Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-06-02

evening at o'clock at the New York Avenue
Church to witness the marriage OF Miss Marie
5. McCalmont, daughter Of Judge and Mrs.
John s. McCalmont, to Passed Assistant Engi-
neer Bryan, q. s. n. The platform and read
ing desk were decked with palms and white
roses and made an effective background for
the bridal group. The ushers were Lieut.
). A. Dougherty, Passed Assistant Engineer
mcfarland, Ensign F. W. Jenkins. Mr.. Edward
s. MacCalmont, Mr.. W. H. Ruff and Mr.. VIM.
A. Albert. They preceded the bridal party up
the aisle. The brides attendants were two
pretty little children, Esther Stiles and Marion
Gatewood, who, dressed in long frocks Of white
null and carrying bouquets of pink sweet peas,
walked ahead OF her and in the train of the
maid Of honor, Miss Elizabeth Laws. The lat
ter was becomingly dressed in gown of white
chiffon, the round neck edged with soft frills
Of lace, and carried bouquet OF pink roses.
The bride came in church with her father
and was met at the head Of the aisle by the
groom and his best man, Assistant Engineer
Carr. Rev. DIR. Bartlett performed the mar
riage service.
The wedding dress was Of white satin. The
skirt was trimmed with a founce Of chiffon
caught with clusters Of orange blossoms. The
waist was cut round at the neck and finished
with frills Of chiffon caught with orange bloc
SONS. cluster Of the Same flower held her
tulle veil, and diamond pin, the gift Of the
COCOON, was also worn.
A reception, to which only the bridal party,
the relatives and a few personal friends were
hidden, followed at the residence Of Judge and
Mrs. McCalmont, after which the newly married
couple starjed off for a wedding trip, on which
they will be absent for two months. They will
spend most Of the time in the north and west.
ID lox<l Lad nj.
for yesterday at the Children's Hospital took
place with very successful results, although the
first feature had to be abandoned and il be-
came a house party instead OF an open air fete.
However, none Of the picturesque elements Of
the event were lost the company had the
balconies at their disposal and the rooms were
so filled with flowers and gay colors that 1t was
quite as pretty in every way. The ladies' board
was well represented in the energetic
management of the event. Mrs Kennedy, the
president, was present and exercised a general
supervision. The various rooms where the
good things were sold were animated places FOR
two or three hours. In one parlor Mrs. Chas.
G. Dulin presided over the candy sales. All
the candies were her own donation and she
had them arranged in the most tasteful
way. One booth was covered with yellow
boxes and fancy baskets and Miss Postle-
waite and Miss Emery did the selling. Miss
Edith Soule was in charge Of white table
and her guest, Miss Hobby Of New York, did
the honors Of pink table. The supper room
was in charge of Mrs. Macdonald, and her as
eistants were Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. Zane, Mrs.
Moore. Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Robbins, Mrs. Gale,
Mrs. Stone, Miss Porterfeld, Miss Moore, Miss
Harvey and Miss Roy.
The lemonade table was in charge Of Mrs.
Goodloe, Mrs. Wall. Miss Mary Wilcox, Miss
Gouveneur and Miss Washington; Mrs. and
Miss Henry, Miss Turnbull and Miss Roy
attended the ice cream tables; Mrs. James Hop
kins, assisted by her daughter, Miss Hopkins,
Miss Norris Miss McLanahan and Miss Steele,
had the flower tables, and in the tea room Mrs.
Frederick MCGUIRE and Mrs c. c. Glover sat at
the head and foot of the table, with Mrs. Phil
Sheridan, Mrs. Audenreid. Mrs. Hammond and
the Misses Schenck assistants.
The colored minstrel, Christmas Evans, gave
musical recitals at frequent intervals In Que Of
the wards. where delighted audiences were con-
stantly forming 10 hear him.
The wards of the hospital were all open and
visitors had the privilege of wandering where
they pleased. Many of the little convalescents
and crippled children, dressed in their pretty
light cotton dresses, were rolled around tn
chairs and greatly enjoyed the novel scenes
| they were witnessing. The people continued
coming and going until sitter O'Clock.
The many friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel S.
Christy will be glad to learn that Mrs. Christy
has recovered from her recent illness. and,
with her husband. is enjoying the Inequalities
Of Mr. and Mrs. c. NJ. Lipp at their beautiful
country residence, Ora Terrace" Rockville,
Nd.
Gen. and Mrs. Vac vliet leave this week for
their country place at shrewsbury, y. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. c. Fahey Of 924 Massachu-
sets avenue northeast have removed to their
new home, 1929 street northwest
Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Patton have sent out
cards for the marriage of their daughter Letitia
to DR.. J. Walter Hoiiingsworth "Wednesday.
r,,,.. "a al
street, Wilmington, Del
The annual garden and pound party will be
held at the Children's Country Home on We'd
nesday, June z, from TO O'Clock, and IL is
hoped that all those interested in giving the
poor children a chance for pure, fresh air dur
ing the hot summer months will be able to
come. The Country Home is situated at the
junction of Grant, Military and Broad Branch
roads. Conveyances will meet Chevy Chase
electric railway at the Grant and Military
roads.
The marriage Of Miss Rose Colvin to Hollister
G. Pond OF New Haven. Conn, took place yes
terday at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
r. johnson, No. 12s ID street northeast. The
Rev. Or. t. S. wynkoor Of the Western Pres
byterian Church oficiated. Among those pros
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. I. r. johnson, Mr. and
Mrs. c. H Pond. Miss N. p. McBlair. Mr.. and
Mrs. Galloway, Miss Minnie Leitch, Mr. D. c.
Finney, Miss Jennie Moriarity, Mr.. Henry
Mayer Of New Haven, Conn, and Miss Allie
Colvin.
Among the weddings yesterday was that Of
Miss Laura Gordon Test TO DR.. Charles g.
Mack, which took place at half-past s at 81.
Andrews Church. The chancel was decorated
with masses Of laurel blossoms to honor the
name of the bride. The church was filed with
her many friends. She went up the aisle
escorted by her father, Mr.. Francis W. Test
preceded by her maid OF honor, Miss Elizabeth
Hutchinson, and the ushers Mr. Charles VIII
son, Mr.. Robert Test, Mr.. William Tulloch and
Mr.. Alfred Gage.
The brides gown was Of peculiar interest -
being q family heirloom and left her for this
very purpose. 1t was OF ivory-tinted India
muslin, made over white taffeta silk and ex-
| quisitely embroidered by hand with that
/ beautiful skill known to our Rrandmothers.
With this was worn a becoming white hat. She
carried long-stemmed bridal roses. Miss
Hutchinsons gown was white organdy, trimmed
| with green ribbons. She carried Marechal
| Neils.
After the impressive Episcopal ceremony
DIR. and Mrs. Mack received the good wishes Of
their friends in the vestry and left early in the
evening on their way to their future home In
Ann Arbor, Michigan, where the groom IL Q
member of the medical faculty Of the univer-
H sity.
Among the many guests present were Mr..
end Mrs. Francis Test, Ellis Test, Judge Jere-
miah Wilson. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Haywood,
Mrs. Hutchinson and daughters, Mr.. and Mrs