The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-05-10


by Mrs. Wilcox at the Soldiers Home But
for the unexpected visit of ack Frost the large
company would have passed the hours on
the beautiful lawn surrounding Gen. Wicox's
house, where settees were put and rugs spread
for the benefit of those who wished to enjoy
the open air. The majority of the guests,
however, sought the brightness and shelter OF
the pretty house, where Mrs. Wilcox, in white
crepe, was assisted in receiving and entertain
ing the company by Madame Guzman, in
black lace, embroidered in gold, and Miss
Carrie Parker, in pretty white toilet. a
delightful collation. was served in the dining
room. Among the large number present were
Mrs. j. Thompson, Commodore Greer Mrs
Queen, Mrs. Field, Mrs and Miss Condit-
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Hoge, Mrs. n. S. Lincoln,
Mrs. j. F. Carpenter, Madame Romero, Mrs.
Menocal, Minister and Madame Suarez,
Ministers Roustan and Struve, Mrs. Andrews,
the Misses Mendonca, Mrs j. Lowrie Bell,
Mr.. and Mrs. Langhorne, Major and Mrs.
Tucker, and Miss Pullman.
DIR. John j. Stafford and Miss Sarah l..
Meigs were marl1eu ON Tuesday morning in
the chapel OF Georgetown College, Rev. Father
Stafford, brother of the groom, officiating
number of friends witnessed the ceremony,
among whom were Senator and Mrs. kenna,
Rev. Fathers Smith and Donohue, of st.
Joseph's Church; many members of the medi-
cal faculty of Georgetown University, and
nearly all the professors. The bride received
many presents of value. Dr. and Mrs. Stat
ford left on the 1890 train for the West,
where they will make tour of the great
lakes, returning here the latter part of the
month.
The marriage of Miss Laura E. Turner, of
Washington, and Mr.. S. Z. Eichelberger, of
Baltimore, was celebrated on Tuesday at the
residence of Mrs. +. 7. Eichelberger in this
city. The bride wore white silk and diamond
ornaments. A large wedding bell, formed of
white flowers was suspended from the central
chandelier of the drawing-room, and under it
the bridal pair stood during the ceremony.
Rev. Father Dolan, S. j., of st. Aloysius,
officiated, assisted by Rev. Father Noel, s. j.
A handsome wedding breakfast was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eichelberger sailed for Europe
yesterday to be absent all summer.
number of Columbia Athletic Club men
gave an informal dance at the boat-house On
Thursday that was greatly enjoyed by the par
ticipants. Some of those present were Messrs.
Mckinney, Maxwell, Bates, Duhamel, Berry,
Edmonston, Campbell, Winters, Spalding,
and Fairchild, DR.. Writ, Miss Dexter, Miss
Schneider, Miss Duhamel, Miss Mccullough,
Miss Stidham, Miss HELEN, Miss Morris, Miss
Riley, Miss Ringgold, the Misses Davis, and
Mr. and Mrs. Howser.
In the death of Mr. Jerome G.. Burnett on
last Sunday the literary circles of Washington
lose one of its brightest men. Mr.. Burnett was
not only a correspondent of several leading
journals of the West, but he also wrote poetry
that found place in many of the magazines
and literary journals. At one time he was
president of the Travel Club, and read many
bright papers before that and other local
| societies. AS a companion and friend he was
most genial and true.
The members of Hamline M. Z. Church en-
| joyed delightful reception Wednesday even
| ing at the Fredonia, given by their new pas
| tor, Rev. DR.. Albert s. Todd, and Mrs. Todd.
| The reception-rooms were prettily trimmed
with vines and wild flowers. During the
| evening some choice music was rendered
Capt W. II. Merrill. of the Army, (retired,
and Mrs. Merrill have left the city for Louis
yille KY, where they will spend the month OF
May Captain and Mrs Merrill find no place
so delightful as Washington to sojourn in
| during the winter months.
Mrs. Remey, wife of Capt. Remey, of the
Navy, will soon leave Washington with hel
young family for her summer home in North
ern New York.
The engagement has been announced OF
Mrs. Russell Hancock, daughter-in-aw of Mrs
Gen. Hancock, to Capt. William A. Rafferty,,
Sixth Cavalry.
Mrs Admiral Steadman, of this city, II
sojourning at present with her daughter. Mrs
E. Rollins Morse, of Commonwealth avenue
Boston.
| Mrs. Gardner Hubbard, who is established
at her county seat on Woodley Lane, has is
sued cards for Wednesdays and Fridays, from
TOT.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. McConihe have arrived
in the city and will be at home to their friend
on Tuesdays throughout May at 1882
street.
Mrs. Isaac Henderson and her daughter
Mrs. Carbaugh, will sail for Europe on thu
9th instant to remain until autumn.
Mrs. John Dahlgren. who has been quite il
of the grip, at her residence on Sixteenth
street is now rapidly recovering.
Mrs. Dudley Page, of Frederick, Nd, WIN
has been visiting friends in West Washington
returned home yesterday.
The Misses Samstag, of 620 Sixth street
have with them as guest Miss Lille siegel, o
New York.
Mrs. and the Misses Wanamaker will sal
for Europe on the 10th instant.
Mrs. Hallet Kilbourne has returned iron
Europe and is at the Portland.
Mrs. Harry Bowers, ofSpokane Falls, Wash.
is visiting friends in this city.
Gen George Thorn is at Fortress Monro
for the month Of May.
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