Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-28

The Boston papers Of wednesday give graphic
Mr.. Arthur E. CLARK, editor and proprisser Of
the Manchester, n. e.. Mirror, brief mention
Of which has already been made in these col
umns. st. Johns Episcopal Church in Cam
bridge was beautifully decorated with pro-
fusion Of potted palms and ferns First came
the groom, entering from the left, with his best
man, Prot. John J. Hayes Of Harvard Uni<sr-
sity. from the right the BRIDE escorted by her
| brother, Mr.. John Bell Benton Of Cambridge,
who for many years was editor Of the
.. lpra sa"'" al s oG ans sSS
The ushers wore bouttonnieres of lilies Of the
valley fastened by dainty shield-shaped scarf
| pins OF white enamel, gold and pearls, the gift
OF the bride The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Dean Lawrence. The bride was beauti-
| fully gowned in a Worth creation, made empire
| fashion. the bodice composed Of cream velvet
and brocade, with exquisite trimmings Of
| duchesse lace, while the long trained skirt was
Of cream broadcloth, finished with three bands
| Of narrow cream velvet. She wore . perfect
gem Of q bonnet, . dainty CONNECTION Of cream
| roses. aigrettes and cream lace. In her hands
/ she carried a very handsome ivory prayer book.
Her ornaments were diamouds. Mr. and Mrs.
Clarke received many beautiful wedding gifts,
| including a very elegant edition of Shakes
peare from the Shakespeare Club Of Cambridge.
which was organized by the bride, who for
| many years resided in Cambridge, where she
exerted potent influence along social and lit
erary lines. She is also prominently identified
| with the Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, a chapter of which she has organised this
winter in Manchester. The honeymoon will be
| spent in Washington. where for the past four
years the bride has been ono Of the society
leaders
Master Artley Parson celebrated birthday
last evening from to 10. There were games.
music and shadow pantomimes for the enter
,f<xfh he f@.1. Er.,0
were the guests: Masters Julian, Fred and Ray
Mattern, John and Dudley Burns. Amzi Smith,
j., Clifford Stearns. Mason and Louie Wagner,
Eric and Donald Parson.
Mrs. DR.. Florence Donohue Of 1874 sth street
will not receive Monday, the 30th. but will be at
home to her friends Monday. February 6.
Mrs. Augustus Jackson of Philadelphia, whose
husband was the first rector of St. Pauls Epis-
copal Church in this city, came here on Tues
day TO be present at the conservation of that
church last Wednesday, returning home on Fri
day. During her sojourn here she was the
guest of Mrs. W. J. Wilson of 2Oo4 G street.
Mrs W. ]. Wilson and Miss Wilson will be
at home to their friends Fridays, Sd and 10th,
at 1904 G street
The residence Of Miss Alene Sievers, 622 N
street northwest. was the scene Thursday even
ing of pleasant gathering. Music and games
were the features of the evening, after which
ent were the following: Mr.. G. Anthony, Mr..
S: Allen. Mr.. A. Trip. Mr.. ". Hughes, Mr.. J.
Hughes, Mr.. d. McMaumin, Mr.. w. Kimmel
and the Misses Kate T. Kerr. Emma Hughes,
| Alene Sievers, Lizzie Hughes. Carrie Allen,
| Augusta Bergman.
The Hiawatha Assembly was handsomely en-
| tertained at the home of Mrs. Vandegrift last
Thursday evening. The assembly spent the
! evening in playing twelve games of progressive
euchre. The first prizes were won by Miss A.
Wilton and Mr.. G.. Taylor; second prizes by
Miss L. Small and Mr.. James. Among those
present were Miss Campbell, Miss Ross, Miss L.
| Small. Miss A. Wilton, Miss X. Small Miss Dur
fee, Miss Magruder. Miss NJ. Wilton, Miss NJ.
Small. Miss Blair Messrs. G. Kern. DIR. J. Toner,
Van Hills, Linthicum, Mendenhall, Vandergrift,
Taylor, James, Ruth, Webb.
A surprise party was given in honor Of the
birthday of Miss'Ida Toy, 1112 North Capitol
street. After many games were played refresh
| Mr.. and Mrs. Toy. Messrs. Iklehart and sister,
| the Misses Martha Elgin, Goodwin, Carr Ada
Wheeler, 4. Toy, Pierce, Ida Toy and Baxter.
There were also present the Messrs. Dave Bow
ersox, Gus Beasly. Gus Elgin, John Shelby,
| Joseph Sheehy, John Bunch, William Toy,
Rolly Elgin and John Wheeler.
Owing to the death of Mr. Blaine the meeting
of the Tabernacle Society announced for next
Monday morning at the Shoreham is postponed
until Monday, February 6, at the same place
and hour.
Washington Assembly, No. ss, N. S. E. o.
will take place on Monday, February Is, not or
the 14th, as has been stated.
On account of the absence Of Mrs Allison
Nailor, jr., in New York her Thursdays al
home will be discontinued until Thursday
| February 9.
Miss Annie K. Chapman Of Martinsburg, W
Va. is the guest of the Misses Mayfeld. 1911
nal. L.
| friends on Tuesdays.
Mrs. Robert H. Gunnell, Mrs. Edward Combes
and Miss Gunnell will be at home Wednesdays
in February from until o'clock
| Mrs. Stone of Capitol Hill will not be at
home Monday, but will receive Mondays in
| February.
A few of the friends Of Mr. T. J. W. Robert
son met last evening at his residence, No. 5II
Maple avenue, LIE Droit Park, to congratulate
! him on his sixtieth birthday. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. LIE Blond Burdett
! (the latter being daughter Of Mr.. Robertson),
who also received the congratulations of the
| party on the sixth anniversary of their we'd
| ding, Mrs. Burdett having been married on a
| former anniversary of her fathers birth.
The Unity Club met at the residence of Dr.
George A. Bacon, No. 17OS 18th street,
last Wednesday evening. The president
| being absent on business Mr.. T. B.
TAYLOR the vice president presided. The fol-
lowing program was rendered: Piano duet by
Mrs. Herman and Miss Annie May Bacon, essay
by Prof. WV. Kinsley on "Gen. o. NJ. Mitchell
Scientist and Soldier" which was discussed
by Mr.. S. X. Hail and others; Mr.. c. L.
| Taylor, selections on the harmonca, playing
his own accompaniment on the piano; Loves
Sorrow" by Miss Annie Smith; reading, "A
Frenchman's Mistake by Mr.. Geo. W. Hill
song by Mr.. NJ S. Wright accompanied by Mr..
Howser; recitations by Mrs. Belle Il. Bond Sc
lections on the banjo, ocarrina and xylophone,
| by Messrs. Howser and Bicksler. Comic song,
"Cut dat Watermelon" by Mr.. Bicksler, and in
response to vocferous encore, 1.-The Man that
Wrote Ta-ra-ra-boom-de-ay." Comic recita-
ton, when / was Baker" by Mr.. Victor L.
Poesche, and comic song, "Duffys Blunders,"
by Mr.. Green. Among those present were
Messrs s. H. jacobson, Chas. H. Cherry, Geo.
| C. Gwynn, II. y. Boynton. Theo H. johnson
and c. L. Taylor, Mr. Talbot Pulizzi and
Miss Pulizzi, Mrs. Chas. Cherry, Mr.. r. W.
Fenwick, wife and son Roger, Mrs. and Miss
| Huddleson, Misses Ada and Kate Lowndes,
| Misses Anna and Irene Simms, Mr.. and Mrs.
! Silas Boyce. MIR. and Mrs. Nj. NJ. Thomas, Mrs.
F. ID. Rodgers Mrs. Dora I. Voorhis, Mrs. NJ.