Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-07-01
A Pretty Wedding Last Evening-Per
sOnal Notes.

Miss Mary C. Barnes, daughter of Mrs. s. P
Barnes of No. $50 street northwest and Mr.
William C.. Eldridge of the second auditors
ONCE were married last evening at o'clock at
the residence of the brides mother. The mar
riage was witnessed by only few OF the rela-
tives OF the contracting parties owing to the
feeble health of the brides ers ndmother Mrs
Adams. The parlors were set With palms and
Neranus Moore and Mr.. Herbert H. Buell. rece iyed
the guests as they entered and Mrs Barnes in
toilet of black lace over black silk, welcomed
them. The groom was attended by Mr. Frank
ID. Fletcher of Cazenovia, MY, and there were
no bridesmaids. DIR. Corey of the Metropoli-
tan Methodist Church ofticiated. The BRIDE
wore a wedding dress of white surah silk made
with demi-train, a half high bodice and elbow
sleeves, tho tablier drapery was en-
broidered crepe du cheno and she
After the ceremony the guests began to arrive
for the reception and they passed immediately
to the beautiful garden in the rear of the house
that had been most artistically prepared for
their enjoyment. The grand old trees Of
English chestnut and maple were hung with
many oriental lanterns that lighted up the lon z
vistas of green the flower borders and the
hooks hung with vines. The music OF harp and
viollns filled the place. The refreshme nts were
served in the garden. Miss Cora Thomas and
Miss Hattie Warder did the honors of the fairy
scene with grace and cordially. Before 9
o'clock the bride donned her travelling suit a
pelisse of cafe au lait cloth trimmed with brown
silk over petticOat of brown silk and a toque
of the two colors combined, and the bridal
couple made the tour of the garden saying
cakes surrounded by roses were
cut in the family dining room
and distributed among the guests.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Mat
thew Emery, Miss Emery. Mr.. and Mrs. A. p.
Lacey Mr.. George II. Adams of New York,
Nv McN Mr.
Walker, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew B. Duvall, Mrs.
Tulloch. DR.. VIM de Ford. Mrs. Emily T. Hort.
Mrs. Crandall, Mr.. and Mrs. Browne, Miss
Kenny, Miss Twombly. Miss lilly, Miss Stock
EFT. the Misses Daniel, the Misses Buell.. DIR.
Giles, Mr.. Goodwin, and Mr.. and Mrs. Carleton
Hughes. Mr.. and Mrs. Eldridge took the
north-bound train. and during their absence
will visit the relatives of the groom in Syracuse,
NY, Watkins Glen, the Thousand Isles and
other points. On their return here they will
spend the remainder of the summer in the
country before taking up the responsibilities of
housekeeping. The bride received quantity
OF wedding gifts in solid silver from her
relatives and dainty chocolate set from Miss
Emery. The groom was presented with a sill
yer tea service by a number OF his friends
among the young men Of his acquaintance.
Mr.. B. F. Nickson, Mr.. Jas. B. Winner and
family and Prof. de Janon will spend this
month at Capon Springs. W. Va.
Commander Bradford and family of 1922 p
street leave for Newport today to spend the
summer.
DR.. Joseph Taber Johnson and family have
taken a cottage at Aurora, WA, for the sum-
mer.
Miss Florence Upper, daughter of Mr.. NJ. ".
Upper of Philadelphia. is the guest of her
cousin, Miss Hennie Minister ut AT G street
northwest, where she will be pleased to see her
friends
Mrs. Charles Berger. Mrs NJ. Hebner and
Miss Clara Hobner will sail for Europe from
New York Thursday.
Mr.. Chas. Il. Strong and Miss Rose H. Mar
shall will be married tomorrow "wednesday.
July 2, at the Church of the Epiphany, at 1880
am.
DIR. R. A. Neale and sister. Mrs. Clarke. are
now in their new house, 1908 II street north
west.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Elmer johnson have re-
turned from their wedding trip and are visiting
at No. 70l 4th street northwest.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Stevens have returned
from their wedding tour and will be at home
to their friends tomorrow evening at 14l7
Columbia street.
Gen. and Mrs. Geo. 3. Williams have re-
turned to the city from their visit to Mrs Har-
rlson at Cape Nav Point