Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-02
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
A November Wedding, but a July Honey
moon.
MI. Mcmillan Sails for Europe With
His Bride-Personal
Notes.

At New Haven yesterday Francis Wet
more Mcmillan, son of Senator Mcmillan
who grad, ated with the Yale class of 1897
| yesterday, announced his marriage with
| Miss Florence G. Lewis of that city. he
and Miss Lewis were married in Bridge
| port on November IL, 1896, and the we'd
| ding has been kept a secret since that date
| to the most intimate friends Of the con-
| tracing parties, although the parents OF
both knew of the affair. The Rev. Herbert
D. Cone, rector of Christ Church. Bridge
port, performed the ceremony at the rec
tory in the presence of his family. AL
| though there was no opposition to the
| marriage on either side, Mr.. McMillan's
people were anxious that he should get his
degree and take an extra course of study
| at college. The young brides parents were
equally DESTROYS that their daughter should
| wait a few years before marriage. The two
young people thought differently, and SOC
one afternoon in November last. after an
absence of less than two hours, they came
back and announced their marriage to the
brides parents. at the same time sending
| the news to Detroit. There was nothing to
| be done but give the parental blessing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcmillan will sail from New
York tomorrow for a three months we'd
ding trip en- the continent.
Mr. and Mrs Lewis had planned a we'd
ding breakfast at the Holland House this
morning, at which both families would he
present. but Senator Mcmillan cannot
leave Washington al this time the festivity
has been abandoned. Along with regrets
announcing his inability to be present Sena
tor Mcmillan week ago sent the bride 4
sLrerb ring of sapphires and diamonds,
Just for remembrance during the trip.
Mrs. McMilan's present to her new daugh-
ter a large crescent set with many
diamonds, to be worn as brooch Mr..
Lewis wedding gift to his daughter was
a government bond for a substantial sum.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
IA I au,iS of NDu
Among the Washingtonians who sailed
by the French steamer Wednesday were
II. w. Jackson, jr., H. NJ. Hester, George
F. McLanahan Miss C. d. McLanahan,
NJ. KraIns, ]. n. Power. H. NJ. Hester.
Miss Maria Hester, the Misses Patten. NJ.
Vending Norman williams, Clarke Wag-
gaman and the Danish minister Mr.. Grip.
Miss Mills. daughter of Senator Mills. and
Major and Mrs. G.. c. Reid of the Marine
Corps have gone to Fisheries Island, n. Y,
to spend the month of July, and from there
they will go TO Canada for the remainder
of the summer.
The marriage of Miss NJ. Matte Stickell
to Mr.. r. Milton Shook was solemniZed at
the parsonage of the Metropolitan NJ Z.
Church last evening. Dr. Johnston officiat-
ing. The bride was attired in a gown of
white organde, trimmed with lace, over
white silk. and carried brides roses. She
was attended by her sister, Miss Calanthe
Stickell, who wore white silk and lace and
carried La France roses. Mr.. w. Fred
Byers was best man. A short reception
was held at the home of the bride The
couple went later to Berkeley Springs
Only intimate friends were present at the
wedding.
A pretty home wedding took place We'd
| nesday evening at the home of Mrs. Sarah
Smith, No. 401 eth street southwest, the
contracting parties being Mr.. Robt. +. l..
Groomes of Montgomery county, Maryland,
and Miss Daisy l.. Smith, daughter of the
late Dorsey Smith of Baltimore. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. w. I. Ways,
rector of Emanuel Reformed Episcopal
Church of Baltimore old and valued
friend of the brides family. The bridal
presents were numerous and attractive
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs
c. c. Groomes of Brookland. Misses II. A
Larisson, Livingston Smith, Albert Smith,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. B. Dobbins. ]. c. Dulin
Mr.. and Mrs. Eppa Norris, Luther B.
Hayes, Mrs Mary Doniphan. Mrs. Mary
Orem and Misses Sallie Dobbis Annie E.
Parker, Gertrude Parker. Emma Norris
and Emma Doniphan of this city; Misses
Jennie Thurlow and Emma Micou, and M
Howard Addison and City Councilman J.
H. Livingston and Miss Livingston of Bal
tmore. Refreshments were served during
the evening, and after most hearty con-
CALCULATIONS to the couple. the company
dispersed, the Baltimore guests returning
by late train to that city. Mr.. and Mrs
Groomes will reside in this city.
DR.. G. P. Gehring and Mrs. Gehring leave
early this month for their home by the sea
near Atlantic City. They will return to
their residence in this city in September
permanently.
Mrs William B. Hester, accompanied by
Miss Mary L. Hester. left yesterday for
three weeks visit to Grottoes, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Limerick and Miss
Maude Mulloy have gone to High View"
Maryland, for the summer months.
Col ard Mrs. T. H. Alexander have gone
| tic Rock bridge, Alum Springs.
The Church of the Ascension at high
room yesterday was thronged with a large
gathering of friends at the marriage of
Miss Miriam Pedrick Ballinger and Mr..
Edward Floyd Berryhill The church was
handsomely decorated with palms and
flowers. The four usherS were Mr.. Walter
F. Rogers, Mr. Sanford d. Cowden, Mr..
Clarke Taylor and Mr.. John Henry Bal
linger, brother of the bride, and the best
man was Mr.. J. Taylor Stone. The bride
was handsomely gowned in white silk, and
carried a shower bouquet of white sweet
peas. Her attendant was her sister, Miss
Annie Glorvina Ballinger. who was gowned
in white organdie over white satin, with
blue trimmings, and carried bouquet Of
pink sweet peas. Rev John H. Elliot Off
ciated. Following the ceremony a break
fast was served to the bridal party and a
few intimate friends at the home Of the
bride. 2231 street, after which the couple
left for trip north.
HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC.