Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-01
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Brilliant Military Wedding at St Peters
Church.
An Army Girl Becomes . Bride-Per-
sOnal Notes Of Interest
Gossip.

At St Peters Church. Capitol Hill. a
large and notable company was assembled
today at noon to witness the marriage of
Miss Alice NJ. Palmer and Lieut.. j. Numa
Augustin. Jr. The bride is the daughter of
Lieut.. ard Mrs. Alfred NJ Palmer. and the
groom is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Numa
Augustln- Tie high altar was brilliantly
illuminated by lighted tapers and decorated
with flowers. The men of the bridal party
wore their full-dress uniforms, adding a
touch of military splendor which has not
often accompanied weddings at st. Peters.
Rev. Father Sullivan performed the cere-
mony. The ushers were Lieut.. A. E. Ken
nington, Lieut.. Wade, Lieut.. Tracy and Mr..
Ralph Palmer, and the groOmsmen were
Lieut.. August c. Nissen Of the 9Th Cavalry.
Lieut.. Adrian s. Fleming, 4th Artillery;
Lieut. Joseph Wheeler. jr.. 4th Artillery,
and Lieut.. J. A. Dapray Of the I'D Infant
ry. Miss Hattie Augustin, sister OF the
groom. was the maid of honor. and the
bridesmaids were Miss Resale Dapray.
Miss Lily Tremodlet, Miss Mamie Shea and
Miss Margaret Shea. Lieut.. II. Howard
Stout of the 9th Cavalry was best man.
The bride, who is a brunette of marked at
tractiveness, was handsomely gowned in
white attn. The bodice was high necked.
with yoke of shirred chiffon. A tulle veil
was worn and a shower bouquet of white
roses carried. The maid Of honor was also
dressed in white satin, trimmed with en-
broidered white chiffon. She carried a
cluster of pink roses and had rosebuds in
her hair. The bridesmaids wore white or
candle and carried bouquets of pink sweet
peas. with the same blossoms in their hair.
reception followed the ceremony at the
Ebbitt House, where all the family party
has been staying. 1t was largely attended
and was merry event. collation. was
served Lieut.. and Mrs. Augustn left this
afternoon for a short trip, and will go later
10 Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
The marriage of Miss Belle Jenvey and
Mr.. George Abrams was solemnized last
night at Calvary Baptist Church. The
church was well crowded with the friends
of the contracting parties. the bride being
an active member of the Christian En-
deavor Society of the church. Prior to the
service Mr.. Phil Z. Baer sang Love, Ny
Heart Is Thy Home to the organ accom-
paniment of Prof. B. Frank Gebest, who
later rendered 'Oh, Promise Me- and the
Flower Song" finally changing to 10
hengrin" as the bridal party entered the
church. The bride wore white satin or
candle trimmed with lace, and carried
bouquet Of lilies of the valley and bride
roses The bride went up the aisle alone pre-
coded by the ushers and her maid of honor,
Miss Helen Rowe, who were a blue figured
tafeta silk and carried bunch of pink
roses. They were met at the platform by
the groom and his best man, Mr. Elmer
Shane. The ushers were Mr.. Preston j.
Rollow. Mr.. Elmer Phelps. Mr.. George
bard and J. Mason Ford. Rev. S. H. Greene.
pastor or the church. performed the cere-
lnony. reception was rendered the party at
the residence of Mrs Geo. NJ. Rowe, 937 K
street. NJ. and Mrs. Abrams left for an
extended northern trip, including Niagara
ais and Sharon Springs. n. Y After July
IL they Will be at home at Van View, North
Takoma
MI w. Nordlinger and family, also Mr. B.
Nerdiinger and three grandchildren, will
slehd July ana August at Ocean City. Nd
MISS Vivian Sartoris, the eldest daughter
OF Mrs. Nellie Grant Sartoris, came from
europe with her aunt. Mrs. Potter Palmer
and VIII spend the gay season at Newport
with her.
Mrs. and Miss Belknap have Joined the
=" washington summer colony at Narragan-
sett Pier.
Mr.. Joseph Edward Hayden and family
are at Ocean Grove for the season.
Mrs. Geo. Watts and sons of 4l2 ID street
accompanied by her nieces. Misses Bessie
and Matte Gaegler left Tuesday for a
visit to Piney Point.
Count and Countess Orlowski of Russia
and their little children-a son and daugh-
ter, aged two and four years-arriyed last
sunday from Europe. They are to be the
guests of Countess Orlowski's brother-in-
law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs Frederic III.
Allen. They are now with them at the
Priory. the Aliens Westchester establish
New
port IN fortnight, where they will be To-
Gated in cottage, and their relatives will
accompany them. Count Oriowski is reIat-
ed to many of the prominent titled Russian
families He IS very rich and mas vast es-
tates liz Russia, where he and his wife
reside when not on their travels Count
Oriowski has never visited America before
a party has been made UP for the autumn,
when Count Orlowsh Will De taken through
the west ON shooting trip. Count Or
iowski is a gcod-looking and agreeable
young man. and his wife is charming
young woman. She was Miss Mabel Stew
ems, and this will be her first visit to this
side since she was a little child.
Mrs. Nathan H. Robbins, ST., widow of
Nathan II. Robbins. late of the adjutant
generals office, and residing at I0l + street
is confined to her home from injuries re-
ceived by being knocked down by bicycle
sc me three weeks ago.
Mrs. Eugene F. Arnold and children are
sCnmering at their cottage at Vineyard
Haven, Mass.
Miss Helen Hecht of 1884 Druid Hill ave-
nue., Baltimore. will! be the guest of Miss
Effye Heidenheimer for a short while.
Last week in Oakland, Cal, the engage
ment was announced of Miss Amy Reaua,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac L. Requa,
and Capt Oscar FItzalan Long of Washing
ton. d. c., who has obtained his transfer to
the Presidioi He will shortly assume his
duties at his new post. Miss Requa spent
IaSt winter In the east and a part of tie
season here. 1t was at the birthday bali
given to their son by Senator and Mrs
Brics that Miss ReQua made her debut.
Captain Long was presented to Miss Reuua
by General Miles when the young lady was
liz Washington last winter with her mother
The two met many times. and later Captain
Long went to New York. where Miss Reoua
spent some weeks before returning home.
The engagement was kept secret how
ever, until yesterday, when the Requa fam
lily announced it. CAPTAIN Long is de-
scendant of a well-known New York fam
lily. Ga his mothers side he is of Knicker-
becker stock, and on his fathers SIDE he
Genes from! an old military family After
graduating at West Point Captain Long
served under General Miles in all his Indian
campaigns. and received a medal of honor
for distinguished services. He has been
stationed in every state in the Union since.
but has been in Washington FOR the last
seven years.
Judge and Mrs. Andrew c. Bradley left
the city this afternoon for Northeast Har-
Dor. Maine, where they expect to spend the
summer.
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE.
Lawyers Passed the Examinat ton for
the District Supreme Court.