Evening star., 1908-01-12

forms maintain their accustomed Splen-
dor the new comers replace those
grown familiar. while the eVer-changing
fashions in womans attire show their
latest modish expression. The diamonds
owned by the American titled IS we'll
as the untitled. women in the diplomatic
circle are as gorgeous as any tpat are
worn by foreigners. There were some
magnificent toilets worn. Ms. Sitter
had on ii ge,anium velvet. entirely with
out trimming. except what her long
strings of pearls and diamond CO $ ge Or
naments gave il. Baroness SternburS was
in white satin. and the basque waist soIhe-
thing in surplice style in front, extended
al least two inches below the waist belt
line on the sides ard at the back. This
old fashion WIS revived in the light ano
pretty brccaded silk worn by Miss Lucy
kean The basque was pointed back and
front. and the back of the skirt was in
something like Il big butterfly bow. the
kind that used to top off a good-sized
hustle. Mrs. William Douglas Sloane
of New York glittered from the crown
Of her head TO her slipper toes. Her dress
was OF slve- sp@ngled sauze. and her
diamonds were tiara, necklace and
huge corsage ornament.
Youngest daughter of Mrs. William
Clagett to Paymaster Edmund w. Bon-
nation. l.. S. N. took place Yesterday
al 1 o'clock at the Washington Club, ana
very happy event on winch SeNeisii
hundred relatives and personal friends
looked with pleasure. White ribbons
stretched the length of the three rooms
formed an aisle through which the bridal
procession PASSED to the platform OF Inc
large assembly room where heautl1hi
Arrangement of palms and foliage plants
and lighted candles gave quite the erect
OF a small chapel the suggestion being
heightened by the fact that the room was
filled with chairs and the early guests
Cd Tarf he
mony. Late comers filled the other rooms,
where the floral ornamentation was con-
tinued with pleasing results. The brldal
procession was headed by Mr.. Charles f.
Gilpin of Philadelphia and Mr.. jules
Henri dc Sibour. The ether ushers. like
the bridegroom ard best man. were in
uniform. The ushers were Pdymasters
| George p. Dyer. George c. Schafer. Re2l-
| mad Spear and John +. homberser. al
| of the navy The bride was preceded by
| her sister. Mrs. Jules Henri de Sibour. As
/ matron of honor. and escorted by her
| brother. Mr.. William Clagett. Rev.
| Father Buckley performed the marriage
| ceremony, and Lieut.. Sylvester Bonnaf-
| fon. L. s. A. attended his brother as best
man.
The bride whose personal attractions
are marked looked charming in her
| trained dress OF soft white satin, made
| on /, modified empire model and richly
| trimmed with old duchess lace. one Of her
| mothers wedding gifts to her Her tulle
| veil was fastened under Il coronet OF
! orange blossoms. and she carried a show
er bouquet of orchids and lilies Of the val
| ley.
/ Mrs de Sibour wore Very becoming
! dress of white satin, the bodice formed
| Of a heavy crochet and tilmS lace Her
| large picture nat of tulie and ostrich
| phimes exactly matched in color the huge
| bouquet of deep purple Nlolets she car
| ried
| Mrs Clagett the brides mother. wore
/ bla&k chiffon and point lace. and Mis-:
| Jennie Glaze. the hrida's aunt. was also
in back Mrs George Howard. the
brides sister wore blacket velvet and a
/ large black picture hat with plumes.
The newly married couple received con-
| gratulations standing in the bay window
recess of the first parlor. the refresh
ments being served in the assembly room.
Residential. official and diplomatic So
ciety Was brilliantly represented among
/ the guests. The brides presents. which
| have been shown her friends. for the past
week. made d valuable and g,ittering col
lection.
| Payn.aster and Mrs. Bonnaffon left last
| night for their wedding journey and upon
Its conclusion will take up their residence
/ at the League Island navy yard. where
! the former has been stationed for some
| time. and where several young couples
very recently identified with Washing
/ ton society are now living.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Bradley whose new
home on Connecticut avenue is rapidly
assuming a semblance of what h Will be
when completed. will spend this winter in
/ will be here about the 2lst for another
4 short visit.
NJ. ard Mrs. ] l., Prescott of Elat
/ avenue Takcma Park II. c. celebrate"
the sixtieth anniversary of their weidine