The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-11-09
and Mrs. Baldwin Mr. and Mrs. Lynch, and
DR.. and Mrs. Gibson.

and Mrs. Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. Lynch, and
DR.. and Mrs. Gibson
Frances b. Johnston returned to the city last
Saturday from her recent trip to Europe She
had delightful summers outing, and among
other souvenirs of the occasion she brought
home case of after-uinner teaspoons picked
up in the various cities visited. They are now
on exhibition at Galt's, on Pennsylvania avenue
aud one of his famous Washington spoons has
been put in the space left for it in the case by
the collector From Heidelberg Miss Johnston
brought gold spoon with its famous castle en-
graved in the bowl. From Paris she brings a
spoon with gold bowl ana Paris coat-of-arms in
silver ON the handle. The Amsterdam
spoon has the rose of Holland on the
handle. The London spoon has the i'm
perial crown on the dainty silver handle
in gold, with the Queens jubilee sixpence en-
crossed in the gilt bowl. The Oberammerrau
represents the crucitixion on the handle tin.
with the sacred theatre in the bowl The
Munich spoon is crested by the little monk with
beer mug in one hand and turnip in the other.
The bowl is a fac-simile of Bavaran
coin. The lnterlachen spoon has an eagle
on coat-of-arms and the edelweiss
in the bowl. The Hague spoon has ship on
the handle, with Hollands coat. t.of-arms in the
bowl. LuZerne is represented by the celebrated
Ihorwaldsen lion on the handle. The Berne
spoon has bear on its silver handle Brussels
is represented by st. Michael on the handle
lnterlachen has a gilt chamois on the handle
and picture of the Jungfrau in the bowl
SGldGAOiu-Ou-AFOu SGl udS SuahespeareS Dust anu
autograph inscribed on it. The Antwerp spoon
has the handle surmounted by hand The
last space in the case is occupied by the Wash
ington spoon, thus completing most unique
and interesting collection. Miss Johnson re-
turns filled with ideas which she will no doubt
ere long share with the public through some
magazine.
One of the most attractive places during the
past week was the first exhibition of the Wash
ington China Painting Society at the pa1lors of
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherratts, 5l6 Ninth street north
west This is a new feature in our midst and
it is surprising how many of our leading society
ladies are engaged in the interesting and really
fascinating work, and naturally the exhibition
attracted large crowd every day during the
week. The ladies who exhibited had their
wares prettily draped with silken scarfs and
cloths. while the jardinieres were filled with
beautiful cut flowers. Among some of the lead
ing exhibits of this first show were Mrs. Young,
beautiful fish set; Mrs. Merrill, vases and jar
dinieres; Mrs. VI. G. Pollock, chocolate set and
vases; Mrs. Money, bon-bon boxes: Mrs Law,
fish set; Mrs Merrill, vases: Mrs Savers wife
OF Congressman Sayers, ice-cream and fruit
plates; Miss l.. Mann, bon-bon boxes Mrs.
1oung, soup set Miss Smith, cracker jar and
chocolate set; Miss Lillian Collins, beautiful
punch-bowl of exquisite design and workman
ship; Mrs. Brooks, vases and fancy work, and
Miss Hester Davis, very pretty ice-cream set
and plates Mr. Sherratt has built large kiln
at his place and fires the work turned out by
the class. The show was high success.
Miss NJ. Eliza Scott, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John T. Scott, of 6l2 Twelfth street north
west, was married on Tuesday evening to Mr.
E. August Ruebsam of this city. The ceremony
took place in Ascension Church, Rev. Dr. Elliott
ofiiclatlng. The large company was seated by
the ushers, Messrs Ernest Ruebsam, Brown ri.
Lawrence, Frank B. Martin, and Charles Gross.
Professor d. Merrick Scott presided at the Or
gan, rendering the familiar "Lohengrinn march
as the bride and groom walked up the aisle
wa "a hoD oD6c oil
in gray cloth, with toque to match, and carried
bouquet of La France roses. On the return
of the bridal couple to this city they will reside
at 6l5 Twelfth street.
The engagement of Miss Du Barry, sister of
Mrs. Parker Mann, and Mr.. H. j. Cammann,
of New York, has already been announced
The wedding is to take place at Tanglewood
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Mann, before
ChrlstmaS, but it is to be a strictly family
party. The winter will be spent by the bride
and groom in New York, after which time they
expect to reside at Tanglewood, near this city
with Mr.. and Mrs Mann. Mr.. Cammann, the
fiance, is retired banker.
The marriage service of Mrs. Theresa Black
burn Stewart and Capt. William Preble Hail. of
the Army, will take place in ST. Johns Church
Wednesday afternoon. Senator and Mrs Black
burn and the Misses Blackburn are at the
Ebbitt, having come on from Kentucky for the
wedding ceremony The bride will be attired
in white broadclOth trimmed with bands of
ostrich feathers. Capt. Hall has a two months
leave Of absence from his post, Fort Reno,
Indian Territory.
The marriage of Miss Annie Cutting and
Baron Nriere will take place tomorrow even
ing, at the home of Mrs. Hayward Cutting, lOl
Fifth avenue, New York. On their arrival In this
CITY the neWly-wedded pair will take possession
OF the house on Vermont avenue just vacated
by General and Mrs. Batcheller
On Tuesday evening Miss Ida Arnold, of l4l5
Eleventh street, celebrated her birthday by
! giving delightful evening party, at which she
was assisted by her sister in entertaining
! large number of friends. Many beautiful gifts
! were received.
Mrs. r. Il. Kerkam, of New Orleans, is visit
! ing Mr.. and Mrs. ROdolph Willis, of Florida
! avenue. Mr.. Kerkam is one of the chief officers
| OF tue Signal Corps and has just been ordered
! to Milwaukee on important business
Miss Margaret /. Baldwin returned few
| days ago from an extended tour over the Con-
| tinent, England, and Scotland Her many
! friends welcome her home, and are delighted by
the YYacious manner in which she recounts her
travels.
DR.. aud Mrs. Ulrich Kennedy are now house
keeping at l742 n street. After this month
they will be at home on Fridays. The Misses
Kennedy are spending the winter with their
brother.
Miss Lizzie Fealy gave house-warming
! party at her new residence, 1922 Nineteenth
street, on Tuesday evening There was hand
| some supper served.
The appearance Of Miss Ethel Sprague with
! Mr.. Mansield's company is exciting great
interest among Washington society people
Mr. and Mrs. w. F. Payne have issued cards
! announcing the approaching marriage Of their
daughter, Miss Lorraine Ellsworth Payne, and
! Mr. Willis b. Holder The wedding takes
! place Monday. kOVpmb her II AZ oiclooly a.