Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-18


act copy Of one worn by the Empress Josephine,
is composed of diamonds Of the purest water.
The stones are ell picked, the central one very
large, being so set as to swing with each move
ment. The setting Of these stones is almost
invisible. Miss Martin will be dressed with
utmost sim piicity at the wedding.
The Bradley Martins have figured consuicu-
ously for the past ten years in that set of So
ciety known the millionaire SET" Mrs
Bradley Martin, who was known to her intimate
school friends as Nellie Sherman, was the
only child OF Isaac Sherman, who was a cooper.
He made money ut IL, which, judiciouslv i'll
vested in stocks and bonds, made him a
millionaire several times over. to the great sur
prise OF every one when he died. While at a
fashionable school his daughter met GER
tain members OF the Vanderbilt family. Her
most intimate friend was Miss Margaret Louise
Vanderbilt. who, on the occasion of her mar
riage to Col Elliott Fitch Shepard, Just n few
months more than twenty-five years ago, in
vitea Hiss Sherman to ''stand up" with her, as
the fashion was in those days
Bradley Martin was IA grOonisman. In short
time they were engaged. Isaac Sherman died
fifteen years ago and Mr.. and Mrs. Martin have
since enjoyed his great fortune. They became
noted in the social calendar. She would &C.
casionaily display the famous Marie Antoinette
rubies and the more mOdern arrangements of
precious gems Mrs. Bradley Martin, Mrs
George L. Rives and Mrs. W. X. Vanderbilt
diamond sun, they having bought the first
three ever made Then came Mrs. Bradley
Martins tiara OF solitaire diamonds, her ropes
OF pearls and every conceivable form Of jewels.
Lord Craven has been Il frequent visitor at
Bal Ma Caan. the place the Martins had in Scot
land, for some years. He was on terms OF great
est intimacy with the family. Craven is retir-
ing and almost bash.ul. He does not caro- for
society. He WAS not OF age when his father
died, for then the estates were somewhat en-
numbered. For years Combe Abbey, Coventry,
the seat of the Cravens was taken by Capt and
Lady Mary Lloyd, who now have their famous
place Charlotte the home of the Lucys. Capt.
l.ioyd's wealth did mach toward keeping up
Combe Abbey; consequently when tho earl
came into his own he found il in good trim and
free from debt. Craven's aunts. Lady Cado-
gan AID Lady Coventry, favored his early mar
riage. 1t WAS at first intended to have the en-
Sagemeut last a year.
It is generally understood that Miss Bradley
Martini marriage dot will be 81, 00o, 900. This
is double the amount that Queen Victoria gave
to her Gncghters even when she most
flush. There are few American women who
ever broagh; such fortune TO u foreigner.
Alrs. J. Kearncy Warren left on Monday
afternoon for lonkers, \. Y, where her
mother. Mrs. Ludlow. is seriously ILL.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Moffett have is
sued cards to the marriage of their daughter,
Frances Elizabeth. 10 Mr.. James Nolan Hilton
the 27tn instant at Union NJ. E. Church.
Miss Carrie HofTheimer OF baltimore is the
guest Of Mrs. I. Herman. They will be e.
home tomorrow from to O'Clock.
Miss Margaret Hunter, daughter OF Rev.
Cyrus T. Hunter Of northeast Pennsylvania, is
visiting Mrs. s. Lacy Johnston.
Miss Agnes Noonan daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
II. V. Nooran, and Mr. ". g. Holtzclaw will be
married on Wednesday, April &c.
A sociable was given last evening by Wash
ing:on Lodge, Miss Maggie Riley being the
Chairman in charge. The program included
piano SOLO by Miss Johnson, recitation by Mr..
Pasche, guitar and mandolin duet BY Messrs.
Madder. and Moran, recitation by Mr.. John
son, vocal solo by Mr.. Shacklefoot. duet by the
Misses Johnson. recitation by Mr.. McCollough,
instrumental music by Mr.. Walmer. recitation
b, Miss L. Window Of Wheaton. Md, song by
Hugh and Emily Dorian, recitation by Mr..
Wilkerson, recitation by Mr.. Lewis. reading by
Miss L. Window. recitation b. Miss J. Thorn
son, solo by Emily Dorian The Imaginable fea-
lures of the evening were the interesting cos
TUNES of some of the speakers. Refreshments
were served later in the evening.
Mrs. Elmer E. Simpson gave a very enjoy
able matinee euchre yesterday. luncheon of
eight courses was served, the ices being served
in tine shape OF ears Of corn stuffed with straw
berries The table was decorated with pink
roses, which were afterward distributed to the
guests. Those present were Mrs. Stargardter,
Mrs. Hungeriord Mrs. Green, Mrs. Becker,
Mrs. Norris, Mrs Johnston, Mrs Tyrer. Mrs
Goodrich, Mrs. Raymond, Miss King and Miss
Hill
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Lewis gave q very pleasant
social to their friends last night at their resi-
dence, on 9th street southwest.
The marriage Of Mr.. William O. Hazerl and
Miss Dove Of 634 18th street northwest, which
was to have taken place on the 18th instant,
has been postponed until the 26th Of April,
owing to the serious illness OF William Dove,
brother of the bride.
Senator and Mrs. Cockrell will be in Wash
ington for some time yet. The special COM
mittee ITO inquire into methods Of business Of
the various departments, of which the Senator