Evening star., 1901-06-07
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
BEAUTIFUL WEDDING SCENE AT
VALLEY VIEW.
Miss KnOwlton Becomes Mrs. Waggn-
man-Other Recent Marriages-Out-
of-Town Visitors-PersOnals.

Miss Grace Louise Knowlton and Mr..
Clarke Waggaman were married last even
ing at Valley View. the home of DR. and
Mrs. Daniel E. Clarke. The spacious rooms
were profusely decorated with palms and
roses, and the main drawing room, where
the ceremony took place, was a beautiful
| bower of fragrant flowers. The bridal
party was led into the presence of the
waiting clergyman Rev. DR.. Garrigan, by
Masters Eugene Waggaman and Daniel
Morse, the young brother and cousin of the
groom. Little Christine Waggaman, as
| flower girl. was followed by the ushers,
Mr.. Allen Kennedy of New Orleans, Messrs.
Floyd Waggaman. Rawlings Hume and
Carberry Richie of this city, and the
bridesmaids, Miss Julia Waggaman and
Miss Dodge of Washington. Miss Rebecca
Boiling of Baltimore and Miss Angelica
Crosby of New York. The bride WAS es-
corted by her uncle, Mr.. Harrison III.
Dodge, and preceded by her cousin. Miss
Elsie Dodge, as maid of honor. Mr.. Ell
llott WagSaman was best man. The beau
tiful young bride was gowned in white
crepe de chine, trimmed with point lace.
The groom's gift-a large diamond orna-
ment, with pear-shaped pearl pendants
was worn. Orange blossoms held her tulle
VEIL and shower bouquet of lilies of the
valley was carried. The maid of honor
with pink roses. The bridesmaids wore
| white mousseline trimmed with cream
lace. Two wore pink hats and two white
straws. trimmed with pink All carried
pink peonies. A reception and supper fol-
lowed the ceremony, after which Mr.. and
Mrs. Waggaman left for a northern trip,
and and VIII spend the summer with DR.. and
Mrs. Clarke. Mrs. William Henry Browne,
aunt of the bride, who has been very i'll
lately. was happily able to be present.
Mr. Thomas r. Waggaman, father of the
Alex. Porter Morse, DR.. and Mrs. Samuel
Waggaman, Mr.. and Mrs William G. Wag-
gaman, Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison H. Dodge,
Mrs. Elvin r. Heiberg Mr. and Mrs Ram
sey of Baltimore, the Misses Spalding, Mgr.
Conaty, Mr.. Gerald Kennedy of New Or
leans, Miss Clarke of New York and Miss
Bayard of Philadelphia were among the
company which included only relatives and
close personal friends.
Miss Edith Patten, who has been the
guest Of Mrs. William Usher Parsons
daughter of Gen. Corbin, at her home at
Ardsley y-on-the-Hudson has returned to
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. James G. Blaine sailed yes
terday on the Fuerst Bismarck Mrs.
Blaine, ST., was at the pier to see them off.
Senator Clark arrived from Europe yes
terday. and will shortly go west to attend
the marriage at Butte of Mr.. William A.
Clark, jr, and Miss Mabel Foster.
Miss Esther Waggaman, daughter of Dr.
and Mrs. Samuel Waggaman of George
town, and DR.. Charles P. Neill, professor of
economics at the Catholic University, were
married yesterday morning in the univer-
slty chapel. Monsignor Conaty performed
a nuptial mass. DR.. Daniel b. Shea was
best The bride wore a travelling
dress of blue cloth, with a hat to match.
DR.. Neill and his bride have gone north
and will summer in Canada.
Mr.. Thomas F. Keane and bride of this
city, after having visited several of the
northern cities, have gone to Atlantic
City, and are stopping at the Raleigh.
Mrs. A. Douglas McConachie Of sos North
Charles street, Baltimore, wife of DR.. Nc
Conachie is the guest of Mrs. Henrietta
B. Calf.
Mr.. and Mrs w. c. Thompson of 81
Quincy street northeast have issued cards
for the marriage of their daughter Flor
ence to Mr.. Walter Myron Britain, Mon
day, June 10, at s o'clock, at Hamline
Church.
In honor of his ninth birthday Master
Frank Mccarthy was rendered a party at
his fathers home. No. 1162 9TH street
northeast, Wednesday evening, June 8.
Many presents were received and refresh
ments were served. Those present were:
mer Brandes, Edwin Fogarty, Glare Nc
Mullen. Rudolph Brennan, and Misses
Grace Campbell, Katie Croggon, May Sher-
idan, Lola McMullen, Alice and Irene keis-
ter. Violet Stanton, Olivia Hayzel and
Mary Mccarthy.
Miss Annie Shelton Grigg, niece Of Miss
Mamie Daniel, and Mr.. William P. Nc
Dowell were married at $50 o'clock We'd
nesday evening, June 5, at the residence of
the groom's parents 33 NJ street. Only the
immediate relatives Of the couple were
present, no invitations having been issued.
The ceremony was performed by the pas
tor of Wesley Chapel Rev. Mr.. Heisse. The
bride, who is popular young lady, was
attired in white silk and carried a cluster
Of brides roses. The room in which the
marriage was celebrated was charmingly
decorated with cut flowers, potted palms,
ferns, trailing vines and numerous shaded
lamps There were displayed large col
lection of presents sent the bride and
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdowell will re-
side at 40 street.
The No Name Euchre Club Of Northeast
Washington was entertained at Hyatts-
Vile, Md, Wednesday afternoon by Mrs.
awarded first and Mrs. ]. w. Deards sec
ond prize. The game was played in the
woods near Bladensburg Spa.
Mrs. Hammond, wife Of United States
Judge E. S. Hammond of Memphis, Tenn,
is the guest Of Mrs. Hancock Robinson,
1853 Oregan avenue. Mrs. Hammond was
chairman of the ladies' reception commit
tee during the Presidents recent visit to
Memphis.
Miss Elizabeth Beasley entertained in
pleasant manner number Of her friends
on Wednesday evening at the residence Of
Mr. Joseph Richardson. The event was in
honor Of Mr.. Percy Price, who left for As
bury. N. Y, yesterday. Instrumental Sc
Iections were rendered and dainty refresh
ments were served. Those present were:
Misses Abbie Herbert, Ethel Webb, Mag
gle Horrigan, Elizabeth Beasley and Mrs.
Richardson, Messrs. Percy Price, Patrick
O'Connors Joseph Richardson and H. J.
Frank.
A luncheon was given at the residence Of
Mrs. J. L. Narrower, 623 c street northeast
Thursday. Those present were Mrs Shots
well, Mrs. John Raum, Mrs. c. s. n. Seely,
Mrs. A. G. Powell, Misses Eta and Louise
Narrower and Mrs. A. H. Frear. The
rooms were elegantly decorated for the oc-
casion.
Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Bakenhus, who have
returned from their wedding trip are stay
ing at the Raleigh for few days, before
leaving for their future home in Philadel-
phia.
Mr.. Lewis Baar celebrated his SEVENTEEN
birthday Wednesday evening, June 5. A
large family party was present at dinner.
Afterward a few friends presented Mr.
Baar with a loving cup. the presentation
being made by Mr.. Simon Wolf. Mr. and
Mr