Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-05
SOCIAL MATTERS.
What Well-Known Washington People
Are Doing-Personal Notes

Are Doing-Personal Notes.
The new man-of-war Maine will be launched
and christened on the 18th instant and Miss
Alice Wilmerding. the granddaughter Of the
Secretary of the Navy. will perform the service
of breaking the bottle over the bow and nam
ing the cruiser. The officers of the navy deny
with some spirit the reports that have been cur
rent in New York recently of the matrimonial
intentions of Secretary Tracy. They very gen.
orally say that the circulation of such reports
are disrespectful to the Secretary.
Mrs. and Miss Spofford have returned to the
city and are in their Massachusetts, avenue
home. They are both well and were out yes
terday making visits.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey and the Misses William
son are all together at the Richmond where
the daughters of Gen. Williamson expect to
remain through this month. Mr. and Mrs
Bailey will spend the winter in their present
quarters.
st. Aloysius' large and beautiful church was
filed with the elite of northeast Washington
last Wednesday evening. the occasion being the
celebration OF the marriage of Mr.. Anthony
Bauer and Miss Katherine Barrett. To the
strains of Memberships beautiful wedding
march, performed on the grand organ by Nine.
Herman. the bridal party entered, preceded
by the ushers. and was met at the high altar
by Rev. Father McGurk, the pastor. The bride
was becomingly attired in white henrietta The
front and side of the pettlcoat were edged with
luI rose Irllls OF 1dllle SILK, over winch 1ell
fancy drapery, caught up on the left side with
lines of the valley. The bodice was cut high,
with long sleeves. while the bridal veil of tulle
was fastened with sprays of lilies of the valley.
The maid of honor, Miss Laura Groves, was
Handsomely sttired in cream henrietta cloth
with faille silk trimmings. Her gown was cut
demi-train. the pettcoat being edged on the
front and sides with full frils of faille silk
and draped like the brides, while the bodice
was cut y-shaped back and front, with short
fri, oa1 nit, lara ito
mousquetaire gloves and kid slippers complet-
ing the handsome toilet. The bride carried
bouquet of Marechal Neil roses, and the maid
one of La France roses and malden-halr ferns,
her hair being likewise ornamented with roses
The honor of best man fell to the brother OF
the groom, Mr. Francis $. Bauer, while Messrs.
Hamlock and Thawl acted ushers. After
the service a reception was held at the house
OF the brides mother.
Mrs. A. p. Lacey, 1915 Clifton street, will be
at home tomorrow after 2 pm, assisted by her
niece Miss Ruth Marie Sites This is the last
day Miss Sites will be at home to her friends,
as she leaves In a few days for China.
Miss Ida Arnold of 1415 18th street northwest,
assisted by her sister, gave enjoyable birth
day party on Tuesday evening, November t.
and there were many beautiful presents given
to her by her friends. Among those present
were Mr. Harry Koran, MIR. and Mrs. Stopper,
MIR. and Mrs. Conrad. Mr.. Joe Koran, the
Misses Wieners, Miss Maggie Koran and Miss
Maggie Stopper.
The marriage OF Miss NJ Eliza Scott
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John I. Scott of 615
18th street northwest, to Mr.. Z. August Rueb-
sam OF this city celebrated last evening at
o'clock at the Ascension Church. Rev. DR..
Elliot officiating. The ushers were Messrs.
Ernest C. Ruebsam, brother of the groom;
Charles Gross, Frank Il. Martin and Brown III.
Lawrence. AS the bridal couple entered the
church the march from Lohengrin rem
nv r1F IN of hn
bride. The bride was becomingly attlred IN
travelling dress of stone-colored cloth, trimmed
with a combination of passementerie and
velvet and toque of velvet to match, and car
ried boquet of La France roses. After receiv-
ing the congratulations of their manv friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Ruebsam departed for a tour
north. Upon their return they will reside at
els 18th street northwest.
One Of Georgetown's most popular bellies
Miss Grace Moffat, was married last evening to
Mr. l.. De Lashmutt at St. John Pc. Church
Rev. DR.. Register performed the ceremony.
The marriage of Mr.. Hugh Nelson to Miss
Katharine Gassaway Peter will take place this
evening at the Presbyterian Church at Rock
VILE, Md
The following bridal couples, who are spend
ing their honeymoon in the city, are quartered
at the Arlington: Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ID. Downing
of Eldred, Pa, Mr.. and Mrs. II. 7. buchanan
and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob V. Eberle of Cincin-
natl. Mr.. and Mrs. H. G.. Pease. Mr.. and Mrs.
L W. Thompson of New York, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
q. McAndrew of Chicago and Dir. and Mrs. G.
Edwards Of Paterson, y. j. At Wizards are
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. b. Fuller of New York. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. W. King of Brooklyn and Mr.. and Mrs.
j. b Parran of Baltimore.
Miss Lizzie Fealy of 1922 10Th street gave a
pleasant progressive eucher party at her resi-
dence last evening. After supper dancing and
singing were enjoyed until a late hour.