Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-22
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Spring Gayeties at the National
Capital.
AT THE BRITISH LEGATION
Pleasant Reception at Mr.. william Ballan-
tyns's Hospitable Home-Numerous Pretty
Weddings Entertainments Of Various
Kinds-Perona1 Notes.

SoclAhy the past week has been great sue
cess. 1t had one great event, the reception or
Thursday evening at the British embassy, which
was enough to make every one indulge in pleas.
ant anticipations for days ahead and TO find il
all realized most Satisfactorily when thinking
1t over since. Some Of the lions expected were
not there, but there could be NO reasonable dis
appointment when SO many other distinguished
folks were on hand. There was longing de.
sire to see full blown English admiral at such
short range, bat Sir John o. Hopkins could
not leave his feet at Hampton Roa DIS until yes
terday. The Earl and Countess of Craven was
somehow expected also and every strange
couple was politely but closely examined to see
il they were this youthful but renowned pair.
They showed very good sense by staying away
and prove also that large ball even at such an
exalted place the British embassy is no place
for a newly married couple, who naturally de-
sire no interruptions at all to their honeymoon
enjoyment. There can be no criticism that Sir
Julian and Lady Pauncefote have cut any
names off their visiting list since his promotion
In the diplomatic service. Everybody was
there the same as they used to be at all the
large balls given by Sir Julian when he first
came to this city, and these who stayed longest
had the very best time.
As standing attraction there il absolutely
nothing quite up to wedding. The events on
the cards for next week are pretty well made
up of weddings, and there is absolutely little
else to distract attention from them. The
grand rush for this week Is supposed to mean
the general disinclination that usually exists
against weddings, SO April's last call in the
matrimonial market is really most interesting.
There are half dozen Wednesday brides,
and perhaps more. Lately some OF the most
entertaining affairs have not been talked about
till the day before, and some Of them not till
they were over, which is, OF course all right
from some points Of view and ali wrong from
some others. The throng which will attend
Miss Carlisle's wedding Eext Wednesday are
pretty well instructed already as to tho pretty
sight which awaits them. Miss Carlisle has
been a great belle and is much admired and
will make charming bride. The groom Mr.
Augustus p. Burgwin, is popular in legal and
social circles of Pittsburg, where he will take
bis bride. The bridesmaids will be Miss Ernst,
Miss Bancroft, Miss May Cox, Miss Evans and
Miss Wilder Of Savannah. Mr.. John X.
Burgwin will be best man and che ushers Mr.
Montgomery Blair, Mr.. D. Murray Bohlen Of
Philadelphia, Mr.. Charles Carter Of Baltimore,
Mr.. George Blair Painter and Mr.. John D.
Mchenlan of Pittsburg. A breakfast follows
the ceremony.
What with dukes and duchesses, prince and
princesses, esrls and countesses, the social do.
ings of the past week had q real flavor Of the
old country. Life was worth living for those
who delight in titles and was made little more
interesting even for those who only care for
plain Mr.. and Mrs. Society; had an intense per-
sonal interest in the marriage of the Earl of
Craven and Miss Martin the other day, and the
interest has grown good deal closer since the
youthful earl and his bride elected to spend the
first few days Of their honeymoon under the
shadow Of the Capitol. the White House and
the monument. They have had all the benefit
Of our parks for late twilight strolls just like
our humber visitors, and they have enjoyed 1t
all as much as any one can who is burdened
with their wealth and position. Popular in
terest in them will not have quite waned to-
night when along will come the Duke and
Duchess Of yeragua and their suite. The capi-
tai Of this great nation will pay to the descend
ants OF Columbus all possible honors. By all
accounts the ducal party is appreciative and
the attentions which will be showered upon
them at the seat of government will be thor
oughiy enjoyed. From the limited stay an
nounced for the party it does not seem as if
any more ceremonious hospitality will be
shown by the President than the reception on
next Monday afternoon. II 1t should be an
nounced between now and then that state
dinner or Q levee would be given on Monday
night there would be very general satisfaction.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas B. Waters, who were
married on the 18th in Boston, will give re-
ception tomorrow evening at their residence,
1918 Vermont avenue, from to 10 O'Clock.
The annual council Of the Mount Vernon
Ladies Association will commence on t>e 23d of
May.
Miss Lizzie Sherman, daughter Of the late
Gen: sherman, Is visiting Miss Marie Patterson
at HOO Vermont avenue.
Senator and Mrs. Brice have cards out for
Monday evening at 10 o'clock. The Duke and
Duchess of Veragua and their suite will be
guests on this occasion.
On Thursday morning. the Goth instant, Mr.
Oscar ]. Bradley of New Haven and Miss Ianra
E. Moss of this city were married at the home
of her aunt, Mrs. E. j. Russell. $40 street
northeast The ceremony was performed by
nes .. v. nolmes, assistant pastor OF the FIRST
,Iesoy'erian CIurcn, anu was attenoed py
iaise Hunoer Vi iriehos OF tne young couple:
an iniofnial recepuon was heio AT Ine close OF
ne ceremony, ai.er "nicn the entire party
PsrtooA VI an eiaDorase oreaKIast, AT the con-
e 9 OF "nlSn 1ne olidal party started Tor
nrssenfs 49, " n,n, sny na O.e;, Inc Driual
those present were Mrs. M G. Mos and Miss
Clara Moss. mother and sister Of the bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. ]. Russell. Mr.. and Mrs. John
A. Gould, Mr.. Charles Gould and Mr.. Charles
Lynch, uncles and aunts Of the bride; Mr..
Lewis Tuthili OF Brooklyn, n. Y, the groom's
best man; Mrs. Charles Matthews, Mrs. John
Iorney, Mrs. Lille Coates. Miss Lulu Hurdle,
Miss Stella Hurdle, Miss Ida Gates, Miss Katie
Hierkorn, Miss Addie Gates, Miss Cora
Kehlert, Miss Jean G.. Msttill, Miss Nellie
Phillips, Miss Rosa Abraham, Miss Emma
Hanecke, Miss Mary Martin, Miss Lydia
Ostrander, Mr.. Eugene De Montraville, Mr..