The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-09-07

changes and arrangements at the White House
in view of the fact that extensive renovation is
about to be made in the mansion. The Presi-
dent returned with Mrs. Harrison on Friday
afternoon to Cresson, where he will make quite
a prolonged stay.
Miss Jessie Ingram Billings, daughter of DR..
John Billings, of the Army, and Mr. Edwin
Bradfeld Hartley were married on Wednesday
afternoon, at O'Clock, in st. Johns P Z.
Church, Georgetown, in the presence of a large
company of invited guests. Rev. DR.. Register
performed the marriage ceremony, assisted by
Rev. DR.. Stuart, of Christ Church. The bride
approached the prettily decorated cbancel lean
ing on the arm of her father, who gave her in
marriage. The groom was attended by DR.. Clai-
borne, of New York, as best man. The BRIDES
gown was dainty robe Of white embroidered
crepe. In place of the conventional veil she
wore broad brimmed Leghorn hat, garlanded
with pink roses. Her bouquet was composed of
La France roses. Miss Kate Billings, the maid
OF honor, wore gown of pale-pink crepon,
of white roses The ushers were Mr.. John Bill
ings, DR.. Arthur Snyder, Mr.. Eveleth Whiting,
Mr.. Lyons Whiting, Mr.. j. G. Hardie, and Mr..
Alex. Mccormick. After the church ceremony
breakfast at the residence of DR.. Billings on n
street Mr. and Mrs. Hartley left on an even
ing train for wedding journey North.
Mrs. Lees handsome parlors on Tenth street
northwest were filled with members Of the Re-
cherche Circle on Monday evening in honor of
Miss Jennie King, who is about to leave Wash
ington to pursue her studies at the University of
Minnesota. Maj. Richard Cunningham was in
charge of the arrangements. An appropriate
speech expressing the friendship and good
wishes of the circle for Miss King was made by
Maj. Stith The dancing programme consisted
dainties was served during the evening. Among
Others present were Mrs. DR., Muhleman, Major
and Mrs. Stith, Mr.. and Mrs. Baxter, Mrs.
Brown, Mrs. Russell, the Misses Taylor, Sibley,
navta
cauley, Franks, Lee, Grier, Rice, Clark, Dur
men, Brownell, Calver, Breuninger, Ayton Reed,
Dr. Elliott, DR.. Buchanan, Messrs. Cunning
ham, Fisher Cummskey, Delarue, Talley, VIII
ardson, Lee, Macauley, Jordan, King, Pickett,
Price, Mari, Mills, and Anderson.
The Newport correspondent of the Boston
Gazette says: "Mrs. William G. Whitney and
Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish have blossomed forth this
season into great social prominence. Mrs.
Whitney has never had house here until this
summer, and as she is both ambitious and a
clever hostess she has made herself decided
power She is fine-looking woman, with
grayish hair and good figure, and dresses in
absolute good taste. Mr.. Whitney looks several
years younger than his wife, and is most
agreeable man. Their dinners and parties have
been conspicuous successes this season, the
more so because the beautiful Adele Grant has
been the guest OF Mrs Whitney and has lent
the charm and grace of her presence to all
entertainments. Miss Grant holds her own
among the younger and fresher beauties, and
has been decidedly the BELLE of the season."
While the craze among American women for
foreign titles seems to be ever on the increase
women "born to the purple' willingly step out
of the charmed circle at loves behest. The
Archduchess Valerie of Austria renounced royal
rights to wed the man of her heart. The Prin-
cess Marie Leonie Bonaparte, grandniece of Ma
poleon and granddaughter of Princess
Massimo, whose family claims to be the Oldest
in Europe, is about to marry lieutenant in
marching regiment The Princess Leonie is the
possessor of large fortune. She is just twenty
years of age.
Senator Stockbridge's family is about to
change residence from NJ street to the mansion
of the late Justice Matthews, opposite the
British Legation. Before very long Chief JUS
tice Fuller will cease to reside in rented house.
He has bought fine lot on Rhode Island ave-
nue., between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets,
where he will Of necessity erect large man
sion to suitably accommodate his family. Miss
Mary Fuller, who is successfully prosecuting
her musical studies in Germany, will probably
be home by the time the new house is com
pleted.
IN, Mr. Charles E. Barber, of this city, and Miss
Wlnifred johnson, of West Medford, Mass
were quietly married on Wednesday afternoon
at the home of the bride in West Medford A
handsome wedding breakfast was served after
the ceremony, only immediate relatives being
present. as the family of the bride is in mourn-
ing retirement. After their wedding Journey
Mr. and Mrs. Barber will come to this city,
where Mr.. Barber is connected in patent law
practice with Gen. B. F. Butler.
Commissioner and Mrs. Robert have been
house-hunting recently. 1t probable they will
reside during the winter in the vicinity of Six
teenth street and Connecticut avenue. Their
daughters, Misses Helen and Corinne, are highly
accomplished and must prove general favorites
an society. The latter has few equals as per-
former on the piano. and renders the most diff
cult music with an eXquisiteness that would be
creditable to Strakosch in his palmiest days.
The Chinese Legation will of necessity soon
be transferred to other quarters Senator and
MRS Stewart desire possession of the 'tCastle,n
owing to the recent death of Mrs. Romero,
Senator and Mrs. Stewards daughter it is not
likely that there will be much gayety in the
big house this coming winter.
The Chilian Legation is now established in
the elegant house 1923 Sixteenth street north
west. The former minister, Senior Varas with
his family, arrived lately in Valparaiso after a
pleasant voyage. They are now established in
their home in Santiago
Rev. Mr. Suffer- of Christ Church, Alexandria.
has returned from his vacation trip.
DR.. G. c. Morris has gone to his home In
Pennsylvania for brief visit.
Mrs. Lamb, of 125 street, Capitol Hill. has
returned from Atlantic City.
DR.. and Mrs Greenleaf will spend the month
OF September at Cobourg,
sehor Quesada was guest at the Greenbrier
White Sulphur last week.
Miss Grace Brent is visiting her aunt. Mrs
Vivian Brent, of Q street.
Mr. and Mrs William r Roila,, oro rosi1i.