Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-04-29
SOCIETY NOTES.

which marked 1t. There were no less than
four prominent ceremonies OF this character
In the city during the day and evening, and fn
addition to these Miss Loubelle Embrey, q
young lady formerly well known here, was
married In New York to Mr.. Copenhagen, Of
Boston. The first event OF the series was the
Cooke-Nicholson wedding, which occurred
during the morning, and which was described
IN yesterday s STAR.
Following this, next in point OF time. came
the marriage OF DR.. A. Il. Glennan to Miss
Susie Polk Raynor: daughter OF the Solicitor Of
thew's church at 2 O'Clock. This was rather
quiet anair, as weddings are apt to go nova
days. but 1t was both beautiful and impressive
throughout Father Boyle. who performed
the ceremony, made some appropriate remarks
to the young couple in regard to the new rela-
tioDs upon which they were entering. The
dered music, which included Mendelssohn's
wedding march and the famous bridal chorus
from Lohengrin. After the ceremony the
bride and groom took the cars for the north,
A very pleasant event was the wedding OF Mr..
Charles W. Handy and Miss BarDe F. Elchhorn,
which took place at st. Aloysus church In the
evening: followed py a reception at the resi-
dence OF the brides parents, on Sd street. The
large church was well filled by friends and
Others desiring to witness the ceremony. and
profusion of rare and beautiful flowers obserra-
bic on every side. The bride. who was very
richly dressed was unattended by bridesmaids.
Messrs. Paul Arnold, LIE Roy Livingstone,
ushers. The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Father Kelly, pastor OF st. Aloysius church,
assisted by Rev. A. f. Ctampf; several other
reverend gentlemen also being present. Prof.
Lawrence presided at the organ. giving apprc-
PIRATE music finely rendered. A fine collation.
was served at the reception, which was at
tended by few invited guests. The bride and
groom went to New. York on the night train.
The wedding presents on this occasion were
both numerous and elegant, and included some
articles Of great value.
TIE most important OF the days weddings, In
point OF display and interest manifested, was
undoubtedly that of Mr. Charles s. Penhailow.
OF Boston, and Miss Mary, youngest daughter Of
qusin1ance ana great It popularity Dor Of II the B bride
almost nlled Epiphany Church, where the mar
rage took place at o'clock pm. Rev. Dr..
Pact of1iciating.. The cnancel was adorned
with flowers and lighted with wax candles in
silver candelabras. There was an arch OF Gala
lilies. smllaX and other flowers pendant from
the center of which was marriage bell of
White carnations, with tongue OF red; the
monograms OF the bride ard groom were In del
1cate flowers. These tasteful decorations were
,he gilt Of the Sunday school teachers. The
ushers who walked In couples. Three OF these
gentlemen We're friends OF the groom from Bos-
ton, namely MI: A. G. Hodges. Mir. George P.
Messrs. Chew. Berry and bradbury. OF this
city. There was only one bridesmaid and
groomsman,-M1ssM Mary, daughter OF CHIEF JUS
lceWaite, andLleut Coffin a brother OF the bride.
The brides dress was OF the richest lowered
satin. with long flowing train; the graceful
veil OF Illusion covered her face, and fine point
lace garniShed the neck and sleeves Of her
dress. She carried boQuet of lilies OF the val
ley. Miss Wafte's dress was almost as elegant
as that OF, the bride, being Of creamy white
satin brocade. She carried b0quet OF red
roses. The brides presents which were nu-
meI0us. costly and elegant, included TWO ser
vices OF solid silver; two dinner sets OF Dresden
china. zone an heir loom In the Penhallow fam
OF the bride On each piece. and so many other
rare and choice gifts that they nllsd q room.
The bridal party left on the evening train for
Boston, which will be their home.
"A parlor entertainment OF rather eXcep-
tionally interesting character was given last
night by Mr. Germond Crandell aG his resi-
dence, on street, In the shape OF an Illus
trated lecture upon the history OF electrical
discovery, eliminating In the telephone and
electric light. Mr. Crandel has always had
strong taste for the study OF the subject of
electricity; and, having much mechanical In
geDuity, he has invented number Of appii-
ances for experimental demonstration, which
enable him to illustrate the Different processes
manner. Among those present were Hon. E.
M. MAI Bile, Commissioner OF Patents; Prof.
Weston Flint; Mrs. D. Butcher, principal OF
the Washington Collegiate Instttu e; Mrs. Hort;
MISS L; L. OSBORNE. principal OF the ladies'
others OF prominence In scientific educational
and social circles
Secretary and Mrs. Blaine will, on Saturday
evening, have the fifth and last of the recep-
tions for which they issued cards for the sea-
son.--The widow and unmarried daughter OF
Gamaliel Bailey, 80 well known as editor OF the
old Rational Era, arrived here this week, after
an abs De OF two years In Europe Miss Bal
ley has u en- studying art.