Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-09
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
The Russian Charge and Bride on Their
Wedding Trip
Interesting Religious Rites mt Their
Marriage-Other weddings-
Personal Notes.


dox Chapel. New York city. which is n
sparsely furnished apartment In a house on
I'd avenue, Miss Helen Wilson Tisdel,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Parker
Tlsdel OF this cky became the wife OF Mr.
Gregoire A. de Wollant, charge d'afaires
or the Russian embassy. Prince i.ieben, the
newly arrived naval attache, was best man,
and the other gentlemen of the embassy,
MIR. Zelenoy, Lieut.. Alexander Zeleaoy and
NJ. Routhkowsky, were present, wearing
either court or other uniforms DIR. and
Mrs. Tisdel accompanied the bride, who
was escorted by the best man tc the chapel
The service was lengthy. 1t commenced
with SOLEMN chanting by the Russian priest,
Rev. Alexander Hotovitzky. lasting half
hour. Then lighted tapers were he'd by
the bride and groom. Two golden crowns
first kissed by the couple. were held over
their heads by the gentlemen each Of The
sfooms witnesses taking turns. The
crowns were heavy and the ordeal Of hold
lng them outstretched by no means an
easy one Then the entire company march
ed in procession round the room three
times, led by the priest and acolytes all
chanting Russian hymn. At last after the
couple returned TO the altar, a plain gold
ring was presented to the bride on purple
CUSHION The coupls knelt finally on a strip
OF purple silk to receive the priests bene-
diction. The bride nearly tainted during
the long ceremony, but was revived by
glass of water.
Her wedding dress was of rich white
satin, the bodice trimmed with orange bios
SONS and lace. Her tulle veil was fastened
by wreath of orange blossoms. Her bou-
quet of loses was held by her father dur
ing the ceremony. The only jewels worn
were the grooms gift, diamond and en-
el aid bracelet. Mr. and Mrs. Tisdel gave
ffeir daughter a diamond tiara and a da-
Enond star. The Russian consul in New
York, the Misses Andrade and Gorham of
this city and the Misses Tisde were tn
only other guests present Mr.. and Mrs.
Tisdel entertained the wedding party at
breakfast at the Holland House, after
which Mr. and Mrs de- Wollant left for a
brief trip. They are expected in this city
by Saturday and will reside in Georgetown,
where they have leased for a month house
on the heights. After that the couple will
go to Russia and enjoy a four-months' va
cation before Mr.. de Wollant is sent to an
ether diplomatic post.
delightful surprise party was rendered
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence c. Archibald. HOP
Virginia avenue southwest, last eve ming by
large number of their friends. The host
ana hostess were the recipients of many
handsome and useful gifts. After INDUCING
IN charades and other games the party re-
paired to the dining room, where a bounti-
fui rerast had Teen spread by the ladies' of
the party. Among those present We're Mr..
and Mrs. Ed. Hall, Mrs. Brough, Mrs. Frid-
ley, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Hail. Mr.. and Mrs.
Morrison w. Perley. DIR. and Mrs. c. /.
Wertenbaker. Mr.. and Mrs. C. p. Archibald,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Walker, Mrs Harry
Smith, Mrs. Joseph Won Gluemer Mr. and
Mrs. Frank B. Gilmore. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Hutchinson, Miss Ruth Smith, Miss Edna
Archibald, Miss Alice Archibald. Mr.. Will
lam Hall and Mr.. Randolph Moran.
The marriage of Representative Jesse
Overstreet of Indianapolis, from the 9Th
district, to Miss Katie Kyle Crump. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis T. Crump of
Columbus. Ind. occurred at the home of
the brides parents, in that city, last night.
Mrs. Benz. Miller of Georgetown has re-
covered from her severe illness and left
last week for Atlantic City to spend a few
weeks to recuperate.
Mrs. Mary F. Blake has gone on a visit
to relatives in the mountains of West Vir-
ginia.
A pretty wedding took place Wednesday
morning at the home of Mr.. and -Irs.
Charles T. Forbes on Capitol Hill when
their daughter, Annie w. was united in
marriage to Mr.. Howard w. Silsby Rev.
Samuel II. Greene performed the ceremony
which was witnessed by relatives and init
mate friends. The bride wore a tailor dress
of gray cloth, with hat to match and car
ried bride roses. The parlors were decked
with vines and flowers. Mr.. and Mrs. Sis
by LETT on the morning train for an extend
ed wedding trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Myers entertained a
party of friends at their hospital home, No
All 18th street northeast. Wednesday even
ing (Sth) Cards and music were enjoyed
during the evening, and d repast was
served.
Miss Mary f. McAleer and Mr. James b.
Bowie were married yesterday at Gardin's
Memorial Church, Anacostia, by Rev Mr.
North. The bride was gowned in white or
candle, and carried a shower bouquet of
bride roses. The maid of honor, Miss Nell
lie Lambert of Occoquan, Va, wore white |
orSandie, and carried white sweet peas and
maiden hair ferns The best man was MIR. |
Dent M Freeman. The bride received |
many useful and beautiful presents. After
the ceremony they went to their home in |
winning City, where they Were rece.N ed by |
a large number of friends.
Mrs. S. De Lancy Hicks is at Virginia |
Beach for the summer, where her husband |
Will spend the month of August.
A very pretty wedding took place yes
terday morning at St. Stephens Church. |
Rev. w. s. Caughey officiating. The con- |
tracing parties We're MIR. William H. Mark |
ritter, well-known young merchant of this !
city, and Miss Rose b. Heitman, daughter |
of Mr.. +. Il. Hoffman of the War Depart |
ment. After the wedding The happy couple /
departed for a tour in the north.