Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-03-20
SOCIETY,".

At the dinner served to the old men and wo-
men at the Home of the Little Sisters Of the
Poor yesterday, in honor of the feast Of st. Jo-
seph, many prominent society ladies, including
Mrs. Bonaparte, the Misses Riggs, Miss Leila
johnson and others, waited upon the tables and
helped to make the feast, which is one celebra-
ted annually at the Home, a great success and
it was given.
Alarge gathering of friends witnessed the we'd
last evening" of Mr.. William Wilson Wishart
ana Miss Helen Kimball, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs: israel kimball, of this city. The groom,
walked to the altar from the side room at the
head Of the church, and awaited there the APP
In dress of Of Whites white satin tin duchesse, with front
and vest of silver brocade, entered on the arm
of her father, preceded by her little niece and
me rev. Dr; Newman, pastor of the church,
performed the ceremony. The bridesmaids
were the Misses frankie Cowing, Kate Frye,
Emma st. I. Sise, Rebecca Cowing and Villa
Curtis, each Of whom was dressed in gauZe and
satin or silk, with different colored trimming,
and each carried an exquisite bouquet of roses.
The uShers were Messrs. Henry w. Olds, George
3. Welch and Patterson Sprigg. Many friends
ana relatives of the contracting parties were
very pretty and impressive. After the cere-
mony wedding reception was held at the resi-
dence OF the brides parents, to which, however,
only the immediate relatives and friends of the
family were invited. A number of handsome
presents were received by the bride and at 1890
last f night the bridal couple started on tour,
proceed to Dakota to reside.
Mr.. George w. Wylie and Miss Mary E. Con-
don were married at the Calvary Baptist church
last evening in the presence of a number OF
bride was attended by her sister, Miss Minnie
Condon and Miss Emma Hall, and the groom
by by his best man. Mr.; James E. Brooks. The
uShers were MessrS. Albert Minor, Lewis Frey,
Oliver II. Bruscup and Howard Brooks. After
the ceremony at the church the party repaired
to the residence of the brides mother on 9th
street, where reception was held.
Miss Willard, assisted by her mother and
sister, Mrs. Paxton, gave reception and dane
Ing party last evening at her residence on Capt.
tol Hin. Quite large number of the young
cnolce supper made the evening most enjoy.
able Miss Willard was the recipient of many
handsome present and choice flowers, the enter
talnment being in honor of her birthday.
Mrs. Senator VOORHEES, and daughter were al
home last evening to a number of their friends
as was also Mrs. Senator Butler and daughter
who received quite a number of calls.
Miss Clevelands S reception at the White House
tomorrow afternoon promises to be as brilliant
and as largely attended as usual
Naval circles are in q fiutter over the an
nouncement that Secretary Whitney intends tc
revise the assignments Of officers to shore and
may be made, and the greatest feeling of uncer
tainty prevails, especially among those who
have long enjoyed shore duty in Washington.
The ladies of the cabinet were out making
visits yesterday afternoon, and indeed if they
intend to return even part of the calls they
have received in the last two weeks they will
be kept busy as long as calling lasts.
Miss Eta Brent, assisted by her guest Miss
Lynch entertained a party of young lady friend.
at luncheon yesterday, at the residence of hel
aunt, Mrs. Denman, ON 10Th street.
Informal opera parties have been quite the
fashion this week, and several are booked fol
this evening.