The times., 1899-10-18
SOCIAL and PERSONAL
The Unitarian Conference Enter
tained at The Oaks.
Mrs. Wilson'S Reception i'm Honor of
Mrs. Cadwalnder, of Spain-A Num-
ber of Weddings, Elaborate and
Simple, to Take Place Today and
Evening at Church and at Home.

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Oaks, Georgetown Heights. entertained
the visiting and local members of the Uni
tartan Conference from to o'clock yes
terday afternoon In addition to the pleas
ure OF welcoming their friends while in
session here, the host and hostess signal
lied the occasion by formally announcing
the engagement OF their younger daugh-
ter, Miss Elizabeth Blount, to the Rev.
Eugene R. Shippen, of the conference, and
to give his brother members and the la
dies who have accompanied them to Wash
ington an opportunity of offering their
congratulations. Mr.. Shippen is a resi-
dent of Dorchester, Mass, and a repre-
sentative of one of the most prominent
families of that State. He has the honor
of being the rector of the oldest church
in Boston, and in addition to his scholarly
attainments is an accomplished musician.
Miss Nieolay and Miss Spofford with Miss
Alice Phillipa Chase, of Lynn, Mass.
served chocolate and frappe in the dining
room at table abloom with pink roses,
while the Misses Lightfoot dispensed lem
onade in the palm embowered hall The
entire first floor of the splendid old man
sion was gay with autumn leaves and
cosmos blooms, and through open door
ways the guests caught glimpses of pic
turesque conservatory and sioping lawns
drifted deep with the russell and crimson
leaves Of the forest oaks that give the
place its name. Miss Elizabeth Blount
who is now in Italy studying the language
of that country, will return for the Christ
mas festivities that always make the holi-
day season especially merry at The Oaks,
but her sister, Miss Mary Blount will re-
main in Paris until spring. At the close
of her first years study of physical cul-
ture under Madame Geraldy. the daugh-
ter of Delsarte, she felt that though she
had acquired sufficient excellence in her
art to have satisfied the average American
student, a desire to attain perfection in
duced her to continue her studies another
year. Almost every member of the con-
ference. the majority OF whom were ae-
companied by their wives or daughters,
were present to congratulate the groom
elect and to wish him every Blessing in his
future career. No date has been arranged
for the wedding, but 1t will probably be
event of the spring.
Mrs. Thomas Wilson, of Connecticut
Avenue. invited a. few >friends last night
to meet her guest, Mrs. Cadwalader, of
Madrid. Mrs. Cadwalader's stay in Wash
ington is limited TO only few days, and
as she cherishes a very pleasant memory
CT the acquaintances she met on her pre-
vious visit TO Mrs Wilson, her hostess
gave her gracious opportunity of seeing
them again. The drawing room was fra
grant with roses. and autumn leaves and
palm foliage lent their charm to the spa
cious hall. The friendship between Mrs
Wilson and Mrs Cadwalader began in
a mutually pleasant fashion some years
ago. when Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson were
travelling in Spain.
The marriage OF Miss Harriet Nisbet
| Peacock and Mr. Harry Lamport Hill will
! be sclemnized this evening at 80 o'clock,
| at St Stephens Catholic Church. The
usheFs win be Dr. Frank Baker, Dr. Ed
mund Power, and Mr.. Colliere, of Wash
| ington, DR.. John Ball and Mr.. James Gran
ston. of Delaware, and Mr.. James Verrall,
| of Chicago Owing to recent death in
| the grooms family, the reception after the
ceremony will be simply for the bridal
party and few immediate relatives and
| friends.
Miss Blanche Alisan Hine and Mr. Fred
erick Alexander Fenning will be married
| this evening at the home of the brides
! parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lemon G. Hine, at
lexington. The ceremony, which will be
| performed by the Rev. Dr.. Sunderland,
and be witnessed by only small COM
| pany Of relatives and intimate friends, viii
| take place at $50 O'Clock, the reception
| y.
/ tend her sister. and Mr.. John Slemau, jr.,
will be the best man. Other members of
| the wedding group will be Mr.. Osgood H.
/ DoweIl and Mr.. O. G.. Hine.
| At the marriage of Miss Florence Taney
| Brooke and Mr.. Benedict Arell Milburn this
| evening at the Church of St Michael and
| All Angels, Miss Eleanor Billopps will be
maid of honor and the Misses Corinne and
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| groom; Miss Laura Brooke, sister of the
| bride. and Miss Louise Keymon will be
| bridesmaids. The ushers will be Mr.. Will
| lam Payne Meredith and Mr.. r. Gordon
| Finney, of Virginia. Mr. Edward Frederick
OF Philadelphia, and Mr.. Edward Callahan,
| of Boston. Mr. Charles f. Brock viii be
| best man. and Rev William R. Turner the
rector of the church, the officiating clergy
man. Mr.. Milbarn and his bride will reside
| in New York.
The first Of today's weddings will be that
| of Miss Irene A. Cowman daughter of Mrs
| Louise A. Cowman, of K Street. and Mr..
| Caarles Gerry Weightman, of Philadelphia
which will occur at Calvary Baptist Church
| at noon. Miss May /. Vansant, of Phila
| deiphia, will be the maid of honor in at
| tendance, and tbs ushers all of whom are
| from the same city, will be DR.. John G.
Weightman, the groom's cousin; DR.. II
| MacVeigh Brown Mr.. Horace L. Mancill,
and Mr. George Platt PilliRg, jr. The bride
viii be given in marriage by her mother.
and the officiating clergyman Will be DR..
| S. H. Greene
Miss Sarah Brooks Peacock and Miss
| Virginia Tatnail Peacock will sail for
! Paris November 4, to be absent year
| The former will continue her art studies
| under Julian, and the latter who has done
some clever magazine work, hopes to
complete her first book before the new
year.
Mr.. d. j. Harwood, OF Richmond, Va.
| and Miss Bertie Howser. of this city
| were married Monday evening at the home
of the bride, 1888 Sixth Street northwest
by Rev w. r. Stricken d. D., pastor of
| Hamline M. e. Church, Ninth and P
| Streets. Near relatives and a few intimate
friends witnessed the ceremony. The bride
was attired in white satin and carried a
bouquet OF pink roses. The decorations
were of palms. roses, and carnations. Mr.
and Mrs Harweod will travel for some
time through the Northern States.
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