Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-25
SOCIAL MATTERS.
Pretty Customs Followed 1t Wedding
Personal Notes Of Interest.

An interesting feature Of the wedding break
fast yesterday afternoon given for the marriage
Of Engineer Warner B. Bayley and Miss An
nette Williamson at the residence OF Gen. Will
hanson was that the occasion was the debut OF
the brides pretty twin sisters, the Misses
Pauline and Madge Williamson, whose first
formal appearance 1t was In society. Ibe at
tractive debutantes are the youngest daughters
of Gen Williamson. Miss Pauline acted as
bridesmaid and Miss Msdge was maid of honor
at their sisters Wedding which preceded the
breakfast. The company was q very gay one,
a number OF the best known among the naval
officers being present. The breakfast was q
most lavish affair and the brides cake was
large enough to afford each guest huge slice
that the attentive men in waiting wrapped in
sheets OF white paper to carry away, besides
that which was eaten in the house. There were
the usual white-ribboned boxes Of cake for all
the guests as well. Croquettes, creamed oys-
tors, salads, bouillon, ice cream, sandwiches
and champagne were also served The bride
cut the cake on the table, pieces were distrib-
uted and Miss Madge Williamson fell heir to the
ring that was in 1t, signifying an early and
happy marriage. When the bride went up
stairs to change her trailing bridal robes for
travelling costume she threw the bridal bou-
quet from the middle Of the stairway over the
newell rail There was lively contest among
the young ladies to secure it and it became the
prize of Miss Eleanor Wilson, the second
bridesmaid. and the possession according to
those versed in such matters assures the young
lady that the dearest wish of her heart will be
realized. Mr.. and Mrs. Bayley left the house
under steady fire of rice and drove down street
to the railroad station with two well-aimed slip
pers perched atop of the carriage, proclaiming
to an observant world that the couple within
were entering upon their welded life and
going upon their wedding journey.
Mrs. s. V. Niles has issued cards of invita-
ton for the marriage of her daughter, Miss
Virginia Ogden Niles, and Mr.. VIM. Thompson
Harris on Wednesday evening, November 6, at
o'clock.
Col. Jno. Hay was in the city yesterday,
having returned with his family from a visit
to Europe, where they saw the exposition in
Paris, but spent the greater portion of their
time in England. Mrs Hay and her beautiful
children, who have entirely recovered their
health after the illness of last spring. are
in Cleveland, and they win not occupy their
charming home here until late In November.
Col. Hay will join them in a few days.
Gen. and Mrs. Arson G.. McCook and their
young child have returned to the city from
their autumn journey. They are all in excel
lent health and are again located in their
Massachusetts, avenue home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wilson have returned
from Europe and are settling in their Con-
necticut avenue house. Mrs. Wilson spent yes
terday in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Christy will take possess
sion of their newly built house, No. 1905 18th
street, October 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. P. Van Wlckle and their
guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Burton, left this morning
for short trip to Richmond and Old Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Howard Clark have returned
to Washington from Paris, where Mr.. Clark
was engaged on the United States commission.
Mrs. C. B. Humrickhouse and son, of Shop
herdstown, W. Va, are visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. De Saules of Capitol Hill.
Col. Thos. F. Barr has leased house No. 1929
NJ street northwest. which will be his per-
manent home during his stay in Washington.
Mr.. Alfred Fl. Anadale and Miss Marie Gene
We've Lackey were married last evening at the
parsonage of St. Aloysius church by the Rev.
Father McGurk. After the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Anadale left for the east on a bridal tour.
The newly married couple will be at home to
their friends after November s at No. COS N
street northwest.