The Washington critic., 1890-04-09
THE SOCIAL WORLD

evening. In the East Room the elab.
crate decorations of palms and cut
flowers incident to such occasions pre-
vailed. In the state diningroo the
long table was set with transverse sec.
tions at either end in order to accom-.
modate the fifty guests who com.
posed the dinner party. The cen.
tre-piece appropriately represented
the scales of justice in ivy leaves and
white carnations. Crossed swords.
formed Of the same flowers, held the
chains of smilaX supporting the bal.
ance pans, which were of pink carna.
tiops, the whole resting on an ellipsis
of La France roses. AT either side this
centre piece was llanked with obloug
cushions of smiaX, Dordered with bon
silenc buds. AT ends of the table
were circles Of pink tulips and carna.
tions, with smaller circles on
either side of white tulips
and lilies of the valley.
Corsage bouquets of three large Water.
vile roses were tied with broad, white
ribbons. The candles were capped
with white shades. Flowers of every
hue banked the mantels, while in the
window recesses, among the palms,
were large blooming trees of pink
aZalias. The guests at dinner were the
Attorney. General and Mrs. Miller, Chief
Justice and Mrs. Fuller, Justice and
Mrs Blatchford, Justice and Mrs. Field,
Justice and Mrs Brewer, JUS
Justice and Mrs. Miller, Sena.
Mrs. Vance, Senator and Mrs. ingalls,,
Senator and Mrs. HOar, Senator Black
burn, Senator Pugh and daughters,
Mrs. Cochran, Representative and Mrs.
Oates, Representative and Mrs. Flower,
Representative and Mrs. Estee, Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Rogers, Professor
and Mrs. Gray, Judge and Mrs. Ban
croft Davis, General and Mrs. Clarkson,
Representative Mckinley, Mr.. and Mrs.
Taft, Mr.. Fishback and Mrs. Russell
Harrison.
Judge and Mrs. Bancroft Davis gave
tea yesterday afternoon in honor of
Bishop and Mrs. Leonard, which was
attended by the prominent Army,
Navy, Judicial and resident society of
the city. Mrs. Davis wore a gown of
terra. Gotta silk; Mrs. Leonard's gown
was of black lace and silk, with breast
knot of Parma violets. Miss Eleanor
Davis of Boston, niece of the hostess,
presided in the tea-room.
To night Judge and Mrs. Davis will
give a dinner, followed by reception
10 Bishop and Mrs. Leonard, who re-
turn to Ohio tomorrow.
EX-Secretary and Mrs Whitney
opened the Easter gaieties in New York
last evening with young peoples ball
at their residence on Fifty. seventh
street. Dancing began at 10 o'clock,
the hostess with Mr.. Harry lie Grand
Cannon. The favors were very elegant
and appropriate to the Easter season,
Supper was served at small tables in the
dining and reception rooms.
Sir Julian and Lady Pauncefote have
issued invitations for dinner this even.
ing.
EX-Secretary Bayard is in the city for
short stay, having come on to be
present this morning at the marriage of
Mr.. John Moore to Miss Toand.
The marriage of Miss Eleanor West
Newcomb 10 Mr.. Francis il. Wilson of
Boston, one of the editors of Youths
Companion, was solemnized at the
Church of the Incarnation last evening
at 7;30 o'clock. Rev. DR.. Townsend
ofliciated. The bridal party was pre-
ceded down the aisle by the surpliced
choir, chanting The Voice That
BreattiAed O'er Eden" Miss Josie New
comb, sister of the bride, as maid
of honor, wore short gown
of soft white silk, the neck
cut slightly Vshaped, and finished with
finely plated deep frill of the silk. A
bouquet of Jacqueminot roses was car
ried. The bridesmaids, Miss Nina vii.
liams and Miss Matte Winner, wore
similar dresses, and carried bouquets of
La France roses. The ushers-Dr
Muncaster, Mr.. Delano Ames, Mr.. r.
p. Bigelow of this city, and Mr.
Borst of Baltimore-walked in
advance of the bridesmaids. The
of her father, Professor Simon New
comb, U. S. n. The wedding gown
was of rich white faille, V-shape back
and front, with small puffs forming the
sleeves. Lilies Of the valley fastened
the vest, which was thrown back from
the face. A bouquet of Puritan buds
was carried. The groom, attended by
his best man, Mr.. Hollingsworth of
Boston, met the bride at the
chancel. Mrs. Newcomb wore
terra Gotta Lyons satin, with
passamenteries of the same shade.
| Mrs. Magee, sister Of the bride, wore
white silk. After reception at the
residence of Professor and Mrs. New
comb, Mr.. and Mrs Wilson left on the
late train for Boston.
The marriage of Miss Helen Toland
to Mr.. John Moore of the State Depart
ment was solemniZed at :4j at st.
Paul's Church this morning, Rev.
Alfred Harding officiating. The
chancel was decorated with profusion
of growing palms. while stretched
across the aisle near the top in the space
reserved for the family was rope of
Easter lilies, one end of which was held
by little Miss Turner, cousin
of the bride, in stylish
short plated skirt of Marseilles. with
embroidered and ruiiles on the jacket.
A little white null bonnet was worn,
and after the bride had passed down
the aisle the lilies were borne upon the
child's shoulders. The bride entered
on the arm of her father, preceded by
the ushers, Mr.. Bayard, Mr.. Peter
Parker, Mr.. Filletti, Mr. Pierce, Mr..
Mckee and Mr.. Salisbury. Immedi.
ately in front of the bride walked the
eight bridesmaids, Miss Toland, Miss
Courtright, Miss Lynch, Miss Thigh
man, Miss La Franc and the
Misses Biddle. The groom en-
tered from the chantry, accompanied
by his best man, Mr.. Randall Webb.
The wedding. gown was of white MORE
antique, with court train, over which
fell the long tulle veil. The front was
slashed over several fans of finely