Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-26
SOCIAL MATTERS.
A Rainbow Wedding I'm Gecrretown-Prrtsy
Luncheons-Perronnls.

Rainbow Wedding I'm Gecrgetown-Prrtfy
Luncheons-Per~onals.
Trinity Church, Georgetown. was thronced
last evening with friends to witness the mar
riage of Miss Ida Lucina WEIGH and Mr.. Z
Maurice Davis The sanctuary was tastefully
decorated with palms, and the high altar was
decked with cut flowers and lighted by many
tspers The ceremony was performed By Rev.
FATHER Dougherty of Georgetown College as
sisted by Rev. Fathers Roccofort and Seaman.
The ushers were Messrs. A. w Davis d. L.
Davis. J. Edward Welch. o. L West Of Phil
adeiphia. o. l. Linthicum and Frank Baird
they preceded the bridesmaids down the aisle.
lhe bride came in with her father. Miss Cora
WEIGH was the maid Of honor and was gowned
IN pink silk and chiffon. Following out the
Idea OF rainbow wedding the six bridesmaids
wore gowns of different shades. The first
couple, Miss Mamie WEIGH and Miss Ella
Simms were dressed in Nile green: Miss Annie
Simns and Miss Maggie Hogg of Baltimore were
IN lavender and Miss Mamie Davis and Miss
Maggie Matthews were in corn-colored silk and
chiffon. They all wore very pretty and be-
coming hats. made OF null. TO match their
gowns and big Vatican bows streamed from
their shoulders. In vivid contrast with ali
TINS color was the brides dress Of ivory white
faiiie. trimmed with point lace and garuiture
OF lilies OF the valley. The waist was cut
slightly N-shaped back and front and the
sleeves reached TO the elbows The proorn's
gift, solitaire diamond earrings. cleaned under
Inc tuiie veil spray Of lilies OF the valley
was worn on the hair and a bouquet of the
same flowers and bride roses was carried
Mr.. +. T. Havenner was best man for the
groom. After the wedding a reception was
held from till 9 O'Clock at the residence of
tne bride parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward p
WEIGH, 1907 street. which was attended by
the contracting families and few intimate
friends The house was prettily decorated
with flowers and after the wedding supper was
served Mr.. and Mrs. Davis started away on
their bridal trip. The brides travelling dress
was Of gray henrietta and bengaline The
bride received nearly 100 elegant wedding
gifts. Mr.. and Mrs. Davis will reside at l22i
street, where they will be pleased to see
their friends on the afternoons of Tuesdays,
May 10 and IL, from to o'clock.
Mrs. Cable and Mrs. n. S. Lincoln gave
luncheons today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Harper have issued
invitations for the marriage of their daughter.
Miss Lula Harper, to Mr.. Cornelius W. Davis
thursday evening at 3 O'Clock at Christ
Church, Georgetown.
Mr.. Won Mumm left town Sunday and will
sail on Thursday for Germany. His departure
from the German legation is greatly regretted,
not only among his colleagues in the diplo-
matte corps, but generally in society where he
quite enthusiastic over American life and
scenery, and has travelled extensively over this
country. As an amateur photographer he has
left SO many pleasant reminders here that he
Is not likely to be soon forgotten. Nearly
every fashionable drawing room of the West
End has few pictures made by him, either of
persons or places, thoroughly familiar 10 all
His photographs led all the rest in merit. He
carries away with him delightful collection
OF portraits of the leading bellies in society,
as well as Of the places be has visited
These are all mounted IN albums and make
charming record of his American impressions
Before he sails for Bremen he will be present
at the marriage of Miss knowton TO a distin-
guisbed German officer in New York Mr.. Won
Mumm intends to make a short stay in Berlin
with his parents before proceeding to his new
post at Bucharest Roumania.
Baron Won Kettler, who succeeds him. ar
rived few days ago. He is a young man aud
has already made most pleasing impression
on those who have met him. The German le-
CATION has been almost entirely renovated for
the occupancy Of Minister Halleben and some
further changes are contemplated
Minister Romero will so to New York today
to be present at the laying of the corner stone
Of the Grant monument
Mrs. Harrisons improvement is very slow
and tedious, but on Sunday she was able to be
propped up with pillows in her bed and en-
joyed this first step toward convalescence. Mr.
Russell Harrison is now at the White House.
Mrs. NJ. Bernheim, 457 New York avenue, at
home on Thursdays.
Mrs. II. A. Babcock OF Brooklyn is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Wickle at their o street
home.
The complimentary dancing reception given
by the Star Leap Year Club Thursday, April
81, at st. Joseph's Hall. passed of pleasantly
About 200 couple were present, and danced
through twenty dances on the program under
the direction of Miss Mary Hart. assisted by
the following floor committee: The Misses
Schaffer, Killeen, Hall. NJ. McGrath. Rooms, X.
Hart, Gentner, Ferris, Walker, Hurley Flynn
and J. McGrath.
The Misses Halstead, sisters of Mrs Noble,
gave a luncheon today to meet their elder
sister. Miss Halstead. and Miss Crane of
Chicago, both OF whom are now visiting at the
home Of the Secretary of the Interior The
table was decked in delicate green and white
The center piece was a basket filled with white
heather and maiden hair fern. The name
cards were inserted in strips of Nile green en-
broidered silk and gauze ribbon. The other
guests present were Mrs. Lieut.. Andrews, Mrs
Armes. Mrs. Lusk. Mrs. Williams Miss Foster,
Miss Miller, Miss Higgins and Miss Washburn.
The gentlemen Of the Livingston gave q sue
cessful dancing party on Saturday evening
Dancing was continued until ii 80 after which
refreshments were served. Among those who
enjoyed the Inequalities rendered were Mr.
and Mrs. Brooks, Mr.. and Mrs. Bulls, Mrs
Cauley. Col and Miss Treutlen, Mr.. and Mrs
Willing ham, Miss Smith of Georgia. Misses Bo-
gan, Boarman, A. Brewer, c. Brewer, Bulls
Bush. Cressen, Daley, Kluge, Miller, Paxton,
Wilson, Messrs. Began. Boykin DIR. r. Phil
Cronin, I. Cronin. Flemming, Fuller, Hitch
cock, Mowry and Rodgers.
The residence of Mrs r. P. Murray was
brilliantly illuminated last evening. the occa-
sion being dance given by the Misses Hattie
Murray and Maggie Maddox. Dancing was
kept up until IL O'Clock, when the guests re-
tired to the dining room, where a delicious
supper awaited them. After supper dancing
was resumed and kept up until a late hour.
Among those present were the Misses Hattie
Murray, Maggie Maddox, Olive Lake, Ada Gill
len. Ida and Maggie Riley, Grace Prigg. Anna
Trenor, May Baker, Gertie Britain, Mamie
Boucher, Mamie Boiler. Alice and Rosa Ola
gan, Ivy and Ruth Herriott, May Human,
Maggie and Helen Kerfoot, Coda Gideon, Car
RE Maddox, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Murray and
Messrs. Eppa Coumbes Jed Shaw, Harvey
Lake. Thomas Bergen, George Prather, Bert
Morgan, Harry and Willie WhIpple, Will Hin
man, Wallace Murdoch, VIII Duffy, Clarence
Maddox, Ed. Waller, Bert Prigg and many
OF hers.
Miss Lillian Koechling celebrated her sixth
birthday last night at the residence Of her
mother, 935 q street Among those present
we're Master Sammy Brooks and Lillian
Brooks, Leroy Duvall, Clara Roland, Geraldine
Lamb, Willie Curtis, Lillian Price, Arisenous
Harvey, George Egan, Clifford Koon, Kate
Robertson, Harry Wright and Mary Moulton.