Evening star., 1897-01-21
THE WORLD. OF SOCIETY
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Surg Gen. rryon. Afsssntine minister and
Mrs. Garcia Meron, Mrs. Pollock, Miss Pol
MCGOWAN. Venezuelan minister and Miss
Andrade and Mr.. Berry.
At Shreveport, La, last evening Miss A.
Lucille Foster and Representative Benton
McMillin Of Tennessee were married at the
First Presbyterian Church, Rev. Matthew
Van Lear officiating. .sThe bride was charm
ingly gowned in ivory satin, with waist of
embroidered chiffon. Her veil was caught
with superb diamond star, the gift of her
father. The maid Of honor. Miss Olive
Foster sister Of thel bride. wore white
moire velour, trimmed with clusters of
white carnations, and the eight maids at
tending wore frockss of silk, with green
sashes and black velvet picture hats AMI
carried American beauty roses Nellie
Comegys and Louella Foster nieces of the
bride, were the daintiest of flower girls.
The brides gifts to her maids were hand
painted fans. Hugh Dinsmore of Arkansas
was best man. After the ceremony a re-
ception was rendered the bridal party at
Curragh Muir, the magnificent country seat
of the BRIDES parents.
The bride comes Of one of the most nrorn
1nent families in the state Of Louisiana
Her father, Capt. James M. Foster. one of
the most wealthy planters in the Red River
lana politics for years. and her mother.
formerly Miss Nellie Long, Is one Of the
mcst notable and intellectual women in tho
state The bride herself Is a thoroughly
up-to-date young woman, possessed of rare
Intellectual attainments and the eraces ~
heart ard manner that would consnire to
make her social leader. Her high social
position her marked histrionic talent and
her charm of person have already won for
her warm circle of friends both home nd
abroad, for she has Travelled considera hlv
Two years ago she made an extended I'll
ropean tour in company with her friends.
n md Ar-r plnr,
McMillin left on the 10 O'Clock train for
Washington, where they will be at home at
the Normandie. ..
Mrs. Blanchard, wife of Senator R,an-
chard has cards out for tea Wednesday
January q, to g. at the Riggs 70 ma.t
Mrs. Benton McMillin.
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Mackay-smitb how.
dinner invitations out for Saturday Febrn-
ary G.. 'eoru-
Ihe Hawaiian minister and Mrs. Hatch
will give dinner February 49,
Mrs. d. P. Morgan and Mrs. Mackav-
Smith entertained at lucheons TODAY
A large company was present last night
at the marriage Of Miss Adelaide Iouse
White, White, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. James L.
Thomas Church. Pink and white roses
niied the altar vases. and palms were set
apout the chancel. The ushers were Mr..
Emery; Mr.: N. NJ. Wilson. Mr.. william
MT. william StranaEan of Falls Church.
Va and the bridesmaids Miss Anna Hardt'
Miss Adelaide Tabor Young of WelIshoro
"a "a; MISS Bessie Stockbridge and Miss Bes-
sic Robinson. Miss Sara Bache White.
sister of the bride, was maid of honor. and
Mr.. William g. Willoughby was best man
Inc bride came in with her father. Her
oTess was OF white satin, with accordion
plated bodice of white chiffon and yoke
OF Honiton lace. The skirt was trained.
ana her veil was arranged over a wreath
OF orange blossoms worn by her mother
upon her wedding day. The handkerchief
or thread lace was also carried by her
mother at her wedding. The bridesmaids
wore apple green and pale pink gauze-two
IN each color-and carried roses. Rev Dr.
ware and DR.. Sterret performed the ser
vice Inc ceremony was followed by re-
ceptlon at the home of the bride, 1915 o
street, to which only limited number of
friends and the relatives were invited. The
house was prettily decorated with flowers.
Mr. and Mrs Stockbridgs left later in the
evening for a honeymoon trip. They will
be at home. February 13 and 20 at 1915 o
street.
A large assemblage of friends and rela-
tives witnessed the marriage last evening
at o'clock, at the Lutheran Memorial
Church, of Miss Mary Mertz and Dr. Clark
l. Wertenbaker. The bride came in with
her father Mr. w. Mertz, preceded by the
ushers and maid Of honor, Miss Grace Mel
son, and was met at the chancel by the
groom and his best man, Mr.. Morrison w
Perley The wedding march from I.ohen-
grin was rendered by Mr.. Percy S. Foster
as a.; the bridal party approached the chancel.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Dr. j. u. Butler. the bride being given
away by her father. The ushers were
Messrs. R. D. Moran, Guy johnson, Harry
M: Packard and DIR. George Wood. The
bride was attired in a beautiful mauve
broadcloth travelling suit, trimmed with
small pearl buttons and edged with marten
fur. DR.. and Mrs. Wertenbaker left imme-
d1ately after the ceremony for trip north
They will be at home after February 15, at
l224 o street northwest.
Mrs. John Tweedale, 1925 street, will
be at home Fridays in February.
Mrs. G. Richard Thompson is in mourn
ing this winter, and is not making any for
NAL calls, but will be pleased to see her
friends informally Fridays at her home,
621 18th street.
Mrs. Carroll d. Wright and the Misses
Wright will not be at home tomorrow.
Mrs. F. G. Jaquette will be at home af-
ter January "a. Wednesday afternoons, at
S15 9th street
Miss King, 3112 street, will be at home
Tuesday. January 26.
Mrs. Anthony Connolly 2O1O 10th street,
will be at home Friday, February 3, from
5 to Z.
Miss Gertrude 8. Platt, Miss Mabel PIatt
Mrs. Masury and Miss Mary Mather
morrow at 1901 Yale street.
Mrs. Gustavus b. Maynadier will be at
home tomorrow, 1925 Pennsylvania ave-
nue., assisted by Mrs. Edwin Lee Morgan
Mrs. Marie Atkins and Miss Pendleton of
West Virginia.
Mrs. Colegrove will not be home to-
morrow afternoon. but will receive in the
evening as usual.
Mrs. W. B. Bate will not be at home at
the Ebbitt today.
The Misses Stanley, Soldiers Home, will
not receive the two remaining Fridays in
January, but will be at home the rest of
the season.
Mrs. G. F. Day and the Misses Chapman
Will not be at hcme until Thursday, jan
uary %, 915 N street
Mrs. Charles II. Gibson will receive to-
day from to 6, assisted by her guests,
MRS. Robert Patterson, Miss Robertson Of
Nsw York and Miss Noble of Baltimore, at
1916 N street.
Last evening dance was given at the
home of Mrs. Draper, 1915 Massachusetts,
avenue southeast. About 10 o'clock a col
iation was served. The table. which was
beautifully decorated and laden with the
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