Evening star., 1895-06-20
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
A Brilliant Nuptial Event Last Night at
st. Johns.
Commnndant HoweIrs Home Mt the
Navy Yard Crowded With
Friends-Notes.

The marriage of Miss Belle Howell,
daughter of Capt and Mrs. John A. Howell,
to Mr.. John Valentine Bohn of Butte,
Mont, at St. Johns Church last night was
beautiful scene, witnessed by a large as
semblage of their friends DR.. Harding of
st. Paups Church and Rev. Mr.. Wood,
assistant at St. Johns, oficiated The
chancel was decked with palms and pink
and white hydrangeas and on the altar the
gilt vases were filled with lilies. The
ushers, who were kept busy seating the
guests till the last moment, were Mr. VIM
Howell, brother of the bride; Mr.. Kephart,
q. s. A; Lieut.. Neville, U. S. NJ c.; Mr.
Capps, U. S. A; Mr.. Anthony Kennedy and
Mr.. Ike Morris. Mr.. Charles Bohn was
best man for his brother. Miss Frances
A. Howell was maid of honor, and two tiny
bridesmaids, little cousins CT the bride.
Marian and Diantha Fitch, arrayed in
pretty white frocks, carrying bouquets of
sweet peas, were also her attendants Dur
ing the ceremony they stood near her
The maid of honor wore pink and white
striped Dresden silk, bertha of chiffon
trimming the low-cut waist Her flowers
were La France roses The bride came in
to church with her father, and was sowned
in white silk, with a low-necked waist
trimmed with chiffon. Her tulle veil was
held by sunburst of diamonds. Her bou-
quet was of white sweet peas. Capt and
Mrs. Howell entertained the wedding guests
at reception at the commandants quar-
ters at the navy yard, where the veran-
das, which were largely the places of
assemblage, were, like the house. fragrant
with flowers. A dainty collation. was sery-
ed during the evening, and later Mr.. and
bride received quantities of beautiful gifts
Among the relatives of the couple who
came on for the wedding and who are
guests of Mrs: Howell were DR.. and Mrs
a fnh nf Na owl
rian and Diantha Fitch, Maj and Mrs
Bohn and Mr.. Charles Bohn of Leadv;lle
Col; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Brown, Mr. and
Mrs. William Howell, Mrs Pip2r and son
lilies In naval circles were also present
including Secretary Herbert and Mrs. Mi
cou.
After the marriage yesterday of Miss
Bryan and Mr.. White, the guests were en-
tertained at breakfast at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Bryan. Later the young
couple began their bridal journey by trip
north and will sail in a few days for Eng
land to spend the summer. Mr.. White will
resume his theological studies next year at
Cambridge, Mass.
Miss 1mogene Berry of this city and Mr.
Samuel A. Tubman of Baltimore were mar
ried yesterday at Corpus Christi Church.
Baltimore. Rev. VIM. E. Starr performed
the ceremony. The bride was attired in a
gown of white silk and organdie and car
ried white prayer-book Mr.. Eugene
Tubman, brother of the groom, acted as
best man. Only the members of the fam
lily and intimate friends were present. The
newly welded couple left for trip north
They are to reside in Baltimore.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Egloff
was the scene of a pretty wedding last
evening, when Miss Emily E., daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Egloff, was married to
Mr.. Chas. R. Hoffman. The large double
parlors were decorated with potted plants
and palms. A number of friends and rela-
tives of the bride were present at the cere-
mony. The bride entered with the groom
and was preceded by Mr.. Jesse Proctor
who was best man, and Miss Katie j. Hoff-
man, bridesmaid. The bride wore white
silk and carried bride roses. The brides
maid wore white silk null and carried La
France roses. Following the ceremony
which was performed by the Rev. NJ. w.
HANNA, DID,, was a reception. The pres
ents were costly and numerous. Mr. and
Mrs Hoffman's future hCme will be at 937
9th street southeast after June Do where
they will be pleased to see their friends
Gen. A. D. Hazen, wife and daughter are
at the Takoma Hotel, where they will stay
during the early summer months.
Misses Beatrice and Lily Shropshire of
Rome. Ga, are spending a few days with
the family of Mr.. Edward Bailey on Sd
street northeast. They will sail next We'd
nesday for a visit to their brother, Mr.
Clyde Shropshire, vice corsul general at
Paris
The first of a series Of croquet parties
was given by Miss Yesine Denekas at her
home, Villa Flora" Brightwood. last
evening. Music and n dainty repast COM
pleted the pleasures of the evening. Among
the ladies present were Miss Arth the
Misses Emma and Catharine Arth, Katha-
rine Moriaty, Emma Voigt and Yesine
DenekGs.
DR.. John T. Winter, Mr.. Charles E. Allen
and wife, Miss Lizzie Hills and Miss Smith
left this morning for a trip to Boston by
sea.
Mrs. ]. Amber Smith and family of 141s
Q street have taken Mr.. e. c. Gilbert's
cottage in North Takoma for the summer.
Miss Nellie Randall of Woodside, Nd,
has returned to her home after an absence
of five or six weeks, the greater part of
which was spent in visiting relatives in
Boston, in addition to pleasant, though
brief, stopovers in New York and Philadel-
phia.
The wedding of Miss Lena Bean and Mr..
Townley A. Mckee took place last evening
at Trinity Church, Rev. DR.. Addison per-
forming the ceremony. The bride was pref
tily gowned in white, and carried prayer
book in lieu of flowers. After the ceremony
the friends of the couple met them at the
home of the brides parents for congratu-
lationS Later Mr.. and Mrs. Mckee left for
trip north, and will be at home to their
friends after July at 413 LIST street north
east.
The marriage of Mr.. Morsell A. Tolson
and Miss Minnie Louise Stone will occur
"Wednesday, June 26 The ceremony will be
performed by the Rev. DIR. Thos G. Addi-
son of Trinity Episcopal Church, in the
presence of the immediate families, at the
home of the brides mother, IDS 9th street
northwest.
The Regulars March.
Troops A and H and the band of the
sixth United States cavalry and light bat
terry c, third United States artillery, under
command Of Maj. Thomas c. Lebo, will
leave Fort Myer June % for a practice
march to Gettysburg, Pa. At the latter
place the command will participate in the
ceremonies of unveiing the statue of the
late Maj Gen. Buford. United States volun-
teerS.
The troops mentioned will be thoroughly
armed and equipped for field duty ahd are
to carry five days rations. Second Lieut.
a for q Shnr hos no,