Evening star., 1896-10-16
j THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Interesting Gossip of Noted Brides and
Grooms.
Dtstfngufshed Family Connection of
MISS CnldwelPs Fiance-WeddinEs
Here and Elsewhefe-Notes,

vile. Is the present head Of a very dis
tinguished French family which is a thor
ough type Of the old nobility. A we'll
known French resident of Philadelphia says
the estate of De Merinville Is a large une
has been In the possession of the family
since the thirteenth century, and from
that time the family held q leading position
both in their province. which is Limousin,
and at the court. The marquis mother
before her marriage was Mile. de la Tour
du Pin. member of one Of the d!sting 1ish-
ed families of the aristocratic Faubourg
st. Germain. The De la Tour du Pins sre
allied by marriage with the De Chateau
brands and other celebrated houses of the
vielle noblesse.
The yearly income of Miss Caldwell il
$4,000. The Caldwell heirs own much val
liable property in Louisville. Among 1t is
an entire square in the heart Of the city.
This Is to be given to the Catholic Church
II cathedral BETTING the value OF the
property be erected upon it. A lack cf
quest and the property lies idle, a play
ground for boys. The st. Mary and Eliza
beth Hospital Of Louisville was given by
Miss CaldwelPs father as a memorial to
her mother. The entire estate amounted to
100000. and was apportioned between
the two sisters.
The marriage of Miss Edith Shepard, sec
ond daughter of Mrs. Elliott F. Shepard.
and granddaughter of the late VIM. H.
Vanderbilt. to Mr.. Ernesto g. Fabbri. will
be solemnized next Tuesday at noon in the
Shepard Memorial Chapel, at Scarborough.
The five bridesmaids will be attired exact
ly alike. The skirts are Of rich white
MORE, cut a trine longer than ordinary
walking length, and very full, and made
perfectly plain but for thick foot ruch-
ing Of white mousseline de sole. The high
bodice to match Is mainly of mousseline de
sole but for the high shoulder pun of the
sleeve and the lower section n the
where it Joins the soft girdle. Above that
the mousseline de sole is laid in fine tucks,
crossed by two bands of silver embroidery,
three and one-half inches wide. The sleeve,
from wrist to shoulder puff. is of the same
material laid in horizontal tucks. crossed
with a band of silver embroidery just be-
low the puff, and delicate frilling of
mousseline de sole and Mechlin lace falls
over the hand and borders also the front
plastron where it fastens near the side. A
touch Of color is given with a soft girdle
and crush collar of blue giace velvet Of
the shade known as ''Benvenuto" Over
the collar partly falls high frill of Mech
lin lace.
The picture hats to match these gowns
are Of black velvet, trimmed directly In
front with cluster Of seven black ostrich
plumes, which curl over the high crown
toward the side and back. Nesting under
the wide brim Is a coQuille Of blue velvet
matching that of the gown. The bride,
who will enter the church with her brother.
Mr.. Elliott Fitch Shepard, will wear q
gown trimmed with the magnificent point
lace fiounces and bertha worn by Mrs.
Shepard on her wedding day. The bride
will wear also the veil of point lace worn
by her mother and by her sister. Mrs.
Schiefelin, a like occasion. The brides
going g-away gown will be Of broadcloth and
velvet, In soft brown shades, and the hat
to match is of brown velvet, trimmed at
one side with a cluster OF six large ostrich
tips, brown and pale blue. Another some
what smaller hat, suitable for travelling, is
1ooo md fYir 1nfAf1
with brown wings and cock feathers. Mr..
Fabbri is son of the late Ernest Fab
bri, and on his fathers death was adopted
by his uncle, the late Egisto Fabbri, VINO
was for years identified with the banking
house of Drexel, Morgan & Company. He
and his bride will live in New York
Miss Lillian Beatrice Hamblett and Mr..
Orlando w. Goodwin, both of this city, were
married last evening at the residence OF the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. GA. Hamblett,
1873 California street northeast. Only the
immediate families were witnesses to the
ceremony, which was performed by Rev. A.
Reoch, pastor of the Fifth Congregational
Church, in which the bride has long been
the organist. The bride was becomingly
gowned in white bengaline, trimmed with
rare lace that has been in the family for
generations. Her tulle veil was caught
with brides buds, and the same flowers
made up her bouquet. She entered the par
lors with her father. preceded by a flower
girl, Miss Susie Hamblett, who was escorted
by Master H Goodwin as page. The brides
sister, Miss Laura V.Hamblett, was maid Of
honor and Mr.. NJ. F. Norwood served as
best man. Following the ceremony, a re-
ception was held, at which the bride was
assisted by Miss Maud McAfee, Miss Lora
Van Wagner, Miss Minnie Cooley and Miss
Fannie Wagner. Late in the evening MIR.
and Mrs. Goodwin started for Chicago, ana.
after a tour through Wisconsin and Ne
braska, will be at home Tuesdays in De-
cember at 635 G street northeast.
Inform fion comes n this city of the an
preaching marriage of Miss Helen Sherman,
daughter of Mr.. Hoyt Sherman of Detroit,
to Mr.. Griffiths of Philadelphia. Miss Sher-
man is well known In this city, having
Senator Sherman, and one of the most brill
liant receptions of the year was that given
in her honor. 1t is said that the wedding
Gel emony will take place in the brides
home In Detroit.
Miss Sue Mullen of Philadelphia, sister
of Mrs. Egan, wife Of Professor Egan of the
Catholic University, was married yesterday
in that city to Mr.. Joseph Du b. McCarr1ch
of Norfolk, Va. Rev. Father Goedrick Of
Georgetown College officiated, assisted by
Rev. Father Cutler. The ceremony was fol-
lowed by a nuptial mass. Professor Neal
of the Catholic University was best man,
and Miss Marie Egan, daughter of Profess
sor Egan, was bridesmaid. The couple LETT
for their future home in Norfolk via Balti-
mere Washington and Richmond
The Fleur de Lis Social and Literary Club
held a meeting at the residence Of Miss
Edith Bittenbender. 514 1th street north
east. Monday evening. Miss Lula Foreman
of Baltimore and Mr.. G. Walden Of Vir-
ginia entertained the company with read
ings and recitations. Games were enjoyed
after which refreshments were served
Among those present were the Misses Bes.
sic Moore, Missile Moore, Julia Hill, Ethel
Cheney, Rachel Warren and Lillian Bitten
bender, and Messrs. A. Jarvis, e. White
head, v. Gale, ]. Crawford. o. Durfey, F.
Murray, v. Potter and s. Gather.
A pretty but quiet wedding took place at
the parsonage of the Second Baptist Church
Wednesday evening. Rev. Hez Sven off,
ciating. The parties were Miss Lizzie
Granger of Anacostia, d. c., and Mr.. Ed.
Rollins of Washington. The bride was
gcwned in gray cloth and carried La France
roses. After receiving the congratulations
Of those present the happy couple depart
ed, amid a shower Of rice, for their new
home 1874 N street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac N. Fox entertained
q host Of their friends on Wednesday
night, in celebration of their wooden we'd
ding. at their home, 1906 18th street. Mrs.
Fox wore her wedding dress and was as
sisted by her sister, Miss Nettie Studs of
Virginia, and Miss Edith Pullman of Kan.
sas City. Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs. George Covington, Mrs. Cooper
and daughters. Mr.. VIM. Fox and daugh-
ter of Virginia, Mrs. G. N. Fox, Mr. Rufus
r.