Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-04
SOCIAL MATTERS.
The Elliott-Clark wedding-Tea a& the
Chinese Legation.

Shtnese LeSatiOns
The bad weather last night did not lessen the
number of the friends of Miss Montrose Cuth-
bert Elliott who wished to witness her mar
riage to Mr.. Bernard S. Clark Of New York at
Ascension Church, and nearly all those who
were present went afterward to the reception.
The chancel was tastefully set with palms.
which somehow seemed to meet and bend most
affectionately over the brides head as she knelt
to receive the last benediction after her mar
riage. There were also punches of lilies on
the altar and big clusters of them marked off
the places in the aisle, being tied to the
pew door, instead of the customary rib
bons. The hour for the ceremony was fixed
for half-past eight O'Clock and the bridal parry
was on time. The ushers. Col. Oscar L. Long.
DIR. Middleton +. Cuthbert, Mr.. Seignelay C.
Elliott and Messrs. Boss, Bates and Wheel
wright, New York friends of the groom, pre-
ceded the bride to the chancel. Miss Jessie
Cuthbert. the maid of honor, walked ahead of
the bride, who came in church with her brother.
Mr.. Alfred Huger Elliott At the chancel Rev
DIR. Elliott advanced TO meet the bride with the
groom and his best man. Mr.. Walter c. ellison
OF New York The betrothal service was read
at the chancel gate and after it the couple went
forward TO the altar step for the rest of the
ceremony.
The bride was elegantly gowned IN white
bengaline. the full skirt having a long train,
but no trimming. The bodice was cut slightly
rounde d at the neck and had fall of old point
lace trimming it and the wide sof; pulled sleeves
which reached 70 the elbows. ring of dia-
morids and pearls was worn in the corsage and
a diamond sunburst. also the gift of the groom.
flashed IL her hair. holding ner tulle veil in
place. Her bouquet OF white hIacs and
sprays OF the same flower were worn by the
ushers as boutonnieres.
Miss Cuthbert wore a stylish gown of pale
pink silk and chiffon. The demi-trai.led skirt
had three hounces of the chiffon and looped
In garlands with narrow folds of pink satin.
The bodice was square at the neck. finished
with deep fall of chiffon. anG had elbow
sleeves trimmed entirely with chiffon rufiies
girdle of chiffon was worn. Her bouquet
was of PINK roses.
The reception. given at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. George Whitfield Brown. was limited to
the bridal party. the relatives and a few init
mate friends. The hostess, who is a cousin of
tine bride. had her artistic home very beauti-
fully decked with flowers for the event. White
dydrangeas. white lilacs and other fragrant
blooms decorated each of their parlors. In the
dining room white carnations and maiden-hair
fern trimmed the table which handsomely
Sc; with old family silver and had for one ele-
CANT decoration huge wedding cake. Mrs.
Brown received the guests they arrived from
of white brocade Miss Elliott. in
pearl gray silk and point lace. as
sisted her in doing the honors. and
the two handsome children of the host and
hostess, Miss Errcl and Master Cuthbert. were
also present. The newly married couple re-
celved their friends congratulations standing
In palm bower arranged in the bay window.
Among those present among the brides reia-
tives were Mr. and Mrs Prescott, Miss Tres
colt. Mr.. Cuthbert Trescott. DR.. and Mrs. Ran
dolph. Rev. DIR. Elliott and family. and Hon.
William Elliott of South Carolina. The groom-s
family was represented by his married son,
Mr. Wylie Clark. and wife. Mr.. Allen jaw Clark
and his daughter. Miss Grace A. Clark. Mr.
and Mrs William Brinkerhoff. the latter a sis
ter Of the groom. and a brother, Mr.. Frank
Livingston Clark. all of New York.
Other intimate friends at the wedding we're
Senator Gibson, Mr.. Hemphil. Mrs Brinton
Stone. Mr.. and Mrs. John Paul Jones. Miss
Cuttings. Miss AIleen Bell. Mrs. Adee Miss
Maud Davidge. Miss Wilcox. Maj. and Mrs.
Tucker. Gen. Brown. Mr.. Henry Dodge and
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierre Stevens. The bride re-
ceived a large room full of superb presents.
Among them were quantities of silver, many
exquisite pieces of jewelry, fine pictures and
articles of virtu.
The wedding reception was a merry one and
the bride looked very sweet and attractive
when she came down stairs ready for her we'd
ding journey. She was gowned quietly in dark
After the honeymoon Mr.. and Mrs. Clark will
settle down in their residence in New York.
Mrs. William {. Chandler has cards out for
tea on Tuesday. May .. 5 to z, to meet her
sister. Mrs. Jacques.
The musicale and tea at the Chinese legation
yesterday afternoon was q great success in
spite of the weather. Every time the rain came
down in a harder shower a few more people
came in. and consequently at $50. when most
f.as st,a,r he,,,n
mated and interesting. The house was prettlly
decorated with spring flowers. The Marine
Band was a sufficient decoration for the ball
I room and there were always dancers there
Miss Voorhees, and the ladies who assisted her.
TO whose energy the success of the entertain
ment as due. received in the large drawing
room. With Miss Voorhees, were Mrs. Lee
Mrs. Lieber. Mrs. Houston, Mrs Archibald
Hopkins. Mrs. Ramsey. Miss Herbert. Miss
Riggs. Miss Olive Risiey Seward, Miss Wilcox,
Miss Maud Dsvidge, Miss Lieber and Miss
Stewart. The ladies were always the centers Of
chatting groups.
BY all odds. just as was expected. the presence
of the Chinese minister. Mrs. Tsui and their
baby daughter and the ladies of the house. with
the members of the legation. was the most in
teresting feature of the afternoon. Baby Tsui
and her mother received great amount of
petting. which in all probability tickled the
minister as much as it did its recipients Mrs.
Tsui was more deliberately dressed than usual.
her fingers sparkled with a great variety of
gems and the baby had gold and bead rings on
nearly all her fingers and thumbs, with coral
bracelets and variety of other adornment
Her first appearance at an afternoon tea
great success. The minister has solved the
problem of keeping his baby from falling down
the stairway. The spaces between the heavy
balusters left her plenty room TO wiggle through,
but from the floor to the top of the house rope
is deftly knotted from one baluster to another
and makes network through which baby can
peep. but that is all.
Dancing kept up merrily in the ball room un-
til CLOCK. Mr.. Charles Ranscher had charge
of the dining room. where cakes, tea and
lemonade were served to all corners.
The spring market all day tomorrow at
Metzerott's will be the great attraction of the
day. There will be dancing in the evening.
No matter how small the offering any one may
choose to make it will be appreciated. Every
body is invited to come and do their marketing.
Everything will be sold at the market rates. as
every article on sale is contributed.
Mrs Cleveland will send quantities Of flowers
from the White House conservatories. and all
the prominent florists have contributed. Mrs.
Bissell. wife of the Postmaster General. will be
in charge of the flower stall. The young ladies
of Norwood Institute will have charge of the
fruit. Mrs. Del Monte tine vegetable stand. Mrs.
| Cabot Lodge and Mrs. VIM f. Wharton the
candy stand Mrs. Mcclure. Mrs. GRAY and
Mrs. Bugher of the butter. cheese and eggs,
Mrs. G. L. Bradley of the basket stand and Mrs.
VI Mason Miss Herhert Miss Sherrill