Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-18
SOCIAL MATTERS.

Col. Joseph C. McKibben. who is known to
every one e. the popular host Of Marshall Hall,
was married yesterday afternoon to Miss Aldisa
Schrack by Rev. Dr.. Sunderland The cere-
mony took place at ESQ O'Clock in one of the
Parlors Of the old mansion. and was witnessed
by only few Of the members and friends Of
the two families On account Of q recent death
In Col. Mckibben's family no general invita-
tons were sent out At the hour set for the
ceremony those present gathered in the draw
ing room, which was beautifully decorated with
nowers In few moments the bridal couple
made their appearance to the music OF Men
delssohns wedding march by Schroeders
Orchestra and the brief and impressive cere-
mony was soon over. Afterward a handsome
dinner was served. and those who sat down at
the table beside the newly welded couple were:
Mr.. Chambers McKibben and Miss Mary Nc
kibben, the brother and sister of the groom;
Mr.. and Mrs. Chambers II. Mckibben, Master
Pierce McKibben and Mrs. Mary Downey of
Chambersburg, Mr.. and Mrs. t. A. McDevitt
and Misses Mary and Annie McDevitt of Phila-
delphia, Master Joseph McKibben McDevitt.
godson OF the groom; DIR. Sunderland, Mr..
and Mrs. F. c. Herring Of Washington, Miss
Belle Mekibben Herring, god-daughter Of the
groom; Mr.. Marshall Gushing. Misses Maggie
and Mollie Compton. Mrs. L. E. Bazzel and
Miss Bazzel of Washington, Capt. Tom Adams,
purser OF the Manchester, and Messrs. Deal,
Fowler. Bennett and Taylor OF Marshall Hall.
AFTER the dinner was over the officers Of the
manchester sat down to another in honor Of the
groom.
The bridal couple took the S o'clock boat
ior this city, and upon their arrival here took
the train for Harrisburg and Niagara Falls.
lheir Wedding trip will include Quebec, Mon
treai, Thousand Islands, Lake Champlain, Sar-
atogs, New York city and Boston, and the
turn TO Washington in about three weeks will
be by sen.
Mr.. Frederick L. Cowles Of the pension Of
noe and Miss Elizabeth Wines Botsford of
ooster, Ohio, were married at the home Of
the brides parents last evening. After trip
70 the larger cities Of the east they will return
TO Washington to live.
Mr.. Hubert Robey and Miss NJ. Elizabeth
Carson, both Of Branchville, Prince Georges
county, Nd, were married at the Mount
Vernon Place Church Wednesday evening.
Among those present at the ceremony were:
Misses Allie and Nellie Robey, sisters of the
groom, Mrs. V. Selvey of Virginia, Mrs. Cliff
ford, John Roboy, A. w. Brown, Walter Nc
Cuiloh, Walter Barker and L. Z. Marloh.
Miss Grace Thompson of 14th street left yes
terday for Hagerstown to complete her studies.
Invitations are out for the wedding of Mr..
Louis Cunningham OF this city and Miss
Eugene Keen Of Evansville. Ind. The cere-
mony will take place in Evansville ON Octo-
Der !.
Miss Florence E. Hughes is visiting relatives
in Columbus and other points in Ohio.
Miss Minnie Rexford of Minneapolis has been
visiting her cousin. Mr.. Leon H. LeFever at
the residence of Mrs. Jno. S. Anderson, $40 IL
street northwest. She returned to her home
last night.
Company B, third battalion, D. c. n. G., gave
its first grand hop of the season last night
Capt. Mahany was master Of ceremonies and
Sergeants Swigart, Greenwood and Hamilton,
Corporals Gorbett and Andre and Private Lea
Constituted IN oh
Among the many present were Sergeant Bum
pus and Miss Ida Thorn, MIR. Hines and Miss
Organ, Mr.. Charles Hoffman and Miss Fceny.
Sergeant Bailey. Misses Susie and Ellen
Mamie Ward and Miss Nellie Harvey. Mr.. Geo.
Smith and Miss Walker. Mr.. Geo. Miller and
Miss Mary Mack, Sergt l.. Reinburg, Mr.. w.
Z. Boyle and Miss Boucher, Miss Albridgee
Gantz, Mr.. and Mrs. Norris, Sergt Hamilton
and Misses Hamilton and Lynch, Lieut.. Column
bus and wife, Lieut.. Warren and wife, Miss
Clara Jones, Mrs. John johnson and Miss Chru-
man, Mr.. H. L. Croker and Miss Annie Smith,
Mr.. J. ID. Leaman and wife, Mr. Heal and Miss
Gordon, Mr.. L. w. Persons, A. C. Huffman and
wife Mr.. j. Proctor and Miss Emma Walker.
The Light Battery was represented by Messrs.
Smith, Oakley, Longley, Davis, Deery, ]. p.
and w. Z. Tappan. Watson and Conway. The
riusic was furnished by the Third Battalion
Orchestra.
very enjoyable full-dress hop was given
last night at the Summit House, Gaithersburg,
chaperoned by Mesdames Diamond, Hutton.
Davis and Adams. The rooms were hand
somely decorated. and the young people presen:
danced until early in the morning. Among
the many present were: Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Hut
ton, Mrs. Diamond, Mrs. Adams, Misses Hut
ton, Misses Blunt, Misses Griffith. Miss Can
field, Miss Lybrand, Mrs. Munro. Mrs. Nelson.
Misses Waters, Mrs. Carlyle. Miss Alexander,
Miss Mobley. Mrs. Josephine Diamond, Mrs.
Tahey, Mrs. David Griffith. Mrs. Blunt, Miss
Small, Mrs. Lipscomb and Mrs. Crawford,
Msssrs. Barry Adams. ]. B. Diamond, David
Munro, w. S. Garfield, F. C. Hutton. W. c.
Alvord, A. F. Meem, H. Towers, Edward Will
liams W. W. and s. Blunt Chas Davis. Lee NJ
Lipscomb, A. j. Houghton. N. H. Sutlif, VIM.
Brown, DIR. Hardin, Geo. Hunter Mr.. Parker,
1. j. Bradley Tempest Fugitt, Geo. Crawford,
H. c. Miller, DR.. II. b. Deale. Uriah Griffith,
Elgy Riggs, Gus fancy, Mac Waters, Tom Grit
fifth and Howe Totem.
Cards. are out for the marriage of Alfred
Spencer and Miss Attic. daughter of Mr.. W.
Spencer Of East Washington. They will reside
in this city after trip to the south.
Mrs. V. n. Trembly returned yesterday from
her old home at Oak HILL NY. Her mother,
Mrs. Hubert, came also to spend the winter
here. She is in good health for one SO old
eighty-seven and will be glad to see the friends
OF her former visits at 9l9 street northwest.
Miss 1herese Tilley has returned from visit
to Los Angeles, Cal.
Mrs. MoeIler of Chicago. daughter Of Maj
Barter. and her little daughter Pearl are visit
ing the Misses Clements Of 1ilS 9Th street
northwest.
The family of First Assistant Secretary
Chandler have returned from their summer
outing and are now at home at 1926 street
northwest