Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-06-28
EVANSVILLE.

A very pretty wedding took place at $50
o'clock last night at the Presbyterian
Church. the contracting parties being Miss
May Douglas Buck, daughter of DIR. A. r.
Buck of this town. and Mr.. Wilbur Fisk
Drown Of Washington. the pulpit plat
form was tastefully decorated with potted
plants. ferns and a variety of flowers. Miss
Harriet Johns Moore of Philadelphia. cousin
of the bride. was first maid of honor, and
Miss Jennie Nesbit of College Park second
maid of honor. Mr.. Geo. E. Tyler of Wash
ingtoh was best man, and the ushcrs were
Mr.. Espy d. Buck. brother of the bride;
Mr.. Geo. p. Conn. cousin of the bride; Mr..
A. A Hall and Mr.. W. H. Huston. The
bride entered the church on the arm of her
father. preceded by the ushers and the two
maids of honor, and was met at the plat
form by the groom and his best man. She
was gowned in white silk, with pearl trim
mings. and point applique lace. and tulle
veil. full length. fastened with a spray
OF bride roses, and carried a bouquet of
bride roses. The first maid of honor was
attired in white Swiss muslin, oyer pink
satin. with NalencienneS lace and pink
ribbons, and carried bouquet of La
France roses. and the second maid of honor
was dressed in pink null. over pink. with
white ribbons and lace. and carried a bou-
quet of La France roses. Rev. A. ID. Moore
of Moore. Pa, uncle Of the bride. performed
the ceremony. assisted by Rev. c. VI. Liv-
Scotch Presbyterian service used and
was beautiful and impressive. Mr.. Arthur
Dowell was organist, and played Lohen-
grtns and Mendelssohn's wedding marches
as the bridal party entered and left the
church. After the ceremony a reception
was held at the home of the bride. Among
those present were: DIR. and Mrs. 4. X.
Buck. parents of the bride: Mr.. George W.
Conn. Mr.. ]. f. Douglas and Rev. \. d.
Moore. uncles of the bride; Mrs. Il. d. Buch-
er and Miss Douglas. aunts of the bride;
Misses Harriet Johns Moore and Lou Moore
and Mr.. George p. Conn. cousins of the
bride: Mrs. WEIGH of Detroit, Mich; Mr..
and Mrs. Dowell. Mr.. and Mrs. Burke, Mrs
Collett- and daughter. Miss Avery. DIR. and
Mrs Hall. Mr.. Cahill. Mr. Straufrer Mr..
and Mrs. Rowe. Miss Cloakey and Mr.
Frank Martin of Washington. Mr.. \. Drain
Of Georgia. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. NJ Smith.
Gr. and Mrs. Geo. Tise and the Misses
Tise. Mr.. and Mrs. p. VI. Leakin. Mr.. and
Mrs W. A. Guista. Rev. ana Mrs. c. NJ.
Livingston. Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Johnson and
Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Campbell of Hyatts-
vile. and Mr.. ]. NJ. Nesbit and the Misses
Nesbit of College Park. The lawn in front
Of the brides residence was brilliantly IL
Illuminated by Japanese lanterns. The we'd
ding presents were costly and numerous.
Mr.. and Mrs. Drown left on the late train
for Baltimore. whence they will go to Ros-
ton by sea. and visit other northern cities.
On their return they will reside in Wash
fngton.
Miss Alice Fletcher Of Washington. who
has spent number of years among the
Indians. and Mr.. La Flesch. Ponca Indian.
I. will deliver addresses at the Presbyterian
Church next Sunday night. and also sing
several Indian hymns
Miss Sarah Colt Of West River. Anne
Arundel county. is the guest of Miss Alice
Owens.
DR.. ]. R. Owens has returned from a de-
nshtful trip to Boston by sea.
An interesting game of base ball was re-
Gently played at Branchville between the
Charlton Heights and Fairview mines, which
resulted In score of Il to in favor Of
the former club. Dwyer and Bouche were
the batteries for the Charlton Heights and
Baker and Shepherd for the Fairyievs