The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-09-13

JlnueS. husb nlSnJ Jne Town Hall was Drill
liant with youthful grace and loveliness. An
exquisite debutaute cotillon was given by
Miss Lena Gaines to her guests, Miss Riley,
of Washington, and her cousin, Miss
Gaines, of Texas DIR. Baldwin Day with his
partner, Miss Riley, led with even more than
his usual grace and skill. After dancing
from 8 until l o'clock the company re-
paired to the beautiful home of Mrs. William
II. Gaines, so appropriately named "Para-
disc" where bountiful supper was enjoyed
for several hours. The receiving party con-
sisted OF Miss Riley, in white crepe; Miss
Gaines, in lilac silk aud silver brocade; Miss
Frances Cox, of Washington, in pink silk;
Miss Lena Gaines, in yellow crepe and blue
forget-me nots; Miss Poultney, Of Baltimore,
silk null and lace; Miss Maize Scott, in an
artistic gown of grey; Miss Rosalie Scott in
pink; Misses Howard, in white
null; Miss Kennedy, in blue silk;
Mrs. James Keith, jr., in lilac crepe; Miss
Elizabeth Z. Gaines, in blue and gold brocade,
black and gold, with diamonds; Mrs. Eppa
Hunton, jr., in lilac brocade and diamonds.
The chaperons Were Mrs. William Ii. Gaines,
Mrs. Taylor Scott, Mrs. George w. Nelson,
Mrs. Hicks, Mrs. Britton, Mrs. William b.
Payne. Mrs. Jennie Jennings, Mrs. Gay
lord Clarke, Mrs. Richard Clarke Other
guests were Miss Imnan, Miss Skinner Miss
Page, Miss Chamberlain, Miss Jennie and
Alice Payne, Miss Lena Payne. Misses Hicks,
Mis- Miss Barry, Miss Tutt, Miss Mary Scott, Miss
Miss Jenkins, Miss Stottard, Miss Spill
man, Misses Herbert, Miss Hayward,
Mrs. McEvoy, Miss Lee, and Mrs.
Samuel Chamberlain. The men present
were. Dr.. Baldwin Day.. Colonel Thomas
Messrs. W wiey Marshall, s ' Hiees. RRa D Payne,
Gaines, Wilder, Day, Fair, Semmes, Williams,
Minor, Green, Robertson, Landale, Garner,
Hale, Barker, Randolph, Buckrell, Lee, Keith,
Barry, Maddox, Coates, bowman. Spilman,
Wyer, Rogers, Blankenship, Horner, Moss,
McEvoy, and Carter
Miss Ida G.. Minor, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. A. T. Minor, and Mr.. Harry l.. Poynton,
of the Mailing Division, City Post Office,
were united in marriage on Wednesday after
noon at o'clock at the Mt; Vernoon Place
, Church, by Rev. DR.. Wrightman. The
ushers were Messrs. Poynton, Aughinbaugh,
and Ochsenrider. Mr.. Arthur NJ. Poynton
acted in the double capacity Of usher and
best man. The ushers wore boutonnieres of
La France buds to correspond with the BRIDES
bouquet. Miss Minor was in travelling cos
tune of dark blue cloth trimmed,lgit velvet,
with a hat to match. The bridal ,Sir left i'm
mediately after the ceremony for Richmond,
Va. Upon the return of Mr.. and Mrs. Poyn-
ton to this city, they will be at home to their
friends at No. $40 Indiana avenue.
The marriage of Mr.. William Francis Alden,
of Vermont, to Miss Marian Ellen Perry,
daughter of Mr.. w. w. Perry, of this
city, was celebrated Wednesday at high
noon in Hamline M. E. Church. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. DIR. Todd,
pastor of the church. The ushers were Messrs
George f. Wales, Fl. E. Lincaweaver, and the
brides two brothers. Miss Perry was stylishly
attired in travelling costume of steel blue
Bedford cord, with toque to match. Her
bouquet was composed of La France roses
and maiden hair fern. Mr.. and Mrs. Alden
left Immediately after the ceremony for trip
to Vermont. On their return they will reside
at 915 New York avenue, where they will be
at home to their friends on Tuesdays, after
October ].
surprise party was given Miss Grace Hurl-
but on Monday night at her parents residence,
627 North Carolina avenue northeast bya
number OF her little friends of the Christian
Endeavor. There were about forty-five boys
and girls, who made up the party, they made
it quite lively until about IL O'clock, when
they left for home well pleased with their
evenings enjoyment. During the evening
the table was spread with abundance of good
things for the young ones. Games of all
kinds were INDUCED in during the evening to
the delight of all
Professor Pillings and family leave Vine
yard Haven, where they have spent the sum-
nef, Inls week LOT washington, taking en-
route Nantucket and Newport. General and
Mrs. Rochester also close their pretty cottage
this week, and return to Washington, and
Colonel A. B. Carey and Captain and Mrs.
w. Ross Browne remain to enjoy the delight
full September weather
The invitations for the wedding of the IA
nous beauty, Miss Sallie Hargons, to Mr..
Duncan Elliot are sent out by the brother of
the bride-elect, Mr.. Robert l.. Hargons The
ceremony will take place on Tuesday, at high
noon, in All Saints Church, Newport. Mrs.
George B. De Forrest, of Boston, elder sister
of Miss Hargons, will give the wedding break
fast.
Miss Florence Converse, of New Orleans,
has been spending a week with her friend,
Miss Louise G. Saxton, Kenesaw avenuue,
Mount Pleasant. The two ladies left the city
on Wednesday, Miss Converse to return to
her studies at Wellesley College, and Miss
Saxton to become assistant in a private
school in Nashua, N. ii.
On Wednesday evening Mrs. f. B. Cooksey
of street southwest, gave a delightful
musicale in honor of Miss Price, of Baltimore.
who is the guest of Mr.. Albin Price. After
the musical programme was rendered delight
full supper was served. This was followed by
dancing, which was greatly enjoyed by the
young people present.
Mr.. Frank w. Andrews, who has resided
for the past two seasons in Washington, will
reopen his house on Beacon street, Boston,
this coming winter. Mr.. and Mrs. Paul A.
Andrews will go to housekeeping in this CITY,
but will visit Mr. and Mrs. Andrews at their
home in Boston from time to time during the
winter .
Mr.. and Mrs. Neil Belt are at Rockville
for the next fortnight, after which they will