Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-09
Society.


A grand ball was given lastnight at the Light
Infantry Armory by that Corps in honor Of the
young ladies who assisted them in their last
fair, and contributed so largely to its success;
with dancers, there being at one time during
the evening over 500 present The decora-
were almost literally lined with mirrors, null
tiplying the beautiful scene Indefinitely and
producing an effect at once bewildering and
absolute q success that the debt of gratitude
due the young ladies would seem to be amply
repaid.
A pretty wedding took place at the Church of
the Epiphany yesterday afternoon. Mr.. w. A.
Murphy, of Newark, N. J., and Miss Georgia A.
Hunt, daughter of Col T. B. Hunt, were mar
ried in the presence of their immediate friends
by Rev: Alfred Stubbs, uncle of the bride, as
sisted by Rev. j. c. McElroy. Mr.. S. ]. Meeker,
OF Newark, acted as best man, but there were
neither groOmSmen nor bridesmaids. After the
marriage a reception was held at the resi- dence
of the brides father, and the happy couple then
went south.
This is the last day of the Industrial exhibi-
tion at Wfllard's hall! The exhibition is under
the patronage of Mrs. Bancroft Davis, Miss
Stanton, and other well known ladies, who take
an interest in such matters. The affair is prop
erly under the auspices Of the First Mission
School of Cookery and Housework, the Wash
ington School of Cookery, ST. Mary's Industrial
They have been very well patronized, and the
exhibition has been in every way success.
Last evening an "Old folks concert was given,
the stage being filled with young people in the
costumes of their grandfathers' days, and the
program rendered was well received.
Mr.. Leonard Garfield Spencer, son of Prof
Spencer, of the Spencerian business college, and
Miss Margaret A gnes Allen were quietly married
at the parsonage OF st. Matthews church yes
terday.
A pleasant Easter entertainment was given
by Mr. Bernard King last night at his residence,
421 New York avenue. There were a large
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sumptuons supper, dancing was tndulged in to
a late hour.
1t is expected that the President and Miss
Cleveland will attend the concert to be given
for the benefit of the Little Sisters of the Poor
at Marini's hall this evening. This affair promi.
ses to combine in an unusual degree the quail
ties of an attractive social event and q first
class musical entertainment. with the added
pleasure OF aiding q most worthy cause, and q
large and fashionable attendance is expected.
Information has been received here to the
effect that Mrs. Shepherd and family have left
BatOp1las for the east. Mrs. Shepherd has been
far from we'll lately, and it is expected that she
will make the long journey by short and easy
here, to be followed by sojourn in New York
for while, they will go to the sea shore for the
summer.
Prof. John R. Sweeney, of Philadelphia, author
Of "Beulah Land" "Whiter than Snow" and
other well known sacred melodies, with his
wife, Is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. e. d. Eas
ton, $40 East Capitol street.
Mrs. and Miss Folsom, who have been pay.
Ing O. visit to Miss Cleveland at the Executive
mansion, left last night for New York.
Mrs. Gen. Beale is much improved.