Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-03-06
Society Notes.

The scene which greeted the Presidents guests
last evening on approaching the White House was
at once unusual and beautiful On all sides the
broad eXpanSe OF unbrOken snow gliStened and
Sparkled from the countless brilliant gas Jets
rounding the exterior OF the Executive Mansion.
Thrown into strong relief by the Illuminated con-
SerVatOry, the tall pines stood SWayng about with
Outstretched arms piled high with their snowy
burden. Indoors the light and warmth formed
welcome contrast to the cold, damp night outside.
The East Room, where the President welcomed the
guests as they assembled, had been decorated with
the usual effective arrangement OF sage and fan
pains, FERNS, zebra and foliage plants. In the
d1nng-rOom the table decorations presented
most artistic effect. Down the middle, usual,
ran the mirror lake, in the center OF which, with
full sail OF acacia blossoms fOated canoe of white
and scarlet carnations. with its odorous freight OF
roses. Along the edges OF the lake stood spicy
piumeS OF hyacnths; candelabras thanked the canoe
at each end, beyond which lay ObOng plaques Of
roses, lilies Of the valley and ferns and tall stands
th San1 Az the extreme east and west ends of
aZallaS, with dark green ivy leaves. In the center
OF these stood tall lighted candelabras. To the
right OF the President sat senator Harris Senator
Ransom on the left. Mrs. McEroy was not pres
ent either In receiving the guests or at the table,
though handsome fiat corsage bouquet of blush
roses and maidenS hair fern was sent up stairs to
ner The guests present were those named in The
STAR OF last evening.
A large and brilliant assemblage filled the resi-
dence OF Mr. and Mrs. Robert c. Fox. on Highland
Terrace. last evening. The occasion was the mar
rage OF eldest daughter, Roberta Kendall to Mr.
VIM. G. Oberteuffer, OF Philadelphia, whose brother
little more than year ago, married the only
daughter OF Mr.. James E. Fitch OF this CITY, who
has been associated in business for many years
with the brides father Promptly at seven o'clock
the inspiring and magnificent strains OF the we'd
ding march were begun by Prof Weber and his as
sociates This was signal for the appearance of
Miss Marie Louise Cutter, escorted by Master Geo
Oberteu1er. each holding in their hand beautiful
basket OF flowers and preceding the bridal party
Very soon thereafter the groom entered, accOmpa-
MED by Mr. Nanuxem, OF Philadelphia, as best man,
Mr. GIL, Of New York, being in attendance as
alternate. The bride and groom stood under a
bower OF tropical plants, over which was suspended
''wish-bone" OF white carnations. The brides
maids were Miss Emily Fox, sister of the bride
Miss LOnbaert and Miss BournOnville, of Philadel-
ph!a. Miss FOx's dress was canary silk trimmed
with crystal and exquisite flowers; her bouquet was
blue silk, trimmed with white lace. and a bouquet
OF dark red carnations. Miss Bournonvie wore a
lovely shade Of cafe lat silk, cherry trimmings
with bouquet OF light red carnations The brides
dress white rhadame silk, brocade velvet 'front.'
trimmed with ducheSse lace, tue veil, caught with
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. u
H. Cuthbert. pastor of the First Baptist church. OF
this city. to which communion the bride belongs.
Many friends and relatives OF the bride and groom
We're in attendance from New York, Philadelphia
Baltimore, and Richmond, and Notwithstanding
the Indictment weather very large asseinblage OF
the best people OF Washington turned out to tender
their congratulations. 1t is very seldom that one
sees brought together anywhere so many OF the Old
and young mingllng so Joyously together
The mansion presented brilliant appearance
under the effect of the many variagated colored
the presents were numerous and very handsome
The bride carries with her TO her new home in
Philadelphia the best wishes OF d large circle OF
friends, to whom She has greatly endeared herself
by the exhibition OF many eXceences OF character.
For many years she has been prominent In church
work, where she has developed wonderful tact in
training the young, by whom she was greatly
loved The groom has purchased for his bride a
suitable bOllse on Locust street in Philadelphia,
which will be completely furnished by the father OF
the bride.
Miss Mary STEELE was married last evening, at
half-past seven O'Clock, to Mr.. w. F. Lewis, at the
residence OF her parents, 81 East Capitol street.
Rev. JabeZ Fox, of The New Jerusalem church. per
forming the marriage service.
number of ladies interested in that congrega-
ton have in training juvenile troupe which will
give the opera OF P1nafOre on the 11th OF Apri at
Wizards hall, for the benefit OF ST. Pauls church.
The wife OF Representative Beach was last FRI
day summoned by telegram to Newburg owing to
the dangerous illness OF her mother, Mrs. Adams.
Miss Theresa Mackenzie of Baltimore, is here on
q visit to Miss Lola GOOdall.