Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-08
SOCIETY,".

The wedding OF Lieut. James Defrees Man and
Miss Kate Leslie Ray, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. A.
church at o'clock yesterday afternoon. in the
presence OF large gathering Of their friends and
acluantances Prompt at the hour appointed the
groom appeared with his best friend. Lieut.. e. A.
Darlington, In full dress uniform, and walked up
to the al-ar to await the bridal party, which an
preached by the two aisles. The groomsmen,
Iieuts. Augur. Brown, Allen, and Davenport, wear
Ing their brilliant cavalry uniforms entered by the
right aisle, while the bridesmaids, Misses Virgie
Niles, EMILY Thorn, Kate Myer, and Birdie Greer
preceded the bride, who walked up the left aisle
on the arm of her father, Mrs Ray being escorted
by the groomsmen up the right aisle. The whole
party then formed semi-clrce at the altar plat
form, and Rev. Mr.. leonard, the rector, performed
the ceremony, with the aid OF two assistants. Tue
church was prettily decorated, and the wedding
was generally remarked to be q most handsome
and impressive ceremony. Immediately after the
benedicton the bridal party returned to the resi-
dence OF Mr. Ray, where reception was held from
1:30 to 4, and the large parlors were constantly
thrOnged. There Mrs. Ray and her husband re-
ceived the guests as they entered the parlor, and
the bride held court surrounded by the bridal
party. The brides dress was model OF artistic
ingenuity, being Of white satin, with train and
low corsage, trimmed with point lace and pearls,
dress was covered with point lace flowers with
panels Of pearls pendant at The sides. The con-
ventional bridal tue veil was fastened on the
head by Spr1g OF orange blossoms. The brides
maids were dressed all alike, in white satin and
tulle, with silk and feather, yellow TRIMMINGS
yellow being the corps color OF the groom. At 8
O'Clock dancing began, and at the bridal couple
left on their tour. Those who witnessed the cere-
mony at the church, and subsequently attended the
reception included President Arthur and large
number OF well-known society people, the military
friends OF the groom wearing their ful-dress uni
forms, and majority OF the ladies appearing in
evening dress.
Last evening the ladies' OF the CONGREGATIONAL
church held their first social reunion Mr. Bischor
presided at the organ, and some delightful inuSf,
was contributed by several OF the gentlemen and
ladies present.
The second SOree OF the Excelsior club took place
at the National Rifles hall last evening, and there
were over two hundred guests present.
The Loyal Legion held another one OF their de-
lightful monthly Danquets at the Arlington last
evening. Senator Hawiey presided, anu Ike All
the banquets OF the Legion IL was i. merry occ;-
sion.
(. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson, 1l9 B street south
east. celebrated the china or .wsntletn annivsr-
sary OF their wedd ng last evening, and the occa-
sioa proved very enjoyable TO the large circle OF
friends present.
The Rowing Club OF the Carroll institute held
their annual socilb!elast evening a: Masee,i. hall.
Mt. and Mrs. jrst!ce Bradley hell their 11rs;
evening reception on Tuesday evening last. which
was quite l.f,sc!y attended.
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last evening er !jr 6 ii .iIs. s. T. Mason at their
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