Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-02-06


day, being the last OF the season. were attended by
an unusual number OF callers Mra and Miss
Waite received very large number OF party calls
and were assisted by Mra and Miss Bradford. Of
New York: Miss Selden, OF Philadelphia, and Miss
Annie Moore. Mrs Field and Mrs Miller did not
receive. Mrs Matthews was assisted by Mrs Wat
terson and by Misses Eva and Grace Matthews,
Miss Genie Matthews being on q visit at Cincin-
natl This reception was enriched with nne organ
music and with the singing Of a German song by
Miss Lincoln, the daughter OF T. D. Lincoln, esq,
or Cincinnati who called with Miss RoSecranS, and
that or Miss RoSecranS, was so effective at the GER
emony earlier in the day at the Convent of the
the life of black yelled nun. Mrs and Miss
Blatchford and Mrs. and Miss Woods, assisted
by by Mrs smyth OF Atlanta, had pleasant recep-
tasteful and beautiful in its appointments.
The marriage OF Miss Blaine to Col. Coppinger.
OF Gen. Pope's stan, was celebrated at the resi-
dence OF her parents at IL O'Clock to-day in the
presence OF large gathering OF personal friends
of Mr. and Mrs. Blaine, and OF army friends OF the
groom, Rev. DR.. Chappelle, OF ST. Matthews
church, performing the ceremony. The cards OF
Invitation read as follows: Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine
invite you to be present at the marriage of their
ruary the sixth, at twelve O'Clock M, 1900 fwen-
was deferred till hai.past one in order that the
President and his Cabinet might attend. Gen.
and Mrs Sherman, with Mr.. Fitch, Miss sherman
ton In both houses OF Congress, with their
wives. were prominent among the guests:
Mrs. Chandler, Mrs Kinsley, Miss Freling-
huysen, Mr.. and Miss Preston, the Chinese,
Argentine. Spanish, and Austrian ministers. Miss
Keller, Mrs. Colonel Moore, Mrs Justice and
Miss Ida Miller, Gen. and Miss Beale, Senator
Senator and Mrs HAZE MIS-. Senator Cameron and
the Misses Cameron, Lieut.. and Mrs. Rodgers, Adj
m rhr Mrs and Miss Amy, Com Lorlng, Mr.
Strong. MIR: Ingersoll and Miss Mamie Ingersoll,
the Turkish minister Mrs. wylie, Mrs Senator
Wet, Mrs. Senator hll. Adm h MIS- a and
| Miss Worden, Senator and Mrs. Warner Miller,
Mr. Mr.. George Bancroft; Mrs; and Miss Bryan. Miss
| Well, Mrs General McKeever and daughters, Gen.
eral and Mrs. Hazen, Justice ami Mrs. Blatchford,
| Representative Robson, Representative and Mrs.
! Deer1ng, Mrs. Scofeld, Chief Justice, Mrs. and
Miss Waite Justice and Mrs. Matthews. About
| twenty Senators and fifty Representatives were
present in all, and the wives OF many others whose
husbands We're detained by matters OF legislative
importance The house was thronged by nearly all
| OF prominence in official and social life.
The groom wore his full uniform. The ladies
came in handsome visiting toilets Of dark shades,
| and nearly all wore bonnetS. A few were In full
| evening dress, and the gathering was a brilliant
scene Many OF the officers Of the army and
colors in the richly decorated rooms was Very
| effective. Guests entered by the north door
opening on the handsome hall OF the mansion.
The ceremony took place in the central parlor or
the elegant triple suite OF the mansion, the bridal
tparty entering In the following order The clergy
man, Mrs. Blaine, escorted by Mr.. Walker Blaine
her eldest son, and the BRIDE leaning on her faith,
er's arm. who was met at the improvised altar by
the groom, In full uniform, attended by two OF his
en- tde, with long tulle veil and bouquet OF roses
and lilies OF the valley. The bride was attended
at AZ, the altar by her young sister, Miss Hattie
| family party were the other two sons Of Mr..
and Mrs. Blaine and Miss Dodge. The President
and HoD George Bancroft were admitted with the
bridal party inside the white ribbon line, MI. and
Mrs. Blaine standing at the right during the cere-
mony, and the President, Miss Dodge and others
form OF the Catholic service was used. After the
father and mother. the President was the first to
to the sum Wedding se at
which Col. and Mrs. COppinger took the 1880 train
fo ord the north The groom is handsome. prema-
tinction in the Papal Guards before coming to
America Their residence Will be at Fort Leaven-
| From her family the bride received handsome
presents In solid silver, including full service OF
FORKS, spoons, &C, and many elegant oddities, as
| Tea caddy, elegant olive spoons. and oyster forks:
| also, bracelet OF diamonds rubies and emeralds
and vases in Hungarian and French china. The
| large and valuable list OF presents from friends
| outside included superb set of Shakespeare from
| Col Robert IngerSOl
Mrs and the Misses McKeever had large and
pleasant reception yesterday, following their bril-
liant ball of last week. ana were assisted by the
| remaining young ladies who will be bridesmaids
TIL evening at Miss Brewster's wedding, all going
| later Tor rehearsal OF the ceremony at the
| church.
Mrs. Sheriff. was also at home, and received un.
| assisted, Miss Sheriff. being out making calls.
The ladies OF the Riggs and National Hotels had
many calls, and the guests OF the Hamilton House
last evening enjoyed their closing hop for the sea.
son. at which numerous friends from outside were
| guests.
| Mrs. Angus Cameron, assisted by Mrs Hazelton
| and Miss Coleman, OF Wisconsin, had a reception
| as large and elegant as private party, the trio
| OF lady hostesseS attracting many admiring COM
menIs among the callers for their superior grace
and beauty. Many wives OF Mr.. Cameron's brother
| Senators were among those calling. A handsome
collation. was served In the rear parlor
| At the navy yard the residence OF the command.
ant was gay and thronged, Mrs. Patttson being
and by Miss Minna Pattison, her daughter, whose
| temporary lameness from sprained ankle is for
tunately again better: Dancing was feature of
the entertainment. Miss Upshur, Miss Taylor,
Miss Kraft, Miss Webster. and Miss Nichols
| daughter OF Rear Admiral Nichols, also assisted
the rss all handsomely attred In
Henderson, and Mrs Nelson, wife of the medical
Inspector, Mrs Menocal and other ladies also had
| thrODged parlOrs during the day.
Hon. John A. King gave handsome dinner at
Wormley's last evening to the following gentle
men: Gen. Parke, the Turkish Minister, vice Ad-
| miral Rowan, Rev. DR.. Leonard, MIR. Fitch, Mr.
! Munroe. Mr. Lowndes, Mr.. Walker Blaine, Mr.
seward se Mr. John Davis, Mr.. Clymer, Mr. Hopkins,
Com Temple, Judge Cox. Mr.. Gray and Col. CUTS
| One Of the most enjoyable entertainments of the
| season was given last evening at the house OF
VIM. Middleton, 1928 street northeast, on the oc-
CASTOR OF his ffueth birthday. The celebrant and
his wife, with their two charming daughters.
| Misses Katie and Selma, endeavored by their de-
voted attention and genial manners to make every
one feel at home, In which they were charmingly
successful Among the hundreds Of congratulate
Ing trends present during the evening We're: Rev.
Milford and Mrs. Downs. Miss Virgie Downs, Rev.
| NJ. L. Hawley, Capt. and Mrs Ripley, Mr.. and Mrs
Jacob Black, Capt and Mrs. Hitchcock, Mr. and
| Mrs Geo. A. Green, W. H. Nicholson, z. S. Buck
| Ter, Mrs. and Miss Susie Merrick, j. NJ ShomO
| Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Wales
| Attorney General Brewster was the recipient of
| an elegant dinner at Delmonico's Last evening
given by Mr.. Frederick d. Thompson. Covers were
laid for Sixty-eight guests, who were received by
Mrs. Hamilton Fish. The Attorney General
escorted Mrs. Paran Stevens to the table.
Senator Hill, OF Colorodo, gave dinner at his
residence, 1907 street, last evening, to the Pres-
| dent Those present were, the President, Senator
| and Mrs Hale. Mrs. Place, NJ. De Strive, the Rus
sian minister, Count Lippe. Senator and Mrs Cam
eron, Mr.. and Mrs. Bancroft Davis. Col. Bonaparte
Mrs Bigelow Lawrence, Judge Gray, Mrs NIGEL
| roy, the Presidents sister, and Miss Coleman.
District Government Affairs.
THE WORK OF FILLING UP THE OLD CANAL
In the southeastern part OF the city is progressing