The Washington times., 1901-09-11


vacation. r,
Mrs. William Cullen Brewster has re-
turned to Washington and taken an
apartment at the, Portland.
Cards have been issued announcing the
marriage of Hon. William Henry Ragan.
OF Greencastle. Ind, to Mrs Emily Lee
Sherwood, of this city, at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. G. Lee, Anacostia
Heights. d. c. The ceremony was per-
formed last night at o'clock by the Rev.
John Van Schaick, jr., in the presence of
the brides family and a few mutual
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Ragan left imme-
diately afterward for Buffalo, Niagara,
and finally to Greencastle to visit the
groom's old home. They will be at home
after October Is. on Mondays at the Lou
doun, Sl2-3l4 East Capitol Street
Mr.. Ragan is expert horticulturist
and a medalist of the Paris Exposition,
having assisted in preparing this Govern
ment's exhibit of pomology for the fair.
lie is connected with the Division of Po-
mology of the Agricultural Department.
Mrs. Ragan Is a well-known newspaper
woman and for years past has been iden-
titled with out of town papers and maga-
zines. Both the bride and groom are ma
tives of Indiana, and were friends in
youth Their acquaintance was renewed
AS the condition of President Mckinley
improves Newport is gradually emerging
from the gloom. which fell upon it with
the news of the shooting of the nations
Chief Executive, so while for the past few
evenings all entertainments were post
poned. last night there was once more
seniblance of life among the cottagers
and several pretty dinners We're given
rha L .f
this city who have been heard so fire.
quently for several seasons at Newport
will go abroad next summer for an ex-
tended stay.
Mrs. Albert G. Bracket left yesterday
for an indefinite visit to her mother at
Louisville, KY.
Invitations have been issued by Mr.. and
Mrs. E. B. Hughes to the marriage of
their daughter, Dorothy. to Mr.. Arthur G..
Bishop, which will take place on Tuesday
evening. September II. at the Ninth Street
Christian Church.
Mr.. Luis A Oyarzon will sail for Eu-
rope today the new steamship Phila-
deiphia.
DR.. ]. C. Mcclure has returned to the
city from jamestown. r. 1.
Rev. ]. T. Heisse, pastor of Wesley
Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church. and
family are again at the parsonage, 500
Third Street after an absence of several
months at Kensington, Md.
Mrs G. w. Kidwellnand children have
returned from pleasant visit to their
uncle, Mr.. T. T. Chichester, near War
renton, Va
Dr. William c. Schafhirt has just re-
turned to the city after a three-weeks
trip to Buffalo. Niagara Falls. Montreal.
and Atlantic City, where he Joined Mrs.
Schafhirt. The. latter will not return to
Washington until October /.
An interesting International marriage
will be that of Miss Margaret Grace to
the Earl OF DonoughInore. The three
Grace sisters-called rightly in England
the three American Graces-are beautiful
young women, the daughters of Mr.. and
Mrs Michael y. Grace, and the nieceS
of William K. Grace ex-mayor of New
York City. The Michael Graces have
! lived abroad for & number of years, and
they have lovely country seat in one Of
the most fashionable shires in England
and go a great deal IN society The elder
Miss Grace married young Beaumont
about a year ago. He is very wealthy
ana OF excellent family. The young Earl
of Donoughmore has just come into his
title His father died about year back
Young Donoughmore was born in 1873, and
has been known as Niscount Suirdale. He
has gone in for politics. and has been pri-
vate secretary to the Governor of Hong
kong. and has a great future before him.
He has very pretty country seat in Ire
land, known as Knocklofty House. He
has also another castle near Waterford
/ The Gracea live in London in a handsome
mansion in Belgrave Square. and are seen
at many of the entertainments at the
great houses