The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-12-21
GOSSIP FOR THE GIRLS.
Alice Confides to Dear Louise the
Goings On in Washington.

H. Campbell was ended on Monday
evening in Ascension Church, where the
Rev. DR.. Douglass united the faithful lovers
in the bonds of holy wedlock. 1t was a
beautiful marriage ceremony. There were
twelve ushers, and the groom's cousin, Lieut..
Archibald Campbell, of the Army, acted as best
man. Miss Nellie Hunt attended the bride as
maid of honor and there were seven brides
maids. Miss Porter wore perfect bridal cos
tume-richest white satin with sweeping train,
an enveloping veil of misty tulle fastened with
natural orange blossoms, and she held bou-
uuet of Cornelia Cook roses and lilies of the
valley. Can you imagine anything prettier
The bridesmaids were "gotten up regardless"
if you can understand what that means.
They wore white satin and tulle. Three of
them wore wreaths of forget -me-nots and the
other four were trimmed in pink flowers. The
maid of honor, Miss Nellie Hunt, looked very
handsome. In fact, the whole bevy of brides
maids presented fine appearance in their
pretty clothes as they ranged themselves inside
the chancc But, Louise, time flies, and must
say it was quite a representation of "back
numbers" The Coreans were there, and the
! White House was represented by Mrs. Mckee.
The church was filled with distinguished people,
| and all were expressing warmest wishes for the
happiness of the bridal pair.
At the first reunion of the dancing class
which took place on Tuesday night at the Ma
! tonai Rifles Armory, was struck with the
fact that this seasons fashion of gowns is not
nearly as effective for ballroom as the clouds
of tulle and gossamer lace that used to make
the girls look like floating angels. The Sc
verely straight lines of the very latest mode do
not add to the picturesqueness of a ballroom
scene. But some of the fashions are certainly
charming-for instance, you remember our
little friend, Kate. She is just about to bios
| som out, and l saw her at home few evenings
ago, when she wore simple gown of pansy
Bengaline. with collar formed of velvet pan
sizes stitched down upon the neckband. You
can imagine how pretty the effect was. This
will be quite the fashion among young girls,
and will give wide limit for taste and inge-
nuty. Holly leaves with the redberries would
be particularly effective high. neck ed black
modating, for with the corsage of one
fabric and the skirt of another the
home dressmaker finds it an easy matter to
evolve a pretty costume. The Independent
sleeve is boon, for even pass6 outer gar
ment may be so freshened up with new sleeves as
to become once more "thing of beauty" Some
of the girls look awfully chic as they go about
doing their Christmas shopping in jackets of
last seasons vintage, converted into garments
of the very latest mode by means of sleeves of
plush velvet, or fur. There are dressmakers
who posses a peculiar talent for making over,
and this is the year when this special gift ought
to bring Lost satisfactory results. This has
not been Il rosebud week, though there are sew
eral debulantes yet to be launched An after
noon tea is the recognized form here of intro
ducing young girl into the world of society.
sent their second daughter, Miss Sybil, to their
friends at series of receptions following their
Saturday evening dinner parties. In this way
her presentation is long drawn out, and the
young lady will see society, at her own home at
least, in installments. Mrs. Stanley, and her
mother Mrs. Tenant, who are old friends of
, Sir Julian and Lady Pauncefote, have been
, guests for over week at the British Legation.
Among 'the coming romps and revelS of So
ciety," l have been told q dead secret, that
; some of the girls are taking lessons in Spanish
dancing la Carmcncita, Otero, etc, with the
, end in view that some charity may profit later
in the season by this new fad.
The Christmas clubs are busy getting up their
annual treats for the children of the poor. Do
Z you suppose anything in the world gives as
much pleasure to the average child as Christ
mas troe?
1.-The Christmas tree hath struck deep roots
t In human hearts; its wintry fruits
Are sweet with love; and the BARNS believe
1T buddeth and beareth on Christmas eve."
In a recent article on Christmas trees the
author says: 1.-THE first account we have of a
Christmas tree tells us that the tree was hung
by the roots and appeared to be dropping its
gifts downwards. Tradition says that the first
Christmas tree in Germany was seen in 1852. The
custom of hanging gifts on tree dates back tc
q the ninth century"
social season, which is ushered in by the recep
tion at the White House, followed by the break
fast given to the Diplomatic Corps at the home
of the Secretary of State.
= ladies of the Cabinet will begin on January
OF all these ladies Mrs. Blaine is the bes
known having been a resident of this city fo
many years Miss Blaine will assist her mothe
on all formal occasions.
Mrs. Window has also lived here long time
! and is therefore a familiar figure in society
The Misses Window are charming girls; tn,
;, youngest, Miss Florence, made her debut las
Il winter. Miss Nellie Window is an accom-
plished musician. In fact, the Windows ar
devoted to music above all the other arts.
Mrs. Noble will have her sisters, the Mlsse
Halstead, to assist her in her social duties.
more original trio does not exist.
Mrs. Proctor may be able to take her part il
the official circle this winter, or she may not
all depends upon the health of her delicat
young son. Miss Emily Proctor will take he
mothers place. should the latter have to seek
mider climate. Mrs. Cary, niece of the Sec
. retary of War, will not be here this season.
Mrs. and Miss Wanamaker will soon shed th
light of their presence on the big l-street man
sion. Hospitality in this house is traditional
and Mrs. Wanamaker has so far gathered a.
the laures the hostess of the Cabinet circle
Mrs.and Miss Rusk are charming, ,whole-soule
women. Their big drawingrOom on Massachu
setts avenue is always filled with callers o
Wednesdays.
Mrs. Miller and her daughter, Miss ForenC
I Miller, have made SO many friends since the
i residence here that it seems as though the
were "native and to the manor born" In tn
slight sketch of the Cabinet ladies / hope yo
will feel an interest, but do come to Washing
ton early and see for yourself Ever DEF
Louise, your faithful gossip, ALICE.
Lord Bacon,
On being asked to drink the Kings health,