Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-01

men, politicians, soldiers and sailors He
was an intimate and warm friend and adj
mirer of Abraham Lincoln. and can enter
tain his friends at length with items and
stories about the stirring scenes and brainy
men of Washington. His memory Is very
remarkable, and he can quote and recIte
many of the finest gems of literature.
About ten years ago he took the full 'Chau-
tauaua course, graduating with honor.
To hear him speak of what occurred in
the world in his lifetime of ninety years
one would think that life was not worth
living before then Mr. and Mrs. Robbins
return to Washington in a few days with a
hearty invitation to spend their l90th birth
day anniversaries, respectively, on Staten
Island
Mrs. George Rushton Howell and Mrs.
Horace Pettit of Philadelphia are visiting
Mrs. c. S. Walton, 1871 street.
Miss Helen johnson Doyle daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs Charles johnson Doyle, was
married yesterday at the cathedral in Bal
timore to Mr. Maurice Joseph Talleyrand
S N OF this city. The ushers were
Jenkins. w. j. MacGill of Baltimore and
DR.. Frank Hagner of this city Mr. w s
Sioussat Of this city was best man. Miss
Bertha Sioussat was maid of honor and
wore violet cloth. Rev. William \. Fletch-
er ofhciated. The bride wore a travelling
dress Of tan broadcloth. with hat to match.
Mr. and Mrs. Sioussat left Immediately
after the ceremony for New York on
their return from their wedding journey
they will reside at the Princeton. this city.
By special ukase of the Car of Russia
the grandniece and the adopted
daughter of the Russian ambassador, has
received the title of Countess de CaSsini
Count CaSsini expects TO be transferred to
European post during the coming year,
and wishes to make the change because of
his health which would be benefited by
frequent stays at German spa.
A pleasant time was spent last evening
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs w orion,
400 LIST street. a surprise party being ten
dered their daughter, Anna. Among those
Misses Lena Matthews. Lillian Nash, Ma
rian Williamson, Mary Powell, Eta
Thompson Lula Rogers, Blanche William
son, Edna Barnet, Sadie Beller and Anna
Orton; the MeSSrs. f. Spainier. w. Donald
SON T. Birney. A. l.. Murray, A. NJ. Bright,
II. 7. Farmer Bernard Donaldson, J. Z.
Farmer. w. Wylie Claude Kitchen and Mr..
and Mrs. Orion and family After the
games collation. was served.
Halloween was celebrated in pleasant
manner last evening by the Martha b. Platt
'i' and friends at the home Of the Miss
es Thompson. 1H2> G street northeast The
guests were ushered into the dimly lighted
parlors. beautifully decorated with palms
and other growing plants. reminding one of
elfiand, for from nook and corner peercd
forth the grnnins face Of the pumpkin
man After several hours spent in games,
the guests about seventy-dve in number.
repaired to the dining hail. where a boun-
tiful repast was served. The games were
then renewed and merrymaking continued
until nearly midnight
At the Church of the Covenant last night
one of the largest assemblages of the we'd
ding season witnessed the union of Miss
Ruth Andrews daughter of Mr.. Mark An
drews. and Mr.. Clarence Barnard. son of
Associate Justice Job Barnard Rev. DIR.
Hamln officiating. Chrysanthemums and
palms made a pretty background for the
grouping of the bridal party. which con-
.l e I;rr 7 ill,
or; Mr.. J. Craig Leidy of Philadelphia. best
man, and Messrs Ralph F. Barnard. Ralph
DaSkan, H. LIE Roy Mark and John Joy I'D
son, jr., the ushers. The bride came in the
church with her brother, Mr.. Mark Z. An
drews. She was daintily dressed in white
chiffon and tulle made white satin
and trimmed with silver and pearls. A tulle
veil added a misty effect. A bouquet of
roses carried. The maid of honor was
in pink mOusSeline over pink. trimmed with
cream lace, and pink chrysanthemums
formed her bouquet. Mr.. and Mrs Barnard
afterward welcomed the bridal party and
few friends to a reception in their future
home. 152I o street. They left later for
trip north. Among the guests at the we'd
]. Fred Talbot Miss Laura Bosley of
Luthervile, Md; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Doing and Miss Doing and Mr.. and Mrs
Mark p. Andrews of New York city.
The Mt. Pleasant Congregational Church,
lastly decorated with large palms, potted
plants and bright autumn leaves. was the
scene of pretty wedding yesterday morn
ing at 10 O'Clock, the contracting parties
being Miss Nellie Goldthwaite Carter of
this city and Mr.. August Hector Won Bayer
of Birmingham, Ala. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. NJ Ross Fishburn, pas
tor of the church. The bride was escorted
by her father. Capt. Robert Goldthwaite
Carter, United States army, who gave her
in marriage. She attred in stylish
going-away gown of blue Venetian cloth,
with braided bolero jacket, showing a
vest embroidered in Persian colors and
gold. A becoming blue hat was worn, and
her flowers We're white chrysanthemums.
The maid of honor. Miss Natalie Powell
Carter a younger sister, Wore a dress OF
gray nuns yelling, trimmed with pink SILK
and black velvet, and hat of gray and
white with steel ornaments to match. Mr..
Randolph Won Bayer. the grOom's younger
brother was best man. The usherS in at
tendance were Dr. John II. Hess, Mr..
. Charles H Schaaff. Mr. j. Powell Spindle
and Mr. William Ronsaville. The couple
was accompanied by a gay group of young
friends to the depot. They went to Boston
and vicinity on the bridal tour. The bride
was the recipient of many beautiful and
costly presents. The groom, recent gradu-
ate of Cornell University, Is a son OF Prof.
Hector Won Bayer. constructing engineer OF
the United States fish commission. The
couple will reside in Birmingham, Ala, the
groom's home.