The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1885-02-10
socfErY MATTERS,

Theatre parties wero given by Senator
Fairnnd Mr. r. b, Congcr. Senator Fair gave
a supper at Wolckera' after the theatre
Wm. Dwight Chandler, second son Of
Secretary Chandler, aud Lilly NJ Porter,
daughter Of J.. G. Porter, O banker aud
mill.owner, were married at tho residence
Of the brides parents In Winona, Minn.,
last evening. The bridal couple left for an
eastern tour.
Miss Mamie Wright, Of Baltimore, Is
visiting her friend, Mrs. ]. r. Callahan,
st 800 First street southeast.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. W. Keye3 are at home
10 their friends at 1908 Eighth street norlh-
west,
DR.. &. v. BoaFman brother aud narty
OF friends, leit this afternoon Tor Baltimore,
whcro the Doctor will be married no 5
o'clock TO Miss Louise Mitchell. The cor
omOny will DO performed 40 Bsrnum's Ho-
tel.
A ball was given q. wormloy's last night
hy Mrs. Representative wadsworth, Of Now
York, that was very largely attended by
society people. All Of the rooms were
elaboratoly decorated by the florist ferns,
palms and ayaless being masscd no tho ends
Of the rooms, IN the window reccsses, aud
In each niche and corner A number Of
Mrs Wadswotth's friends came from New
York, Troy, and other cities 10 attend her
ball. Tho cotilliou, begun at midnight
was led by Lieutenant Slack, dancing alone,
and the favors consisting Of large bouquets
of roses, were masscd In designs represent
ing the one q gigantic Japanese fan with
long handle, and tho other an immense
canopy or umbrella. Tho supper was an
elaborate collation., and included every pos.
sible dainty aud substantial, accompanied
with champagne and other wines. Mrs.
Wsdsworth stood by the ballroom door 20
receive her guests, wearing a trained dress
Of white satin, with front Of cloth Of gold
low Corsage, bOrdercd with point lace
pendant and ornaments of diamonds. Her
niece, Miss Wsdsworth, stood with her,
wearing toilet Of whlto satin and lace
with pearl trimmings. Both ladies carried
several large bouquets Of roses. Mr..
Wadsworth and Mr.. Travers assisted them
in receiving. Mrs. McElroy aud many
others who arc prominent at the Prosi-
dents receptions, were among the guests.
The ball of the Union Veteran Corps,
First Company, at Grand Army Hall, last
night, was well attended, Notwithstanding
the rain. The hall was tastefully deco
rated with Gags aud bunting, and the pro.
grammo of dancing was fully carried out.
The masquerade ball by the s. S. r. c.
Society at Abner's Hall last evening proved
gay, brilliant and enjoyable occasion, in
spite of the stormy weather. Six prizes
were awarded the makers, the fortunate
ones being rs follows First prize, Slj
in gold, TO the tribe of Sioux Indians; sec
ond prize, SO in gold, the Babies on our
Block; third prize, rcd plush album, most
artistic female character, Miss Rakeman,
lady of the seventeenth century; fourth
prize, gold ring. most artistic male charac-
ter, Mr.. Fred Miller, Jockey; fitch prize,
lady's dressing case, most original female
character, Miss Ada Stockholm, as Topsy,
and sixth prize, shaving set, most original
male character, Mr.. Louis HOLMAN, hunter.
The marriagc of Mr.. William L. Seur-
ferle, one of the promising young business
men Of the firm Of Jackson & Co, whole
sale grocers on Pennsylvania avenue, to
Miss Emma &. Helmuth, young society
lady of the West End, took place this
morning at ten o'clock, at the parsonage
Of the Concordia Church, Twentieth street,
only the families Of the contracting parties
being present. The pretty young bride was
handsomely attired in q travelling costume
of garnet trimmed with velvet diamond
ornaments, the wedding present of the
groom, which were perfect gems. The groom
looked even handsomer than ever, and
snOWeu himself worthy OF tne prize he has
won. After the services were concluded
the happy couple went direct to the Balti-
more & Potomac depot, where host of
their friends had gathered to congratulate
them and wish them pleasant Journey.
Mr. and Mrs. Seufferle embarked on the
limited train for New York, where they
will remain week, stopping at the
Fifth-avenue Hotel. As the train pulled
out their friends threw rico and old shoes
after 1t, being good omen for their future
happiness. On their return trip they will
visit Philadelphia aud Baltimore. Upon
their arrival homo they will take up their
residence on L street northwest where
they will be glad to see their friends and
acquaintances. Among the many presents
the following arc the finest; Silver service
set, given by his partners in business,
Messrs. VIM. II. McElfresh and VIM. B.
Palmer; lace spread and shams, Miss Alt
mansberger; bronze clock and ornaments,
Wm. Il. Jackson and family; solid silver
card basket Mrs. B. Lowndes Jackson sill
yer tea service, Mrs. Helmuth and chill
dren card receiver, II. II. Wade; silver
water pitcher and goblets, Jackson family
silver fruit DISH Mrs. B. l.. Jackson's chill
dren two handsome panel pictures aud
wall-pockets, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Benzler;
fine china set, Mr.. Percy Seufferle COM
plete housefurnishing goods, Mr., and Mrs.
Seutierle, parents of the groom.