Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-19
SOCIAL MATTERS.
A Notable Wedding at st. John's-Easter
Entertainments and Inequalities.

The young people were a good deal disap-
pointed in the weather yesterday, but 1t did
not very materially dampen the proceedings
going on indoors The teas OF the afternoon
were all for the younger set Al the
residence OF the Postmaster General Miss
Elizabeth Wanamaker entertained the Satur-
day sewing class OF which she Is a member.
The work Of their busy fingers during Lent was
shown IN the plies OF baby clothes al ready 10
pack in the hamper for the day nursery.
Everybody took time to examine them "a they
passed through the dining room to the picture
gallery where the tea tables were spread Mrs.
and Mis- Wanamaker helped Miss Elizabeth III
her hOspitalities Among those present were
the Misses Morton. Miss Alice wilmerding, Miss
Grace Train. Miss Warder. Miss Rita Clagett,
Miss Rochester and Miss Elsie Anderson
Senator Mcpherson will give a dinner party
tonigh, in honor of the President.
Mrs. Cultivate gave a tea for young people
also Yesterday afternoon in honor of her son 8
guest Mr.. Bush
The gathering OF friends assembled last
night at ST. Johns Church to witness the mar
riage Of Miss Brewer and Mr.. karrIck carried
away with them Indelible memories of a really
beautiful scene. The soft mellow light that
prevails in this historic edIfce seems always IN
keeping with the impressive solemnlty OF a
marriage. The chancel was fragrant with Its
Easter decoration of lilies and palms. bright
ened with La France roses that filled the
vases and heaps of white roses that were strewn
along the lower shelf of the altar. The ushers.
Mr.. !. Il. Henderson, jr., Mr.. y. Landon Bur-
chell. Dir. Harry JeimOre and Mr.. Hurlburt OF
Boston, had the brides fIvOrlte flower, lilies OF
the valley. SIS bortonnieres pinned to their coat5
by a gold and pearl bow-knot pun. When the
bride came the long procession Of chorlsters
came out to the vesUbule to meet her, singing
gia lsome carol As they went up the aisle
again IN advance of the ushers, bridesmaids
and the bride and her. father the al
ways sweet and melodIous strains of
The Voice That Breathed Ger Eden filled
the church. At the altar,raii Mr.. karrick and
his best man. Mr.. Harry Clark of Boston,
awaited the bride Rev. Dr. Douglass read the
bethrothal service, followed by the choristers
singing 20 Happy Morn" After the conciu-
sion OF the service the bridal party passed out
of the church, while the chorlaters reforming
and marching back TO the vestry. sang the
recessionaI hymn God Blessed Them"
The bride looked more than ordinarily at
tractive in her wedding gown OF white corded
silk. that was made In princess style.
with a high-necked and long-sleevcd waist.
The high collar slightly rolled and displayed
q band of white ribbon. holding the grOOm's
gift, diamond pendant. Her veil was caught
to her hair BY pretty bov-knot pins. Another
bow-knOt pin, the gift OF her cousin. Miss
Cox. WAS worn in the corsage. IL was of blue en-
amel and set with pearls. 1t made tae some
thing blue" without which no wedding toilet
is complete. Tne bride carried PRAYER book,
the gift of her aunt. Mrs. Woods. from which
the service read 1t was bound IN ivory
and silver and had many parchment pages,
where ali the bridal party las. night signed
their names.
The two bridesmaids. both strikingly pretty
girls Just emerging from the school room. were
the younger daughters Of Justice and Mrs.
Brewer. Miss Fanny as maid Of honor wore
pale yellow crepe low-necked gown, a wreath
of lilies of the valley and carried d bouquet of
the same flower. Miss Bessie Brewer was
dressed Just the same, only the color was pink.
Mrs. Brewer wore elegant gown of white
and old rose striped sll2 prettIly trimmed
with lace. A diamond spray Glittered IL
her hair and other diamond ornaments
were worn Her sister, Mrs. Woods
of Kansas City. wore black satin striped ar
Inure, and Miss Cox, niece of Mrs. Brewer.
wore white crepe. with bunch Of Jacque
roses in her corsage.
Some OF those present at the church were
Chief Justice and Mrs. Fuller, Justice and Ms.
Field, Justice and Mrs. Harlan, Justice Batch
ford, Mrs. Cummings, Justice and Mrs.
Brown. Justice and Mrs. Gray. Miss Hattie
Blaine. Mrs. Stanley Matthews, Miss Mitchell.
Miss Waite, Miss EdeIl. Mrs. Condit Smith ex-
Justice and the Misses Strong. Mrs. and Miss
Villas. Gen. and Mrs Moore. Mrs. CGshman K
Davis, Mr.. and Mrs J. b. Henderson. the Chi
nese minister and Mr.. HO, ir. ard Mrs CabelI
Mrs. and the Misses Sutherland, Mrs. and Miss
Rochester, u. Patenotre, Mr.. Desprez. Gen.
and tie Misses Wheeler, Capt. and Mrs Reade.
Mr.. y. W. DurchelI, Mrs. Winthrop, Mrs. and
Miss Worthington. Mr.. and the Misses Brown,
SIrs. and hiss Washbufn, Miss Williamson and
Miss Clishee
The wedding reception which followed at
the residence Of Justice and Mrs. Brewer was a
brilliant event. although the size of the house
and not their hospitsble thoughts obliged them
to limit the number of friends invited to the
Supreme Court circle and the cabinet
families The pretty parlor was a periec,
bower with flowers Mr. and Mrs.
karriek received congratulations under n
canopy OF green arranged In the bay window
recess bounteoUs supper with every sea-
sonable Gelicacy was served during the entire
evening. When the newly married couple took
their departure. under a shower OF rice and
old slippers. the bride was gowned all In tan
color-a stylish travelling dress and ne newmarket
md becoming round hat TO match. They
went to New York last night. but did not an
nounce any further plans, except that they
will sail for Europe some time next month
When they return in the autumn they will 60
to housekeeping IN Boston.
The brides presents almost filled her fathers
library, where they were arranged for the
friends TO see last night. and included several
gifts of old family SILVER AID china not only
from her own, but from the groom's side of the
house. in the list OF modern articles were oil
paintings. etehings. cut glass, silver Of every
sort and description. china. clocks, lamps en-
broideries. books and jeweiry.
Miss Foster gave a luncheon TODAY. when a
company OF fourteen young lad.e were enter
tanned The eenterpiece was of spirea blooms
and long bows of pale yellow satin ribbon ty-
ing the handles Of the basket extended nearly
the length of the table
The table was lighted by a row of small VEL
low glass lamps all around it. that the guests
afterward took home as souvenirs The guests
were Brice. Miss sherman, Miss Florence Mil
Ter. Miss Miles. Miss Mira Moves, Miss Batch
elder. Miss Carrie Parker. Miss Greer. Mis-,
Denver, Miss Blanche Brown Miss Mae Brown
Miss Riddle and Miss Rusk
Miss Foster expects to 60 out to Fostoria bv
the middle OF next week, as she now looks for
VIE return OF her father and mother by Sunday
Mrs. and Miss Foster will sail for Europe on
the 18th OF May or the LIST o, June and II is
probable Miss Rusk will accompany them
They intend to spend two or three months
In travel IN England and on the continent
and Secretary Foster will make a trip owe,
and return with them in August
Mr.. and Mrs. Menocal will sail for Liyerpool
tomorrow from New York and expect to be in
London for several months.
Representative and Mrs. Bourke Cochran
gave dinner on Sunday night when their
guests were the Mexican minister and Mrs
koInero- Mr.. ami Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt. Mr.
and Mrs. Solely, Mr.. and Mrs Freeman. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomson. Miss Helen Patteu and Hon.
Michael Herbert.
The limitations for Miss Katherine Elkins'
party TODAY are decidedlv u,;,,a IT. "a.