Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-03
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
d.. and Nm. Johnston Celebrate Their Silver
Wedding.
A brilliant Company Entertained-A
Quiet Home wedding-Per-
I sOnal Notes.


their silver wedding anniversary yesterday
by large and brilliant reception from 4
to z. Their Farragut square residence was
prcfusely adorned with flowers, many bou-
quets and clusters of fine roses being sent
with the congratulations of friends Silver
presents were equally numerous, and many
handsome souvenirs of the occasion came
from near and distant friends Mrs. John
son was assisted in receiving by her sister,
Mrs. Darwin, Mrs. Maynard and Mrs.
Franklin s. Nash. Miss Ethel johnson,
with a bunch of schoolgirl friends, also
took part in dispensing the hospitality of
this pleasant home. Mrs. johnson wore
her Wedding gown of cream white satin.
II: mined with lace. and carried a bouquet
OF bride roses. Relatives from this and
other cities were present, and the other
guests very charmingly represented the
official. resident and diplomatic world of
the capital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Mccarthy. who
were married at st. Peters Church last
Wednesday morning, have returned, after
their wedding trip. This evening they will
be given reception by Mr.. and Mrs. NJ 4.
Waller, the brides parents, at their res
ilence. 40S street southeast, from s until
IL. Mr.. and Mrs. Mccarthy will be at
home Thursdays. May 10 and D. at Pres
colt. Ontario which they will make their
future residence.
yesterday afternoon was that of Mrs. Nil
Ter, Highland Terrace. upon whom most OF
the guests at the marriage last week OF
her granddaughter called. Mrs. Clarkson
also received with Mrs. Miller. Gen. and
Mrs. Clsrkson will shortly return to New
York. to be at home to welcome their son
and his bride. Mr.. and Mrs. Cocker +.
Clarkson, hack from their wedding trip.
Mrs. Curtis ]. Hillyer. who has been down
at Fortress Monroe for her health, has re-
turned and Is much improved.
Mrs Rengifo, wife of the Colombian
charge d'affaires, Gen. Rengifo, who has
been very ill lately, is now much better.
Only family party and few personal
friends will witness The marriage this after
noon of Miss Dora Edmon5on Allen and
Paymaster Charles Conard of the navy.
The ceremony will take place at the resi-
dence of the brides mother. in Georgetown.
The marriage of Miss Tillie Scott and
Mr.. Francis p. Mccain took place at
Holy Trinity Church "Wednesday evening
at I:3O O'Clock. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Father Scan!on. The bride
wore light heliotrope gown trimmed in
white satin and chiffon, with hat and
gloves to match. She was attended by
Miss Celia Mccain, sister of the groom.
who was prettily gowned in navy blue
with white trimmings. Mr.. Edward p.
Collins, cousin of the bride, acted as best
man. reception followed the ceremony
at No 123 I'd street northeast, the future
home of the couple, and was attended by
relatives and intimate friends. Some of
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. ODono-
how, MIR. and Mrs McKenna, Mr. and Mrs.
VIM. p. Collins Misses Annie Mccain, ..
ODonohow, q. O'Donohow, l.. Hart the
Misses Katie ard l. Burke Mrs Maggie
Cook, the Misses McKenna, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. J. Liston. Messrs. Davis. McKenna.
Mccain. O'Dorohow, Mr.. and Mrs Mar
tin Grogan and Stanton.
Miss Norma Norton of Newport News
and Miss Mary Batch Of HazIeton, Pa.
returned last night to their homes after
spending a few days with Miss Mabel
Hughes Of Mt. Pleasant.
At the rectory of St. Pauls Church, by
the Rev. Alfred Harding. Miss Florence ID.
Magruder and Mr.. Rodman L. Miller were
married April 20 Owing to the recent ILL
ne SIS of the brides mother only the imme-
date families Of the contracting parties
were present The handsome bride is the
daughter Of the date Richard A. c. Ma
ex-governor Of Maryland, Robert Bowie.
and Sreat-niece of Thomas F. Bowie
Their numerous friends will be pleased to
learn that the couple will make Washing
ten their future home.
Miss Ethelwyn B. Hall returned Friday
from a three months trip to Atlantic City
and Philadelphia where she has been de-
nghtfully entertained by her friend, Miss
Watts.
Miss Ransom has returned from a two
weeks visit in New York. She will be at
home to callers Friday from to pm.
Mr. and Mrs. w. W. Burdette and Miss
Burdette have returned from Atlantic City.
Mrs. Ruter w. Springer Of Fort Thomas.
Kentucky, is with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs Augustus d. Lynch, Iowa circle.
during the absence of her husband, Chap
lam Springer; who Is now at Tampa with
the 9Th U. s. Infantry.
Miss Maize kiningsworth Brown left the
city today to join her sister, Miss Elizabeth
Brown, in New York city. where they will
both remain for several weeks.