The evening times., 1895-12-05
BON MARCHE.
3l4-3I6 7th st. NV.

spread p0pdla rity uf that young o-ganiza
ton. 1t was the first public reception OF
the "Quecrs,' with the exception uf the
periodical stag smokers OF the club, and
the dance proved distinct sucial success
In every way.
The hall was appropriately decorated, the
stage being hidden from view by q largs
circular floral piece made NJ ivy leaves, In
the center of which was worked the letter
%" in chrysanthcinums, and the back
ground was mass ,tf palms, in the rear of
which Schroeder's orchestra was stationed
The dancing program included fifteen
numbers, preceded by a promenade.
A feature OF the evening was tbe first ap-
pearance OF the ''Queer Wheelmen's March" !"
which was dedicated to the club by Frank
R. Gillis. and 1t made quite hit. The men,
bers wore white carnations and the club col
ors. green and old gold R. Brooke Clokcy
acted as master OF ceremonies. while the fol-
lowing received the guests:
Frank Ghiselli. T. w. white. H. Gale Tur-
pin. W. II. Henshaw, John WOerner, jr., and
w. X. Iammorc.
The floor was in charge OF L. o. Slack.
Charles Long. George E. Boyd, R. Brooke
Clokey. Howard Gardner, +. l. vogt. The
program card was unique in design and an
attractive souvenir of the da nee.
The sale of the household furnishings of
Augusta de Sequeira Thedm, late min
tstef resident of Portugal which took
place at the legation tuday was largely at
tended by ladies', with n goud showing of
business and professional men, who kept
themselves and the auctioneer busy from
1890 o'ciuck until after 2. A pathetic
interest was attached TO the sale because
of the short time In which the minister
and his family enjoyed their beautiful home,
having lived in it but twenty-eight days at
the time OF his rcceut death.
Today's auction was justly a society
affair, and as its busy votarics fingered
draperies, turned up rugs, tested divans
and cOuches, swung to and fro hinged
screens and peeped into drawers, cabinets,
and closets with the eager curiosity of
that other society parsonage, who married
gentleman named Blue Beard. many were
the expressions of sympathy voiced for the
poor little Portuguese widow who sails
for her country this week.
The furniture beng new and hangngs
fresh, the effects were briskIy contested
and brought prices unusually guod.
The marriage of Miss Kate Hammond
to Mr.. j.. ". Mclaughlin took place last
Church. Rev. Dr. Widermau offio iating.
The bride was attired in a gown of
white lansdown. comblned with ribbon
and pearl trimming. She carried bou-
Birdie Hammond, was her maid of
honor and wore becoming costume OF
whit white albatToss- % Her bouduet was Of
the church together. preceded by the
four ushers, MIR. Guyer, Mr.. Ferguson.
Mr.. Beard and Mr.. Barton. The best man.
Mr.. Otis Mckee, followed the ushers.
Immediately preceding the bride were her
maid of honor and two little children.
Howard Keywurtii. in FaSntieroy suit OF
of the bride. in white silk. They each
carried baskets of roses.
After tine ceremony there was q YeceD-
mother. Mrs Frances Hammond, No. sI1
K street northwest. abnut $50 guests be-
ing present. An elaborate cIIlation was
served during the evening.
Among the uut-nf-town guests were Hon.
II. C. Van Vonrhis of Ohio, Mr. Robert Ham
mond and daughter nf; MIR. and Mrs.
John Riley nf baltimore and Mrs. Sherman
and Miss Sherman of Philadelphia The
bride received a number of haorisotne pres
ents: which were displayed during the re-
ception.
The Misses Tisdel Of No. 1923 Thirteenth
street entertained friends yesterday to
meet their guests, Miss Sanction of New
York. Miss Terry or Syracuse, N. Y. and
sewers. The table was prettily decorated
with La France roses. Miss Williams who
has only lately returned frnm France after
years or study at the conservatory, is q
brilliant musician. emiuently fitted by
skill and sympathy to grace with dis
.inction her chosen artistic career.
Cards are out from Mrs George Whit
field Brown, and Miss Cuthbeft, OF ITO
avenue, for Thursday Decem-
Der II, 4 to z.
Miss Juliet Thompson gave a very de-
ightful studio tea at 0'ea,ck yesterday
afternoon at her home. No. 1920 II street
northwest. Light refreshments were served
IN dainty china. Pretty girls poured tea
Ind Chocolate for the callers, while punch
vas Iadled from generDus bowl in the
ear drawing room.
The time was pleasantly spent In conver-
;ation and reviewing the many portraits In
,asteI done By the accomplished young
lostes5.
Miss Thompson received In a gown of
white silk with trimmings of chiffon. The
aceiyiny party were Mrs. Eugenia Phillips
drs. Roswell Hitchcock. Miss Katharine
,ritcher. Miss Frances vending, Miss Emma
sasey, Miss Lucretia Dodge. Miss Eliza
'eachy, Miss May Coleman and Miss Thomp-
on.
Among the guests were Gen. and Mrs
Browne, Judge and Mrs. Bancroft Davis
len. and Mrs. Wilcox. Mr.. and Mrs. Dodge
diss Jane Fuller. Miss Esther Gordon.
admiral Stevens, Miss Sickies. Major and
frs. Coleman. Mr.. and Mrs. Stflsof Hntctfns
lr. and Mrs Archibald Hopkins. General