Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-03
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Two Pretty Weddings Last Night in
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Arc Out for Several Others
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married last night at Calvary Baptist
Sunday School Chapel, in the presence of
large gathering of invited friends. A bower
of palms decked the platform, and behind
1t an orchestra played. The ushers were
Mr.. E. G. Mason of New York, DIR. Stout
enburg, DIR. -Leech, Mr.. William Horton,
DR.. David Buckingham and DR.. Frank
S 1artout. The maid of honor was Miss
Hattie Diver, the brides sister, who wore
a dainty gown of white and carried bou-
Quet of La France roses. The bride was
stylishly attired in tabernacle gown of
silver gray cloth. A becoming hat was
worn and a bouquet of bride roses carried.
She came in church with her father Mr..
Charles ONeill was best man. The couple
started last night for a wedding trip, and
will reside at Scranton, Pa. The bride re-
ceived quantities of beautiful gifts.
At Trinity NJ. E. Church last night a
large company witnessed the marriage of
Miss Viola Sanderson and Mr. Charles F.
Hoover. Flowers and palms decorated the
chanceL DR.. Rice performed the cere-
mony. The Eshers were Messrs. George
Hummer, John Acton Grant Hoover and
Howard Hoover! Miss Hattie Hoover at
tended the bride as her maid of honor, and
Mr.. Noble Hoover was best man. The
bride came in church with her father, Mr..
W. L. Sanderson. Her gown was of white
satin. covered with silk null, and a wreath
of orange blossoms held her tulle veil.
shower bouquet of bride roses was carried.
The maid of honor wore white satin and
carried La France roses The wedding re-
ception was held at the future home of he
couple, 1913 Marion street. The brides pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sanderson, assisted
the couple in receiving. Among the guests
were Mr. and Mrs L; NJ Hummer, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam. Hoover, Mr.. and Mrs. Duvall
Miss Addie Duvall. Mrs. Jane Sarderson
Mrs. Julia Murphy, Mrs. Lydia Hoover.
Mrs: Sarah Hayre. Mrs. Caywood, Mrs
McElhany, Mr.. and Mrs Charles Hoover,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hoover, Mr.. and Mrs.
s. Lemon Hoover, Miss West. Miss Cush-
ing, Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Crouch, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. p. Allan, Mr.. and Mrs. Acton, Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Hoover, Dr. Stearn. Miss
Stearn and Mr.. and Mrs. John Hayre
The last of the euchre parties given by the
young ladies of the Takoma Hotel took
place Monday night. Eight tables were
prizes was close. Mr.. NAPLES and Miss
Warren won the first prizes, and Mr.. Mat
thewS the consolation prize. Among those
present were Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Hazen, Mrs.
Carusi, Mrs. Boyd, Mrs. Mcdonald, Mrs.
Larner, Miss Johnson, Miss Hazen, Miss
| Mcdonald, Miss Merritt. Miss Warren, Miss
| Nixon, Miss Miller, Miss Larner. Hiss Hines
and Mr.. Simonds, Judge Barrett, Gen. Ha-
zen. DR.. Duffey. Mr. Graham, Mr.. Stockard,
Maj. Hunter, Mr.. Gilbert, Mr.. Carusi, MIR.
Matthews, Mr.. Boyd Mr. Smith, Mr.. Wa
Piles, Mr.. Miller. Mr.. Seaton and ar Burton.
Mrs. Calvin S. Brice will give straw ride
and supper tonight at Newport.
A genuine feeling of sorrow followed the
announcement yesterday of the death of
| the late William Hall Slack. There are few
men, either in social life or in club circles.
enjoying the wide acquaintance which was
his, who was so pleasantly regarded. OF
late years he had stepped prominently to
the front as the promoter of and organizer
of all the leading social events. Probably
in this or any other city there never was
an individual with SO many natural gifts
in his capacity for the work nor any whose
efforts were followed by better results. He
had wonderful executive ability in devising
| fI,1r NJ,
est consideration of the opinions of those
about him, SO that none of the i'll feeling
which is usually manifest on similar occa-
sions with other social bodies ever came to
the surface in the affairs he managed For
| the last year he felt keenly the position in
which he stood in his domestic affairs. and
| he virtually withdrew from society. While
| he continued to organize all the cotillionS
| and assemblies. he never appeared at any
| of them. After the guests had assembled
and the event was in progress he at once
left the scene. In his social dictatorship, so
far as public functions went, he exercised
a liberality of idess which is eminently
characteristic of the true Washington at
mosphere. He made no attempt at the ex-
clusiveneSs which would form an inSur-
| mountabie barrier to people new to the
capital. and which would, in his Judgment
rob society of its most delightful and de-
sirable features. Personally, there were
few men more sought after, and fewer
still whose marber gave so little indication
of it to the world at large. The keen sor-
Tow ana tnc friendly tnlnSS expressed on
| every side are abundant evidence that his
memory will be kept green in Washington
| soc " for many day.
United States Ambassador Bayard and
| Mrs. Bayard left last week for Wellington,
| Northumberland, where they visited Sir
George Trevelyan. Later they Joined
| shooting party in Scotland. After that they
| will visit the Marquis of Bath. Miss Flor
ence Bayard and Mrs. Hearst are in Paris.
Both are expected to come to London soon.
Thomas in haxr
out cards for the marriage of their daugh-
| ter Nina Leontine, to Mr.. John Clifton
Mayr ard. Wednesday, October 16 at u
| o'clock, Hamline NJ. E. Church.
Mrs. D. A. Chambers and Miss Chambers
| have returned from Saratoga, where they
| were during most of the summer.
Mr. and Mrs. John Summerfield Sworm-
| Stedt have sent out cards for the marriage
| of their daughter, Maude Carter, to Mr..
| George Allen Provost. Wednesday evening,
October is, at 6 o'clock, at Gunton Temple
| Memorial Presbyterian Church. The newly
| married couple will be at home November
| and IL at 1I2f T street.
Mrs. Susanna Oldberg has returned from
| her vacation.
| Mr.. and Mrs. o. H. Tittman have changed
| their residence to 1917 Riggs place.
The wedding of Miss Bessie Balm Dent,
| daughter of the late Louis Dent Mrs UIys-
| ses S. Grants youngest brother and Lieut.
Gerrish Smith, United States navy, will
| take place on Wednesday. October 8, at
noon. Mrs. Dent and her daughter reside
| in Washington The ceremony will be per-
| formed at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles H. Raymond, No. 26O West 73d
| street. New York city. Mrs. U. S. Grant
| and Mrs. AlEernon Sartoris will be among
the guests. Father Taylor will perform the
ceremony.
Today is the fourth birthday of little
Ruth Cleveland, and the assumption is that
the anniversary will receive proper recog-
| milton at Gray Gables, Notwithstanding the
fact that the President is now of fishing
DR.. and Mrs. w. R. Frisbie of S21 YER
mont avenue have recently returned from
Saratoga Springs.
Mrs. and Miss Wyville have returned
from Chicago.
Last evening at o'clock Miss Mary C.
Tuomey and Mr.. Soren L. Smith were mar
ried by the Rev. J. Russell Verbrycke,
pastor of Gurley Memorial Presbyterian
Church. Immediately after the ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Smith left for northern
trip, and will be at home to friends after
October Is at 2242 18th street.
Mrs. Margaret E. Rankin of NJ street
northwest has cont ont nordc oppoup,ip,r