The Washington critic., 1889-02-13
SOCIAL AND Personal.

A pretty wedding took place at Calvary
Baptist Church last evening, the Rev. DIR.
Samuel ii. Greene officiating. The con
tracing parties were Mr.. Thomas w.
Jones OF the Railway Mail Service and Miss
Bessie j. Wills, daughter of Mr.. j. b.
Wills, and sister OF Walter II. Wills, pat
ent attorney. The BRIDES dress was a
trained robe of white crepe de chine,
trimmed with broad white satin ribbon and
lace. The bodice was cut square In front,
with queens collar. She wore the GUS
tomary veil and orange blossoms, and car
ried lovely bouquet of white lilies, hya-
cinths and rosebuds, The bridal couple
were attended by six ushers, and they en-
tered and left the church to the inspiring
strains of the wedding march. After the
ceremony a short reception was held at the
home OF the bride and the couple left on
the 10 O'Clock train for New York.
Dr. Bartlett, the pastor of the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church, rendered
reception to his congregation last evening
at his residence, 1900 X street. The draw
ing-rooms were handsomely decorated with
Mareschal and La France roses. Among the
callers were Justice and Mrs. Harlan, Mrs.
Daniel Lamont, Congressman Farquhar
and Baker, b. II. Warner, Professor Cabell
and Delegate Voorhees, and wife of Wash
ington Territory.
Postmaster-General and Mrs. Dickinson
entertained the President and Mrs. Cleve-
land at dinner last evening The guests in
cluded the Cabinet officers and their wives,
Speaker and Mrs. Carlisle Mrs. Folsom,
Representatives. Scott, Representative Breck-
inridge OF Kentucky, Representative aud
Mrs. Mills and Mrs. Ralph Cross Johnson.
Senator Stanford began his series of din
ners to the members of the Senate last
evening. The guests were Senators Black
burn, Butler, Cockrell, Cullom, Gray,
Farwell, Gibson, Hampton, Hiscock,
Mitchell, Davis, Stewart, Sabln, Paddock,
Pasco and Jones.
A box party of twenty-four guests will be
given tomorrow evening at Albaugh's by
Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Goven After the
performance supper will be given, to
which number OF Others are invited.
John b. Davis, prominent business man
Of Richmond, Va, was buried there to-day.
lie was an elder brothor OF ex-senator
Henry G. Davis of West Virginia, and
man Of large heart and kind impulses.
Mr.. Richard 0ulahan, who lately re-
signed his position as associate editor Of
the Roanoke Times has resumed his con
nection with the United Press on the upper
Department work.
One OF the most enjoyable and brilliant
events OF the season was the dancing recep-
tion given last evening at the Rifles Ar
mory by Mr.. and Mrs, j. de Romero of the
Spanish Legation.
Mrs Representative Mckinney will give
her last reception at 1929 l. street north
west tomorrow, from 3 to u o'clock, as
sisted by Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Hawes and
Miss Huntoon.
Mrs. =. V. White held her second recep-
tion'at the Arno yesterday. Mrs. White
was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Hop
kins, and Miss Ellis.
Mr.. Ed w. Very will give box party at
Albaugh's tomorrow night Mr. Maddox
gives one tonight, TO be followed by a sup
per.
Mrs. Harvey W. Anderson of Norfolk,
nee Mccullough, will assist Mrs. and Miss
Cabell at their reception to-day.
Mrs. +. III. Kendall of 1874 Vermont ave-
nue. has ms her guest Mr., and Mrs w. 5.
Hun Of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Mr.. Ed Hay will be the guest of the Nor
wood Literary Society ON the evening Of
February 10, at o'clock.
young peoples tea was given yester-
day by Miss Kate Deerlng In honor Of her
guest, Miss Lockwood.
Mrs John Hay accompanied by her two
youngest children, will leave for Fort Mon
roe tomorrow
Mrs Henry A. willard gave brilliant
reception yesterday at her residence, 1888
X street.
party Of friends will be entertained at
luncheon tomorrow by Mrs. Senator
Hearst.
Mrs A. p, Crenshaw, lr,, and Miss Cren-
shaw viii be at home to callers tomorrow.
Mrs Henry Strong will return calls to-
day, and therefore viii not be at home.
Cards have been Issued by Mn aud Mrs,
Langhorne for tea on Monday
pleasant Sat homen was held yesterday
by Mrs. John M. Wilson.
Mrs Robert |. Fleming will not be at
home to callers to-day.
Mrs. Senator Faulkner will not receive
tomorrow.
Mrs. n. B, Hay win hold reception tbs
afternoon.