National Republican., 1883-02-22
THE SOCIAL WORLD.

weddlng OF MIR. o. II. RothacIscr and
Btiss Mamie Rounds, Mr.. James Blair
and Miss AppoIIino Alexander, and Of
Mr.. w. @. Boyd and Miss Minnie Reed
Other Social News.
Special Dispatch.
CnIcAoo, Feb. 21.-Mr. o. II. Rothacker,
editor Of the Denver T5iJune, of Colorado, was
married here at o'clock this evening TO Miss
Mamie Rounds, daughter of Public Printer s.
p. Rounds. Tho ceremony took place at the
house of tho brides aunt and was attended by
q large number Of friends, including Sem
ator elect Bowen, William Stapleton,
Of tho Denver NeDs, and other
friends who came on with Mr.. Rothacker
from Denver. President Arthur sent a splen-
did bouquet Of camelas, and Oscar Wilde, who
had met Miss Rounds while in this country
and admired her beauty, cabled his congratu-
lations. The brides father gave her away to
tho fortunate journalist. Miss Rounds Is q
beautiful brunette of pronounced type and
has spent some months In Washington, where
she was much admired for her many graces.
The happy couple will start on tour for
Denver, San Francisco, and other points west.
The wedding of Mr.. James Blair, Of ST.
Louis and Miss Apolline Alexander, last
night. was blessed by cloudless sky and a
full silver moon that furnished the most beau
tifuI weather that any bride has had for her
marriage day this year. Col. Alexanders
home on l. street was filed with the COM
pany of friends gathered TO witness the we'd
ding ceremonies which took place promptly at
o'clock. Rev. DIR. Bartlett preceded the
bridal party in entering the parlor, and took
HE Mi ia, tho hory tvfnInVv caninU fha
pany. Tho bridesmaids, Miss Matte
Van Riswick of Georgetown, and Miss
Lille Burbridge, of kentucky, entered
next, followed by the groom and his
best man, Mr. Arthur Lee, Of st. Louis, and
after them the bride advanced on the arm Of
her father. AS the bridal party descended the
stairway and entered the parlor male quar-
tette, led by DIR. Kimball, sang n wedding
chorus. At the conclusion of tho short cere-
mony Mr.. and Mrs. Blair took their stand
within the arch of the bay window to receive
the congratulations of the company. The
brides dress was of the heaviest white satin,
with front of white brocade. The corsage was
high, with square neck and elbow sleeves, and
finished by a valois collar and cascades of
duchesse lace, with embroideries of white jet.
She wore long tulle veil, confined by lilies
of the valley, with ornaments of pearls,
and her bouquet was of white roses
and lilies of the valley. The brides
maids were attired in white nuns yelling
and lace, and carried bouquets, the one of
Marshal Neil, and the other of bon silene
roses. Shortly after 8 o'clock the bride en-
tered the supper room to cut the brides cake,
and half hour later Mr.. and Mrs Blair took
their leave for the wedding tour, followed by
shower Of good wishes. There was n large
attendance of those distinguished in resident
| circles, and tho groom being a son Of the late
| Frank Blair of Missouri, and a nephew of
Montgomery Blair, Of this city, there was
quite gathering Of the members of the Blair
connection. Among those present we're:
Chief Justice aud Mrs. Drake, Justice and Mrs.
| Macarthur GEN and Mrs. Alvorl, Mr.. and Mrs.
| ID. O. Foruey Gen. and Mrs. Halbort Is. Paine,
Mrs. probasco Miss Bulard, Mr.. and Mrs. Magru.
der, Judge and Miss Johnston, Mr.. John Croson,
Mr.. Thomas Alexander, Mr.. Woodbury. B.nir Mr..
| chnl, Mr. nnd Mrs. James V. Coleman, Miss Cole.
| mun, Miss Dunn, Mrs Tillon, Miss Constable, Miss
Miller, Airs Fltzhugh Coyle, DR.. and Mrs Bartlett
| Treasurer Gllnllan and daughters, Mr.. Linden
| Kent and many others.
Foundry church was crowded last night by
large and fashionable audience to witness
the marriage of MI. William G.. Boyd, son OF
Col. Robert Boyd, to Miss Minnie Reed,
daughter of the late B. w. Reed. The cere-
ner by the Rev. w. +. Ward, pastor OF
Foundry church. Mr.. w. X. Cohen presided
at the organ, and during tho time of waiting
for the bridal party to arrive, gave some fine
kseleotions; "Mendelssohn's Grand Wedding
March" was rendered in very ac-
ceptable manner. At 8 o'clock the
bride and groom elect entered the church.
Tho former was attired in white satin,
embroidered crystal front, the dress
being one of Worth's extraordinary designs
The ornaments were simple, exhibiting good
TASTE The groom wore the conventional
suit prescribed by fashion. After the cere'
mony tho couple proceeded to the late home
of the bride where n reception was held, the
house being crowded with the friends and
relatives Of the y0ung couple. The presents
were numerous and costly, among which
were noticed q silver service, presented by
the sisters of the bride; a china set, silver
pitcher, silver salver, and other household
| goods too numerous to mention. AS the
young people are going right to keeping
house no bridal tour will be taken. There
were no bridesmaids The following gentle
men acted as ushers Messrs w, II, Mcknight
James II. Marr, William r. Baily, and d. w
Oyster,
Mrs. Frelinghuysen and her daughters held
a brilliant reception yesterday afternoon
their parors being filled with gay groups o.
ladies aud many gentlemen toward the closing
hours Among those calling there were Baron
SChaefler the German minister and Nine
Won Eisendecker, NJ. Roustan, Col. and Mrs
Holman, Nine. and Miss Barca, Mrs, An
derson, Mrs. and Miss Rucker, Col and Mrs
McCauley, Mr.. Andre Brewster, Mrs. Voor
hees Miss McCulloch, Miss Brown, Mrs. Nc
Creery, Mrs. Field, Mrs. Boale, Mrs. j. ID
Cameron, Mrs. Groome, Mrs Creswell, the
Chinese minister, and many others.
Mrs Iotten received at the residence Of the
postmaster general, assisted by Miss Anni
Totten. Her two little children, Edith and
Gerald Totten, were present, and excited
great admiration and much petting from the
visitors, both of them having unusually pretty
faces.
Mrs. Brewster had n great number of call
er3 during the afternoon, and was assisted II
receiving by her daughter, Mrs. Koons; by
her two sisters, Mrs. and Miss Walker; b.
Miss Shepherd, of New York, and Miss Vic
tora Emory. Mr., and Mrs. Koons arrived
from the south on Tuesday night, and will re
main here until the first part of next week.
Mrs. Chandler's mother and sister boil
being indisposed yesterday afternoon, thei
customary Wednesday reception was not held
Mrs Teller received informally Mt her HON
on NJ street, and had many visitors during tn
afternoon.
The widow and daughter Of the late Sena
tor Carpenter arrived in the city this week
and will make II stay of some time, visitin
different friends in the city.
DIR. Holmes and his wife, from Portland
Me-, have been at Willard's for the past week
Mrs Holmes is n sister of the wife of Repre-
sentative Hazelton, and possesses sOmethin
of the same beauty which has so distinguishe
the latter in society here.
Hon. George Bancroft gave dinner part.
last night at which the President and Mr.:
McElrOy were among the guests
Miss Dodge (Gail Hamilton) is recoverin
from the illness with which she has bee