Evening star., 1895-04-27

frill of lace under them in the old-fashioned
STYLE covered half of her hands anyway.
1t was really a good fashion to set, in the
commencement of the warm weather. and
not only for brides, either. Certainly there
are none. however, who might with greater
propriety omit the wearing of gloves, as
the left one is usually more or less mu-
tilated to allow the putting on of the we'd
ding ring, and the right hand is generally
obscured by the bouquet or prayer book.
whichever happens to be carried. Another
observances was also done away with, by
the fact that the couple were quite willing
to have their friends witness their happi-
ness, and therefore had company at many
Of their meals up to their departure yes
terday. This was greatly appreciated. for
Mr.. Curzon came with a reputation for
delightful social traits, and naturally his
wife's friends were glad to be able to really
neke his acquaintance. The wedding gifts
will be all the evidence his English friends
will want of the popularity of his wife at
her own home. So many OF the presents
we're duplicated that 1t will take a private
mark to remember the particular donors.
Mrs. Cleveland's silver vase was one of
nine all different, to be sure, and none are
therefore likely to be forgotten by the re-
cip:ent. The bride is also credited with
having received twenty-three smelling hot
ties. Of all sizes and descriptions. and ag-
gregating a small fortune in value. So 1t
was with many other small but costly
gifts.
Brodt, has returned to her home, 419 11th
street northwest, after a years absence
travelling in Europe. 80
The entertainment to be given by DR.. J.
NJ Toner at his spacious residence, 1445
Massachusetts avenue, to mark the COM
pletion of his SEVENTEEN year. is of more
than ordinary note. The breakfast to the
surviving members of the Medical Associa-
ton of the District of Columbia who be-
longed to 1t at the time he was admitted
20 hos In, r.ysn ~ f411 l~kA L.,
the afternoon by a card reception. Invita-
tions have been sent to all the members of
the Medical Association. as it exists at
present-about four hundred in number.
including lady practtioners-to enjoy the
hospitality and good cheer for which the
doctor is justly noted. ...-
Mrs. o. NJ. Poe of Detroit is the guest of
Mrs. Tittmouse. at 1919 Goth street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Antonia Leon and children,
accompanied by her sister, Miss Grace
Darne. left today for a few months stay
in New York.
had as their guest Mrs. Hopkins of Can
ada, formerly Mrs. Thomas of this city.
Mrs. Frank Alley of Newburyport, Mass.
and Anna Bragdon of New Albany, Ind.
are the guests of Miss Stevens of Capitol
Hill.
The engagement is announced from Bos-
ton of Miss Julia Porter of Niagara Falls
Porter is sister of Mrs. Clarence Ed
wards and has been here every winter
since she made her debut. She is very
popular in the smart set. Mr.. Thayer is
grandson of the late Nathaniel Thayer,
from whom he inherited several millions.
He is a Harvard graduate and a member
Of several New York clubs, well as in
Boston. This engagement has been gener-
ally discussed in society here, and the we'd
ding, 1T Is said. is among the early possi-
bilities.
Miss Voorhees, will sail for Europe next
Wednesday. accompanying her uncle. Min
lister Risley, back to his post, in Denmark
She will be abroad all summer.
The marriage of Miss Kate Hopkins and
Mr.. Horace Wylie will take place Tuesday
at St. Johns at noon and will be followed
by a breakfast. The wedding trip will be
to Europe. ..,
Mr.. Plunket Green sang last night for
the guests of Senator and Mrs. Bpice
Early in the evening band played in the
garden, and at IL the scene changed to the
music room. where the barytone was heard
to advantage. Later on there was dane
ing. The company was entirely made up Of
those most frequently seen at Corcoran
House. and the evening was one of great
pleasure to them.
Mrs. Hearst sails for Europe today, and
is accompanied abroad by the two young
girls whom she has partly adopted. She in
tends to establish them IN Paris with their
travels. Mr.. William Hearst will Join lis
mother next month.
The marriage of Mr.. William Halliday
Somerville of this city and Miss Carrie Hal
Ceman Jacobs of Reading, Pa, took place
at Christ Church in that city on Thursday
last. and was an important social event
The chancel was decorated with Easter
lilies and palms. The wedding procession
was headed by the ushers, Thomas J.
Fisher of Washington, D. c.; Edward H
Jacobs hrj6 q
Hagenman, esq.,, and D. Pierson Hoff The
bride came in with her father, J. Howard
Jacobs. esq. She was gowned in white
satin, with pearl bodice, and trimmed with
chiffon and orange blossoms. She wore a
veil caught up with orange blossoms, and
carried a bouquet of white roses with long
satin streamers. The bridal party were
met at the altar by the groom and his
brother. Thomas Somerville, jr.. who off,
ciated as best man. Rev. DR.. Orrick per-
formed the ceremony. A wedding break
fast followed at the residence of the brides
parents. where the house was handsomely
decorated. Among the guests from this
city were Mr.. Thomas Somerville, father
Of the groom, and Mrs. William Somerville
A very large number of handsome and
costly gifts were received. The present to
the bride from the groom was a beautiful
pendant of diamonds and pearls. Another
was check for $500 from the brothers-in-
a wedding tour to New York Boston and
other points. Upon their return here they
will take up their residence at 727 18th
street northwest.
The marriage of Miss Sallie Rohrer of
this city and Mr.. Chas. M. Mitchell of New
York takes place at the home of the bride
Monday morning.
Miss Nellie Davis has returned to her
home in Maryland after pleasant visit to
her cousin, Miss Murray, in East Washing
ton.
The Lotus Literary and Pleasure Club
celebrated their third anniversary on Thurs
day evening last, at the residence of Miss
Leese, 1913 9th street northwest. The one
act farce my Turn Next" by members of
the club. was rendered under the manage
ment Of Miss Loretto McGinness. The
players. ]. E. Eckloff, j. Schneider, w. E.
Leese, J. Schneider, M. E. Leese, c. Nc
Ginness and X. Schneider. Miss Koester
rendered on the piano a selection from
robin Hood" and Miss L. McGinness
gave a recitation of the chariot race from
Ben Hur." Among those present were:
The Misses koester, Webb Mahorney,
Sauter. Carr. Dulin, Horton. Leese, Katie
and Mamie Schneider c. and L. McGin-
ness. Lizzie and Dorothy Ryan. Mr.. and
Mrs. Houchins, and Messrs. Eckloff. Neely,
Schneider. Leese, Kengla, Shipley, Eel
linger and Young.
The Columbia Assembly were entertained
at their regular meeting last Tuesday even
ing by Miss Clara Ulke, 1904 s street north
west After an extended business meeting