Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-22
SOCIAL MATTERS.
A Brilliant Wedding In Georgetown-The
Wsnderings of Washingtonians.

Brilliant Wedding In Georgetown-The
wsnderings of washingtonians.
The marriage of Miss Jessie McDermott and
Hon. Charles Hosmer Walcott of Boston last
evening at ST. Johns p E. church, Georgetown.
brought together an assemblage of smiling and
| interested friends. The chancel of the historic
edifice was decked with flowers and the altar
shelf seemed one garland Of roses, a loving at
tention from the members Of the Children's
League. of which the bride had been an active
member. The orgaRist was PLAYING soft
low music when the arrival of tho
brides family and. few seconds later. the
happy couple themselves was the signal for
the music to change into that of the wed ding
march. When Miss McDermott and Mr.. Wal
colt stepped into the chancel where Rev. DR.
REGISTER was waiting. the brides elder
brother, Mr.. Chas. McDermott. stood with
them and gave her hand in marriage. The GER
emony was brief but exceedingly impressive,
and before the bridal couple drove away their
friends had a chance to extend their congratu-
lations The bride wore a travelling dress of
dark blue camels hair. On the jacket the
tabs were edged with narrow silver braid
as was also the hem Of the skirt. She
wore toque Of blue velvet and silver lace and
carried prayer book bound in blue and sill
yer. Two or three long -stemmed La France
roses were an artistic. Frightening touch to the
'front.' OF her dress, and by the time her friends
had all said good bye and good wishes, her
cheeks matched them in color. Among those
~ thc ceremony WE'RE DTlut
mother, Mrs, J. b. McDermott, Mr.. Frank Nc
Dormotr, Miss Il. E. Thomas, Mr.. j. p. Mont
Somery, Mr.. Henry Waicott of Boston, the
Srooms brother; Mrs. Charles Morft and
Master Mason Morf. of Baltimore, Mrs and
Miss Wilcoxen, Miss Mollie Dodge, Mr. and
Mrs. Poindexter, Mrs. Hartwell Cragin, Mrs.
Arthur Ferguson, Mrs. James Elason, Mr.. G.
Z: Thomas. Mrs. and Miss Addison, Mr.. d. H.
Thomas, Mrs. and Miss Cowles, Mrs Holdings
worth, Mr.. ". X. Thomas, Mrs. Richard Pairo,
"A 4 r=gac .lsz-A
Mayhem Platter. Mr.. and Mrs. Walcott drove
straight to the station and started for a north
ern wedding journey. They will reside at Con-
cord, Mass, where a handsomely furnished
nome awaits the bride. Mr.. Walcott is a promi-
nent attorney in Boston and chairman Of the
Massachusetts board Of arbitration. His bride
Is we'll known III the literary and artistic circles
OF BOSTON III person and by name wherever
chlldren's stories are read and pictures of child
lie, which is her especial talent, enjoyed.
Mr.snd Mrs. Dorsey Clagett are visiting
Capt. and Mrs. Powell at Fort Ontario, Oswego
y. y. where they will remain until August Is.
Miss Gertrude Ravenburg will leave the city
on Saturday morning for months sojourn in
inc mountains.
Miss Luie Combs is at River Springs, Nd,
with her parents.
Atlantic City.
-i'co -f"Ah'c l. DdHIcl peeu lOT tu6
past two weeks at her home SO street north
west.
Mrs. ". F. HELEN and family left today for
the Atlantic Hotel, Ocean CITY, Nd, where
they Will remain until September.
Miss Annie NJ. Barry of No. 1910 P street
northwest and Miss Estelle Chase Of Anacostia,
have gone TO South Mountain for several weeks
stay
Rev. DR.. Corey Of the Metropolitan NJ. E.
Church left today for Asbury Park. About
August he will Join Mrs Corey at Tarrytown
and with her will go to the White Mountains
and from thence to Canada and Saratoga.
Mrs. J. E. Young leaves today per steamer
Weimer FOR an extended tour to Europe.
W. J. Johnston and family are registered at
Hotel Henlopen, Rehoboth, Del.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Spencer are attending the
convention of business educators at Chautau-
qua. n. Y.
The following Washingtonians have registered
at the Sheldon House, Ocean Grove, recently
Mrs. James f. Padgett Il Sons Miss F. Marion
Irlmble. Mrs. Matthew, Joseph W. Trimble
!Irs. Virginia s. banning. Kelsey NJ. Simmons
NJ. Lou simmons and S. Bergan and wife, H.M
Simmons, NJ. d., and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs Washington Danenhower, three
daughters and maid stopping for several
weeks at 1.-The Gramercy," Atlantic City.
Dr. u n. whitney OF Washington, D. c., is
at the Minot Asbury Park, having Just re-
turned froIa Scotland, where he has been at
tending the temperance convention at Edin-
burgh.
Noticeable among the ladies at one of these
morning concerts, says a Richfield Springs cor
respondent, were Mrs. l.. A. Hughes and her
charming daughter, Miss Beauchamp Hughes
OF Washington. d. g. Mrs. Hughes is a most
distinguished looking lady, with a profusion
Of silver hair. Hiss Hughes is attractively
bright. and wears her Partisan gowns with q
grace all her own.
The Misses Kate and Fannie Campbell, ac-
companied by Mrs. Grant OF South Washington.
are at Hill Top, Harper's Ferry.