Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-03

lace, trimmed with chiffon and pearls. A
girdle and sash ends of chiffon were caught
with pear-shaped pearls. A beautiful neck
lace of pearls, the gift of the groom, was
worn. A cluster of orange blossoms held
her tulle veil, and shower bouquet of
lilies Of the valley and orchids was carried.
After the ceremony nearly two hundred
guests came in to the breakfast and recep-
ton. the couple leaving later in the after
noon for honeymoon trip. They will live
in New York city.
Mr. Slidels family came originally from
New Orleans, but his father, the late Will
liam Johnson Slidell and his mother, who
now lives abroad, once kept house here at
18th and K streets, and in later years at
Princeton, N. j., on the place bought from
them by ex-President Cleveland. Mrs. Sill
dell, who sent the bride Of today hand
some check, Is now in Paris, where her
daughter Ellen was married last year at
the Church of st. Pierre du ChaillCt to the
Duke dAngelo Gavotti Verospi. Mr. Sill
dell has also during his college years at
Princeton made his vacation home with Mr.
and Mrs. John Floyd Waggaman, and the
wedding of today is a romance that devel-
oped to it's happy ending at their own fire.
side.
Among the guests at the ceremony were
Mrs. Mason, mother of the hostess, richly
gowned in black velvet and point lace; Mr..
Thomas Slidell, Mr. Sloan Miss Sloan, Mrs.
Kemp, and Miss Elizabeth Donaldson, all
of New York; Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas E.
Waggaman, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis ]. Davis
and Mrs. J. Thomson Swami of this city.
The bride received quantities Of elegant
gifts, that were displayed on long tables in
the library. Her travelling dress was Of
dark blue broadcloth, and a black hat and
black furs were worn with it.
A surprise party was given Mr.. Clarence
A. Linthicum last night at the residence of
his parents rs 18th street northeast, In
celebration of his twentieth birthday. The
evening spent in games, after which
refreshments were served. Among those
present were Mrs M. c. Adams and Mrs.
L. A. Hill Of Massachusetts,. Mr.. ]. A.
Cockley and wife, Mr.. Robert c. Shinn.
Miss Amanda Smith, Miss Talitha Smith.
Mr.. Joseph Cockley, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Linthicum, Gertrude Linthicum. Hartman
Linthicum and Hugh Linthicum.
Miss Wilson, daughter Of the Secretary
of Agriculture, entertained at a luncheon
today for the Princess Borgia Suasa OF
Rome and the Marquise de Tallyrand Of
Paris. The guests invited to meet these
titled women, who are now visiting Mr.
and Mrs Thomas F.. Walsh, were Mrs.
Mrs. John E. Henderson. Mrs. Bingham,
Mrs Olmsted Countess Cassini, Nine. de
Margerie and Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh.
Miss Gertrude Ashby Bayne, third daugh-
ter of Dr. and Mrs j. w Bayne, is one OF
this season 8 debutantes.
Last night at All Saints Church Miss
Anna Marshall Hays. daughter of Mrs.
Lodiska J. Hays, and Mr.. Frank Cory Bliss
were married. The bride. who came in with
her mother, wore becoming gown of white
matron of honor and wore white silk null
over pink Mr.. Louis D. Bliss, brother of
the groom, was best man. The ushers were
DIR. Frank A. Swartwout Mr.. Louis H.
Stabler Mr.. Richmond F. Bingham and Dr.
David E. Buckingham. The ceremony was