Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-04
PERSONAL MENTION.


Mr.. Edwin T. Conner Of the Washington staff
of the Philadelphia Press and Miss Marie d.
Bryan, daughter Of Mr.. William Bryan, were
married last evening ut the Mt. Vernon Place
NJ. E. church. Miss Venie Bryan, sister o. the
bride, was maid of honor, and the bridesmaids
were Miss Carrie Bacon and Miss Carrie Pryor
The ushers were Mr.. John Murray, Mr.. Fred
Smith. Judge Williams and Mr.. James Common
of Philadelphia. The bride entered on the arm
of her father, and looked lovely in q gown of
white faille with court train. The groom, at
tended by his best man, Mr.. Chas. w. Camp
bell OF Philadelphia, met the bride at the
chancel, where Rev. Samuel W. Haddaway per-
formed the ceremony. Afterward Q reception
was held at the home of the bride. Mr.. and
Mrs Conner have gone to Philadelphia, Cape
May and New York on q bridal tour
Mr.. Blaine has leased his house in Augusta,
Me-, and viii not live in that city for several
years. All the members of the Blaine family
are expected to arrive at Richfield Springs in a
Few days, IN anticipation of Mr.. Emmons
Blaines marriage to Miss Mccormick on the
18th instant Great preparations for the event
are in progress. Nearly one-hah of the Spring
house has been engaged for the wedding.
Mr.. Charles J. Moore and wife Of 9th street
have returned from a two weeks vacation spent
In the mountains and at the seashore.
Henry A. Shore of Salem, n. c., and Miss
Eva De Montreville, daughter Of DR.. @. De
Montreville, were married last evening at the
Central NJ. p. chapel. corner 18th and
II streets, by the Rev. S. r. Murray.
The bride, who is a petite blonde, wore a
pigeon-gray imported costume hat and gloves
to match, and carried bouquet of La France
roses. After the ceremony the young couple
partook of q collation. at the house of the brides
parents, and at 10 o'clock started on a we'd
ding journey northward. After their return,
In few weeks they will commence housekeep-
ing at No. 1902 II street northeast, where they
will be at home to their friends.
Mrs. James II. Oslebay and Miss Kittie Ogle-
bay of Kansas City, who spent the summer at
the Warm Sulphur Springs, In Virginia, are now
at the Arlington hotel, spending a few days in
visiting the places of interest In and about the
city.
and Miss Mamie z, Edmonston will take place
this evening at $50 o'clock at Mount Vernon
Place church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Neil Belt are now at Watkins
Glen having visited Atlantic City and Eagles
mere, in the Allegheny mountains.
Ir. Edwin s. Clarke, son of DR.. Clarke Of
Virginia, and Miss Lutte Airline Sweet, youngest
daughter of Maj. Z. J. Sweet of this city, were
married last evening at the Church of the
Epiphany. Rev. DR.. Barr performed the cere-
mony. The ushers were Mr.. Chas. T. Bacon,
Mr.. Harry ]. Miller, Mr.. Arthur G. Moses and
Mr.. Taliafero Clarke, brother Of the groom
]. Brad Beverly was best man. The wedding
party consisted of the bride, mother, Mrs.
Clarke; Miss Bessie Clarke, Mr.. Wilso., the
brides aged grandfather, and Miss Wilson, the
ushers, Miss Evelyn A. Sweet, the brides sister
and her bridesmaid; Maj. Sweet and his
daughter. The bride wore an elegant toilet of
white faille franchise silk en- train. corsage
shape, with high collar, elbow sleeves. fine
lace drapery and veil fastened with star of
diamonds. Mr.. AID Mrs. Clarke left last night
for New York, and before returning will visit
Mr.. Clarke's home in Virginia, when DR.. and
Mrs. Clarke will give them a large reception.
Many elegant presents we're received by both
bride aud groom
Many friends gathered at the home OF Dr.
John W. Thomas, Pomonkey, Charles county,
Md, yesterday morning to witness the marriage
of his daughter. Miss Minnie, and Mr.. Benson
B. ID. Bond of Calvert county. At 1890 O'Clock
the bride, attired in a travelling dress OF hen
rietta cloth trimmed in garnet. velvet hat to
match, and carrying bouquet of La France
roses entered the handsomely decorated parlor.
leaning on the arm of the groom, where they
were married by the Rev. Mr.. Poindexter. The
wedding presents were very numerous, that of
the groom to the bride being a handsome car
riage and fine span OF horses. Among those
present were Mr.. Hal Bond, brother of the
groom and wife. Miss Maria Skinner of Calvert
county Mr.. and Mrs. b. ID. Tubman, Mr. and
Mrs. A. W. Thomas. Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall
Thomas. Mrs. Kate Taylor. Drs. II. X. Comp
ton and J. W. Thomas, IL. Chapman, Benjamin
Tubman, jr.. F. D. Howard OF Pomonkey and
Mr.. Ernest freeman OF Baltimore.
Miss Bertha Gutman of New York is visiting
here for few days, as the guest of Miss Ida
Strauss.
Miss Roxie Keyser, having returned from her
vacation in the west, brings with her as her guest
Mrs. Jno. Morrow (nee Weller) of Washington
Pa, but formerly of this city, whose friends
viii be glad to learn OF her presence in Wash
ingtOn.
Miss Zula Walker and brother have returned
from a three-months vacation. They travelled
all through Massachusetts,, New York state and
the west, and were both much benefited in
health. They will be at home to their friends
at No. 7l6 I'D street northwest.
Hiss Mcfarland of 436 New Jersey avenue
southeast left today for a short vacation in
LoudOun county.
Mrs. Col Vim. o. Drew and daughter, Miss
Emma. of West Washington, have gone to
Gsithersburg to spend the month Of Sep
TENDER.
Mr. George W. Drew Of Georgetown has left
FOR a tour through the eastern states.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Evans left yesterday for
q few weeks sojourn in the Blue Ridge Noun
tains.
Mr. A. J. Halford Of the Associated Press
has returned to the city with Mrs. Halford
from q vacation trip to Massachusetts.