Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-06-05
SOCIAL MATTERS,
A Number Of Pretty Weddings Diplomatic
Notes


Notes
Baron de Struve gave q dinner party on
Wednesday evening in honor of Baron Rosen,
who has been appointed minister to Mexico,
and as goodbye festivity to all the foreign
ministers now in this city. Baron de Struve
sails for Europe tomorrow. and upon his return
nextfau will be accompanied by his eldest daugh-
ter, now grown to young womanhood. During
the minister's absence Mr.. Greger will be in
charge OF the legation. He is now stationed
here. but goes to New York at intervals.
The Japanese minister, Mr.. Tateno, has also
been accredited to Mexico and will go with
Baron Rosen, upon the latters return. Japan
mas never been represented at the Mexican
capital and this appointment of MIR. Tateno Is
the outcome OF the recent commercial treaty
which the former minister, Mr.. Mutsu, and
MIR. Romero negotiated for their respective
governments. During Minister Tateno's alb
sence his wife will spend all the heated term at
Block Island with Mrs Miller, widow OF JUS
tice Miller, who has long made it her summer
home.
Mr.. VIM. H. Clagett and family are going
abroad in the course Of a few weeks to spend
some months in continental travel.
Mrs. Manchester Laughton has been quite
sick for few days and therefore unable to
leave for her country place, - she had eA-
pected.
The Portuguese minister, Mr.. SouZa Rosa,
has returned from a visit to Mexico, where lie
WAS recently accredited as minister.
Miss Nettie +. Weldon and Mr.. II. s. Tebbs
were married yesterday afternoon at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Weldon. 2121 X street, Rev. DIR.
Chas. Waters of Jacksonville, Nd, performing
the ceremony. Miss Mamie Z. Torbert was the
maid of honor and Miss Weldon, Miss French
and Miss Chapman the bridesmaids. MIR.
John c. Weldon &ad MIR. William l. Frise were
the ushers. The bride was dressed III white
null and lace and carried white roses. The
parlors were decorated with daisies. Among
the guests were Mr.. and Mrs c. L. Brawner,
Miss Lizzie Nelson, MIR. Wroe of Baltimore.
Mrs Magee, MIR. and Mrs. J. H Weldon, Miss
Ella Bresr, Mr.. J. G.. Helm, MIR. and Mrs. j. p.
Iorbert, Mr.. and Mrs. W. 5. Tebbs and Mr.. L.
5. Neikirt. The bride received q large num-
Der of presents.
Miss Robert daughter Of Commissioner and
Mrs Robert, and Mr.. d'Auria of Philadelphia
were married on Wednesday evening at the
residence OF the brides parents in tie preseuce
OF a small family gathering. lt.sr the cere-
mony, at which Rev. DR.. Stakely oificiated, the
newly married couple started on a wedding
trip out to Dayton, Ohio, to visit relatives.
They will reside in Philadelphia. The bride
received many handsome presents.
Miss Georgia Kilbourne of Keokuk, Iowa.
whom it is reported will be married TO Mai
Gen. Schofield this month at her home. is well
past winter here as the guest of Mrs. Avery
Delano Andrews, at Gen. Schofield's house and
has frequently visited here before. The an
nouncement that she is to marry Gen. Schofield
has occasioned great surprise among their
large circle of friends, who have lately imag-
med the latter woolng was quite In another
direction.
small company of relatives witnessed the
marriage last night of Miss Jennie Hardness
eldest daughter OF the late George ". HARNESS.
to Mr.. George W. Harvey at the residence of
the brides brother-in-law, Mr.. W. II. Rupp.
Rev. Father Walter ofticiated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Menocal, who have been in New
York lately, returned last night. They will
spend the summer in Europe, sailing within
the coming fortnight.
Mrs. L. NJ. Steep, accompanied by her daugh-
ter, Mrs. G. W. Forsberg. has left Washington.
and during the summer will occupy the beau
tiful estate Of Gen. Harrison in Virginia.
DR. C. Shirley Carter and Madge C. Boorman,
daughter of Robt Boorman. were married
Wednesday at ST. Stephen Church, Catlett, Va,
by Rev. Z. X. Strong, uncle of the bride. The
bride wore white silk chiffon, embroidered
with silver, and long veil of lace fastened with
white violets, The bridesmaids wore white
muslin. pink sashes and leghorn hats trimmed
with pink roses, and carried bouquets of pink
roses. The maid of honor Miss Boorman,
sister of the bride. The bridesmaids were Miss
Helen Boorman, Miss Della Carter. sister of the
groom Miss Susie Carter, cousin of the groom;
Miss Amy Robertson and Miss Helen William-
son of Warrenton, Va. Among the guests were
Miss Lizzie Eastman of Washington and Miss
Sirene of New York. The best man was Mr..
Lee Carter, and the ushers DIR. Day, MIR. Gaines,
Mr. Hail, Mr.. Strong, Mr.. McLane, Mr.. Doug
las Simms. j. Hill Carter, Mr.. Maddox, Mr..
Jno. Nyer and MIR. Christopher Il. Carter OF
Elizabeth. n. J. The church was beautifully
decorated with flowers.
Mrs. A. c. Livingston and her daughter, Miss
Mamie. are registered at the Hotel Pembroke.
Atlantic City, where they are spending some
time, hoping to regain their health. which is
greatly impaired by q recent attack of the
grip.
The engagement of Miss Virginia Williamson,
daughter of Chief Engineer Thorn Williamson
OF the navy, to Mr.. Frank ". Hancock of Vir-
ginia. is announced. The marriage will take
place in October,
Mrs. NJ. A. Keys has issued invitations for
the marriage of her daughter. Florence NJ to
Mr.. Charles L. Randall Wednesday, June 10, at
Grace Church, Silver Spring, Nd.
Mrs. W. I. Gunnell of Capitol Hill left this
morning for short visit to friends in Phila-
delphia and Baltimore.
The marriage of Miss Kate +. Common. daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul ID. Connor. to Mr.
Edgar Walters of Salem, Va. was celebrated at
1:30 yesterday afternoon at the brides home.
street, Rev. Chas. Butler officiating. The bride.
who was attired in a trained gown, with long
tilmy veil, was attended by her sister, Miss
Mamie COnnor, most becomingly dressed in a
low-necked white gown. The grooms best
man was Will Harveycutter of Salem. Va, a
cousin of the bride. The ceremony was per-
formed in front of a handsome bank of flowers
and plants. The bride carried an immense
cluster of Puritan" and her attendant la
France roses. The young couple stood
Dorothy Kate Common, before leaving by boat
for Old Point, Virginia Beach, Richmond and
their future home, Salem, Va. Among those
present were John +. Connor and family, Jas.
A. Conner OF Knoxville, Tenn. w. b. Harvey
cutter and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Morell Marean.
Mrs. White and daughters Savage, Nd: Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Z. Fairman, Mrs. and Miss
Eckhardt, Misses Britton, Barker, Evans,
Worthington. Howard, Ehlslager, Rowzee, Mr..
and Mrs. naw, Mr.. Hands, Mrs. O'Leary and
Mr.. Harry Frost of Rockville, Md. A collation.
was served Immediately after the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. D. p Litz gave a reception in
honor of the marriage of their son. Mr. Frank
l. Litz, to Miss Ella G. Geiglein Of Baltimore
The ceremony was performed at the home OF
the bride, 500 North Fremont avenue, Balti
more, June 3, at p.m., the Rev. C. p Gilbert
| of st. Plus Church, Baltimore, officiating
| After the wedding the couple came to this city
to their future home on New Jersey avenue
| northwest. where q reception awaited them
They received many evidences of the esteem in
| which their friends hold them. Among the
| guests were MIR. and Mrs. b. p. Litz. Mr. Cnas
W. Lehman, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Litz, Mr.
Geo. L. Litz, Miss Annie Litz, Masters 10