National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-11
CUPID AS A BULL-D0zER.
A Colored Wedding at ArlstocratiC
ST. Johns.
Married and Gone to Niagara.


Tho event for tho past month which has to
the exclusion of almost everything else, cccu-
pied the mind aud taste of the fashionablcs
among our colorcd citizens, took place last
night at tho venerable-looking aud time-hon-
orcd t.John'sP p. L. church. Owing to the incom-
pleto condition of the new colorcd Episcopal
church, st. Lukc's, of which the groom is al
officer, the ceremony could not be performed
there, as was the wish Of many; but through
the courtesy Of the rector, DR.. Vaughn Lewis,
the doors of the veneratcd st. Johns wcro
thrown open, and the interior of this relic of
past church architecture nover--no, hardly
ever-presentcd n more harmonious blending
of colors. The church was crowded by tho
personal friends of the bridal party, together
with n large number Of our best white cit-
zens, who were present TO attest by thoir pres
encc tho high esteem entertained for tho
young couple, TITO so!t. sssrd.itI,g i.;;'s iron,
the artistically arranged gas jets drew from the
exquisite tints Of tho stained glass windows a
reflection which harmonized beautifully with
the various shades of compilations represented
and texture and color of dress worn by those
present. The parties who ut Cupids bid
ding drew together some of the best
of our white citizens and the beauty and
talent of our colored citizens were Mr. Spencer
Murray, of Baltimore and Miss Maggie, tho
much admired daughter of Mr. aud Mrs. vii.
liam Myers, of Washington. The dial hand of
Father Time pointed with uncrring accuracy to
tho figures 7:45, when in q twinlking the at
tontion Of tho favored ones within was at.
tractcd by the arrival Of carriages containing
the soon-to-be-made happy couple The gem
tlemen serving as ushcrs wero promptly at
their posts. aud as tho organ, under the artistic
touch of Professor b ilina Fleet, rolled off
Mcndolssohn's beautiful Welding March, the
bridal party moved up the aisle in the follow
ing order: Ushors--William Washington, s.
Deaver, Charles Ii. Evans and Henry Baker,
followed by the personal friends of the bridal
party aud relatives; the bridesmaid and
groomsman bride escorted by her father;
Misses Geneva aud Retta Myers, sisters of the
bride and Miss Murray, sister of the groom
The bride, beautiful brunette, was a picture
of exquisite tasto Her dress, white tulle, satin
bodice, princess en- trdine, with natural flowers
aud orange blossoms, would have done credit
to Worth Tho beautiful costume WAS made
complete by a delicate white vail, with
orange blossoms, pearl jowelry, and hair
a Ia pompddoT. Tho bridesmaid was ele-
gantly attired in white silk bodice and
carleton princess en- Taine low co:fTuro with
white flower trimmings. The sisters of the
BRIDE Misses Geneva and Retta, looked charm.
ing #; tho former in white silk and carleton.
and the latter in blue silk aud bunting The
groom and his hest man, Mr.. s. Dc Courcey, of
Baltimore, wore the regulation suit of black,
relieved by a white tic and kid gloves. The
beautiful marriage ceremony of tho Protestant
Episcopal Church was performed by Rev. Alex.
Crummel. rector of St. Marys Protestant
Episcopal Church, assisted by DIR. Lewis. The
bridal party Immediately after the ceremony
drove to tho residence of the brides parents,
I'LL Fourteenth street northwest, where re-
ception, largely attended, was held until 0
o'clock. The bridal party left in the $3.50
train for Niagara Falls. The presents were
numerous and valuable, embracing useful as
well MS fancy articles, among which was a
handsome tea.set presented by the groon's
associates in tho yes ny OF st. Mary's Protest
ant Episcopal church, and beautiful cham
Der set by Mr.. Nmmo, Chief of the Bureau OF
Stotiatips