Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-12
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
A Notable Wedding Scene at the Scott
Eeme.
Brilliant Gathering at the BrOmwelI-
Scott Nuptials-PersOnal
Notes.


mers Cromwell, Corps of Engineers, U.S.A.,
formed one of the most beautiful spec
tacles which has marked the season of
nuptial events. The house. which is roomy
and most artistic in its permanent decora-
tons, was given a charming effect by the
lavish use of palms and June blossoms
sweet peas and roses. The hall looked re-
freshingly COOL with the masses of green
arranged about the fireplace, and In the
drawing room asparagus garlands were
hung around the walls over the embroider-
ed panels. In the bay window bower was
formed of tall, overarching palms, and
near this the couple stood to be married,
and under it they held their reception The
guests had all assembled in the drawing
room around Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Steven
son when the bridal party descended. The
ushers. Messrs. Sprigg Camden, Mr. Walter
Wilcox, Mr.. Scott Bulitt of Louisville, and
Mr.. Carl Vrooman of Baltimore, preceded
the bride and her attendants, and, by
streto hing white ribbons from the bower
to the hallway. formed an aisle Miss Julia
Scott, maid of honor, and Miss Brom-
well, as bridesmaid, came first. They wore
dainty white muslin dresses, trimmed with
lace, and carried bouquets of pink sweet
peas. Little Miss Helene Black, gowned in
a handsome frock of white brocaded satin,
wore a wreath of white blossoms, and e
she walked ahead of the bride, strewed her
path with sweet pea blossoms. The bride
was escorted by her uncle, Vice President
Stevenson. At the bower the groom and
his best man, Mr.. Henry A. Bostwick of the
It'll Regiment New York. were in waiting
with the officiating clergyman. Rev. DIR.
Radcliffe.
The handsome bride looked particularly
attractive in her bridal finery. Her gown
was Of elegant white satin, and the fichu
Of exQuisitely fine lace that formed the
yoke and trimmed the shoulders was first
worn by her grandmother A half wreath
of nray 400 hall har
bouquet was of lilies of the valley and
white sweet peas.
After the ceremony sumptuOus collation.
of seasonable dainties followed by ices and
sweets, was enjoyed. The table in the din
ing room was decked with vines and sweet
peas. pyramid of wedding cake boxes
was piled in the hall. They were oblong
white boxes, bore the double monogram in
silver and were tied with white ribbons.
An enormous silver bowl Of champagne
punch was the center of attraction In the
library The wedding presents arranged in
an upstairs room formed another fascinat-
ing spot to the guests. There has seldom
been seen more valuable and more bea u
tiful collection Of gifts.
When the couple came down stairs to
start on their wedding journey the bride
was arrayed in stylish costume of dark
blue cloth, with jacket which had revers
of fawn-colored silk. After honeymoon
jaunt Lieut.. and Mrs. Cromwell will pro-
coed TO Yellowstone Park where the for
mer has been detailed for survey work.
Mrs. Scott was handsomely gowned in
black silk, trimmed with point lace. Mrs.
Stevenson was also in black, with the bodice
of chiffon covered with Brussels applique.
Mrs. John F. Black wore white satin and
point lace Other guests of the household
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Green
Stevenson, Miss Winston of Missouri. Miss
Katharine Winston cousins of the bride;
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sherman of Garrison,
n. Y; Mrs. Royal Hart, Mrs. Douglas Pat
ten, Marietta, Ohio; Mr.. Scott Builitt and
Mr.. James Bullitt of Louisville, KY; Miss
Nina Gillette of Illinois, Miss Frances
Vending, Charlestown, w. Va; Maj. and
Mrs Bergland, Messrs. J. Leonard and
William Bergland, Miss Mary B. Rita of
Baltimore and Mrs. and Miss Stillwell of
Baltimore.
Secretary ard Mrs. Carlisle, Secretary
Herbert, Miss Herbert Mr.. and Mrs. Mi
cou, the British ambassador and Lady
Pauncefote Senator aid Mrs Blackburn,
Miss Blackburn. Senator and Mrs. Lind
say, DIR. and Mrs. Mackay Smith, Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Huff. Mrs. Beran Will
kins, Major Parker, Mrs Kuhn, Mrs. Rad
and the Misses Fuller the Misses Condit
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs Francis Payson, Miss
Edes, DIR and Mrs. Wood, Mr.. and Mrs.
Cabell. the Misses Cabell. MIR. James Nor
rill, Miss Swan, Colonel and Mrs. Wilson,
Miss Waller. Assistant Secretary Hamlin,
Mrs. Lieber. DIR. and Mrs. Sewers. Miss
Sewers. Miss Mattingly. Rev. DIR. Pitzer,
Mrs. Pitzer and Miss Weddell
1nlneSe MI rang u,
with several members Of the legation, also
Secretary Morton, with Miss Morton.
reached Natural Bridge by special train
Wednesday evening. Yesterday morning
the party visited the bridge and glen and
were driven 10 the various points of in
terest.
The garden party given last evening at
Belmont, the home of Mr.. 4. l.. Barber,
by the Continental Hall committee of the
Mary Washington Chapter Daughters of
success in every way. The spacious
grounds were tastefully decorated, as was
the lower part of The house, and tents,
with chairs and booths. for refreshments
plentifully dotted the lawn on all sides.
Between six and seven hundred guests
enjoyed the hospitality of the daughters.
The garden party was given 10y the Con-
tnental Hall committee to assist in rails
ing a fund of $1,000 10 he applied to the
erection of the Continental Hall, TO be
placed in this city by the daughters Of the
American Revolution. The Mary Wash
ington Chapter was assigned TO he duty
of raising 81 OoA, and the committee which
was in charge of the garden fe,e last
night was appointed to see that the money
was forthcoming. Although large num-
Der of donations have been made the sum
did not come up TO the required figure
and the committee decided to give a gar
den fete, which resulted in the affair of
Mrs. Mark ID. Hatch, Mrs. William Hoge
Mrs. William Doe, Mrs. DIR. Anita New
comb MCGEE, Mrs G. II. Hi, Mrs. Harry
Heath, Mrs. Daniel Reif and Mrs. Stephen
]. Field.
The fete began at 400 O'clock, and al
though the attendance was not large UNI
til dark, by the time the lights were
lit every seat in and around the tents
and over the lawn was taken, while hun
dreds We're forced to stand or walk around
and admire the tasteful decorations and
listen to the music. This important feature
was furnished by the full Marine Band
under the direction of Prof. Fanciulli by
the courtesy of the Secretary of the Navy.
The band made splendid appearance and
played a program embracing thirteen Sc
lections, as follows: Overture, Light Cav
airy" Suppe; selection, plantation
Echoes" Conterio; waltz, Vienna Beau
| ties" Ziehrer; march. lei CAPTAIN" Sousa
| Hunting Scene" Bucalossi; selection,
! Robin Hood" De Koven; "Potpourri OF
| National Airs" Coates; La Czarine' -
| Came; march, "Old Hickory" Fanciuliii
mill in the Forest Eilenberg; Spanish
Dance. Mamma Misud; waltz. Angels
Dream" Herman, and Grand Army Pa
| troll" Fanciulli.
| All of the booths did rushing business.
and it is expected that a goodly sum has
| been cleared. The booths We're in charge
| of young ladies and matrons, handsomely
| gowned, and the whole effect of the
| grounds the lights and the costumes was
charming. The paucnesses of the garden
| fete were Miss Virginia Miller Mrs Eliza.