Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-11-01
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
The Clagett-Perin Wedding, Which Took
Place Last Evening.
A Notable Occasional Number of All
Halloween Celebrations-Per-
sonal Notes.


somer bride. The ceremony, as outlined in
yesterdays Star, was carried out to the
letter. The clergyman who performed the
ceremony was Rev. Father Kervick of St
Matthews Church, and at its close Bishop
Keane made short address. Two other
clergymen were also present-Father Rich
ards, president of Georgetown College, and
Father Dougherty of st. Augustines. The
front parlor of the Clagett residence on 10th
street was decked with white chrysanthe-
NUNS in great profusion, and the tower
window, where the couple stood to be mar
ried, was perfect bower of green. A large
bell of the white autumn flower was sus-
pended in the middle of the arch.
AS the bride and groom entered the room
the wedding march was played by Prof.
Gloetzner on the organ in the hall Mr.
Perrin and his best man, Mr.. Hart, came into
the parlor from the hall door, while the
bride, escorted by her brother, Mr.. Maurice
Clagett, and preceded by her sister, Miss
| Marguerite Clagett. entered from the libra
ry. The short ceremony was soon over. and
the newly married couple were receiving
the kisses of their relatives and the con-
CALCULATIONS Of their friends.
The bride looked truly beautiful in her
gown of white satin enriched with quanti-
ties of fine duchess lace. The waist was
nearly covered with the lace, and the
nounceS that were festooned down the front
OF the skirt and around the sides were
caught with orange blossoms. There were
orange blossoms and the CLEAN of many
diamonds in her dark hair holding the tulle
veil and superb diamond star brooch
fastened the crushed satin collar band, and
| diamond dagger, one of the groom's gifts,
glistened in the corsage. Her bouquet was
OF lilies of the valley, tied with streamers
in the shower style. Miss Marguerite
'Clagett, as maid of honor, wore a stylish
gown Of white dotted chiffon, trimmed with
white grosgrain ribbon. She wore two
pretty souvenir pins, one from the groom a
diamond and pearl sunburst, and one from
the bride. two linked hearts surrounded
with pearls.
Miss Gertrude Clagett, a younger sister.
wore white null with bayadere stripes of
Nalenciennes lace and bows of lilac satin
ribbon.
Supper was served in the dining room.
which was decorated with pink chrysan-
themums. The centerpiece, the brides
cake, was surrounded with roses, and the
heur-de-lis boxes of cake had the brides
and groom's initials prettily twined in sill
YER All the Perrin family party, as well as
me reianons OF the bride. with her intimate
friends. were present
Mr.. and Mrs. Perrin went to New York
last night, where they will remain for sey-
erai weeks. and will then go to Cincinnati,
their future home.
Miss Nina Mackay of Baltimore is visit
street.
Miss Marie Boarman gave a musical on
Monday evening, and among those present
4! were the Misses G. Boswell, NJ. Eichel-
berger. NJ. Spires, H. Spires V. Balentine,
b. Woodward and L. Boarman, and Messrs
r. f. Miles, George K. French. Stewart c.
Eichelberger and James Conrad.
The Misses Held have returned from Chi
cago.
Master J. Skinner was given a surprise
party at the home of his sister, Miss Mil
dred Skinner, and among those present who
contributed to the musical part of the en-
tertainment were the Misses Straub and
Hall and Master S. Gill. Among others
present were the Misses Randall Stack,
| Buscher. Butler, Dunnigan. Heavy Skin
ner. Roberts and Messrs. Paxton, Seaboyd,
buchanan, Noll, Frye. Garrison, Boldin and
Weaver.
The Columbia Progressive Euchre Club
met last Monday evening at the residence of
Mrs. w. II. Combs to reorganize for the
| coming season. The designations of Mrs.
Combs, as president, and Mr.. Combs. as
| secretary, were rendered. The following off,
GERS We're elected for the coming year: VIM.
A. Hungerford, president; Mr.. ]. J. Fisher
secretary; Mrs. Corcoran, treasurer; Mr.. Z.
w. w. Griffin, censor, and Mr.. Combs,
puncher. After the meeting solos were rem
dered by Prof. Geo. J. Becker and Mr. J. J.
Fisher. Mrs. Chas. Major, 1l9 f street
will entertain the club, Wednesday. Novem-
-
W. H. Combs Mr.. and Mrs. f. W. w Grit
| fin. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Nailor Mr. and Mrs
Geo. J. Becker, Mr.. and Mrs. William A
Hungerford, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Simpson
Mr.. F. Van Dixie, Mr.. ]. ]. Fisher and Mrs
Corcoran.
very pleasant reception was given last
| evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Cum
| bingham of SIC 18th street in honor of Mr.
and Mrs. Wheelwright of Providence r.
l., who are here on their bridal tour The
mansion was thronged during the evening
| by a istinguished gathering. as the bride
| has quite large circle of friends here hav-
| ing, as Miss Edyth Kent. passed several
seasons In this city. During the evening
Mr.. Wheelwright favored the guests with
some choice singing in a sweet and pure
tenor voice. Mrs. Wheelwrfght also sang
| The young couple will remain here several
| days longer and will then return to Provi-
dence.
Miss Lula Chapel entertained a few of
| her friends last evening. Various Hal
| loween games were INDUCED in, all of which
| were very amusing, especially the potato
| game, the first prizes being awarded to
Miss Conner and Mr.. Chapel. the BOBBY to
| Miss Kesler and Mr. Lewis A collation.
| was served about midnight. after which the
| evenings entertainment closed with recita-
| lions by Miss Conner and Mr.. Lewis and
music by Miss Kesler. Among those present
| were the Misses koss. Erect, Conner and
Kesler, and Messrs. Deuhirst, Austin, Lewis,
McWilliamS and Chapel.
| MrS. SdTdn bulleTnelQ ana family nave
removed from 2O13 Hillyer place to l222 New
| Hampshire avenue and Ward place.
| An All Halloween party was given last
night by Miss Mary Sweeney at her home
| in South Washington. Vocal and instru-
mental music with dancing were enjoyed
The dining room was beautifully decorated
| with palms and cut flowers and a table
| abundantly supplied with delicacies, the
| center piece being a cake containing a ring
| which was drawn by Mr.. Walshe. Among
| those present were the Misses Horrigan of
Boston, Lizzie. Annie and Sarah Hickey
| O'Neal, Sara and Annie McGrann Sweeney
Maggie Hickey; Messrs. Ring. Walshe. Nc
| Cram, Sullivan, Sweeney, Sheridan, Dugan
DAILY and Prof Hilliard.
| Mr.. Otto II. Duker of Baltimore and Miss
Emma A. Mehr, daughter of Capt Harry
Mehr, for many years of the Washington
| and Ohio division of the Richmond and
| Danville railroad, We're married on the oath
I of October at the First Reformed Church
Baltimore by Rev. J. T. Rossiter. The
bride wore a white-corded silk dress trim
| med in lace, and a corsage bouquet of
brides roses. The ushers were: Messrs
William Duker, +. G.. Mehr, Perceval s.
Rossite- and w. ]. Brian.
| Cards have been issued by Mrs. NJ. ].
Martin for the marriage OF her daughter
Miss Belle Everett to Mr.. Frank Hildt
Walker, Thursday, the 9th instant at Nc
Kendree Church, on Massachusetts ave-
nue. between 9Th and 10th streets.
A Halloween musicale was given by Mr.