Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-25
SOCIAL MATTERS.
A Stylish Wedding at st. John's-What
Is Going on In Fashionable Society.

Tor the wedding OF MISS Agnes Beacn. youngest
daughter of the late Capt. Frank Beach, and
Mr. William FerdOn. of New York city. The
rain poured down i'll torrents on the outside,
but in the church. which was brilliantly
lighted. large company was assembled to wit
ness the ceremony. Rev. DR.. William A. Leon
ard oficiated- Mr.. Aspinwall and Mr.. Ford. of
New York; Mr.. Frank Lee and Mr.. Truxton
Beae. with favors of lilies of the valley in their
coats, acted as ushers and seated the guests
The groom was attended by Mr.. Spencer Bid
die. of Philadelphia. The bride, who is one of
the greatest bellies of the capital, looked
lovely in her bridal robes. The gown
directOire princesse of corded
white silk made with a sweeping train.
The front of the skirt was gracefully draped
with old point lace that has been in the family
for two generations. The bodice was cut high
with a rolling collar at the back. and the
sleeves were long. In her gloved hands she
carried a bunch of white lilacs The tulle veil
was fastened to the brides hair with orange
blossoms The surpEced ehoristers preceded
the bridal procession to the altar, the ushers
headed the line, and were followed by the
bridesmaids. Miss Julia Morgan, of Pittsburg;
Miss Julie Edie, Miss Nellie Wilson. and Miss
ROsalie Brown. Miss Katie Beach was maid of
honor. They were all dressed alike in short
gowns of white silk striped gauze. made with
high bOdices, and broad white satin sashes:
they wore gypsy hats of white net, trimmed
with white flowers. and they carried directOire
sticks, at the tops of which were tied great bou-
weddings. The bridesmaids flowers were yell
low and tied with green and white satin ribbons.
and the maid of hOnOr's roses were pink, tied
with pink ribbons. The gailv decked sticks gave
the scene a picturesque pastoral and shepherd
ess tone. The bride entered upon the arm of
her uncle, Ex-Governor Sydney Morgan, of
Pittsburg, who gave her hand in marriage.
Others of the bridal party were Mrs Beach. in
mauve satin; Mrs Morgan, Miss Morgan. Miss
Julia Harding. Mrs. l.. cambridge Hoff, Mrs.
II1gF IL g E1,I- h -,
sister. and Mr.. William Thompson. of PhiIadel-
phia, the fancee of Miss Beach. Other guests
present were Mrs. Mckee, bliss Margaret Blaine,
Miss Hit. Mr.. Vim. c. EndicOtt, jr., Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephen Vail, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
McCauley, Mrs. Nelson Brown. Captain
and Mrs. John F. Rogers. Miss Viola Myer
and Miss Mary McCullOch. The bridal
party drove from the church to the residence
OF the brides mother, where they sat down to
wedding breakfast. In the afternoon Mr.. and
Mrs. FerdOn took the New York train. They
will spend the summer at Pierremont. on the
Hudson.
Mrs. Pinson. who has been spending a few
days in the city, left to-day for her home in
Memphis, Tenn. She has been in New York
city for the past year taking treatment for her
eyes. which are now cured. Mrs. Pinson will
make this city her home next year.
Mr.. 7. D. Lay, aided by DIR. Moss. gave an
enjoyable ball at TAX oma Park last evening.
Mrs. Samuel Welsh. jr., and her friend. Mrs.
Wharton Fisher. of Philadelphia, are visiting
POstmaster-General Wanamaker.
DR.. and Mrs. Pope gave the third musicale of
their series last night. in their drawing rooms.
where large company of musical connOs-
seurs were highly entertained with some ex-
celent music The entertainment began at
7:45 with piano duet of wedding music by
Miss Moxon and Miss Harrison. Mr. Oskar
KrutZsch rendered two piano solos: Miss Jennie
MONOn. Hattie A
son played piano solos; Mr.. Mauro and Mr.
Rice, and Miss Byrne and Mrs. II. T.. sherman
were heard in vocal duets: DIR. sherman and
Messrs eiler and knOrr delighted the audience
with the harmOnies they evolved from con-
certed pieces upon the piano. violOncello. and
violin; Miss Bertha Lincoln sang an aria Mrs
Frank Mute sang two numbers. and Mr.. Hern-
don MOrsell sang the sweet lullaby song of his
composition. Mrs. Mute. Mrs. Mauro and Mrs.
MOrsell gave the vocal trio, Rest thee on this
messy pillow, and the program closed with the
vocal quartette. ''Ecce quel fiero istante," by
Miss Byrn0 Mrs. MOrsell. Mr.. Rice and Mr.
HerndOn MOrsell. A superb collation. was
served in the hOspitable dining-room at
the close of this excellent entertain
ment. Among those present we're Mr. and
Mrs. Frederick Stevens. Mrs Hearst. Miss But
terfeld. Mrs. Romero. Madame Barreda. Mrs
Oberly. Miss Edith Oberly. Miss Grace Fuller,
Miss Maud Fuller, Mr.. anu Mrs. A. 5. Worth
ington, Mrs. PinsOn. Mr.. Pickering Dodge
Miss Rebecca Dodge. Mrs. yeasy Mrs. Beech
and Prof. and Mrs. Cabell. Gen. and Mrs
Swain, DIR. and Mrs Stearns. DIR. LOvejOy. Mr.
AcLennan. Mrs Buxton. Mr.. and Mrs Stetson
DIR. Schaeffer, Mrs. DIR. Prentiss and the Misses
Prentiss. Mr.. and Mrs. King. Mr.. ketson. Rev.
Father Martin. Rev, Mr.. Johnson of New York.
and Prof Hodskiss.
A very pretty wedding took place at the
Methodist church Of South Arcola. Loudon
county. Va. on Tuesday. Mr.. Wilmer G. Hut
Crimson and Miss Clara L. Karner, of that
place. were married by the Rev. Mr.. Cole The
church was not beautifully decorated with
trailing vines and flowers. huge marriage
bell of white blossoms hung from an arch of
evergreens, under which the party stood. The
ushers were Messrs. Van Sickles. Ely, Mankin
and Hutchinson. The wedding march was rem
dered by Miss Laura Smith. The bride wore a
delicate blue satin dress. trimmed with orien-
tai embroidery in gold and white. bountiful
collation. was spread and after receiving the
congratulations of their many friends the
bride changed her wedding dress for an Gle
giant travelling costume of brown silk and CASH
mere and the couple started ON a wedding tour.
lIr. Samuel L. Byrn. of this city. and Miss
ImOgene Lewis of Maryland were married
yesterday in Frederick. Nd, the Rev. Dr.
HartsOok. of Baltimore. dictated assisted BY
the Rev. DIR. Gill Mr.. IhOs. W. Simmons of
Cambridge. Nd. acted as best man. and Miss
Mary Crook. of Baltimore, as maid of honor.
The bride was given away by her brother II
liz
Washington; VIZ. G. p. Elebash, of New York;
Claude Lewis, CT Frederick. and W. A. Kinnan,
OF Washington. The bride wore a becoming
grey travelling dress. and in her hand carried a
beautiful bouquet of La France roses The
couple left for northern tour. Mr. Bvrn and
bride when they return will reside at l6l4 18th
street.
Mrs. John Mullan and Miss Emma Mullan
entertained large company at five O'Clock tea
yesterday afternoon in compliment to Madame
Barreda and Mrs. Gustave Human.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Z. Campbell left the CITY
last evening TO be absent for few DAYS in
Niddletown. Ohio.
Senator and Mrs. Hearst will go over to New
York this week to be present at the centen-
NAL festivities.
Mrs. Welsh. the mother of Mrs. Thos. Wanna
maker. who spent the first days of the week in
this city. returned to Philadelphia yesterday.
Mrs. Morton was driving yesterday after
noon. as was also Mrs. Noble. Mrs. Window
was not receiving cards yesterday.
Mr.. John W. Thompson viii witness the CEN
tennial celebration in New York city.
The National Rifles Saturday evening recep-
tons. which have been so popular during the
season. and which have been very largely at
tended by the host of friends of this fayorite
organization, will close for the season on Sat-
nrday evening next.
Mr.. Andrew W. Hancock and Miss Mary David
son, both Of Washington, were married last
evening at the parsonage of the New York-aye-
nue. church by the Rev. DIR. W. A. BARTLETT
The bride was attired in a handsome travelling
Costume of French and c,rr;ol =, I..,,--..-e.