The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1883-01-14
SOCIETY CHAT.

sort OF atbOr az tue rear OF the room. MIS-. fielu
received the guests among whom we're Mrs. Gen.
Ricketts, and the Misses Harwood, Mrs. u q. White,
Mrs. Goodman, and Mrs Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Dun
bar Price, Miss Brewster and the Misses McKcever
Mrs. and Miss Thom, and Miss Claytor Mrs. aud
Miss Drum, Medical Inspector and Mrs. Nelson and
Miss Barnes Paymaster and Mrs BoggS Mrs. Febiger
and Miss johnson, MIR. Crocker Of San Francisco, Miss
Crocker and Miss Sanderson the Messrs Almy and
Miss Almy Gen. Van Net Mrs, o Reilly Mrs Duva,
Senator and Miss Jonas, Mrs owen aud Miss owen,
Mr. and Mrs. II. c. Hooker, Mrs. and Miss McFalls,
Gen. and Miss Sturgls, Miss Snend, Miss
duncan, Miss Hamilton, Miss Daydgo,
MIR. and Mrs. burnside, Miss whiting, Mrs. llol-
gate Miss Sheriff, Miss Hayden, Miss Camden, Miss
Saunders Gen Robertson Messrs Bransford Freeman,
LoyeIoy, Blaine, whiteside rogers Alger and Bcnie
The room was not at any time uncomfortably crowd
ed. The Introductory square and round dances en-
abled the company to see who was there before the
german began, and gave late comers time TO get In
and about little before being crowded into the
corners and against the walls, collation. was served
In the supper-rUom at the close Of the general dane
ing, about half-past eleven. Seats were then pro-
yided for all who desired TO take part in the cotion
which sklltuy led by the president OF the club
Lieut.. Thomas n. Stevens, Of the Navy, assisted by
MIR. Hooker. The favOts dispensed by Mrs. Field,
assisted by Mrs. Vail, numerous enough to sup
ply several figures. and were impattlaly distrib-
uted. The hoor was In splendid condition, and the
music by Louls Weber, with an augmented band was
superb. The german lasted until two O'Clock, aud
was unanimously declared q complete success.
Foundry NJ. l.. Church was th ronged with
to witness the marriage OF Mr. W, B.Green, of Rock
VILE, Md, where he edits the Montgomeriap to Miss
Ella Ricketts,, daughter Of Mr.. II. Ricketts,, OF this
city. There was very large attendance OF Congress-
men, the Committee OF Accounts being present In
body, MIR. Green being clerk to said committee. The
ushers were Messrs. Phil. Beall, e. u. Trail, r. W.
Ryan, and William Mayse, while the bridesmaids
and gToOmsmen were Miss Mamie Hin, daughter OF
Mai George Hll and Mr. A. Green. aud Miss Chap
man, OF Baltimore, and the Hon Joseph Jorgenson.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. pr. Ward,
"a tnl lha plan lac
ion at the residence OF Mr. c. T.. Beall 0s7 street.
10 the bridal party, no others being invited.
The bride q cream COlOred satin, court train,
trimmed with point lace and natural flowers. A long
sweeping veil OF tulle, held IN place her head by
spray of orange blossoms gracefully fell over the train
OF the dress. Her ornaments wore diamonds. Miss
nm elegantly attlred In a suit OF blue silk On
traine, with ornaments OF diamonds, while Miss Chap
man IS dress was OF delicate pink satin trimmed with
swans down. After the reception Mr.. aud Mrs
Green left for tour North and East. Many hand
some presents were received.
The dancing reception given last Monday
evening by Miss Edith Cragin, OF West Washington,
TO her guests, Miss Mamie Bispham, OF warrentou,
Va, and Miss Carrie Shaw, OF philadelphia, was
largely attended. The dresses OF the yonng ladies'
were handsome, while the decorations Of the parors
were elaborate and beautiful Among those present
Lucius Higgins, Mrs. Mccartney, sister to the
hostess; Mrs. Gilmore, Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin
roberts, Mr.. and Mrs Leonard Chew, the Misses
McFas, Peterson Dovllller, Wilson, MoGatt. Addi-
son, Davidson, lIardle Dorsey, Dodge, New, Riley,
Niblack, Lockwood, Willett, Daupnhower, Eastman,
Mohun, Ward, Bea, Hester. Trapier, Fristoe, Bai-
nougal, DOdson, Billings, Stevens, berry, and
Brook. Among the gentlemen were Lieuts. Stevens,
Fletcher Harrison, Norton, Tacott, Bosick, and
kincaid, OF the Navy, and Sprggs, o. Neal, Graham,
Duke, Hatch, Rust, Adams. Beall Harlan, Johns,
McDaniels Maddox, Stevens, Hester, Mackal Judd,
Prescott Williams, Whiting, Dodge, willard, Cra-
gin, McCaum, Hail. Miller, Parr, Belt Stott Coffee,
Cummins, and SNYDER.
Paca-street Christian Church, Baltimore,
was the OF very pleasant wedding last Tuesday
evening, the contracting parties being Mr. \. Walter
Fowler Of this city, and Miss Nellie Thomas of Bal
tmore. The bridal party, prcceded by the ushers,
Messrs. Frank Watkins, John Il. Miller, James A .
jackson, aud George Il. Patterson, all of Baltimore,
advanced to the altar rail, where they met by
the Rev. II. ID. Clark pastor VI the Christian Church,
who performed the ceremony, assisted By the Rev.
w. |. Mckenny, of Washington, after which the
happy couple received tho congratulations Of the
merous friends at the residence OF the BRIDES brother,
on Carrollton avenue. The bride was becomingly
dressed In myrtle green velvet dress with embossed
overdress. The presents We're both numerous and
costly. Mr. and Mrs. Fowler left on the 1880 r. NJ
train for New York for short VISIT after which they
viii return to this city, their future home.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of the
weather the wedding of MIR. Robert 5. Cooper and
Miss Madeline II. Roberts, which took place last
Wednesday evening, was a very pleasant affair. The
young bride looked charming in her bridal attire, and
the groom looked manly, asa groOms should do. The
the Rev. G. H. Rdmsdell of the North Presbyterian
Church, In the presence Of friends of both parties at
the parsonage Instead of at the church. owing TO the
death OF the groom father, which occurred suddenly
after the invitations had been prepared, and its
conclusion many of those present repaired to the bone
of the BRIDE where the ''hride's cake and 1T
Ccteras disposed and evening spent In en-
ioyment and pleasure.
The Queen of Clubs met last Monday
evening at the residence of Miss Mccullough. in
lie Droit Park. An interesting programme was
presented, consisting OF an original essay on
Wom@n's A., 81, neaaty;m by Mrs. r. G. Getcne, a
Heather Chinee;'' songs, Instrumental music, and n
short farce In which Messrs iirney and Rogers Miss
Roberts, and Mrs. Getchell sustained characters
present were Mrs Birney, Miss Birney, Mrs. Gray
don, the MIS- Misses Mccn''oaG Miss C,nway, Of a-
Miss Acker, and Messrs. Birney. Rowell Davies,
Rogers, Acker, Dinwldde, and King.
very pleasant surprise party was given
at the residence OF William H. Frazier Esq. Rhode
Island avenue, on Friday evening" The young folks
took complete possession of the house and soon
tripping through the may waltz, A handsome col
latlon was prepared by the ladies' which not the
least enjoyable part of the programmes. Among those
present were Mr: and Mrs. q. D. j.; FoN"eil. MT.
Behl, Alice AMI Carrie Foxwcll, Eta and Emma
Caywood. Carrie Howell. Kate Doun Maggie Tretler,
Addie Johnson Alma Iligbee, and Lula Snter, and
Messrs Miken. Webel, Hilliard. Sbedd, Renneker,
Caywood, and l.. d. aud Il. L.. Walter
The marriage of DR.. II. NJ. Schooley to
Miss India Woliz took place on "Wednesday evening
last at the Sweieuborgian Temple ON North Capito
street. The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Jabez Fox, ritual that or Interest nearly all
present. from the fact that 1t is entirely different from
the one commonly used In Christian churches The
bride looked extremely pretty In white satin. with
brOcaded white satin overskirt, the skirt being
In court train The attendants were Miss Katie Frye
aud Miss Fannie Bennett. The ushers were Messrs
Max Hansmann, C. q. Allen. L n. Seclcy, and j.
Mex. Borden.
Mrs. Gen. Sheridan held her usual recep.
tion New Years Day at her residence on Michigan
avenue, Chicago, being assisted by Mrs Col
"Miken sheridan, Mrs. Col. Voikmar, Mrs Shcri-
dan sister, Miss Rucker, the two Miss wadswortr
and Miss BlckfoId. Miss Nellie WadswOfth and hei
sister are well known at many cavalry aud Infantry
posts on the frontier where they were visiting Mrs.
Gen. Custer and others In years gone by, and ST
attached to the Army that there Is an on dit anoa
that they VIII ere long be attached permanently tc
the lipe or staI
There was a social gathering last Tuesday
evening at the residence of Mrs. Newton, 5li Fiftl
street. There vocal and Instrumental music ant
dancing. Among those present were Mrs Munson
Mrs. Salyer, of Kentucky; Mrs. McAber. Mrs Val
NIolz, Misses Nettie ana Minnie Newton yirgie Lin
Han, Annie Munson, Mamie Ofutt, Bessie Rock
hIollle Seaton. Leila Lewis Miss Drainey, and Messrs
Munson, Miller. SchaHer. Leishears, Rock, Dubois
Deaplane, Perry shepherd, Heller, Graham, King
and Lewis.
The many friends of Miss Cora Henderson
OF Alexandria. Va, made well by her charmin,
manners by her attractive features during her vls
to her sister, Mrs. j j. Thomas Fourteenth street
vii! regret to learn OF her intended departure. Sh
| leaves on Monday To visit friends In Baltimore, AM
will stop at No. 6S Franklin street.
Mrs. Luther r. Hare, wife of Lieut.. II are
Seventh Cavalry, arrived here last Sunday night witt
| her little daughter from Fort Meade ID. H., and
visiting her father, Col John Hancock, 1.-THE brothe
| OF Gen. W. 5. Hancock, at the corner Of Pennsyl
vania and Twenty fourth street. She VIII re
main here until spring.
/ Mr. and Mrs. j. II. Forsyth, of 1909 Nintl
street, entertained number OF their friends at mu
sIcale on Thursday evening. Among the guests wer
| MIR. aud Mrs. Gillian, Mr. and Mrs Keoehler and III
Misses Keoeher, Miss Annie Safel, Mr.. Georg
| Atkins Mr.. L. w. Cridler. Mr.. j. II. Collins, an,
| Miss Louisa Kaiser.
Miss Bernie Brawner, of No. 944 New Yorl
avenue, returned the ith instant the Convent
the Sacred Heart, Manhattanyie, N. y, TO 70
sumo her studies, after most enjoyable vacation
The evening before her departure she gave dancnl
| party to few OF her most Intimate friends.
Lieut.. John NJ. Hawley, of the Navy, ant
| wife are located at 1880 N street for tho season
Lieut.. Hawley ono OF the officers attached TO tn
jamestown during her recent trip around Cape HOrI
! from San Francisco, and is now on duty In The lily
geographic once.
Chief Engineer Henry Lee Snyder, of the
| Navy and Mrs. Snyder have returned from the
holiday trip Pennsylvania, and are at their OLD