Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-14
THE wINDRIM WEDDING.
How the Lovely Little Singer Was wo
by the Architects Son.

From the Pailsdelphia Times
The courtship, elopemert and marriage OF
John Windrim. son Of the supervising archi-
tect Of tho Treasury. and Evelyn Evans, the
pretty little soprano Of .'1'he Sea King" com.
pany. has caused much gossip both in this city
and New York, where both are we'll known.
Mr.. Windrim's attachment to Miss Evans was
no secret among his acquaintance He paid
assiduous attention to the petite lady who had
won his love. During the run Of the ''Sea
King" at the Chestnut Street Theater Mr.. Win.
drim was seen so frequently in the lady's COM
papy that much interested speculation was
caused as to the date Of the probable marriage.
Miss Evans comes Of an excellent family, who
for years resided in Rochester, N. Y. She has
only two living relatives, her grandmother and
an uncle, who chose the stage as q profession.
Her uncle is James Evans OF Evans d Hoey,
who have got rich and famous playing the
'Parior Match" Both the uncle and grand
mother were averse to their pet going upon
the stage, as she amply provided for. She
excellent education. She speaks several Ian
guages fuently. Being of an independent
spirit she turned deaf ear to their entreaties
and followed the dictates Of her own fancy
1t was during Miss Evans appearance here
with Francis Wilson's company that she and
Of love at first sight on the part of Dir. VIM
drim and he soon won the respect and conf
dence of Miss Evans When she left the city
with the '-OolAh" company she consented to
correspond with her admirer.
With the advent Of the .Sea King" they met
again and then he pressed his suit. but Miss
Evans would not consent to a marriage until he
conld satisfy her that their union would not
prove distasteful to his family.
GAINING HIS PATIENTS CONSENT
This under the circumstances was difficult
matter to manage at once, as his mother and
sisters were travelling, while his father was in
Washington on government business The
company concluded . its Philadelphia engage
ment and left for New York, where a date of
six weeks was to be filled.
Finally Oh July he went to New York and
tried his persuasive powers once more. but the
lady remained firm. Mr.. Windrim then hur-
ried to Washington, where he laid the facts
before his father who being moved by his
sons passionate declaration, gave partial con-
sent on condition that the young people would
not marry until winter, when Mrs. Windrim
would have returned. The young man flew
back to New York and reported his success to
the anxiously waiting girl. They were married
the next morning. and after sending word to
Manager Yale of the 'tSea King" company
that Miss Evans would not return, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack" Windrim boarded truin for
Philadelphia, where they will, in all probable
ity. pass the balance Of their lives.
Apartments were secured at 124 South 18th
street. where, in handsomely furnished suite
OF rooms they are spending a happy honey
moon. They take their meals at the Art Club,
OF which MIR. Windrim is a member, and are
often seen driving in the park.
AN ANGRY FATHER.
1t is stated that James H. Windrim, the
father. who is associated with his son in BUSH
ness at 1872 South Sd street, since learning
Of the hasty marriage of his son, who. he
claims. has abused his confidence by his i'm.
pulsive behavior, has expressed great anger at
the publicity given the affair and now says that
he will never receive Jack and his wife into
the family, as they have disobeyed him.
Young Windrim said to a friend the other
day: I'm awfully sorry fathers angry, but
what was fellow to do? Should my father de-
eide to sever our business connections l will go
to New York. have an excellent offer to 90
there"
Mrs. Windrim is scarcely five feet in height
with dark hair, deep blue-gra eyes, the lashes
and brows being very dark, and a complies ion
as fresh and pure . babys. Her face is
lovely, the features being delicate and clear
cut. Jack" Windrim. ihcr husband, is fully
six feet tall, Of slender build, and blonde with
smoOth-shaven face.
They will probably 60 to New York next week
to spend few days, after which an effort
toward reconciliation will be made.