Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-01-12

SOCIETY NOTES
The receptions at Senatorial homes yesterday
| were many and largely attended. Mrs. Sherman
was assisted by her guest, Miss Putnam, Of MARI
eta, Ohio; Mrs. MOulton OF Cincinnati a sister OF
the Senator, and Miss Hyde, OF Boston, a cousin
and guest OF Gen. Miles Mrs. Morrill, and Miss
Swan received at their residence Thomas Circle.
Miss Barry. who has been their guest during the
holidays, returned on Wednesday to her home in
Cambridge to resume her studies at Boston collie e.
Mrs. Pendleton had with her her second daugh-
ter and Miss Silsbee, OF Boston. Miss Pendleton,
who has been i'll for several weeks, was yesterday
able TO go out for exercise. Mrs Jonas entertained
a large number Of callers at her pleasant apart
ments at the Portland, assisted by her niece, Miss
Rosebud Jonas, and later In the afternoon by Miss
Duncan. All these ladies were richly dressed.
Mrs. Hale viva was assisted by Ms DaIane Of
| gantly spread tea table iD the dining room. The
parlors Of the Hale mansion looked extremely
cosy, and the ladies were kept busy in greeting
| their friends until twilight.
The marrage H,rS Of Lieutenant Alexander Rodgers
Of Pennsylvania, on Scott Circle, last evening.
The floral decorations OF the hall where the cere-
mony took place were confined to that end where
the bridal party stood. A pryamld OF tall palms
and ferns, rising from a bank OF moss, hid the
window draperies from view, and made pctur
the bride at the foot OF the oaken Staircase down
which she hsd been escorted by her father.
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| Margaretta, were her only attendants and stood
on either side. During the ceremony the couple
| knelt on broad cushion OF crimson velvet. Near
them CHEEKY wood fire. on the deep, old-fash-
1oned hearth, added its fitful brightness to the
cleaning OF shaded waxen lights. The officiating
formerly OF the New York Avenue church
The The groom wore a full military uniform, and
| thick white satin, the train falling In graceful
| folds and the front draperies full heavy piait-
ing over ruffle OF the satin bordered the Skirt.
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| sleeves. edged with point lace. A chapet OF Or
ange blossoms held the long veil OF tulle, and
| around her neck, she wore suspended from satin
| ribbon, a diamond pendant Her bouquet was OF
white rosebudS, SPRAYED with lilies OF the valley.
Ing, made alike, with surpice waists and full
draperies over hneiy-pleated underskirts They
wore trained dress OF silken cauze with a low
waist OF white satin, brocaded with gold and
trimmed with snowballs. Mrs. Bradley, sister OF
brocaded satin. Mrs. Raymond Rodgers, mother
| OF the groom, wore black MORE trimmed with
ostrich tips. Mrs Charles T. sherman, mrs. Cam
| erons mother, wore lustreless mourning silk.
AFTER the eongratulations the bride and groom
| took their stand in the drawfng-room near the
| window recess. Senator and Mrs Cameron stood
near the door and greeted the large company, en-
tion From half-past seven until after nine con.
slant stream OF distinguished persons paid their
ieft their position, and before ten reappeared
ready for the wedding journey. The bride wore q
travelling dress or dark blue camePs hair, the
wrap lined with cardinal silk. Her bonnet was OF
the same shade as the dress and fitted closely.
Supper. with wine and every delicacy, was served
all the evening in the dining-room and decorated
| boxes containing slices OF wedding cake were pro-
v!ded for the guests
ana M Gr the
Bsale, Mr.. Sanders Irving and wife, the
ladies'; Justice Gray ana Justice and MIS-
Matthews; the Cabinet officers; majority
notably those from Pennsylvania; General, Mrs
and Mss Emory; the British Minister and Miss
| West, MT. and Mrs Lowery, General Hazen, and
point lace and 1T up with flashes si pale blue
shrimp pink moire. entirely covered with point
lace. Mrs. Jesse Grant. white satin. with long
train and bodice OF gold embossed satin. Mrs.
broidered In silver. Miss Frelinghuysen, rich red
| satin, with front Of lace, over white satin. Mrs
lace Miss Beale. white satin draped with lace
Miss Rachel Sherman, white satin richly made and
white satin and % court t train Of white embossed
| velvet Mrs Angus Cameron wore white
ottoman silk, corsage embroidered in the
Mrs. Representative Walker wore a Paris dress
OF pale blue satin, with white front covered with
White silk and Crepe M de chine, gar garnshed with Val.
enciennes lace and bon stlene roses Mrs Scranton
@ wore white silk. with elaborate pearl trimming.
naments and lace. Mrs and Miss Brewster, q
beautiful mother and daughter. both sumptuously
Of Chicago, second daughter OF Senator Sawyer,
whose aress OF shrimp pix satin, with point lace
ps was Gy many
| the arm OF Gen Sherman, in full uniform, added
another to the bright features OF the reception.
| The attire OF Mrs. August Belmont, an elegant
looking woman, was literally ablaze with precious
gems
Lieut. and Mrs Rodgers win be absent two
weeks on their wedding 10llfnpv YnturnfnO
Washington for a month before he takes his bride
TO his military post In Montana.
The marriage OF Mr. W. B. Green, editor OF the
Rockville Hontgomeridn, to Miss Ella Ricketts,,
took place last evening at the Foundry church.
manthe former in b1ue six sn1 the satfer
pink. The bride wore cream tinted satin, with
tulle ven and orange blossoms. The groomsmen
reception followed at the BRIDES residence, ga
street, which was largely attended, after which
the newly married pair LEFT for an eastern bridal
tour
The ilrst Assembly bali of the season was given
at Masonic Temple last evening. Mrs Justice Field
by Mr.. Stevens. The large hall was ntspaiy sT IIg
fers ,,s with the the dancing During portion q toe
are numerous from ladies, who wore fresh and
handsome light toilets, that their dresses were
nearly ruined By the condition OF the noor which
has been USED for miscellaneous gatherings
The nrst OF Secretary and Mrs Frelinghuysen's
Thursday evening at-homes was brilliant with
had come from the wedding reception, ana others
| In bali toilets donned for the german.
S @ liz xss the eliminating DAY.
Miss Annie wilson gives large dancing party
on Monday evening next
Miss Duncan, the daughter Of General Duncan.
dancing party 70 her young friends
Nrk rassett WIN receive q usual on saturday,
e her residence and studio. 1Oe i seyeet, fro@ 9