Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-18
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Yesterdays Weddings Were Not Only In
teresting, but Numerous
The Brides, Flowers and Smiling
Friends Of Last Nights Events
Personal Notes.

friends who assembled to witness them
found especially pleasing The marriage OF
Miss Anna Muehleisen to Mr.. G.. Vernon
Knox attracted a very large gathering TO
Reform Trinity Church last night. White
roses and trailing vines concealed the reading
desk and platform and made a tasteful
background when the bridal party were as
sembled. The ushers-Messrs. William Hell
way of Baltimore, Edgar walfori. Fred
Deitz and W. S. McLeod-Preceded the bride
and her attendant to the altar. Miss Helmis
the maid of honor, wore a dainty gown Of
pale blue silk, trimmed with chiffon and
satin ribbons, and carried bouquet OF La
France roses. Mr.. William MuehIeiseu es-
corted his sister In church and gave her
hand in marriage Mr.. Fieischman of Phil
adelphia was best man. During the cere-
mony Miss Faclus played appropriate airs.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr..
facius. the pastor. The bride was gowned
In white duchesse satin, with a rose quilting
around the edge Of the trained skirt and the
low-necked bodice tastefuliy trimmed with
point lace Her tulle veil was held by a
cluster of white Roses and her boquet was
formed of the same flower. A reception fol-
lowed at the new residence Of the brides
mother, 1861 Princeton street northwest
Inc draWing-Toom floor was decorated with
PAINS ana entwined with vines and white
roses. The large circular window extending
hSAossS lhe lar eilu OF the parlOr, where the
couple stood to receive the congratulate tons
or friends, was banked in growing plants
anu white Roses. La France Roses mingled
win ferns In the dining room. Mrs Muehl-
eisen received the company in a handsome
gown of black satin, trimmed with let.
among the guests were many from Ralti-
more, fittsburg and Philadelphia. Upon
their return from a northern tour Mr. and
AIRS. Knox VIII 90 TO housekeeping in TIM,
new home prepared by Mr. Knox for the re-
Seplion OF ms bride. The bride received
numbers Of superb presents.
another pretty wedding took place at the
parish house of ST. Patrick's Church, Rev.
fatner Gloyd, the pastor, officiating Miss
jennie Mchlm daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
fnlilp Mchlm, and sir. A. Lee Lowe were
the happy principals. The bride at
tended by her sister, Miss Lucy McKim
VINO wore blue crepon trimmed with rib
Dohs, and carried La France roses. Sne
wore the grooms gift-a diamond ring The
prlIe was eleeantly gOwned in white silk,
with point lace and pearl passementerie
trimming. Her tulle veil was caught under
a wreath of orange blossoms, and she car
rleu bouquet Of brides roses. Mr. J
Barton Miller was best man. A handsome
reception followed at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. Mckim. as 2Uth street, when the
newly married couple received the con-
grs tulations of their relatives and intimate
friends. After the supper Mr. and Mrs.
Lowe, the latter wearing a becoming green
cloth travelling dress. said good-hye and
started for trip to New York, where they
Will spend several weeks before going 70
massachusetts and Rhode Island. The bride
Received neat quantity of presents, among
them being a silver service from her par
ents, supply of household linen from the
Sroom's mother, check for 500 from the
grOom's father, Mr.. L. w. Lowe, and a
silver tea service from the groom Mr. and
Airs. Lowe Will go To their new home on
Capitol Hill, to reside when they return.
At the First Presbyterian Church Miss
Ida Edith Craigen and Mr.. Benjamin
Franklin Gohe of Sidney, Ohio, were mar
ried by DIR. Byron Sunderland, in the pres
ence of large audience of admiring friends.
There were palms and growing plants
artistically grouped around the reading desk
ard platform. The ushers were AIessrs.
Frank Brightweil, Arthur w. Clapp, r. II.
Strattan, Fred. q. Isel, Frank Wallard and
g. Victor CFaiSen, brother of the bride.
The bridesmaids were Miss Kathering Hen
drick and Lillian Craigen, who were goWned
in white silk trimmed with lace and rib
bons, and carried bouquets of roses. Miss
Craigen attended her sister as maid of hon
or, and was also dressed IN white silk, and
carried the brides bouquet of white rose
buds. The wedding gown was of white silk,
null trimmed, with broad satin ribbons and
chiffon. Her tule veil was caught with
orange blossoms. After returning to the
brides home, where she donned her travel
ing dress of golden brown broadcloth, Mr..
and Mrs. Yohe left Immediately for short
trip tc New York and other points north.
Miss Helen Douglas Marvel and Mr..
AShby t. Ball, formerly Oh IeAiS. were
married last evening at the Ascension
Church and another large gathering We're
present to wish them JOY. Rev. Dr. Elliott
OBLIGATED and the ushers were Messrs.
Felix Z. Porter of Alabama, James NJ. Fair
ley and Lawrence y. SDann OF Mississippi,
Pitt Saun. Charles Fairfax. James ii. Har-
veil and DR.. X. Z. l.. Wiltberger. There
were six bridesmaids, Miss Annie Miller OF
Chicago, Miss Annie Lipscomb Bell of
Raleigh. n. G.; Miss Lillian Saum, Hattie
Borland. Ida HoTner and Ruth Bolway.
Miss Marie HarVeli was maid of honor.
The chancel was decked with palms. Miss
Abbie Powers, daughter of Rev. Dr. Powers
of the Christian Church, played the wedding
marches and selections during the service.
The bride came into the church with MIR. t.
+. Saum Land was preceded by her attendants
to the chancel. The bride wore IA gown Of
white bengaiine, with a bertha of old point,
an heirloom in the family, the same worn
by her maternal grandmother upon her
wedding day, which was caught across
the shoulders and gracefully draped over
the sleeves and corsage. Her veil of tulle
was caught with a cluster of diamonds
the gift of her uncle, Major Scott OF North
Carolina, who was prevented by Illness
from being present 10 give her hand in
marriage. Her flowers We're white carna-
tons. The maid of honor wore white or
candle and carried carnations, and the
bridesmaids wore pink crepe and carried
pink carnations. Mr.. James NJ Farley
was best man. Mr.. and Mrs. Balm left
Immediately for southern tour, and when
lhey return a fortnight hence Will reside
at 619 Florida avenue. Mr.. and Mrs Balm
will be at home to their friends ON We6nas-
days after November 1.
Miss Grace Fl. Gilmor has returned from
a three weeks visit to New York and At
lantic City, and will reside at 123 Sd street
northwest this winter
Mr.. Emil p. Wetzel. who has been stop-
ping with his sister. Miss Minnie Wetzel
has returned to his home In California for
a stay of few weeks.
Miss Bessie McElroy, who has been in
Pennsylvania for the past six weeks, has
returned.
Miss Mary McCeney is again at the
Shoreham, where she win spend the winter.
Miss Anna Rankin of 925 Rhode Island
avenue. has gone for a fortnights visit to
Philadelphia and Trenton.
Miss Permilla A. Simmons and Mr. Emora
Tt-Brannan were married at high noon YES
terday, The uncle of the bride Rev. John
Cavnaugh OF Dover. n. j., officiating. After
receiving the congratulations of their
friends the couple led the way to the din
ing room. where a breakfast was enjoyed.
Later MIR. and Mrs. Brannan started for
their future home in Baltimore.
Mrs. Frank w. MiIlar OF Chicago is visit