Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-01
IN SOCIETY.
Events Of Interest I'm the Social Circles
Of Washinxton.

duncan IL was pretty home wedding. The
saloon parlors were tastefully decorated with
flowers and plants, and in the bay-window
where the ceremony was performed, were sus-
pended overhead o floral cornucopia and 9
horseshoe. Rev. L L. Townsend, rector Of the
church Of the Incarnation, oficiated The
guests on arriving were received by Col. and
Mrs. John M. Wilson. The bride descended
the stairs with her brother, Capt ]. d. Dun
can, Of the 21st Infantry, sndn Mrs Duncan wa
escorted by the groom Miss Gussie Wilson
performed the duties Of maid Of honor to the
bride. Miss Duncan wore . superb wedding
gown Of white faille Franchise, the body cut
pompadour; the elbow sleeves were slashed
over lace, and the opening edged with
lace; the front Of the skirt was laid
in plaits, and q band Of pearl Passemen-
were shocked, each diamond being caught with
away IN graceful lines. fhe tuile veil was fas-
tened with diamond crescents, and she carried
q bridal bouquet at Puritan roses. Miss Wilson
wore q dress Of yellow satin drsped with Chan
tilly lace, the low body edged with tulle. Mrs.
Duncan's toilet was of handsome black du-
cheese satin, deliberately trimmed with jet and
point lace, and diamonds. Mrs. John II. Will
son wore ashes of roses brocade and white lace,
and Miss Waller, lavender silk and point lace.
An abundant supper was served in the dining
room. At 10 o'clock Mr.. and Mrs. Baxter
started northward for their bridal journey.
The brides travelling dress is of gray silk Hem
rietts cloth, trimmed with silk braid PASSENGER
terie, and q gray velvet toque. About hun
dred guests witnessed the marriage, among
whom were Gen Schofeld, who was present at
Mrs. Duncan's marriage; Mrs. Downs L. Will
son, Lieut. and Mrs. Bieg, DR.. and Mrs. Bar
BARN, Mr.. and Mrs. David Walker, Mr.. and
Mrs. Patch, Mr.. and Mrs. Frost, Mr..
T. J. Johnston, Miss Johnston, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Oberteuffer, Or. Baxter, Gen;
Drum, Mr.. and Mrs. and Miss Torbert, Mr.. and
Mrs. Duncanson, Gen. and Mrs. Wright, Col,
Mrs. and Miss Gilman, Judge and Mrs. Jere-
labarger, Mrs. Baker, Miss Kittie Baker, Lieut.
John Baxter, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Baxter, Of
Paterson, n. j., Miss K. Trenholm, Mr.. Will
Trenholm, DR.. and Mrs. O'Reilley, Judge and
Mrs. Mangum, Lieut.. Fletcher, Lieut.. A. L.
Smith, Mrs. Marmion, Miss Genevieve Paul,
Mr.. Run, Mr.. Cunningham, Mr.. McCalmot Mr..
Fred McKenny, Mrs. Bryan, Mr.. Trimble, Miss
Sallie Trescott, Mr.. Eugene B. Wills, the
Messrs. Gibson, Mr. Mayer and Mr.. Newman.
Boxes Of cake were presented the guests.
Miss Davidse gave party to young people
last evening, and all the witcheries of Hallow-
cen were invoked for disclosures concerning
future events, ''fu blithe that night"
Mrs. VIM. F. Morse has returned from trip
that included Long Branch, Boston and New
York city, and is now at her home, No. 1851 @
street. where she is at home to her friends on
Fridays. Miss Ethel Morse returned home some
days before her mother.
The Meridian Club has secured the use Of
Gen. Hunters house. 1726 I street, for club
purposes, and are taking possession of 1t. MIR.
Robert Ray is president Of the organization; and
among the prominent members are MIR. John
Webb, Mr.. Harvey Page, Mr.. VIM. Ruff, and
Mr.. Mckinney.
Mrs. W. N. Stewart, nee Heiberger, who is
visiting her sister, expects to return home next
week.
Last evening Miss Mamie Douglas gave q
pleasant Halloween party at her home on b
street.
The marriage Of Miss Margaret Ballantyne,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ballantyne, to
Mr.. Campbell W. Bushnell, took place yester-
day. The wedding was a very quiet one, and
only intimate friends were present
Mrs. George Baber, owing to sickness Of her
mother will not return to Washington from her
visit to Louisville until the latter part Of
next week.
Capt. N. II. Van Zandt and family are located
for the winter at 1888 G street northwest. Miss
Mary Med. Venable, of the University Of Viz
ginia, is their guest.
The marriage of Mr.. Thos. NJ. Adams to Miss
Mary E. Stewart took place last night at the par
sonage of the Immaculate Conception church.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Fa-
Their Ryan. The bride was attired in a travel
ing suit of steel gray. After the ceremony q
reception was held at the brides home, imme-
iiately after which the bridal couple left for
the North.
A pleasant impromptu entertainment was
held last evening at the elegant residence Of
Major ]. NJ. Carson, on Vermont avenue.
Among those present were Misses Carson,
Chambers, Preston, Mckinney, Larner, Nc
Lane, and Smalley, and Messrs. Curtis, L. Per-
kins, Phillips, P. Perkins, Frerel, and Bissicks.
Lieut. C. Dew. Wilcox and Miss Mary A.
West were married at st. Johns church last
evening. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Osborne Ingle, of Frederick, uncle Of the
bride. The Misses Ingle, of Frederick, were
the bridesmaids, attired in white null cos
tunes, and carrying white chrysanthemums.
Lieut. Whipple was the best man. and the
groomsmen, Lieuts. Brooks and Barrette. The
ushers were Messrs. Webb, DIR. Fox, and A. c.
Addison. The brides costume was white corded
silk and lace. She carried boquet of white
roses. After the ceremony a reception was
held at the residence Of the brides uncle, 20O9
2 street, to which the members Of the family
and few intimate friends were invited. Lieut.
and Mrs. Wilcox left last night for the North.
Owing to illness in her family Mrs. Judge
Bentley will not be able to entertain the sew
ing society of Garfield Hospital ON Friday.
Members OF the society are expected to COM
plete work on hand and present it at the next
meeting.
Miss Cora Boyd, Of Rhode Island avenue,
entertained a number of friends last evening.
Games Of magic and other amusements in
keeping with Halloween" were greatly en-
joyed
Mrs. John T'Taylor, wife Of Medical Director
Taylor, and daughter Of Admiral Bryson, is
established for the season at the Portland. II
is understood that DIR. Taylor will shortly
arrive in the city, and will be on duty at the
Navy Department..
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ". Selby have issued cards
for the marriage Of their daughter, Florence,
TO Mr.. r. Thomas Robinson, on Thursday even
ing, November 8, at 8 O'Clock, at their resi-
dence, 21l2 NJ street northwest. The wedding
bereavement in the brides family.
The Persian minister and his Interpreter
drove to Oak View yesterday afternoon and
called on Mrs. Cleveland.
General John W. Foster and Miss Eleanor
Foster have started for the city Of Mexico.
They will return in December by way of Ha-
vana.
Justice Matthews has been removed from his
sick room to another chamber, and the change
is very agreeable to him
From Rockville.
CITIZENS WHOSE QUALIFICATION TO VOTE rs
ouEsrIoNED-IHE HEALTH OF MONTGOMERY
COUNTY.