The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-18
SOCIETY.

Mr.. Ridgloy McBlair and Floronce NJ.
Parr were married last evening Mt 81. Paurs
Lutheran Church, by Rov. DIR. Barker, in
the presence Of large gathering OF tho
friends of the contracting parties. After
reception at the residence of tho brides
parents, the couple started North on a
wedding tour.
The ladies of tho First Mission Cooking
School, on II street, propose giving lunch
at 11;30 a. m. daily, from February 81 TO
March 4 for tho benefit Of that and two
other industrial schools.
A private masquerade was given last
night at the residence Of Mr. Wash Edelin,
Seventh and II streets southeast, which
proved an enjoyable affair.
Mr.. Sanders Garland, son Of Senator Gar
land, was quietly married last evening TO
Miss Anna Henning, at tho residence Of
the brides grandmother, Mrs Evan Hughes,
1905 i street, tho ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. DIR. Bullock. Only tho
relatives and near friends Of tho parties
were present.
Mrs. a. r. Spohord's reception yesterday
afternoon was largely attended, and among
the callers were persons prominent In social
and literary circles.
Mr.. Lowis G. Milburn aud Miss Gertrude
Jones were married last night at the resi-
hphNp VI AhO HaAohN9t 4NVs AfhS AetNNN
Island avenue, and the pair left on South
ern tour to-day.
The sengerbunds gave their annual
mask ball at Abner's last night, and 1t
proved complete success In every respect.
The masKers wero the members and friends
of the organization, and high carnival pre-
vailed.
The boarders at Mrs. Lock woods, No. $40
Twelfth street northwest, gave q masque.
rade ball to their friends, which was largely
attended and much enjoyed.
Garfield Council, No. ], OF the order of
Chosen Friends, held ball at the Rifles
Hall last night, which was fairly patro-
nized, there being about 200 persons pres.
ent. Fifteen dances made up the list, and
it was after midnight before the programme
was completed.
Mr.. William L. Cherry, the popular asso-
ciate in the firms of Robinson, Parker q
Co. aud B. Robinson & Co., was yesterday
united in marriage to Miss Clara Eaton, .
young lady well-lLnown in the society of
Washington The ceremony took place in
the parsonage of ST. Patricll's Church, Rev.
Father Walter officiating, and was wit
messed by the immediate families and few
personal friends. After the ceremony was
performed the happy couple were driven to
the depot where they took their departure
spend about three weeks. Though the
wedding was very private the young couple
were the recipient of many elegant we'd
ding presents. Mr.. and Mrs. Cherry have
tho best wishes of their large circle of
friends in their new path Of life.
At tho parsonage of st. Dominic's Church
at o'clock last evening the Rev. Father
Carrigan solemnized the marriage of Miss
Maggie Heath and Mr., CharlesA. Eckstein.
Owing to recent bereavement in the family
the marriage was q quiet one. The bride
was attired in ashes Of roses silk. with
clusters of bridal roses in 'front.' The pres
onts were both numerous and valuable,
among them being check for $1,000 from
| the father-in-law and another for $500 from
| the father Of tho groom. A reception was
| held at their future residence, 610 II street
southwest The groom is cashier at the
| Riggs and isa popular and prosperous young
| man. while the bride Is one of the hand
soonest, most accomplished and beloved
| young ladies Of South Washington.
| The Ivanhoe Literary and Dramatic Clut
| produced a very brilliant and successful Gu.
tertainment last evening at the Immacu.
late Conception Hall. The programme was
rendered as follows Readings by Miss
Debbie Swami, piano solos by Miss NJ. Co
lumbus, Miss NJ. Byng, Mr. w. Q. O'Hare
and Mr. L. Williams the quarrel scene
between Bruttts and CdSSius, by Mr.. M. L.
Browne and Mr.. @. Milligan vocal solos by
Mr.. II. j.. Devreaux and w. A. Perry
laughing solo by Mr.. F. Darling, recltations
by Mr.. =. ]. Hemlock and Mr.. Q. Waters
banjo solo by Master +. Wynne, limitations
of popular actors by Mr.. W. r.. Walters
which terminated with tho excellent farce
entitled "The Two Puddifoots," in which
the following partook Mr. j. B. Colclaser
| Mr.. Paschal j. Plant Mr.. b. S. Jones, Miss
NJ. Noonan, Miss f. Hilbus and Miss N
| Noonan. Taken altogether the entertain
ment was one long TO be remembered by
the many friends of the club present. The
excellent performance Of last evening fully
demonstrates the ability of the Ivanhoe fol
farcical plays; and even severe critic
could not but discern sparks Of genius that
will one day burst into brilliant flame Of
| success.
| SALVATION On will cure the worst casa