Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-29
SOCIAL MArrrRs.
Several Pretty Wsddings-Psrsonal Notes Of
Interest.

When the bridal party in which Miss Minnie
Schafer and Mr.. A. Geary johnson we're the
center Of observation passed down the middle
aisle Of Epiphany Church last night there was
scarcely . vacant seat in the church or gale
ries. The audience, most Of those seated in
the front pews being in evening dress, made
an interesting study by itself, but the scene
only became perfect when the bridal group
McKim, who oficiated. The chancel, in its
tasteful coloring and heightened by an effective
massing OF palms, was seen at its best. The
ushers, who had worked with . will to give
everybody the best place, were seen themselves
to good advantage within the chanceI rail.
They were DIR. T. mclaughlin, Mr.. Metzrott,
Mr.. Walter, Mr.. Richard johnson. Mr.. Carter
Ballantyne and Mr.. Louis Breezy of Philadel-
phia- Their boutonnieres were the brides
flower. forget-me-nots They walked up the
aisle in advance Of the bridesmaids. who were
Miss johnson and Miss Beavans, and the maid
OF honor. Miss Gay. The bride came in alone.
but just behind her were her father and mother,
Mr. and Mrs. George T. Schafer. Tho latter
remained in the front pew and Mr.. Schafer
took his place in the chsnceL The best man
was the groom's brother, Mr.. Milton johnson.
When the service was over the bride handed
him her prayer book to carry home and re-
ceived in its place her great bouquet Of forget
me-nots. which had been lying on the altar
step. The bride and groom turned happy,
smiling faces to their friends as they came down
the aisle and the march out Of the church vas
almost a quickstep.
The brides gown was of elegant texture. but
simply made 1t was q princess Of rich white
brocade. the waist being trimmed with point
lace and pearl passementerie. The collar was
slightly open and displayed a diamond
pendant. She wore diamond earrings and
diamond star pinned her veil close down to the
hair in front, in the Marie Stuart style. Miss
Gay, the maid Of honor, wore low-necked
gown OF Nile green crepe. Her bouquet was of
white chrysanthemums. Miss Beavans was in
straw-colored crepe and carried light yellow
chrysanthemums, and Miss johnson wore pink
crepe, carrying pink chrysanthemums Mrs.
Schafer wore black silk and point lace and on
her hair white lace cap with violet ribbons.
reception, to which about lOO guests were
hidden, followed at the Schafer residence, 1926
Vermont avenue The long parlors were hand
somely set with palms and chrysanthemum
blooms. and in the bay-window recess, where
the newly married couple stood to receive con-
gratulations, there was palm bower.
Musicians were stationed on the back porch,
which was inclosed and decorated. After all
the guests had assembled the wedding supper,
which was served in the most elaborate style,
was enjoyed The bridal party dancing a set
by themselves opened the evenings pleasure.
At II o'clock the bride reappeared in her
travelling dress of prune-colored broRdcloth,
with pretty hat to match and wearing q seal
skin jacket. Mr.. and Mrs. johnson left for
New York last night. They will reside with
bride received magnificent presents, but they
were not shown at the wedding.
Another large gathering Of friends witnessed
the marriage Of Miss Mamie E. Byram, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Byram, and Mr..
Otis o. Kepler at the Western Presbyterian
Church last night. The ushers were Mr.. 7. ].
Brook, Mr.. H. c. Hunter, Mr.. L. C. Gladmon
performed the ceremony. Mr.. T. J. Brook
acted as best man. The bride wore her travel
ing dress Of steel-colored Henrietta cloth, with
wrap and hat to match. A reception followed
street, and by late train Mr.. and Mrs. Kepler
started for New York, where they will spend
few days before going to Frederick, Nd, to re-
side.
The marriage Of Miss Ellen Louise Spots
wood and Mr.. John Francis White at st.
Aloysius Church yesterday evening at 6 o clock
filled that edifice with their friends. The high
altar was ablaze with lights and decorated with
flowers Rev. Father Gillespie, S. j., officiated,
assisted by Rev. Fathers Fulton, Cahill,
Byrnes Nolan, McAvoy and Ciampi. The ushers
were Mr.. H. Nelson Spottswood, DIR. H. s.
Jarrett Of Towson, Md, Mr.. c. Spottswood
McNelr. Mr.. Edward Walsh. Mr.. G. C. Boar
man and Mr.. Edward j. Becker. The bride
entered the church with her father, Mr.. J. NJ.
A. SpottswoOd, and was met at the sanctuary
gates by the groom and his best man, Mr..
John W. Sims. Miss May White was the maid
of honor. The bride made an attractive pic
ture in her trailing robe of white bengaline.
The jacket bodice had its tabs edged with
pearls, and pretty girdle Of pearls closed
over the front. Chiffon ruff1es trimmed the
front of the jacket and formed rosettes. hold
ing the draped hounces across the hem of the
skirt. Her tulle veil was held with chaplet of
fine white blossoms. The flowers she carried
were brides roses. Miss Whites costume was
Of white silk trimmed with gold passementeries.
She carried a bunch of yellow roses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Spottswood entertained the
bridal party, the contracting families and the
clergymen at wedding supper afterward at
their residence, 20 street. When the bride
was leaving she tossed her bouquet among her
girl friends and Miss White and Miss McNe,r
had the joint good fortune to catch it. The
camers hair with an English walking hat to
match in color, trimmed in velvet. Mr. and
Mrs. White went to New York last night and
will be absent a fortnight When they return
Mrs. White will be at home to her friends at 20
street on Tuesdays, November II and "a. 1t
is somewhat Of q coincidence that Miss Ellen
Louise Spottswood, who becomes by marriage
Mrs Ellen Louise White, receives the full name
of the lady she was named after, Mrs Ellen
Louise White (nee Wheeler) of 8O6 I'd street
northwest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ye had the pleasure Of welcom-
ing their friends yesterday afternoon and at
the same time extending the first formal hospi-
the host and hostess, a three-fold significance,
as 1t marked the celebration OF the birthday OF
her majesty, Queen Min. with special rejoicing
over her recovery from her recent alarming
illness Besides, with quick adaptation Of
American customs, Mr.. and Mrs. Ye intended
their party as house warming. Since last
summer the legation has been considerably en-
larged and much beautifed. Over the main
entrance porte cochere has been added.
larger dining room has been built next to the
old one, conservatory il another addition and
the freshening-up in all directions has been
thorough. The Korean colors were fly
ing from the top OF the house and an
other large flag decorated the main hall
In the second drawing room Mr..
and Mrs. Ye, both attired in court costumes
welcomed their guests Mrs. Ye had pleasure
hitherto denied her at heI own parties, by
being able to converse with all her guests as
she now speaks English very we'll. She was
daintily dressed in pale pink and light gray
silk The drawing rooms and the dining |
room, where all seasonable delicacies were
offered, were crowded during the late afternoon |
with company of prominent persons. many of |
whom had not met since they parted at some |
other festive occasion last spring. Mr. James |
r. Moore, ths commercial agent of Korea at |
New York, was present His is the first appoint |
ment i'll that capacity from the Korean court to |
this country. |
During the reception there was music added |
to the other attractions. The diplomatic |
corps, the cabinet and other high official and |
resident families were fully represented. |
A m hnse Int