Evening star., 1901-04-17
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
THE McLEAN-BROCkETT WEDDING
LAST NIGHT.
Large Reception Followed the Cere-
mOpy-ninners and other Hap
penings-Personals.


night by Rev. DR.. Asa Fisk at the residence
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
jamin Franklin Brockett. on Holmead ave-
nue.. The parlor, where the ceremony took
place. was decorated with southern sn1ilaX
and laurel, the adjoining room with Japa-
nese ounce and the dining room with
-maidenhair ferns and pink roses. The
bride, who was escorted by her father, was
daintily gowned in white liberty satin and
lace, made over white silk. Miss Viola
Brockett was maid of honor for her sister.
She was dressed in pink crepe de chine
and carried pink roses. Mr.. William c,
Mclean was best man. Miss Helen Paine
played the wedding marches A large re-
ception followed, at which 150 guests We're
present. MIR. and Mrs. Mclean left later
Tor their wedding trip.
Mrs Cushman X. Davis, who has resided
all the past winter in the Laughton house
on II street, will move the 1st of May to
1884 street, which will be her home for
tne future. Mrs Davis has Miss Katherine
Eddy, brilliant young pianiste who has
studied under the best teachers abroad the
paSt lour Years, her guest at present. Miss
Eddy has just returned from Paris.
The marriage of Miss Ida L. Sydnor and
Mr.. Joseph II. Boswell. both of St. Eliza
beth's Hospital. took place last evening at
80 O'Clock at the Anacostia Baptist
Church, corner of Jefferson and Fillmore
streets, Anacostia. A large audience wit
messed the ceremony, which was performed
by the Rev. E. w Bliss, pastor of the
church. Mr.. George b. Thorne and Mr.
Lloyd Berry, both of St. Elizabeths acted
as ushers The chancel was decorated with
flowers. The brides dress was of steel
colored cloth, and she carried white roses
She was attended by Miss Rose Herbert of
ST ElIZabeths, attired in a costume simi-
lar 10 the brides and carrying La France
roses. Miss Cora Mclean of Anacostia
played the wedding marches Mr.. and Mrs
boswell We're rendered a reception after
the ceremony at the residence of Mr. and
Hrs. joseph Farmer, Philadelphia street
congress Heights, where tney are stoppine
for the present.
Inc German ambassador gave a dinner
last night. his guests including the French
afnpassador, Justice and Mrs. McKenna
senator and Mrs. Elkins, Mr.. and Mrs
Letter, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A Spaldi g
Mr.. and Mrs. Mum, MIR. and Mrs i r
Henderson, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ellis Mrs.
Mallach, Count and Countess Quadt, Miss
Pauncefote, Miss Biddle. Miss Tucllern1any
MI townsend, Mr.. Iowther, Mr. Waters
and Count Montelgas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson. who are enter
tanning Mrs. Francis Blake of London. gave
a dinner in her honor last night, when the
guests We're the Russian ambassador, Sen
ator and Mrs. Mcmillan Rear Admiral and
Mrs. Crowninshield, Mrs. Burton Harrison
Mr.. Augustine Heard, Mrs Van Rensselae er
Cruger, Col. and Mrs. Sanger, Commander
anu MIS- 1OWIeS ana Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Padelford.
The President and Mrs. Mckinley and
their guests to the number of thirty were
delightfully."- entertained at the White House
last night by the singing of Miss Katharine
Pelton of New York, who has been visiting
IN the city for some days. Miss Pelton is
charming young American with a rich
mezzo voice, who has had the advantage of
the best musical training in this country
and In Europe. She was at one time editor
nf hn al
father, the late E. r. PeIton of New York
was the owner and publisher.
A progressive euchre party was given
Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs
Brown of 1912 18th street. Among the
guests were Mrs. Crandell Miss Arnold of
Ohio, Miss Soper Of New York city, Miss
Chapman and Mr.. Duran.
Mrs. Nahlon Belts Stotsenburg has been
called to Philadelphia by the critical illness
of her sister, Mrs. s. Leslie West, wife of
DIR. West
Capt. and Mrs. T. c. Ross of lie Droit
Park announce the marriage of their
granddaughter, Elizabeth Eugenie. to Mr..
Frederick Alberton Cusck of this city at
Baltimore, Md, the 18th instant.
Miss Helings of Key West, Fla. is visit
ing Miss Ellie Yoder of 203 Maryland ave-
nue..
Miss Kean and Miss Lucy Kean have
gone abroad. Mrs. Kean and Miss Eliza
beth keah will remain at their Washing
ton residence until next month.
The Misses Patten entertained at dinner
last night.
The marriage of Miss Beatrice A. Walsh
daughter of DR.. ard Mrs. James F. Walsh
of Washington, and Mr.. J. Clarence Duke
of Rockville is announced to take place at
the home of the bride Wednesday, April
24, at 7:30 pm.
Mrs. Leonard B. Johnson of ST. Mary's
county, Nd, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Jos.
+. johnson, 641 Massachusetts avenue
northeast.