Evening star., 1896-04-08
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Welded Amid Eastsr Lilies and Jen-
quila
Miss Edie Becomes the Wife Of John
C. O'DOnnell-The Coming
Bicycle Meet.


in the marriage of her daughter. Miss Julia
Edie, to Mr.. John c. O'Donnen. The bride,
who is the greatest favorite in society. Is
the daughter Of the late Major John r.
Edie, ordnance corps. e. s. A., and her ma
ternal grandfather was the late Commodore
Charles Stewart McCauley. u. s. N. The
groom is the only son Of the late G. Oliver
O'Donnell and grandson OF Columbus O'Don-
nell. both in their day well-knowl and IN
fuential citizens of Baltimore His mother
Was Miss Helen Carroll. sister Of ex-Gov-
ernor Carroll Of Maryland. Mr.. ODonnell
was educated abroad, and has lived in this
OF today the pretty yellow drawing room Of
Mrs Edie's homo was decked with Easter
lilies. tonquils and white roses arranged in
vases on the mantels and cabinets. The
bay window was filled in with spreading
palms. fanksd with yellow blooming plants,
by which chancel effect was given. White
satin ribbons divided this end of the room
off until the bridal party had grouped there
in the presence Of the officiating clergy
man, Rev. DR.. Mackay-Smith. The guests
had all assembled just before IL o'clock,
when Professor GloetZner began the we'd
ding march, and the bride and her attend
ants entered the drawing room. The four
ushers, who were Ensign Edie. u. s. N,
brother Of the bride; Mr.. Philip Mcmillan,
Capt Heese and Mr. George HELEN. came
first, preceding Miss Mcmillan who was
maid of honor. The bride was escorted by
her uncle. MIR. Edward McCauiey. who gave
her hand in marriage Mr.. Cavendish TAYLOR
o, LONDON was best man. After the cere-
mony the couple received the congra,ula-
tions OF the company, and the wedding
brea akfaSt was served.
The bride looked very handsome in her
wedding gown of white satin. simply but
tastefuily made and trimmed with point
lace Her tulle veil was crowned by a
tiara Of diamonds in a design of fleur-de-
lis. This superb ornament was one of the
wedding gifts from the groom. Hcr bou-
quet was of white Elacs. Miss Mcmillan
was charn.ngly dressed in yellow mousse
line de soie over satin the same sha 5e and
carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley
Inc prihe presents are superb. both il
number and elegance. Her friends have
been nJ)ving their substantial glitter and
beauty for the past week. but today they
We all repacked and put away In a sa afe
deposit vault until the return OF the couple
from their wedding trip. Mr.. and Mrs.
OD onreli lett this afternoon for New York
and will shortly sal: for Europe where they
VIII spend the summer. In September they
VII! return here and go to housekeeping
Among the New Workers on for the we'd
ding were Sir RoGerick Cameron, the
Misses Cameron, Mr.. De Lancy Kane and
MIR. and Mrs. Craig Wadsworth: from Bal
timore. Mr. Harper Pennington, MIR. and
mrs Thomas Lee, Mr.. c. O'Donnell Lee
and other relatives, which, with the large
family connection of both the bride and
groom in this city, completely surrounded
them today with smiling faces
Senator and Mrs. Wolcott gave ball at
the Country Club last night i'm honor of the
guests who are spending the Easter Iloli-
days with them.
Mrs. Alexander Graham Bell gave a dane
or the young friends of her daughter. The
house was decked with flowers and pre-
scented m3st attractive picture.
Surgeon General ard Mrs. Sternherg VIII
give 4 dinner in honor of Lieutenant Gen.
eral and Mrs. Schofield April IL.
The ST. Felicita Guild gave a dance last
night at the Cairo, which was we'll attend
ed and an immensely successful affair." The
ball room was gaily decked with vines
and flowers, flags and draperies. Miss Fan
| ME Housh. president of the guild. and
and Mrs. Pope were the receiving party.
A buffet supper was served in the inter
vals Of the dance Among the guests were
| Mrs. w. H. Moses. Mr.. and Mrs. Victor
Kaufman, Mr.. and Mrs. Granger, the
Misses Eleanor and Lulu Bryan, Mr.. and
| Mrs. Needham. Miss H:ll. Miss Bartlett.
Smith, Miss Keim. Miss White. Miss Per-
kins and Miss Josephine Perkins, Mrs.
John Joy Edison. Mr.. Brantley, Mr. Mon
| DELL AIRS. Mccormick Of Ohio, who is the
guest Of Mrs. Dalzeil: Miss Miller, Mr..
and Miss Whitaker. Mr.. Don. Mr.. Or
cum, Miss Reed, Miss Warnard, Miss Nell
lie Woodward, Miss Wymer, Miss Bliss
Mrs. George Hough and Miss Lucille
Hough, Miss Spargur Of Ohio, who is the
guest Of Mrs. HOugh: Miss Bulls, Mt.
Paine. Mr.. Colin Studds, MIR. McCreary,
Mr. Clemmons, Mr.. Cough, DR.. Pomeroy,
and Mr.. Wymer.
give the second "quodlibet luncheon at
the home Of Mrs. Mcknight Moses, 17ia
Rhode Island avenue. Friday. April 10,
from II to . pm: The committee having
charge are Mrs. Moses. Mrs. Weston Flint,
Mrs. Tweedale. Mrs. Paul. Mrs. Lyman,
Mrs. Fraser. Mrs. Baker. Mrs. Hines, Mrs.
Loomis. Mrs. Gorham. Mrs. Clarke, Mrs
Hough, Mrs. Marble and Mrs Rice
The Four and Twenty Club gave an out
ing Monday to Glen Echo. They spent
the morning playing games Of all kinds.
After dinner more games were enjoyed.
Among those present were Messrs Carl
Mueller, Harry Walter. Ernest Rupert.
Arthur Brakhagen, Harry Wild, Clarence
Myer. Gus Esher, Fred. Vogt, Fred. Wal
| ter and Carl Ewald, and the Misses Ewald,
Mueller, Ehlshlager, Vogt. Boyer. Esher.
Schultz Brodt, Martin and Moore The
party was cheperoDed by Miss Mary Boyer.
The Chevy Chase Hunt ball will be given
at the club house tomorrow evening and 1t
| is said that the committee having the mat
ter in charge have made preparations that
| will make 1t one of the events Of the sea-
| son. The room will be handsomely deco
| rated, and several hundred guests will be
present. including many from hunt clubs
| from other cities. Tie cotillion will be
| begun after the supper, and the favors
| will he suggestive of the chase, such as
| bits, crops, fox brushes, etc.
| Miss Laura Cadman has gore to New
York.
| Mrs. Charles H. White and daughter have
removed from No. So 1 street northeast to
| No. ST. Sth street northeast
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Horn will give re-
| ception tomorrow evening in honor of Mrs.
| Wallace and Mrs. Havens, who are their
guests. They will not be at home in the
| afternoon.
! Mrs. Chas Kraemer and daughter Lillian
are stopping at Atlantic City.
| Mr.. Edgar c. Helphenstine and bride left
| last evening for the south. On their return
| they will be pleased to see their friends at
| 1226 14th street.
| Miss Reynolds of Newport News, Va.
| who has been visiting Miss Dougherty, has
returned home.
| Miss Mary Thomas of London, England,
| is guest of Mrs Shear, 1904 r street.
Miss Therese Dudley gave dancing par
| ty last night at the residence of Col and
| Mrs. W. w. Dudley. Connecticut avenue
| The house was beautifully decorated with
La France roses in the drawing room and
| red roses and carnations in the dining
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