Evening star., 1897-05-01
THE SOCIAL WORLD
Some Timely Comment on Current
Events.
BRIDE AND BROTHER, But NO GROOM
A Hint to May and June
Couples.
OTHER INTERESTING TOPICS

Apart from weddings there has been but
little Of social interest the past week. Two
or three days many Of our grandees were
In New York, where the grand folks Of the
metropolis and her humber citizens as
well had the pleasure of looking at these
desirable guests. whose companionship in
a more or less degree We enjoy all the year
round. Outside therefore OF those who
went by invitation there were very few Of
our resident notables at the grand event.
Mrs. Romero, wife OF the Mexican min
lister, was the only lady in the diplomatic
corps invited to the ceremony. and accom-
panied her husband. Each ambassador and
minister was met by a member of the re-
cepfion committee upon arriving in New
York, and this escort attended the foreign
guest during his stay. The only drawback
to the perfection Of arrangements was the
weather. Unfortunately most of those
from here gauged the possibilities of the
New York climate by the summer weather
prevailing here the few days previous, and
the ladies especially who went provided
only with spring wraps suffered greatly
from the Geld, biting winds.
OF course it was not possible for anything
much to go on here while the diploma is
were out of town, but the invitations which
were distributed in the meantime indicate
that May will not be duh month. Secre-
tary Sherman's birthday party, an anniver-
sary which he has not particularly marked
before. will be handsome event. and au-
spiciously open the week of May 10.
1t will not be in any sense a family gath
ering, General Miles will be on his way
TO the latest phase of international enter
tainment-the Turkish-Grecian field of bat
tle-the Cameron family will be on the high
sea, sailing for Europe and its summer at
fractions, and Miss Lizzie Sherman is OF
to see her brother-in-iaw. Mr.. Thackara,
30 Afr&1
family sail for their new home. After a
summer on the New England coast with
her sisters. Mrs. Thorndyke and Mrs.
Fitch. she anticipates year abroad with
the Thackaras.
Mrs. Patenotres Tuesdays at Clifton will
be charming events provided the weather
serves. Very few suburban places are as
easily reached, nor as beautiful when
reached. as this spacious home perched
on top of Georgetown Heights. The Pate
notres have not entertained there since
their wedding reception-a few years ago.
There Is one charm about Washington
for which 1t does not get entire credit, and
it is that a resider ce here serves largely
to quiet the reckless spirit which ample
means seems somehow to engender. Wash
tngtoE society folks. as rule, have not the
immense fortunes which in the case Of many
New Workers keep up town. a country
and a Newport establishment, a yacht and
temporary home in London or Paris. but
the perfect complecenc with surroundings
which ths real Washington atmosphere
exerts makes all these bothersome possess
sions entirely unnecessary. The number
of those who might go abroad If they
wanted to do so. but who prefer to remain
here for another month, when they have
all the worlds beauty spots to choose from,
is a significant reminder of this fact. The
White House Jerry" put this truism in a
omely but in q decidedly strong way
when he said the other day: .''Dere's no
way of curing a taste Of Washington but
10 hi ali, I'vr..
know dem for years, with little jobs and
big ones, and, oh, Lord. 1t was always de
same; once dey got here, dey never wanted
TO go, but if dey had to, dey just kept
alive wild the hopes Of coming back.
An amusing incident occurred at one of
the most prominent churches, which. every
time it is recalled, sends cold chills up and
down the backbone of a few Of the princi-
pals over the horrors of what might have
been. The organ was playing minor SYM
phonies. the church was full. three-fourths
of the feminine auditors had cricks in their
recks already from turning toward the
door, Finally 1T opened and the customary
vision in white satin and tulle appeared
there. attended by a young gentleman. The
clergyman was at his post, and as the
young couple advanced toward him the
spectators began to feel something was
wrong. as no man approached from the
vestry. where it is well known bridegrooms
hide themselves and their trepidation, until
TIE lair OUJectS Ol tHelT CnOlCe nave nearly
reached the altar. The young couple came
on step by step, the brides eyes having an
ohlique angie toward that vestry door and
the young man with her betraying spasms
Of nervous excitement which was apparent
to all. The reverend gentleman took no
notice of these symptoms, which are very
common at such moments, and proceeded
to unite the couple in the holy bonds Of
matrimony. AS each word fell from his
lips the nervous state Of the young man
grew more dreadful and he tried hard to
speak. Agonizing as was his state Of
mind, it was nothing to what another
young man on the other side of the chancel
door was suffering.
He was the real groom and when he
heard the music increasing in volume and
knew his bride was at the church door he
turned to his best man, only to find that
the latter's attention had been diverted
to something on the street He chased out
after this weak support in a trying mo-
ment. broke up a chat he was having with
pretty girl, collected his scattered nerves
tried the vestry door opening In the chan
Gel only to find 1t locked. He could dis
tinotiy hear the service going on which
promised very soon to unite his bride to
her brother. who was to give her to him
and who could not explain sooner because
he suffered. Another door was found
in less time than 1t takes to tell II the
scene changed before the eyes of the sur
prised minister, and the ceremony went on
smoothly If not solemnly to the end. We'd
new terror OF the locked door has cropped
up now and ushers and best man must see
to 1t that happy brides and grooms are not
subjected to the tortures which besct this
couple
DR.. and Mrs. e. N. Hasbrouck have re-
turned from their wedding trip and will
be at home Thursdays at 3O25 18th street
The Abracadabra Club met Wednesday
evening at the residence of Appleton p.
Clark. with full attendance and many
visitors. Mrs. Sterns read q paper on the.
life and works OF Noah Webster. The
essay of the evening was by Dewitt Z.
Croissant on "The Rubaiyat of Omar
Khayyam." He gave q clear and concise
analysis of this great Persian philosophers
mystical writings. After both papers had
been fully discussed by several members
Of the club, Mrs. Fuller of Hudson. Wis,
recited 1.-THE Christening" Mr. Squires
read selections from "Innocents Abroad"
and Mrs. Bronson of Chicago initiated a
coronet, with her own accompaniment.
Officers for the coming year will be elected
at the next meeting. which will be held at
Mr.. McCreerys home.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Ainefee, assisted by the
young ladies OF the Washington College.
entertained their gentlemen friends at a
reception, from 8 to 10. last night. The
parlors and dining room were tastefuIly