Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-05-27
SOCIETY NOTES.

very pretty wedding was that at the Church
OF the Epiphany at sunset last evening. The
contracting parties were Mr.. George Francis
Crane, Of New York, and Miss Mallfe W. Moore,
OF this city, the ceremony being performed by
Rev. Mr.. Graves, an old and intimate friend of
the brides family, and Rev. DR.. Paret rector
OF the parish. The altar OF the church was
OF autifully and uniquely decorated.-a lovely
tomary floral bell or horseshoe AT the ap-
pointed hour the party entered the church. to
the music of the wedding march. led by the
usherS, MessIS. F. s. Blanchard T. Z. Borden
A: T. Riddle and q. Story, all OF this city.
The groomsmen were Messrs. F. L. Crane OF
Boston, (brother OF the groom,) and w. c.
Delaney and J; N. Liopey, Of New York. The
bride Miss Grace Gay, OF Boston, and Miss
Lucy S. Mygatt. OF this city, wore white satin
basques, with skirts OF fine white null, and
each carried dainty basket of her favorite
OF the flower that his fair partner carried, and
the groom spray OF lilies OF the valley. The
bride leaning on the arm OF her uncle, Mr.. j.
N. Whitney. who gave her away, wore white,
al exquisite and beautifully made brocade over
q pettcoat OF white satin, trimmed with lace
ard pearl fringe, and carried bouquet of
lilies OF the valley, sent by friends In New York.
Her veil OF soft Illusion covered her face and en-.
veloIed her graceful figure like cloud Of silvery
mist Alter the ceremony dancing reception
Ultimate ftierds was given at the residence Of
the brides mother, on 18th street, followed by
ah elegant repast. The bridal presents sent In
ana handsome seen in washington this season.
ano Included many articles Of great value and
reauty. The bridal party left ct 10 O'Clock for
Boston. where they are TO have reception.
after which they Will go to the sea side for the
summer.
Tue marriage Of Mi. Sidney Il. Nealy, Of this
City, and their daughter, Miss Carrie e. Goff,
Drought together q pleasant assemblage Of con.
genial friends at the residence Of Mr. and Mrs.
George P. Con, on Iowa Circle, on Wednesday
evening. The parlors were beautifully decor
and the scene throughout was most charm.
iDg one. The costume of the b. ide was one OF
rare elegance and beauty, and that of the
pridesm 90, Miss Alice Boyd, OF Philadelphia,
nardly less SO. The ceremony which was per.
formed by. Rev. DR.. Elliott, of the Church OF
the Ascension, was followed By bounteous
and elegant repast, after which the happy pair
left for New York. The wedding presents
which included teWelry, silver ware, brOnZeS
pfic brac, and rare porcelain and glassware,
made display OF unusual extent and brlliance.
Tie first afternoon concert for this season,
at the Marine Barracks, was given there yes
teIday by the band, beginning shortly after
i've O'Clock. Very few were present. as 1t was
not generally known that were would be con-
The entertainment to be given the children
connected with Mrs M0rrellS drawing classes,
%hsn
ev enlIg Of this week, at 1887 Corcoran street.
Miss Tunstal, of Richmond, Va, has recently
been the guest Of Mr.. ". w: Corcoran and MS
niece, Miss Jones. Mr.. Corcorans grand
daughter and her aunt. Miss Eustis, are also
with him. His eldest grandson and namesake
Ii student at the University OF Virginia. and
the second one Is preparing for college at Char.
iottesville Mary Clemnler Will leave
about the middle Of June for the season and
win pass the warm months In 9 quiet farm
house on South Mountain, not Tar distant from
MYe. Dahlgren's summer residence. MIS-.
Clemmers youngest sister Is now with her.-
Admiral ScOtts son and his wife ana cnlQren
Will spend q portion OF the summer at the Mont
gcmery White Sulphur Springs Baxter'a
mother has returned to her home Ia Vermont.
Senator AorT1lls wife and son and Mfsa
Swan have also gone TO their home In Vermont.
-Mrs Florence Adams Darling has gone to
OLD Peant Comfort TOR the month OF June.