Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-21

Brilliant Assemblage At the British Lega-
tion-Numerous Spring Weddings.

What was probably the most hattering occa-
sion in the diplomatic and social career Of Sir
Julian .Pauncefote was the brilliant assemblage
at the British embassy last night, brought to-
gether at the invitation OF the ambassador and
Lady Pauncefote to do honor to his recent pro-
motion. Very naturally the legation in
festive dress for the event There were taste
full arrangements OF flowers and plants in every
direction.
The great stairway, at the head OF which a
portrait of her royal highness, Queen Victoria.
looks serenely down, was massec with foliage
plants. string band was stationed on the
upper landing and discoursed sweet music dur
ing the evening. After supper the scene Of
operations was transferred to the ball room.
where the dancing element in the throng who
did not mind the late hours had plenty OF room
to enjoy that pleasure. During the entire even
ing cold buffet supper was served in the din
ing room.
All the diplomats and the officers Of the army
and navy present wore their uniforms. adding
therefore at every turn TO the beauty and
brilliancy of the spectacle The ladies wore
their best gowns and finest Jewels to do every
possible honor to the occasion. The spacious
rooms were thronged with notablcs official So
ciety contributing not few. and the rest COM
ing from the rather large contingency Of not
able English, Russian and other strangers from
foreign lands who fortunately happened to be
In Washington at this time.
Sir Julian wore the splendid court dress with
which Washington is now familiar. On his
richly embroidered black coat there cleaned
many jeweled orders and decorations Lady
Pauncefote was becomingly gowned in black
satin and wore some superb gems. Miss
Pauncefote. Miss Sybil Pauncefote and Mr.. and
Mrs. Pelham Clinton of England, who are
guests at the legation, all assisted in the hoepi-
talities.
Among those present were the ambassador
to England and Mrs. Bayard, Secretary of
State and Mrs. Gresham, Secretary and Mrs.
Carlisle, Baron and Baroness Fava, the Mexi-
can minister and Mrs. Romero. Prince
Cantacuzeue, the Russian minister and his
guests, Princess Shakhowsky and Prince
George Wolskowsky, the Brazilian minister
and Mrs. Mendonca, Senator and Mrs. Cockrell,
Mavroyeni Bey, Senator and Mrs. Stockbridge.
Gen and Mrs. Schofeld, ex- Gov. and Mrs. Carroll,
Miss Carroll, Admiral and Mrs. Crosby, Miss
Crosby, Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston, Miss Ken
needy, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Halliday, Gen. and
Mrs. Moore, ex-Secretary and Mrs. Elkins,
Mrs. Thomas Riggs, Miss Riggs. Mrs. Stanley
Matthews. Mrs. Daniel Manning, Miss
Fryer, Gen, and Mrs Breckenridge;
Mrs. ]. B. Henderson. Mr.. and
Mrs. Calderon Carlisle, Senator and Mrs. Glib
son, Senator and Mrs. Call, Senator Faulkner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Seckendorf, Mr.. and Mrs. Pres
ton Sands, the Misses Patten, NJ. and Nine.
Bourgeat Of Paris, Minister Won Holleben, the
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Parker, Minister Muruaga, Mr.. and Mrs. Whar-
ton, Mrs. Folsom, Mrs. and Miss Belknap and
Mrs. and the Misses Del Monte.
Mr.. Frederick B. Lilley has issued invitations
for the marriage Of his daughter, Miss Lucy
Chandler Lilley. to Mr.. Charles A. Bradbury,
lieutenant, U. s. N, Thursday, April a. at high
noon, Epiphany Church.
At the Calvary Baptist Church at o'clock
yesterday afternoon Mr.. John B. Hicklin and
Miss Libbie Hunter were married by Rev. DR..
Greene. Mr.. and Mrs. Hicklin will visit Nor
folk and Richmond on their wedding trip.
Over 200 guests were present last evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Rogers, lie
Droit Park, the occasion being reception ten
dered their daughter. Mrs. Stuart Phelps John
son, lately returned from her bridal tour. Mrs.
johnson received the guests, assisted by her
mother and her aunt. Mrs. Louis A. Dent The
gowns were Of the 1880 period, the brides being
most becoming one Of old rose, black satin
and jet. Her mother was attired in GOLDEN.
broidered cinnamon crepon. Mrs. Dents
gown was Of cream silk with q bolero jacket OF
lace and pearl trimming The house was hand
somely decorated with palms and flowers. Miss
Gertrude johnson, in apple green cloth, and
Miss Stearns, in yellow satin, assisted the re-
ceiving party.
Among the guests were Rev. and Mrs. Rush
Shippen, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. johnson, Mr..
Ewd. o. Graves Of Seattle, Mr.. Jules Boeufvc.
DR.. and Mrs. C. A. White, Mrs. Maurice Joyce,
Miss May joyce. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Gannett,
Mrs. Charles Darwin, DR.. and Mrs. Baker Miss
Mussey. Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. Burr, Mrs Getchell
OF Chattanooga, Mr.. Clarence McClelland. Miss
McClelland, Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Birney,
Mrs. W. W. Dudley, Mrs. Theo. Friebus, jr..
Mrs. Gineei Mrs. Ben Butterworth, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. j. MCGEE, Miss Frances DAILY, Miss
Hattie Townley, Mrs. DR.. Addison Dent. Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Simons, DR.. and Mrs. Geo. N.
French. the Misses Hudson, Mrs. W. T. Hille-
brand and Mrs. Jas. F. Meline.
A pretty home wedding took place yesterday
at 10 am, when Miss Ruth Gary and Mr. A. s.
Doniphan were married The ceremony. which
was performed by Pastor E. Hez Sven. took
place at the residence of the bride. on Capitol
Hill. and was witnessed only BY the family and
a few intimate friends. The ''king's Daugh-
tiers, OF whom Miss Gary has been the popular
vice president were also present. The parlors
were beautifully decorated with . profusion
OF palms and cut flowers. The bride
wore q gown Of blue whipcord, trimmed with
velvet. and becoming hat to match. Imme-
diately after the ceremony the bridal party
repaired to the residence OF Mr.. Spencer, on
18th street, where Mr.. Swem's services were
again called upon to unite Miss Roy Spencer
bereavement in the brides family the marriage
was private. Both couples went to New York
on the noon train and will not return until after
the naval parade.
Miss Molly Turner Of sO4 Z street has re-
turned from pleasant visit to Maryland much
improved in health.
Col. Albert Barnitz, wife and daughters are
at Hotel Arno, where they remain until they
leave for their summer home.
Mrs. Robert Russell and daughter who have
been visiting Mrs. C. d. Church, have returned
to their home in East Berlin, Conn.
Miss Florence Skefington Of Dyersburg,
Tenn, is visiting the family of Mr. Burton T.
Doyle at $50 c street northeast.
Miss Ella Jarvis is visiting the family Of Col.
H: P. Doyle at Dyersburg. Tenn, where she
will remain for week or ten days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Sumner Owen have re-
turned from spending the winter in Florida
and have taken Commodore Dickens house,
1884 18th street. Mr.. Owen has been immensely
benefited by his trip and is almost himself
again.
Mr.. Cyrus Leland Of Ell Dorado. Kan. and o
son Of Judge Leland Of Ottawa, ILL.,, has been
the guest Of his cousin, Mrs. Albert Brown, at
her residence, 1887 X street, during the past
week. Mr.. Francis Brown of Massachusetts, is
still guest Of the house, and all enjoyed the
trip to Old Point in company with Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles G. Dulin.
Frank and Clarence Jones celebrated their
seventeenth birthday on Wednesday evening
by entertaining their large circle OF young
friends. Selections by the banjo and mandolin
club present were highly enjoyed. as also the
songs rendered by Frank and Clarence. Dane
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