Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-04
SOCIAL MATTERS.

SOCIAL MAITERs.
Ars. Harrison's Reception YesterSaay-wsd
dings and Personals.
| On Friday Mrs. Harrison win give q luncheon
to . company Of ladiea
| Yesterday afternoon, after o'clock, quito
number of the personal friends Of the ladies' o
| the White House came in for an informal visi
| and chat. The weather probably deferred man,
others from coming TO whom the hour had
been suggested, but it only added to the at
| Effectiveness OF the scene and gathering by con
| trast with the rain and gloom out Of doors
Mrs. Harrison met the callers as they entered
the red room, where q wood fire spluttered ant
cracked on the hearth. Mrs. Russell Harrison
and Mira Dimmick, always entertaining com
Panions, seemed especially SO yesterday. A
| the tea table Mrs Mckee presided as hostess
and the ladies had the pleasure of tasting
chocolate made by Mrs. Harrison's recipe, Oh
tea and cakes. The ladies sat about in coz,
groups and the hour from to seemed unduly
short Among those present were Mrs. John C
Tucker, New York; Mrs. McCalla Mrs. Hubley
Ashton, Mrs. Perrin, Miss Ransdell. Mrs. Aller
OF Boston, Mrs. George Williams, Mrs. Bacon
Miss Stoughton. Mrs. A.C. Hammer, Mrs. Poole
Mrs. Stocking and Mrs. Harlan.
Miss Annie Fisher, daughter Of Judge Fieher
first auditor of the treasury, and Hon. Benja-
min Benson Cahoon of Fredericktown. No,
were married today at high noon-at the family
residence. 2O06 G street. Only few friends
were present with the family circle ut the
joyous event. The ceremony was performed
in the deep alcove of the bay window Of the
drawing room, where an altar was erected. The
space was curtained off by draperies of smils x
falling from the projecting canopy, the corners
filled i'll with palms aud the altar decked with
annunciation lilies. AH the decorations of the
room aid the dinin room adjoining were Of
lilies with garlands OF snilax and asparagus
When a ~ Fat her
Gloyd. pastor of st. Stephens Catholic Church,
who performed the ceremony, was in resdi-
ness. Mr.. Chas. Edward Rice, as master of
ceremonies stretched two white ribbons from
the back door of the parlor to the altar form
ing the aisle. The groom and his best man,
Mr.. VIM. II. Dennis. came in together
followed by the bride and her father.
The couple, as they stood during the
ceremony, made strikingly handsome pair.
The bride wore a travelling dress of light gray
cloth, with steel and silver galoon trimming it.
Her gloves matched in shade. Her hat was Of
gray crepe with spray of wild heather on it.
Her bouquet was of lilies of the valley. She is
very handsome girl and is highly accom-
phshed. Mr.. Cahoon il a well-known lawyer
IN his district and is a man Of prominence in
financial circles. He is of Scotch ancestry and
is only recent convert to Catholicism, which
faith his bride also joined some time ago. II
being imperatively necessary for him to be
back in st. Louis within a short period the
wedding day was fastened and was therefore,
quieter on account of the Lenten season.
The brides father and mother, Judge and
Mrs. Fisher, their son, Mr.. George p. Fisher.
jr., Of Chicago and Miss Virginia
Fisher, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Cahoon Of New
York, Assistant District Attorney Cahoon of
st. LOWS and Capt. Darrell, U. s. N, repre-
sented the contracting families. Mrs. Fisher
wore an elegant gown Of black mourning silk
and black lace and Miss Virginia Fisher wore
white crepon with gold passementeries and
carried bouquet of jOnquils. After the
ceremony and congratulations the company
assembled to enjoy the wedding breakfast
until the departure of Mr.. and Mrs. Cahoon
for their bridal tour. They went down south
and upon their return may visit here awhile
before starting for their home in Frederick
town, Mo. The bride received numerous gifts
of value from her friends. Among those who
had the pleasure of witnessing the impressive
ceremony were Mr.. and Mrs. George Alfred
Townsend, Col. Berrett, Mr.. George T. Jervis
OF Philadelphia, Miss Marion Bonwell of Phila-
delphia, Judge and Mrs. Edmonds, Mr.. and
Mrs. Richards of Baltimore, ex-senator and
Mrs. Henderson. Mrs. Chuin, Maj. and Mrs.
Wood. Miss Higgins, Representative Penning-
ton md Mr.. Rodney.
marriage at IL o'clock at the First Congreg,l-
tional Church of Miss Blanche Delaplane Will
Jams, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John s. Will
Jams. 424 Sd street northwest, to Mr.. Chas. L.
Cooke. The space around the platform and
reading desk was decked with palms. The
ushers were Mr.. Louis Wells, Mr.. Chas Holmes,
Mr.. Chas. King and Mr.. William Miller. The
best man was Mr.. Gordon Van Hook. DR..
Samuel Newman, pastor of the church, per-
formed the ceremony. The bride wore gown
of tan-colored camers hair, trimmed with
golden brown velvet and silk and gilt braid.
hat was OF brown velvet with gilt and had a
cluster Of violets. She carried a bouquet Of
violets Prof Bischoff played during the cere-
mony. The bride has been popular and sue
cessfu' teacher in the public schools. The
groom is engaged in the work of the geological
survey and is prominent member Of the Co
lumbia Athletic Club. The newly married
couple started on an early afternoon train for
Philadelphia. Atlantic City and New York and
will divide the next ten days between the three
cities When they return they will be glad to
see their friends at the Lincoln, which they
will make their home for the present
Mrs. Laughton gave luncheon today for her
guest, Mrs. Elwood Davis of Philadelphia,
who will return home tomorrow.
Mrs. Hutchinson gave an elegant luncheon
yesterday. The table was decorated in spring
blossoms, yellow being the predominating
color. The ladies each had cluster of yellow
tulips and the ice cream came in served in
little straw hats or tubs or other fanciful
shapes, making unique souvenirs to carry
holuc. guests were MIS-.
Bayne, Mrs. John Armes, Mrs j. Fairfield Car
penter, Mrs. Z. G. Halliday Nine. Mendonca,
Mrs. Dixon. Mime. Romero, Mrs. Cabell and
Miss Scidmore.
Mrs. Hildrup had a large reception yesterday
and was assisted by Mrs. Soule, Mrs. Carvello
Miss Causten and Miss Amy, both of the latter
OF whom sang from time to time during the
afternoon.
Senator Blackburn and family will not leave
this city for their home in Kentucky until
Friday.
Hon. and Mrs. Joseph Scranton and their
handsome daughter will travel in the south for
this month and then go to their home in Penn
sylvania.
Mrs. Butterworta returned few days ago
from five weeks stay in Cincinnati
VIM. j. Whaling and Miss Fannie NJ. Har-
rover we're married Monday afternoon by the
Rev. DR.. Nailor at the residence of the brides
parents. 226 A street southeast, in the presence
Of a number of relatives and friends The
Immediately after the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs
Whaling took the train for the south. After q
weeks absence they will return to Washington
and will reside ut 225 street southeast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barney have removed from the
Shoreham to their home, 1926 Rhode Island
avenue.
The z. A. n. Y. Club was entertained last
evening by Mics Kate Winslow at her residence
922 street northwest. Among those present