Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-05
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Pretty Weddings LAST Night Here and in
Baltimore
Weddings Past and to COme-Dinners
and Other Pleasant Events
Personal Mention.

MI. WHiiam Alexander Noel, Jr., formerly
of Baltimore, was solemnized before large
cor course of their friends Palms and flow
Ss 'decked the platform and reading desk
The ushers We're Messrs. S. NJ Lee, f. G.
Murray, Ralph Hendricks and Wilson
Brown of Baltimore. The bride entered the
church with her father preceded by Miss
Lettie Brundage Of New York, who was the
maid of honor. The brides gown was of
white silk, trimmed with pearl PASSENGER
terie and lace. A wreath of white violets
was Worn with tul,e veil, and her bouquet
Was CT white carnations The maid of
honor wore white silk null over white silk,
and carried pink roses. Walking before the
bride was her youthful fiower-bearer, little
Aade Bell Longley. dressed in white and
strewing flowers. Dr.. William Gresgs was
best man and DIR. Rogers performed the
marriage ceremony. A reception followed
at the residence of Professor and Mrs. Muir
ray, which was largely attended. Palms.
carnations and hyacnths decorated the
paricrs and dining room, and on the supper
table the bride cake was the central orna-
nent The occasion also marked the fifth
wedding anniversary for the brides sister,
Mrs Hamburger of New York, who was
present Mr.. and Mrs. Noel received a
number of elegant gifts. They left last
night fer northern wedding trip, and will
make Their future home at Hyattsville.
The wedding, last evening, of Miss Flor
ence Voorhis Thomas of Washington and
AIR. John Henry Fisher of Pittsburg, at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry f sher
i'll Baltimore, was attended by a small
gathering of relatives and intimate friends.
The drawing rooms were set with palms
ana the mantels banked with roses and
rare flowers The best man was the
srooms cousin, Mr.. AFTER Fisher of Oil
City, Pa, and Miss Henrietta Page Carr
Oh washington was the maid of honor.
The bride was given away by her cousin
Mr. Thomas Marcus Hulings of Baltimore
The attractive bride was gowned in white
satin. with white chiffon on the waist A
cluster OF pearls and diamonds held the
tuiie ven. Her bouquet was of lilies of the
valley. Miss Carr the maid of honor was
dressed in white organdie over lavender
SILK, trimmed with .violets and carried
! large bunch of violets. Mrs Evan Thomas,
the brides mother wore black and ma
genta satin and jetted passementeries
Mrs. Henry Fisher. the brides sister, wore
an elegant white satin gown, with diamond
ornaments. The Rev MIR Powell; of Craze
Church performed the ceremony which
was followed by reception, which was at
tended by friends from Washington and
New YORK Supper was served in the din
ing room. after which the young couple
started for southern trip. The bride re-
ceiVed many elegant presents from home
ana out-of-town friends. The groom is the
only son of Mr.. Henry Fisher. and the
bride is the granddaughter of the late Gen.
lorenzo Thomas, adjutant general of the
United States army, and daughter of Maj.
ivan Ihomas, L. s. A, who was killed by
Mrs. F. 1. Seal has returned from New
York.
Senator and Mrs. Morrill, gave a dinner
last evening. entertaining Senator and Mrs.
proctor, Miss Proctor, Gen. Grout, Judge
and Mrs. Powers, Col. and Mrs. r. G. Aines-
worth, Miss Swami and Mr.. James Morrill,
1t was announced in New York today
that the wedding of Mr.. Edward Gwynne
OF that city and Miss Helen Steele will take
place on March 20. Mr.. Gwynne is
nephew of Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt.
Mrs. Andrew S:monds of Charleston, S.
c., is visiting Mrs. Il. II. Hitchcock, l,uS
q street.
DIR. and Mrs. Rowland charmingiy en-
tertained a host of their friends at a mu-
sicale Tuesday night. An elaborate pro-
gram was arranged. Those who took part
were Mr.. Penenoyer, DIR. Dieffenderfer
Mr.. kimball, Sir. Jenner DR.. Rowland Mr.
Jackson and Mr.. Douglas The drawing
rooms were prettily decorated with palms
and American Beauty roses, and at the
conclusion of the music dainty collation.
was served.
Mrs. H. T. Sewers will not be at home to-
morrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Rowland gave a re-
ception to Prof. and Airs. Hermann last
night, at which there was quite a large
gathering Of distinguished people, inclld-
Ing Secretary and Mrs. Carlisle, the Rus
sian. Turkish and French ministers and
circles. Mr.. Hermann, who is even more
attractive in the parlor than before the
public, completely mystified the company
by series CT sleght-of-hand tricks that
were given with marvellous dexterity.
The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin s.
Clarkson. No 255 street. was the scene
CT happy gathering last evening" the
occasion being the fifth (or woodcn) an
niversary of their wedding. The spacious
parlors of their residence We're filed with
he
tertainment comprised music games and a
bountiful collation.. A number CT hand
some presents were received by the couple.
Among the guests were Mrs. Caroline
Clarkson, mother of the host and daugh-
ters Ella and Ruby; Mr.. and Mrs August
Donath tparents of the hostess). Mr. and
y. G. Ciarkson. Miss Emily Donath. Miss
Dorothy Clarkson, MIR. and Mrs. Edward
L. Kaiser. MIR. and Mrs. Howard Z. De-
nath, Mr. and Mrs. Rowan Boone Tuley,
ing. Mr.. Robert A Ciarkson. Miss Minnie
Bayless, MIR. and Mrs. VIM. A. Do:ner, Mr..
Horton and Miss Helen McKee-er, Mr..
and Mrs James A. Clarkson. Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Z. keegin, MIR. and Mrs. Robert
Daniel and Mr.. and Mrs. Hurley.
A pleasant musicale was given last even
ing at the residence of Mr.. w. F. Sliney.
lWt Vermont avenue. Numerous classical
and popular musical selections were given,
the feature of the evening being violin
quartet, in which MesSrs. VIM. Scho,z T.
Brooke Amiss, Fritz Iseman and Albert
johnson took part. They were accom-
panied on the piano by Mr.. Ed de Graf and
Professor A. Myer. A large company was
present.
Mrs. Alexander E. Beall and Miss B.
Carroll Beall of 1913 3od street will not lie
at home tomorrow evening.
Miss Cora Kaufman, who has been visit
ing in New York, has returned
To Complete St. ThOmas' Church,
The handsome new church building of
st. Thomas Church, at the corner Of 18th
and Madison streets, has been steadily but
slowly growing toward completion. In the
neighborhood of $4,000 have been exp, nled
upon it. and it has now reached that stage
when, 1t is thought. renewed and vigorous
effort will push it tc completion within the
year. A special parish meeting to consider
the ways and means of accomplishing this
result is to be held tomorrow afternoon at
43O o'clock at St Thomas Chapel. when
Mr.. George r. Vending and others will
make short addresses
Repeal of Street Extension Act.
A nefiffoD reuueStinp paorip,r hafora tb.