville, was the gr0om's best man.
The decorations incident to the ceremony
were few and simple, but very pretty. Baskets
OF flowers with trailing green vines hung in the
In which all the gas was lighted, the daylight
being excluded. The white muslin draperies
over the front parlOr windows were trimmed
with fern leaves. Immediately before the front
window was small low platform, covered With
req, on which was erected small altar formed
OF green leaves studded with white blossoms
on either side stood gilt stand trimmed with
flowers supporting hower decked candelaora
each holding three lighted wax candles on the
mantel were horseshoe and other floral
devices.
was not until long past the appointed hour, th,
Bishop In his robes entered and stood behind
the altar. The ushers, Messrs Shufeldt and
my an s,Ie 1hsh oTongat n M In MIS-; BIreh who wore
cade and trimmed with lace,) and the groom's
parents, who took their places In the front
through the parlors, the four bridesmaids and
groOmsmen following. The bride, who came
last, with her father, was met in front OF the
altar by the groom who had entered with his
best man. They knelt for q brief prayer
The group was very striking one; the brides
maid stood On one side the couple who faced
the minister; the gro0msmen, ushers and best
man stood opposite. All the bridesmaids wore
short tulle wells, and carried baskets OF fresh
flowers hanging from their arms by ribbons.
Their dresses were Of white satin and brocads
trimmed with lace, and all were short. Senator'S
Thurman tand Mrs. Thurman) Morrill and Beck
attended, and also several prominent army and
navy officers, with their wives, a few gentlemen
OF the press, some CT whom were ccompaned
oy their wives, and representatives of many
families OF distinction in the city. There were
only about one hundred guests In all. A
very handsome collation. was enjoyed before
the party broke UP. Miss Tuell, the second
bridesmaid, was the fortunate finder OF the ring
in the wedding cake
The couple LETT this afternoon for Philadel-
phia, where they will spend few days. Thence
they go to Boston, ana then return to New
York. After this pleasant trip they vii! go to
Nashville, where they will reside. Many very
elegant presents were received, including, arti-
cleS OF Jew8ry, laces, household ornaments,
mirrors, fine china, silver. books and choice en-
cravings.
Mrs. S. NJ. Fassett left the city last evening
upon the telegraphic announcement OF the
death, In Cleveland, Ohio of her Son-tn.law, Mr.
c. r. Hodge. Mr.. Hodge, 1t Will be remembered,
was married TO Miss Flora FaSsett here only a
few months ago.