Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-25
The sIclvilie.Berry Reception.

Chief Engineer Melville and Seamen Noros and
Ninderman, OF the Jeanette survivors, ana Lieut..
Berry, of the Arctic steamer Rodgers, arrived at
the b a. P. depot On the limited express Saturday
afternoon, in company with the committee sent to
meet them at Baltimore. Lieut. Danenhower, OF
the Jeanette, among the first to greet his old
comrades. Commissioner West made brief speech
of welcome. to which responses were made, and
then the party entered carriages and were escorted
by the Washington Light Infantry. the National
Rifles, the Cadet Rifles, the Union Veterans. the
Capital City GuariS and the Washington Light
Guards, to the music of the Marine Band, Scliroe-
der'S Band and drum corps, up Pennsylvania ave-
nue., through dense crowd, to 18th street. thence
down to the Ebbttt House. where Engineer Mel
vile and his associates took quarters At $50 a
reception took place at Masonic Hall, which was
packed to Its utmost Assistant Secretary Davis
presided and eX-Secretary Thompson delivered an
address or welcome, and then the guests took
positions on the front OF the platform, and While
the band diScourSed American ana Russian na-
uonal airs, thousands OF people passed in front of
the stage and shook hands With one or more OF the
party.
Two WEDDINGS AT THE SAME CHURCH.-Mr.
James T. Hardin. well known East Washington
merchant, and Miss Jennie A. Mitchell, the ac-
compliShed daughter OF Mr.. Joseph III. Mitchell, OF
Capitol Hill, were married at St Peters church
this morning. the Rev. Father Ryan officiating.
There was large number OF friends and acquaint-
ances present. The bride was dressed in q plum
colored silk travelling DRESS with lace trimmings
train for bridal "trip to New York and Boston.
The uSherS were DR.. j. III. Benson, Harry Benson,
Thomas Smith and j. DeNeill.
Immediately upon the close of the ceremony and
While the same gathering was still in the church,
Lieut. d. II. Foley, of the revenue marine service,
advanced to the altar, where they were united In
marriage by the Rev. Father O'Sullivan. The
bride was attlred in white satin dress en- train,
with the customary vail and orange blossoms.
After the ceremony a reception was held at the
residence OF the brides father, Mr.. Hugh Nc
was largely attended. The bridal party leave on
the evening train for New Bedford, Mass, where
the groom is stationed. The uSherS We're Mes SIS
F. r. Madigan. E. T. Gibbons and Thomas Smith.
HIGH WATER IN THE LOWER PoToMAC.-Several
captains Of steamboats, and sailing vessels, who
arrived here yesterday and this morning, re-
port the river apparently much higher than usual
In the lower Potomac. This is in consequence OF
the late prevailing northeast and southeast winds
which have backed up the tides, and the unusual
heavy rains which have met these tides. Much of
the low lands about the lower river and the bay
are submerged.
THE COLOR QUESTION THE PRESCOTT SCHOOL,
A number OF parents withdrew their children from
the Prescott school this morning account or the
presence OF the child of Prof Gregory, coored, in
the school. There are now about fifteen children
In all that have been removed from the school
that no organized effort had been made on the
part OF parents to gain expression OF opinion of
the residents OF the District. The fight. he said
was not against mixed schools, but the permitting
this school, contrary to the rules OF the school
board, TO be made mixed when the distinction was
kept In all the other schools The members or the
school board deprecate any agitation OF the Ques-
tion at present, but 1t will probably be brought up
at the meeting OF the board tomorrow and some
decision reached.