Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-10-26

seems to be generally admitted that the nomina
termned upon, but If the appointment of all othe
Cablnet olfcers Is to go over it is easy to under
stand that the President would prefer to let tha
| one go over also. Senator informed a STAR re
porter this morning he was satisfied there woult
not De any Cabinet nominations to-day.
| SOCIETY NOTES.
CATION ReceptiOn-Other Notable So
| cial Events.
Washington was certainly very gay last evening
| Those who were asked to Miss Harlan's wedding
and also to the reception which followed at Justic,
Harlans residence, and to that at the French lega
ton, were compelled to don evening dress by p
m., for the wedding took place quite promptly at
and the New York Avenue Presbyterian Cnurcf
| Was well filled some time before the organ an
nounced by the strains of the wedding march, the
sons sol and the groom's three brothers, the Messls
Child, ohc1ated as ushers, receiving and seating
the guests, and when the bridal party were ready
these six young men walked in couples in advance
up the aisle. There were no other attendants
The. groom, Mr.. Linus Child, OF Worcester, Mass
@ l0nowed @ with n, the brides mother, and the bride
came last of all with her father who at the chan
Gel relinquished her to the groom and then stood
beside her through the ceremony, as Mrs. Harlan
church, who performed the ceremony, and the
@ ushers, who stood three at either side OF the cen
tral figures, completed the group. The wedding
was very solemn and beautiful and noticeably free
from any ostentation or display.
The only decorations were potted plants, grouped
in front off, at the sides and on top OF the comInu-
Mon table in the center Of the chancel When the
brief ceremony was completed the wedding march
was again played, and the bride and groom led the
BRIDES parents and those of the wedding guests
who were asked to the reception, who comprised
3ny S me In ne near relatives and the justices and
few very Intimate friends. Among those at the
church were Chief Justice and Miss Waite ex-
Justices Swayne and Strong; Mrs. Swayne. Gen.
Wager Swayne, Misses Strong; Justice, Mrs and
Miss Miller; Justice and Mrs: Bradley; Justice,
Mrs Mrs. and Miss Matthews; Mr. Strong and Miss
Douglas, his r0'scee; Senator David Davis; Senator
and Miss Harrison; Senator Voorhees,; Judge and
Mrs. Key; Mrs. Hannegan; Gen. and Miss sher-
Mrs. jeremiah Wilson and daughter; Mrs. Camn:
MIS- Maggie: Gen. and Mrs Drum; Commodore and
MIS-. Upshur; Mr. and Mrs Chas. Sheriff. and their
son; Mr.: and Mrs. Richard Merrick; Mr. Knox,
comptroller of the Currency, and two of his chill
dren; Assistant Secretary Upton, and Miss Brady.
60 IN The bride bride was simply attIred in a rich white
blossoms rested on her head, and ner long veil of
tulle flowed down upon her train. She carried
a very handsome black velvet, trimmed with let,
Her brothers and the wife or one OF them and
widowed sister-in-law and the groom's parents
ana some Others OF his near relatives present.
Inc ladies' were handsomely attred. The bridal
couple left the city on the evening train and after
and for !1 the sr w IN
with his parents, to whom the bride has been
known known 1or several years and,who are much at
The entertainment given at the French Legation
to which guests were invited at nine O'Clock, was
as beautiful Jee as that given the previous even
ing by the Secretary Of State to the French and
German guests. The gentlemen and ladies com
and also the German minister, Baron SchlOzer:
but as Is known, the German visitors had left the
city IN the NOR morning. NJ Outrey and his fascinating
American wife wen understand the noble art OF
hospitality, and their parties never fail to give
great pleasure to all who attend. Potted plants
anened the parlors halls
assisted IN receiving by her niece Miss Syivie De
Grasse G Fowler, OF New York, a direct descendant
Nine Outrey wore a neutral tinted satin brOcade
very handsomely trimmed with lace over light,
thted satln Train On her neck and head glittered
many superb diamonds, and sOlitaireS sparkled in
ner ears MISS Fowler wore highly becOmingwhite
dress and coral ornaments. She is handsome
bruno.
La Marquise de Rochambeau wore an elegant
black satin, embroidered in pansies. Her orna-
ments were magnificent dianlbnds, forming neck
lace, earrings and bracelets Mrs. Blaine wore a
handsome and becoming bronze brOcade with
point lace collar She accompanied her husband.
@ tne secretary OF State: Mrs. James, who was with
her husband, the Postmaster General, wore white
spanish lace, over white silk, most distinguished
looking toilet Secretary Hunt was with his wife.
haupt, who was with her husband. the Swedish
III miniSIer, I wore rich white satin, trimmed with
rare Mrs safe Rcnar and diamonds
o.p Spamsn an iace. IL was her first appearance in
society IOr Chree years.
Senator Don. Cameron hroupht his vonnp ,,,ro
whose health has greatly Improved She wore
"4iIe ,. corded silk trimmed with fine point lace
.o JuStice MattheWs was with his wife and daugh-
t ScI. MIS- MattheWS wore a handsome Steel-cOlOred
Drocade trimmed with black. Her daughter wore
%dn ~m1te slik trimmed with applique embroidery
ored moire antique. Miss Bayard, who accom-
panied her father, the Senator. wore black satin
aRd NTH goS SadF ase and
In white ""S 0eoo-s'' "'0'00u
The Portuguese minister had his daughter with
MN, MS wife being i'll. Miss das NOgueiras wore
blue silk beneath blue gave,
Am Among others who attended were the Mexican
Danish minister, Mr.. Bartholomew, the Russian
mnistsr aaat; Mr and Mrs Bartlett, Of the Chinese
legation. Aristarchi Bey, Mr. Edward Thornton,
~ Geonroy and some OF the gentlemen OF the
e0ati freaen legation MI de Cuear, Of the Mexican
roe, Gen; and Mrs Drum, Commodore and Mrs.
Ups Hpsn4s, MI: and the Misses McCeney, Admiral and
Allison cSIss Rss
W,s. ME. ana Miss Miller Justice, Mrs and
n Mss Matthews, ex-Justice swayne, DR.. and mrs
and Mrs George B. Ioring, d. T Lincoln. Mr' and
MIS- MIS- Inrne Frane HMqwe No. D1 and ms Lorng
Magrpder Nj: j. H. Hsns Hsnson, Nj: Mr. ana ana MS MS
romUE, r'se 1ea r ,o MoaGmough Mr. and Mrs. Calderon
Miss schenck, Marquis de- Chambrun and % dauen. aha
tel, Admiral and Mrs Stanley, Admiral and Mra
Irving.
Postmaster General and MBs. James have inyi-
ted guests to dinner next Thursday evening The
President and members OF the Cabinet with other
distinguished of1icials win be entertained. The
dinner will be at O'Clock at the Arlington Hotel
York In time for the dinner on Thursday.
Mrs Lincoln Bessie Beecht will not resume her
literary entertainments until some time In No
vember.
Mrs. Morrell's juvenile art league and members
of her class will soon be tende1ed a reception by
grounds will be especially brilliant On this occa-
sion.
The annual meetiEg OF the Unity Club for the
election OF officers viii occur FRIDAY eveninr
Membership to this club Will be linitatl aud nlem-
card. - 8.