National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-29
CUPID'S CAPTIVES.
A FAsHIoNABLE ooLoRED WEDDING.
Brilliant Ceremony at the Berean Baptist Church
How the Bride Was lttired-Folks Who
We're There and the Presents
That They Brought.


q large and fashionable audience last night, drawn
together in response to invitations TO be present
aud witness the solemniZation of the marriage,
VOWS between Mr.. George w. Ball. OF Portland
Me-, and Miss Josephine A. Stewart, eldest daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Carter A. Stewart, of this CITY,
The hour fixed for the ceremonies was half-paSt
seven p. M, but by the time the bridal party ar
rived the church presented beautiful and ami
mated appearance, for in it was assembled the
youth and beauty of our colored citizens, with
whom the bride was g. universal favorite.
Mr.. Chris. McKenny, who presided at
the organ, announced the approach OF the
bridal party by a grand wedding march.
The bridal party marched up the aisle, preceded
by Mr.. John W. Pierre, Henry Baker, Frank Hy-
man, and Wyatt Archer, in the following order
Mrs. Dorster and daughter, Misses Matte Shadd
and Hattie Stewart Mr. Carter Stewart, jr, AMI his
grandmother, Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Keckley and Miss
Dorster Mrs. Carter A Stewart, the brides mother,
and the groom; the bride, leaning upon the arm
of her father, brought up the rear. The bridal
procession, upon arriving at the foot of the altar,
was met by the officiating clergyman, Rev. William
Warning, who united, in most impressive manner,
the bride and groom in the holy bonds of we'd
Jock. The bride looked queenly, and her splendid
figure displayed to charming advantage the lovely
white satin damasse en- princess dress adorned
with tablier of white and pink tinted roses, with
lovely. The former was artistically arranged la
Pompadour with sprinkling of natural flowers
of exquisite loneliness. The entire beautiful cos
tune was covered with white tulle veil, caught
by brooch of delicate and rare workmanship.
The jewelry worn by the bride was of beautiful
fligree pattern, and, like the dress worn by her
were presents from old family friends. The groom
was neatly attired in full dress, and made fitting
partner for so fair bride. After the ceremony at
fba oh, hold or
of the brides parents, which largely attended.
Among those present were Trustee Smith and lady,
DR.. Francis and Miss Cox, DR.. s. LIE Court.
Cooke, William E. Matthews, esq, and Miss
Fannie Barrier, the latter lady looking
lovely in q beautiful blue silk, en- train;
Mrs. James Wormley, Rev. and Mrs. William J.
Walker, the Misses Fisher, Misses Sommerville,
Misses Patterson. Misses Matthews, DR.. end Mrs.
Augusta, Mr. R. w. Tompkins, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam SyphaX and daughter Mrs. Richard Smith,
Miss Florence Smith, of Boston; Professor and Mrs
Storum, Rev. and Mrs. Frank Grimke, Dr. Furman
Shadd, Miss Alice Parke, Mr.. L. H. Douglass and
lady, Miss Pet Kiger, Mrs. Martha Tucker, Mrs. ].
H. Richardson, and Mr.. Richie Lewis. The occa-
sion was considerably enlivened by the presence
of Mrs. 7. w. Hunsher and Mrs. A. Brodie, newly |
married ladies, in their elegant bridal attire. The
presents were numerous occupying an entire room.
Among them were napkins, from Professor |
ton Taylor; neckties from Miss Alice SOmmerville
wedding bonnet, from Mrs. James Wormley ST..
box of fine stockings, Mrs. Ed. Watson; fine nap |
kins, Mrs. R. E. Oakley; box of stockings, Miss
Susan Bleams; box of handkerchief. Mrs. Willie |
Roe; handsome shawl, Mrs. Addie Wormley; |
magnificent dress sack, Mrs NJ. V. Datcher box of
handkerchiefs, Miss Kate Jennings lace fssure, |
Miss Rachael Lee: fancy pitcher, Mr.. Adger; set of
jewelry, Mr. and Mrs. Cook: toilet set, Mr.. and |
Mrs. John lyman; exquisite basket of flowers, DR.. |
S. LIE Court Cooke; vases, Mr.. and Mrs William H. |
Smith; white fan, Miss Lucy Barber; powder puff, |
Miss Maggie Bozemon white fan, Misses Eta and |
Ada Bozenon; silver cotfee-pot, Mrs. Trout silver
butter knife; Mr.. and Mrs. William Syphax; dust |
pan and brush and ladies travelling glass; Miss |
Matte Shadd; wOrk-box, William Harris; silver |
tea pot, John Gray r handsome sugar castors the
Misses Barrier; bouquet holder Mrs s. Lewis; fancy
pitcher, Mrs Parker silver butter knife, Miss Mary
Jane Myers cups and saucers, Miss Jennie Bowling;
rugs, Mr.. Robert Adger, of Philadelphia pearl
card case, Superintendent George F. 7. Cook; pic
lures and box of paper, Mrs. c. @. Clark; wedding
slippers, Miss Pet Kiger; bridal veil, Mrs. Walker
jackson; gloves worn by the bride, Miss Tenie
Taylor; blue and gray cashmere wrapper, Miss
Matte Shadd; bed spread, Mrs. Thomas Hunsher;
bed spread, towels, and silver spoons, Mrs Brown;
table clcth, Miss Patterson; towels, Mrs. NJ. A.
Tucker; unique tete-G-tete set, Misses Lucy
Moten and Jane Brooks; silver knives, r. w.
Tompkins; silver pitcher and waiter, Misses
Briggs, Hombert, and Bailey; comb and brush,
beautifully incased, Miss L. F. Barney; chamber
set, Miss Dorster; silver napkin-rings, Mr.. and
Mrs. Murray; goblets, Mrs. Richard Smith goblets
and match safe, Mr.. John Pierre; card receiver
Mrs. Summers; oriental water picture Miss Martha
Matthews and Miss Anna FOote; silver spoons, |
William E. Matthews, esq.,. camp-chairs from Mr..
and Mrs. Jerome Johnson, DR.. John Francis, and
Miss Caddie Parke; silver spoons and forks, from
her grandmother; pair of vases, Mrs. NJ J. Simms
panel pictures, from Miss Wicker Showalter, Mr.
W. Adger, and Miss Maggie Lewis; statuary, Mr.
Henry Baker; pair of pillow shams, Miss Ella