Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-09-27
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
The Weddings of Wednesday, The Best
Day'of all"
Some Of the Events I'm which the
World Was Interested Yester-
day-PersOnal Notes.


tled last evening at the rectory of st. Alloy
sius Church to witness the marriage OF
Miss Elizabeth H. Bootes to Mr.. Leonard
Armstrong Bradley. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. NJ. ]. Burns. s. j., as
sisted by Rev. Father Gillespie. S. J. The
ushers were Messrs. Charles L. Gleeson.
Louis B. Gleeson. Samuel p. Fickien and
James Allen Caldwell. The bride was at
tended by Miss Felicite Roman, who was
gowned in white organdie and carried a
bunch of pink carnations. Mr.. Boyd Tai
lor was best man. The bridal toilet was of
white satin. trimmed with lace and orange
boss the bride wearing diamond orna-
ments A reception followed at the resi-
dence of the brides uncle, DIR. James h
Gleason, 1916 r street, which was largely
attended. Later In the evening Mr.. and
Mrs. Bradley left for a northern wedding
trip and will be away for a fortnight. The
couple received many elegant gifts from
their friends, the groom's associates In the
pension office giving them a silver ice
cream Set. The immediate relatives pres
ent we're DIR. and Mrs. James X. Gleason
Miss Blount. Miss Mary Geer of Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas c. Beury OF West
Virginia, Mrs. Bradley. mother of the
groom; Miss Bradley. his sister, and Mr.
and Mrs. Sidney Bradley. of New York.
The marriage Of Miss Mary Roth and Mr.
Edward r. French took place last evening
DIR. Parsons officiating. The church was
packed with friends of the bride and groom.
After the ceremony a reception was held
at the home CT the brides mother. Mrs.
Roth. $40 10th street southeast The bride
wore white silk and lace, and carried a
bouquet of bride roses. The bridesmaid,
MISS Julia Lee, wore white henrietta trim
med with silk and lace. and carried bou-
quet of Marechal Neil roses. The best man
was Capt. ID. w. Beach. The ushers were
Messrs. Bradbury. Watts. Taylor and Doo-
Ian, all of Logan Camp, of which the groom
is a member. Among those present We're
Miss Watson, Mr.. and Mrs. GiIlin Mr.. and
| Mrs. Thomas and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs.
Culverwell and daughter, Mrs. Markal-
Mrs. O'Donell. Mr.. Harry Bradley and Miss
ODonnell, Maj. and Mrs. Carroll, Miss
Sinclair, Miss Medling. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Rabe, Mrs. Andre and daughter. Miss
Steinmier. Mr.. and Mrs Egioff and daugh-
ter. MIR. ard Mrs. Croggins. Mrs. Rhein-
| hardt. Miss Callan and Miss Clara French.
Among the gentlemen were Capt Chas. +.
| Conrad, Capt Symons, Capt Hullfist
Chaplain Root, Thomas Gillin, Lewis Luder
and Dr. Frederick. After pleasant even
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. French went to their
| future home at 323 9th street southeast.
Miss Annie Donohue and Mr.. George II.
Bennett of Thomaston, Me. were married
| yesterday afternoon in St. Aloysius Church.
the Rev. NJ. c. Dolan, assistant pastor of
| the church, officiating. The ceremony was
performed in the presence of a large num-
| Der of friends of the contracting parties.
| Mr.. John Stone and Miss Lizzie Donohue
/ stood up with the couple. After the GER
| emony the couple went to the residence of
the brides uncle. at No. 7S5 I'd street north
| west, where they remained for an hour to
| receive their friends. and then proceeded to
Seat Pleasant" Prince Georges county.
| Md.
Miss Charlotte Williams daughter of the
late George Hawkins Williams. was mar
| ried to Dr. Walter Prescott Smith, son of
DIR. Alan p. Smith and grandson OF the late
| Nathan RiDo Smith. at her own residence.
| in Baltimore, last night. Some years ago.
| when the engagement of Miss Williams TO
| Mr.. Michael Herbert of Muckross Abbey.
| Killarney, announced. there was no
| such pleasure as in the neighbornood of the
| latter's estate, where the coming of a bride
fair and wealthy. to the beautiful old place
| so long in the grip Of the money lenders
| seemed just the happiest solution. The en-
| gagement was shortly afterward annulled.
| The owner of Muckross has not vet con-
| tracted another marriage, his first wife.
from whom he was divorced. living IN Eng.
| land. Last nights ceremony was witnessed
| by a large gathering of friends. among
whom were Madame Jerome Bonaparte.
| Miss Bonaparte. ex-Gov. and Mrs. John
| Lee Carroll. Miss Carroll and Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Hinckley of this city. Rev. DIR.
| Hodges off1ciated.
| The bride and groom stood under an arch
of palms and ferns which came from Ash
| burton" the Williams country home. The
|
| pink roses and pink lights. while the back
| drawing room was decorated with red roses
and red lights. Misses Sidney b. Morrison
| and Emily Smith held the broad white satin
| ribbons between which the bride walked.
| with her brother, Mr.. w. S. civilians. W no
| gave her away at the prie-dieu, where she
was met by the groom. Miss Williams wore
an exquisite gown of white satin brocade.
| The bodice was low and the sleeves short
| and plated The garniture was duchesse
| lace. of rare pattern, and orange bios
| sons which began at the shoulder and
| continued diagonally down the front to the
| train. Her tulle veil was fastened with a
number of diamond stars and was not
| worn over her face. The frcnt of the cor
| sage was adorned with an amethyst heart.
| surrounded with diamonds. Her bouquet
| was of white roses. After the marriage a
| beautifully served supper was enjoyed in the
| library, the table being arranged with white
| flowers Extremely handsome presents
were received, including a number of checks
| diamonds, other jewels, rare works of art
| china, cut glass and laces. DIR. and Mrs
| Smith left on late train for a wedding
Journey, Mrs smith wearing a going-away
| gown OF dark blue cloth with correspond
| ing hat and lingerie. When they return
they will live at 1112 North Charles street.
| where they have taken a house for the win
yer. Inc guests were presented with heart
SNAPPED MORE boxes containing brides cake
The residence of Jacob Foss al Rockville.
Nd. was the scene of brilliant event
last evening, the occasion being the mar
raige OF his daughter Marian to Albert
w. Feika Of this city. Rev. Father Rosen-
| steel OF st. Marys Catholic Church on
ciated The wedding march was rendered
In fine style by Miss Mollie Conner. a
schoolmate OF the bride. The parlor wa.
artisticaily decorated with ferns and palms.
The bride was attirej in a becoming going
away gown of mauve color covert cloth
deliberately trimmed in apple green velvet
nat and gloves to match. She carried a
large bouquet of brides roses. After the
ceremony the guests were invited 10 the
dining room. where from a beautifullv
dreSSed table refreshnents ..ro.a -