Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-22
SOCIAL MATTERS.
The Shollabarger-Young Wedding To-


barger was the scene Of very pretty but quiet
wedding today at high noon, when their young
est daughter, Miss Mary shellabsrger, and Mr.
John Hervey Young Of Piqus. Ohio, were mar
ried. The drawing rooms we're effectively dec
Grated with masses of chrysanthemums and
palms. The front drawing room was decorated
in white and the marriage ceremony
was performed in the bay window by
the Rev. DIR. W. A. Bartlett, pastor Of the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church. The red
parlor was decked with red chrysanthemums
and palms. and the dining room, whore the
wedding breakfast was served, was in yellow
draperies set in yellow chrysanthemums and
lighted with yellow tspers. The ushers, Mr.
VIM. FL. Ackien and MIR. James E Wilkins, en-
tered the back parlor, forming an aisle of white
ribbons to the window in the front drawing
room. Then DR.. Bartlett appeared with the
groom. The wedding march was played and the
little maid of honor. Miss Alice Bishop, the
sister Of Mrs. Robert r. Shellabarger, walked
up the aisle. and was followed by the bride
was accompanied by her father. The nuptisl
group made a very pretty picture. The bride
wore a sweeping gown Of heavy white satin.
the draperies Of embroidered white mousseline
de sole, caught by silver true lovers knots; a
girdle of silver encircled her waist and the tiny
slippers were Of cloth Of silver.
The long tulle veil fell about her
like a mist Miss Bishop wore a short
dress Of white silk null and carried bouquet
of pink chrysanthemums. After the words of
the impressive ceremony had been spoken Mr..
and Mrs. Young received the congratulations
of their friends. The families of the contract
ing parties being in mourning for recent
bereavements only the relatives and intimate
friends OF the pair were invited to be present
today. Mrs. Shellabarger wore a handsome
dress Of pearlcolored silk draped in black thread
lace. Mrs. Leonard sister of the groom and Mrs.
Robert Lamb Of Ohio came on for the wedding,
and Mrs. Harrison and her guest, Mrs. Ely
of Altoona, Pa, Mrs. Dimmick and DIR. John
Scott were among the guests present. The
President sent the bride a quantity OF flowers
from the White House Conservatives. Mr..
and Mrs. Young led the way to the dining
room, where a sumptuous breakfast was served,
and in the early afternoon they departed on
their wedding journey, the bride in travel
ing dress OF Scotch cheviot. Mr.. and Mrs.
Young will reside in Piqua, Ohio.
Mr.. Theodore N. Ely of Altoona Pa, ar
rived in the city last night and joined his wife,
Mrs. Ely, at the White House, where she has
been guest for the past few days Mr.. and
the opera last evening. Mr.. Ely leaves the
city today. Mrs. Ely will remain at the White
House until the middle Of next week. Mrs.
Harrison intends to leave for indianapolis
after Thanksgiving and will be absent for
week or ten days. Mrs. Mckee and the chill
Harrison.
Mr.. and Mrs. and Miss Letter have returned
to the city from Europe. Mrs. and Miss Letter
were among those driving upon Connecticut
avenue yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Hearst is in San Francisco, but will leave
there for this city on December /. Mrs. Hearst
will have with her this season Miss Sanderson
Of California who two years ago was the guest
of Miss Florence Audenreid through the winter.
In H. ~.
city with her daughter. Mrs. Clover, is lying
very Ill at her residence on Connecticut ave-
nue..
Ensign and Mra Edgar have returned to the
city for the season.
Mrs. Howard White will come back here
from Syracuse, NY, next month and will open
Senator Sawyers handsome house for another
season OF hospitality.
Mr.. Chas. Barry has returned from Europe,
bringing with him his fair English bride from
his old home. MIR. and Mrs. barry will be the
guests OF Mr.. Barry's partner, Mr.. Henry Simp-
son. at No. 1407 3lst street Mrs. Simpson is
also from England and is spending her first
years in a foreign land.
Minister Roustan has returned from his an
nual trip TO Paris. He Is at the legation on f
street, where Count Saia is located and where
he is now able to see his friends. Count Sala
is also able to drive out in fine weather. Mr.
and Mrs. des POrtes de 10 Fosse OF the French
legation are back in the city.
Mrs. Donohue and Mrs. Martin, who have
been spending the autumn in the city at the
Shoreham, left today for their California home.
Miss Margaret Baldwin has returned from q
five months tour in Europe and is staying with
her aunts on the Columbia road.
Surgeon Thomas Owens of the navy and Mrs.
Owens are located for the winter at the Buck
ingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Cumming have taken a
house on Connecticut avenue TOR the year.
Mrs. Cumming is in mourning for the recent
death OF her sister, Mrs. Ames who was also
the sister OF Mrs. Gouverneur.
Mr.. Leroy Tuttle will soon move with his
family into the fne new residence on the
Columbia road.
Miss Grace Davis was in the city few days
this week visiting Lieut.. and Mrs. II. NJ. G..
Brown at the Richmond. Miss Davis has
joined her parents, ex-senator and Mrs. Henry
G. Davis, in Baltimore.
An enjoyable musicale was given at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Wade, 3o4 8 street northwest,
last evening. program consisting OF vocal
and instrumental music was render ed under
the auspices of the "P. NJ Club" Among those
present were the Misses r. Connor,V. Prender,
A. Cline, X. Caisaher, |. Wade, K. Wade, G..
Conner. A. Whitmore, A. Wade, G. Hayes n
Nolan, B. Clark and Messrs. F. Shields, G.
Clark, j. Thompson, ". Burch G. Jones, E.
Waters, A. Gessford, L. Myers, A. Sherman, W.
Harvey, I. Lamont and j. Spottswood.
Miss Katharine Granger Of Passaic, New Jer-
sey, is visiting her aunt Mrs. Kaufman, on
Highland Terrace. On Monday Mrs. Kauff-
mann will also have as her guest, for a couple
of weeks, Mrs. H. r. White Of New York.
The Columbia Cycle Club will give its second
annual entertainment and hop Tuesday even
ing, November rs. at the National Rifles
Armory.
Mr. j. NJ. Bovd Of IS N street northwest and
Miss Belle C. Smallwood, daughter of Mrs.
Frances Smallwood of 334 18th street south
east, will be married Tuesday evening at the
Fourth Presbyterian Church.
Miss Antoinette Rakeman and her sister,
Mrs Z. v. Brown. will sail for Berlin, Ger
many, next Tuesday morning on the Fuldax
Miss Maud A. Lyon of Capitol Hill has gone
to Richmond, Va, for the benefit of her
health.
A charming little luncheon was given yes
terday by Mrs. j. Bates Clarke at her resi-
dence, 1914 18th street, in honor OF her sister,
Mrs. G. Richard Thompson, nee Crensbaw.
Covers were laid for twelve. The dining room
was handsomely decorated with chrysan the
NUNS, ferns and pOtted plants. Among those
present were Mrs. John II. Thompson, Mrs,
john Y. Reed of Norfolk, Mrs. A. L. Fillmore,
Miss Sagrario, Miss Duncan Of Ohio and Miss
Thompson.
Mrs. Senator Stewart will arrive in Washing
ton from the west tonight. She ID accompanied
by her daughter. sister and niece, Mrs. and
Miss Atdrlch. She will resida this vinter nj