The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-27


Miss Paulding's cakewalk and cctillion
was the signal event of last night, there
being gathered together in the historic
old Corcorsn mansion hundred aud more
young people, married and single, repre-
senting the inner circles of Washington :
social world. The splendid rooms and
wide corridors of the first floor were
thrown en- suite, and lavishly decorated
with boughs of fruit blossoms. tulips, car
nations and spirea. The corners were
filled with palms and tropical grasses, ana
the air was melodious with the inspiring
strains of dance music. contributed by an
orchestra from the Marine Band.
The hostess in lemon yellow satin and
cherry chiffon. was assisted in welcoming
the guests by her cousin, Miss Heseman,
who wore delicate green satin, trimmed
with chiffon of paiest rose.
The cakewalk, with Mr. Richard Wailach
as the grand marshal was danced by
the entire company in coon costumes,
which were worn over their evening toll
est. and which vanished afterward with
such magic swiftness that the specially
invited lockers on might nationally have
thought that Cinderella was somewhere
around. Supper offered a delightful inter
mission in which to exchange admiring
comments upon the success of the first
appearance of the walk in Washington
society and afterward Mr.. Merrick e:;-
changed triumphs of grand marshal 10
that of leader OF the cotillion with Miss
Paulding for his partner The favors,
which were unique and lovely. included
boas of spring blossoms for the maids
and matrons, with huge balls of flowers
suspended from neck ribbons for the men.
There were quaint sunbonnets of pink
muslin with chin strings of gay ribbons
and tiles and stiff caps of the same ma
teIial-the latter for the evenings cava-
liers. One OF the prettiest and most
original figures of the evening called for
a promenade in the historic old garden.
which was illuminated with myriads OF
electric lights in red. white, and blue.
During this al fresco dance the ladies' car
ried gorgeous japanese parasols, spark
ling with tinsel, and their partners were
happy in the possession of heavy. dude
head canes. Among the dancers were:
Mr. and Mrs o'Donnell, Mr. and Mrs Mont
gomery Blair, Mr. and Mrs. DE koven, Mr..
and Mrs. Ellis. Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Legare.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blair Lee, the Hon. Audrey Paunce-
fote, the Misses isy the Misses GfTggs, Miss Ash
ton, Miss Webb. Miss Sanger, Miss johnson, Mrs.
Perm. Miss Hitchcock, Miss Hichborn, Miss Hag-
ner the Misses FfoulEe Miss Rochester, Miss Davis.
Miss Jackson. Miss McComas. Miss Satteree, Miss
Lay, Miss Horstmann Miss Ward, Miss Waach.
Miss Alexander, Miss McKenna, Miss lowering.
Miss Anna Westinghouse, OF Pittsburg; Miss
Clagett Nine. di Sibour. Prince Troubetssoy. DR..
Won Bohlen, Mr. Lowther, Mr.. John d. henderson,
jr., Mr.. Carroll, Mr. Mcpherson, Mr.: Berry, Mr.
Bingham, Mr. Strothers. OF Phiiadepma- and
Messrs. Ingraham and Charles Potter KING, OF
New York; Baron Won Hermann, Mr.. Floyd, Nr.
Hicks, DIR. Clayter. Lieutenant Edie, the Danish
Minister, the Swedish Minister. Sener Pulldo aif
Andrews, Major sqGires, Mr.. Wadsworth, Ir.
Poe, Mr.. George HELEN, Mr.. p. Mitchell, iir.
Bradley, Senior Riano. MI. Woodbury. Blair, Mr..
Gist Blair, Mr.. wilkins, Mr.. Cobb. Mr. Rous-
seau, Mr.. I. Wilson, Major Simpson, Mr.. Cald-
well, Major Macomb, Mr.. Kellogg, Mr.. Brook
Baker, and Mr.. McClung.
st. Johns Church, which has Keen the
scene OF so many notable weddings dur
ing the past year, was beautifully decorated
last night for the marriage of Miss Mar
garet Bateman, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. E. Pateman. and the Rev. Ernest More
head Paddock. assistant rector of the
church. which was solemnized in the pres
ence of an assemblage of friends from this
and other cities. The arrival of the bride
was heralded by the choristers OF st.
Johns. who emerged from the vestry and
passed down the aisle chanting the psalm.
ITO Thee. o. Father Throned on High
They joined the wedding train at the doors
and preceded it TO the chancel by way of
the left aisle. singing the nuptial chorus
from "Lohengrin. The ushers who led the
bridal procession wera Mr.. Walteg Brush
and Mr. E. C. Cranberry of New York. N.
John Sinclair, Mr. Frank McIlheny, Messrs.
Arthur and Enroll Hoy. all of Philadei-
phia; Mr. Burchell and Mr.. Christiancy of
this city.
The nine bridesmaids who succeeded them
were Miss TURNKEY of Chicago, Miss Eat
on of Boston. Miss Alice Hoy of Philadel-
phia, Miss ogden of Portland Miss Laura
Green. Miss Laura Cook, Miss Cranberry
and Miss Geery of New York, and Miss
Lucretia Dodge OF this city, all relatives or
former school friends of the bride.
They wore gowns alike of sheer white
organdie with tucked yokes and sleeves and
boleros of Flemish lace. A soft scarf Of
Naiad green chiffon draped the shoulders
and the crush belts were of green panne
velvet with silk fringed ends. Each carried
a sheaf of Easter lilies tied with love knots
Of green ribbons. The BRIDES young sister
Miss Bella EdgertOn Bateman was her at
tendant maid OF honor, and walked imme !
diately before her, girlishly lovely in |
pure white. Her flowers were also lilies, |
with streamers Of white satin ribbon.
The wedding gown was of white satin. |
trimmed with rare old Mechlin |
lace that has belonged TO the brides family, |
made WIN DOleTO OF luCheu SdtlH VIII |
yoke and sleeves of the lace, together with |
a Mechlin scarf knotted about the waist,
with the ends falling to the edge of the |
lace trimmed skirt. Orange blossoms |
Hreathed the tuIle veil. the folds of which |
we're fastened with pearl pin, the gift
Of the groom. Orange blossoms were
mingled with the laces of the corsage and
scarf and the bridal flowers of lilies OF the
valley arranged in a shower bouquet.
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The chancel steps. where the betrothal
service was read by Rev. DIR. Alexander
Mackay- Smith, rector OF St Johns The |.
.horisters then took their places in the
,hoir stall, the wedding train passed
nto the chancel and the marriage cere-
nony was solemnized by the groom's faith
IT Rev. Wilbus H. Paddock, ID. D.. of st.
andrews Church. Philadelphia. assisted by
Dr. Maokay Smith. The ceremony was fol-
owed by d reception at the Bateman resi-
lence 17l5 Connecticut Avenue the bride
md groom receiving under a canopy Of
.ichly embroidered pink satin. to which
,ower- like effect was given by an artistic
arrangement of white blossoms and palms
hrs Bateman received In handsome re-
option toilet OF blue satin and silver
tudded crepe de chine, and later Mr.. and
irs. Paddock left for their honeymoon
Quincy. the latter gowned for travelling
n blue broadcloth.
Upon their return they will reside at
he Maury.
Another beautiful church wedding last
light was that of Miss Caroline Adelaide
'erry and Mr. Harry Dodge Jenkins, which
vas solemnized at st. Andrews at s
o'clock The bride is the daughter of the
ate Judge Newman X. Perry of Columbia,
. c.. and was married from the home of