Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-31

bert, Senator al Mrs. Gibson, Marshal
and Mrs. Wilson, Maj. and Mrs Goodloe,
Capt. and Mrs. Hail. Mr.. and Mrs Corne-
Illus Belt, Mr. and the Misses Hamlin, Mrs.
l.. B. Webb, Mrs. Bugher, Mrs. Hazen,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mclean were among
those present at the wedding and reception.
The invitations to this wedding, while
issued in the name of Secretary and Mrs.
Carlisle, WERE of course, sent out by the
bride and groom to their own friends, ex-
cept in the case Of the cabinet, who were
asked by the Secretary and Mrs. Carlisle
themselves.
Secretary AMI Mrs. Hcke Smith had fully
INTENDED to be present at the wedding, but
| remained away for fear any one might re-
member how close they were'to the small
pox scare Secretary and Mrs. Carlisle
| tried hard to make them change this de-
cision, but they thought it best to adhere
to their resolution.
The marriage last night at the New York
Avenue Church of Miss Gertrude Huston
Watt, daughter of Mrs. OElla Kessler to
Mr.. Frank Willis Rawles of Fort Wayne,
Ind, was largely attended and made
charming spectacle. Palms we're arranged
IN front OF the reading. desk and platform
int arSpersed with masses of white chrysan-
themum bushes, and the effect was very
artistic The ushers were Messrs Albert
N. Prentiss, VIM. w. Smith, Eugene e.
Stevens and VIM. A. Pless. At o'clock,
when the bridal procession formed, the
| ushers preceded the bridesmaids down the
aisle. The bridesmaids, the Misses Ger
tIuue f. strain, SalHe strain, Dela MuSSey
and Kate Elliott all fine looking young
ladies, were handsomely gowned in white
silk, covered with accordion pleated chif-
fon. Two wore white ribbons and two
pale violet ribbons, and all carried great
lunches Of pinkish chrysanthemums. After
the maids walked three smaller attendants,
Master Burton w. Collins, and little Misses
Missouri Kessler and Fannie Cohen, one
prettily dressed in pink silk and the other
in white. The maid of honor, Miss Frances
Twitchell, who was gowned in white chif-
fon, had gold-cclored satin ribbons, and
carried a bunch OF yellow chrysanthemums.
The bride came into the church with Gen.
Jno. Hitz, and was elegantly gowned In
white MORE, made with a high bodice and
dropping puffed sleeves, tulle veil and dia-
mond ornaments. Her bouquet was of
brides roses. Mr.. Andrew Jordan Green
was best man. DIR. Bartlett performed the
ceremony, after which the happy groom
kissed his wife, the sound being heard all
over the church. A reception followed at
the home of the brides mother, 1903 III
street, which was attended by the rela-
tives and bridal party only, during which
Mr.. and Mrs. Rawles took their departure
for a southern wedding trip, and will be
at home after the 18th of November in
Vicksburg, Miss. The brides going away
gown of dark brown tweed. She re-
ceived a number of elegant presents.
The marriage of Miss, Edith Ross Read,
daughter of Mrs Mary e. Read, to Mr..
Elber Howe Rrodheai at ST. Thomas
Church last night. made a beautiful event,
at which a large company of their friends
assisted with pleasure. Rev. DR.. Aspinwall,
rector of the church, offlciated, assisted by
Rev. Mr.. johnson of College Park, Nd
The chancel was profusely decorated with
palms and white blossoms. The ushers
were Messrs. Truxton Goodrich, Charles
Wilson of Omaha, Nota McGill and Arthur
Parkes, Ernest Fairbanks and Horace
Beale of Philadelphia. The bridesmaids
were Miss Gertrude Read, Miss Amy
Wheeler. Miss Reading, Miss May Brener-
4 .. ttnc u,N6 Thn ~Naid
of honor who was the brides young niece,
Miss Marie Goodrich was gowned in white
silk muslin, and carried pink chrysanthe-
NUNS. The bridesmaids wore white SILK
null over white satin, and half carried
white and the others pink hrysanthemums.
The bride. who came into church with her
brother-in-law, Capt Goodreil of the navy,
was richly dressed in white satin, trimmed
with duchesse lace, and her tulle veil was
held by spray of lilies of the valley. Her
bouquet Of brides roses. DR.. VIM.
Parkes of Philadelphia was best man. The
small reception which followed at the resi-
dence of the brides mother was for the
bridal party and relatives only. Later in
the evening the newly married couple start
ed for a wedding trip. They are to reside
in Philadelphia. where the groom is en-
gagged in business.
The marriage of Miss Agnes Warren
thomas, daughter of Mr.. John e. Thomas
of this place, to Mr.. Horace l.. Beall of
Washington was solemnized last night at
the West Street Presbyterian Church. Rev.
w. G. Alexander, the pastor, officiated.
The church was thronged with the friends
of the popular couple. The bride was gown
ed in white satin, trimmed with point lace
and pearl ornaments and carried bride
loses. Miss Sue Thomas, sister of the bride,
acted maid of honor. She was in pink
silk, trimmed with chiffon, and carried La
France roses. Mr.. Richard j. Beall, brother
of the groom, was best man. The maids,
all i'll white organdie and lace, and carrying
flowers. were Miss Janet H. Young. Miss
Mary E. Drown, Miss Martha Berry and
Miss Nina Beall, sister of the groom. The
ushers were Mr.. j. II. Drown, Mr.. Thos. j.
Fisher, Mr.. Alfred NJ. Cook and Mr.. G.
Sargent Elliott.
parents, 3l14 o street, followed the cere-
mony. The attendance was limited to the
most intimate friends of the couple.
The popularity of the young couple is
evidenced by the large number of handsome
and costly presents received. One of the
most appreciated gifts was a quantity of
rare old table silver from the brides great
aunt, Miss Mary Baltzer, to whom it had
descended from a long line. An antique
and valuable signet ring, which the groom
had on, was another of the great aunt's
gifts. The travelling dress of the bride was
of blue cloth, trimmed in silk and velvet,
with hat to match.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beall will reside on their re-
turn from the honeymoon trip at Cleveland
Park near the Presidents old home, where
the groom has prepared a house to be
decided as his bridal gift.
Last evening, at Grace NJ. f.. Church. a
very pleasant informal reception was ten
dered to Misses Lambert and Benton two
of the young lady students of the Deacon
esq Home of this city, who have been as
sig to Grace Church in connection with
the work for which they are being fitted at
the home. Brief and pithy addresses of
welcome were made in behalf of the church,
Sunday school and Epwor.h League by the
pastor. Rev. Watson Case; the Sunday
school. superintendent Mr.. j. H. Galleher
and the president of the Epworth League,
Mr.. Geo. S. Gibson. After feeling and happy
responses from the ladies refreshments
were enjoyed, and the balance of the even
ing delightfully."- spent socially.
Miss McKellip will give Halloween party
tonight at her residence, 1401 Massachu-
sets avenue, which will be preceded by
progressive euchre.
Mrs. M. j. Hunt is spending this week in
New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Milton Cissel have
returned from their wedding tour, and will
be at home Thursdays at 920 Rhode Island
avenue.
Harmony Circle gave it's first ball of the
season last night. Four debutantes graced
the occasion in the persons of Misses Cora
Frank, Sarah West ard Ray Solomon, and
Miss Goldenberg of Baltimore.
The ball room was beautifully decorated