Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-11-02
IN WHITE AND GREEN
Flowers and Vines Beautifully Adorn John
son Home.
Ceremony at Noon Followed by n
Wedding Observation-Disclosures
Parties-PersOmai Notes.

only daughter. Sara, to DR.. Hugh Holmes
Mcclure, SON of DIR. Hunter Mcclure of
| Richmond. The ceremony took place at
noon within a bower of palms, arranged In
the tower window of the reception room.
curtained off by draperies of asparagus
vines. Throughout this room and the spa
cious drawing room adjoining only white
flowers, roses and chrysanthemums were
used, with great quantities of vines and
foliage plants. In the dining room pink
flowers predominated and the effect was
very pretty. Owing to the recent death of
the brides uncle. only family party. i'm
| mediate relatives of the bride and groom
were present The latter was accompanied
here by number of other relatives The
bride was escorted to the drawing room by
her eldest brother Mr.. Richard A Johnson
DR.. Stuart Mcclure of Richmond being best
man for his brother The ceremony was
performed by the rector of st. Matthews
Church. Rev. Thomas S. Lee.
The radiant bride was elegantly gowned
IN white satin, richly trimmed with point
lace, which nearly covered the high-necked
bodice and formed apron effect on the
front of the skirt. Her all-enveloping veil
of tulle fell from under a wreath of orange
blossoms. Her bouquet was of white or
chids and bride roses. She wore no Jewels
A wedding breakfast was served before
DR.. and Mrs. Mcclure left for their bridal
journey, the objective point of which they
did not reveal The brides going away
costume was of blue cloth, with hat to
match. Her presents We're numerous and
valuable, and consisted largely of superb
articles of jewelry. Among other gifts,
Mrs. johnson gave her daughter a diamond
brooch.
Dr. and Mrs. Mcclure have not yet quite
decided whether to make their permanent
home in Richmond, Washington or Alex
andria. In the latter city DR.. Mcclure is
already established in practice
Mrs. Johnson. accompanied by her daugh-
ter-in-law, Mrs Richard A. Johnson will
leave in few weeks for the Hot Springs
IN Arkansas to spend the winter for the
benefit of the formers health.
Mrs. William Hedian, who has been visit
ing her parents, has returned to her home
| in Baltimore.
captain and Mrs. George B. Haycock and
their son, Mr.. Scott Haycock, have re-
turned to Washington for the season. and
are domiciled in their residence on 18th
street.
Wimodaughsis will hold its weekly in
formal reception this afternoon from 3 to
= O'Clock. Mrs. Dickerson, the president
is absent from the city, but Mrs. A S
Hamilton, past president of Wimodaughsis
will receive the guests.
Mrs. Frank Randolph, who has been
spending three weeks in Lexington, Ky,
in Dayton, Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin S. Platt and Miss
Plat have returned to the city for the
winter. and are living at $3.50 18th street
A Halloween party was held at 1902 NJ
street. the house being tastefully deco
rated with flowers and palms. Jack
oianterns made from pumpkins and light
ed with candles threw a weird light into
hooks and coy corners. Tricks suitable
for the occasion were INDUCED in. OF
those that were new and catchy, the sheet
holding and the passing under of the
ms rh1 han h
repeated laughter and guessing who would
be the winner of the marble hand. The
animal contest was highly exciting The
first prizes were won by Miss Maddox and
Mr.. Thompson. An old-fashioned cotilion
was called and thoroughly enjoyed by the
entire company of thirty-four couples who
were led tc the dining room by the hostess
of the occasion. Miss Somervill of Arkan-
sas. for the midnight supper.
Mrs. Virginia Thompson has issued cards
for the marriage of her daughter. Maud
Amanda, to Mr.. Arnold Vance Graves,
Tuesday evening, November -, at 1:30 at
Sixth Presbyterian Church.
masquerade party was given Monday
evening at the residence of Miss Viola Bar
Dor. III 18th street southeast. There were
many quaint costumes, and very few could
distinguish their friends until after the
masks had been removed. Many enjoyable
games suitable to the evening were played
and as an iutermiSSion between them
collation. was served Among some of
those p1osent were the Misses Era Clark,
Mary disney, Irene Jacobs, Ethel Pattcne.
Addie Shelton, Amy Simon.ls, Miss Wood
and Mcssrs York Burgess, Harry disney.
David ard Eddie Crouch and Fred I;onnel.
Mr.. and Mrs Crouch and Mrs. Jacobs were
also pIesent.
An old-fashioned cake walk was intro
duced at the Hotel Majestic Monday even
ing, much to the amusement of large and
apprecative audience. After grand march
and two fash-hght pictures the walk itself
began, and each couple had u do turn
before the judges stand, which was rails
ed platform at the head of the hall. The
costumes were unique, to say the least. and
together with the black faces and wigs
made a very ludicrouS appearance. Some
of the steps which the various couples in
troduced Were excellent; even professionals
would have been pushed to win. The lead
ers were well matched that 1t was only
with great difficulty and after much discus
sion that a decision was finally reached by
the Judges. The winners were finally an
nounced and the cake was awarded to Mr.
Dosal ana Miss Grace Mantz, honorable
mention being given to Mr.. Ilanford and
Miss May Mantz. Other contestants were:
Mr.. Brandenburg and Miss Moore Mr. Ed
monds and Miss Sypher, Mr.. Stodder and
Miss Edmonds and Mr.. Milton Mantz and
Miss Stier. Mr.. Julius Buynitski acted as
master of ceremonies.
Miss Della Ganley and Mr. John Hirsch
were married at o'clock yesterday at ST.
Stephens Church. Miss Kate INLAND and
Mr.. Thomas Ganley stood up with the
couple. The bride wore white organdie and
carried bride roses, and her bridesmaid
was also in white and carried La France
roses. A reception was held after the cere-
mony al the residence of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Ganley, after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Hirsch went to their
new home. 2615 l. street.
Mrs. Harriet Lane Johnston will sail today
from England, where she has been during
part of the summer. Mrs. Johnston, during
her stay in London, was given a special re-
ception by Queen Victoria and invited TO an
informal luncheon at Windsor, a rare
honor
Lady Curzon of Kedleston, formerly Miss
Mary Letter, is credited with having spent
S15,OO0 with one dressmaker in Paris lately
in anticipation of future needs She stayed
a week at the French capital to refurnish
her wardrobe. Lord Curzon, who is said to
be in greatly improved health, met her
upon her return to London, when they took
possession of their new home. Carlton Ter
race, recently purchased and pres nted to
his daughter by Mr.. Letter.
Mrs. Brooke has gone to Porto Rico,
Cuba, to join her husband. Gen. Brooke.
They will live in the governors palace a;