Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-05-29
The Wedding of Winnie Ream and
Lieut.. HOxie.
A BRILLIANT AFFAIE

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| the streets in the vicinity of the Ascension
Church were filled with a crowd of people
made up OF those who had the priced tickets
! OF admission, and those who came to get an
outside view OF the bridal party, the distin-
gulshed guests, &c. Even when the spacious
ehuIch was thronged to its utmost capacity
outside Pae ms Twice aS people
spent by the guests in noting the variety and
extreme beauty of the floral decorations of the
cnurch: iit1 The vicinity of the altar was covered
with superb flowers set off with tropical plants
In every variety of graceful form and rich
Color: AD0Ve was suspended wonderful
wedding bell, composed of flowers to the num-
per OF twenty thousand margueriteS, and EN-
Delllshed with trailing vines. The walls of the
enurch were decorated with number of en-
Olematic banners OF various colors, bearing
exquisite designs worked in natural flowers.
Among them was one with the appropriate
design of the blended sword, hammer, and
%cnlSel. % wrought in feathered hyacinths, blue
tions in Arabic the interpretations of which
were: May the blessings of God be upon
tbhem; bnnnE; BY the grace Of God, happiness and
were mostly the loving work of friends of the
bride, including teachers and pupils in our
public schools.
nounced as usual by the organ and first ap-
peared at the altar the groom, Lieutenant
HOXle, accompanied by General Albert Pike.
As As they paused there in front of the assem-
b!age, they presented a pair of fine specimens
OF manly beauty. Gen. Pike over six feet in
height, and of leOnine chest and name, has a
presence so stately as to make him consplcu-
Gus in any gathering. Lieut.. Hoxie, of slight
er frame but tall, of finely modelled figure,
clear cut features, and bright, youthful face,
Contrasted with the early gray hair of his fam
peculiarly handsome. The bride, approach
ing the altar from the front entrance leaning
upon the arm of Gen. Sherman. next attracted
attention. She looked very charming in her.
cd Wi Of rbo
valley. She wore necklace of India diamonds
and carried point lace ehandkerchiefandf fan ;
MIS-. Ream, the mother of the bride, wore a
toilet of dove cQored silk with rich lace. Mrs
Fuller, the brides sister, looked lovely in a
costume of white silk with black velvet and
handsome han Master Perry Fuller carried a
Mr.: Frank Leo, Mr.. Geo. Dunn, Mr David
Edes, Lieut. II. Nj. c. Dunwoody, Fourth
artillery; Lieut.. Rogers Bernie, Thirteenth
infantry; and Lieut.. NJ. NJ. McComb, Fourth
Plke, the beautiful and accomplished daugh-
ter OF Gen. Pike, Miss Marie l.. Harrison, ,.and
Miss yacq4elne Harrison. The ,groomsmen
Lieut.. S. E. Tillman, and T. n Symons. Miss
Pike wore tasteful pale blue silk, and the
Misses Harrison. (neces of the groom), were
preached the altar the choir of St Johns
the bridal poem, written by Gen. Albert Pike,
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Set to original music by DR.. Kimball, of St.
Johns. Choir. The marriage service was per-
formed FOR! by Bishop Pinckney and Rev. DR..
the bride was given away by Gen. Sherman.
Among those present were Secretary Sher-
dGuaat man ana MIS-: sherman, Secretary schurz and
tary Thompson and Mrs Thompson, Attorney
General DeVenS, Gen Dunn and family, the
Japanese minister and wife, Senator Nc
Creery, Senator Macdonald, Senator Voor-
tnr nd NI,,
WlndOm, Senator'S Ferry, Burnside, Spencer
and Mrs: Spencer, Morgan, Senator and Mrs
Wadleigh, Senator and Mrs. Christiancy, Com
Mr.; r j; Lauritzen, Danish consul at Wash
lngt0n, Dr.: c. {. Cox, Hon. A. e. Riddle. DR..
and Mrs. Bliss, Judge Smell, Hon. w. j. Bacon,
daughter, Hon. Joseph c. S. Blackburn, Hon.
M. e. Hunter, Hon. George A. and Mrs Bick.
nell, Hon: j: r. Eden, Hon. W. S. ShalIen
of5gei W. G0rcoan f ESQ., with many
and society.
The, welded pair left by the nine o'clock
train In Tor trip to Iowa, returning by the way
OF west Point. They were accompanied by
Mrs. Fuller (the brides sister) and Mr. Man.
nlng. The bridal presents were numerous
and and OF the richest and most tasteful descrip-
tOn. Among them Is a tea set of eight pieces
OF massive gold The inscription was ''R. l..
Ho1ie and wife, from official friends and as
socrates, May S, 1873" A card which accom-
tion:
"Your friends and associates connected with
the government OF the District of Columbia
present this testimonial as an expression of
their high personal regard, rendering their sim
cere congratulations upon this happy occasion
and wishing you and your accomplished COM
panlon 6right and joyous journey upon the
ITO Lieutenant R. L. Hoxie. U. S. A., Wash
ington D. c., May %, 1s7s'
Another superb present was an album com
posed OF pictures prepared especially for the
occasion by Miss Ream's fellow artists with a
poetical dedication by Mrs. Nealey.
Office.
THE POTTER INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE
Up to half past two o'clock the Potter investi-
eating committee had not met. their presence
being being required in the House. owing to the
close party vote on the adjournment resOu-
ton: 1t has been however decided to conduct
the investigation with closed doors, and send
sub, committees to Florida and Louisiana. 1t
is thought that no testimony will be taken in
this city until the return OF the perambulating
subcommittee.
THE HOUSE WANTS TO ADJOURN JUNE l7rH
The resolution for final ad djournment came up
in the House today for action. First, Fer
nando Wood moved to postpone its considera
tiOn until June Sth. This was lost, by yeas 124.
nays l32 Next he moved to lay the resolution
On the taDle, ana IL was rejected Dy yeas 120,
nays 131. Then a vote was taken on concur
ring in the resolution, and it was lost by the
close vote of 127 yeas to 131 nays. The follow
ing democrats voted with the republicans to
concur in the resolution: Aiken, BOuck
Bridges, Cutler, Fuller, Morgan, Morse, Pride.
more, and Willis, NY. The republicans voted
solid for cOncurring in the resolution, except
Haskell and Ryan. Kelley, who was paired
said he would vote against the resolution had
he not been paired. Mr.. Wood then moved to
amend the resolution by striking out June 10th
TO amend the amendment by striking out June
24th and inserting June 17th. The question
was submitted to the House on Clymer's
amendment, and on rising vote $50 members
voted aye. The yeas and nays were then de-
manded, and the amendment was adopted.
and June 18th agreed upon as the day of ad
jOurnment.
PROPOSED NAVAL CHANGE.-It is probable
that Commodore Beaumont, chief signal
officer of the navy, now on duty at the Navy
department, will be ordered to command the
Boston navy yard, vice Commodore Foxbail
A. Parker ordered as superintendent at the
naval academy.
TIE VOTE ON THE WOMAN QUEsT1oN.-A
few minutes before the expiration OF the
morning hour to day Senator Sargent called up
Belva LOckWood's bill to allow women to prac-
tice in the Z. s. Supreme Court. There have
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