Evening star., 1897-01-06
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Brilliant Marriage Scene at Noon To
day.
Miss Juliet Norton Becomes Mrs. Paul
Johnson-A Stewart Castle Debut
BaH - Coming Events.

Faui ENaftS Johnson by Rev. Thomas s
Lee, rector of St. Matthews Church. The
ceremony was witnessed by an assemblage
of relatives and friends, who afterward
were entertained at breakfast Late this
afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. johnson started
for honeymoon jaunt and when they re-
turn will reside here
The bride Is a charming young lady, high
ly cultured, and an especial favorite with
her friends. She has been conspicuous In
social events since coming here to reside
Her father was the late Rev. John Nicho-
las Norton Of Louisville, KY, very well
Known among the most eminent Episcopal
dlvlnes OF that state. Mrs. Norton has re-
sided here for the past ten years i'm the fine
nc me she erected at the southeast corner
OIL 18th and l. streets She is a lady of
VIDE culture, and entertains with the grace
ana ease OF the women of the blue grass
country. The fortunate young gentleman.
Mr. raul johnson, who was SO heartily
congratulated today Is q great fayorite
among the old residential Families with
the younger members of whom he has been
Identified all his life. He is the Youngest
son OF the late Mrs. Febiger, wife of Ad-
miral Febiger. The latter was present To
day TO witness his stepsons happiness
Mr. Johnson is practicing lawyer here
ine ceremony took place in the front
craving room, which. with the other
rooms adjoining. was profusely adorned
| with flowers. The tower window was the
wedding bower Tall. overarching palms
We're arranged on either side. Curtains of
smiiax starred over with bride roses COM
pieteiy concealed the silk draperies These
| mower curtains were seemingly held TO the
| curtain rod by a great cluster of long
stemmed roses. tied with white ribbons
inns same effect was repeated over the
otner windows and docrways of the draw
ing room. which, until the bridal pa-,y
rad entered. ives tied off by white ribbons
eNtenaing from the library doors to the
Wedding bower The manteIs of the IL
| brary and dining room were banked With
greer snd studded with bride roses The
effect OF the wide mantei OF .he dining
| roon was especially rich in treatment.
ihe brides cake had the square bay VIM
dow to itself. Palms filled in the rtcesscs
ana the cake was surrounded with bride
roses wedding breakfast of all sea-
sonable dainties. and with hot and cold
| dfshes. was served. The table was decked
with maidenhaIr ferns and white roses
An orchestra from the Marine Band was
stationed In the lower hail and rlayed the
wedding march as the bridal party ad-
room. Mr.. Carl Schurz of New York at
| tended the groom as best man. The brides
mother came I'm with Admiral Febiger and
the brides only attendant was the six
year-old niece of the groom. Eleanor
Febiger Ewing. The bride was escorted
by her cousin. Judge ]. X. NJ. Norton Of
Alexandria. and Rev. Father Lee perform
ed the marriage service.
The bride was gowned in superb white
brocaded satin. The slightly trained skirt
| vas without trimming. The bodice was
trimmed in a fluffy effect with chiffon. held
at the waist by deep sirdle of satin.
The sleeves had the mousquetaire effect
and short high puffs. The tuIle veil which
| completely enveloped her figure was held
| to the hair by a handsome diamond crna-
ment. Her bouquet was Of bride rC ses
and lilies of the valley. The little maid
| of nOnor, who Is beauty, inheriting the
| good looks of both her mother. Mrs. Ewing.
and her grandmother, the late Mrs. Febi-
ger. for whom she was named was like
| fairy. all in white orgaRdie. trimmed with
white ribbons and her long yellow curls
| tied back with white ribbon. She carried
| a basket of pink roses. The brides mother
| wore an elegant dress of black velvet, TRIM
med richly with deep iounces of point
| lace. and carried a cluster of American
Beauty roses.
| gre om's sister. were present at the wed
ding. Others present included Mr.. and
Miss Nicholas. the Misses Norton of Mex
aEdria, Miss and the MeSsrs. Fairfax, Gen.
and Mrs. SternberS, Senator. Mrs. and
Miss Proctor. Mrs. and Miss Coolidge, Gen.
and Mrs. Graham. Mr.. and AIRS. W. {.
Hill. Mrs. Brinton Stone, Mrs. Janin, Mrs.
| Blair. DIR. and Mrs. Golisborough. Mrs.
FitZhCgh Coyle. Mr.. and Mrs. Hornsb-.
Justice and Mrs. SHEPPARD. Miss Jarvis,
Miss White. Mrs. Haxall, Rev. DIR. and
Mrs. MackaySmith. DIR. and Mrs. Gun
| NELL Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Harrison of New
York. Mr.. Legare Phenix. Miss Katherine
Noble of Baltimore. Senator and Mrs. Glib
son. the Misses Hcrsey, Mrs. Louis c.
Johrson. Miss Maud johnson. Mr.. LIE
| Mrs. A F. Parmalee, New York city: Mr..
Oswald V. Willard, New York, Mrs. Banes
Mis-. Heath. Mrs. and the Misses Emory
Capt. and Mrs. Mallan. the Misses Mullan.
Miss Edes, Senator and Miss Cockrell Mr.
and Mrs. Hazeltine. Miss Hazeltine. JUS
tioe and Miss Morris. Mr.. Jules Boeufve
| Miss Mary Fendall. Col. James C. Berret.
Mrs. Bor aparte, Mr.. Walter ID. Davidge
the Misses Davidge. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ e.
Montgomery, Mrs. and Mss Acosta. Gen
Moore. Messrs. Horace Totten and Sher-
wood Wilson. The bride received quantities
of valuable gifts, from home and out-of-
town friends. but they were Lot displayed
today.
The announcement of the marriage Of
Mr.. HI. H. Burdette and Miss Hattie Par
ker the daughter of Col. ard Mrs. Myron
NJ. Parker. was made last evening and
comes in the nature of a decided surprise
to the many friends of both families. NJ.
Burdette is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. w w
Burdette. 1925 Vermont avenue, and the
two young people have long been neiehbors
and intimate friends. 1t was generally un-
derstood that the intimacy would ultimately
lead them to the altar. but none of their
best friends suspected for a moment thar
the marriage had already taken place In
point of fact, they We're married April 10
last in Camden. NJ. They were both STAY
ing at Atlantic City at the time. and on
which has been the scene of SO many ro-
mantle marriages. and were Joined in maj
rimony by local minister. afterward re-
turning to their friends a the seashore
The secret was carefully kept until Mon
day. when the al nouncement was made to
Mrs. Parker. Col. Parker is out of town,
but has been &C ommunicated with and is ex-
pected to return this evening. 1t is thought
that all will end well. no objection was
ever made to an engagement. Miss Parker
Is the eldest daughter of Col. and Mrs. Par
ker, and Is very attractive and popular
young woman. She was to have made her
formal debut In society at tea given Dy
her mother next week. Mr.. Burdette is a
fne-looking young fellow Of about twenty
four, and Is associated with his father in
business.
Senator and Mrs. Stewart at a brilliant
reception and ball last night presented to
their large circle Of friends their attractive
young granddaughter, Miss Bessie Fox and
Stewart Castle has another great event to
add to the long history of social functions
with wh.ch 1t has been so prominently
Identified in the mind of the Washington
public. There are few houses as well
adapted rs 1t Is to large entertainments
and fewer still which light up so wen and
which permit a comfortable passage from
one point to another Clusters Of long