Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-14

a mEnaY 1FnDDENa PARTY.
Tmoir Arrival on she steamer Governs
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The marriage Of Ensign W. r.
Fnllam, u. S. Navy, and Miss Marie
Robinson, Of Queen AIMS county.
Nd, daughter Of Judge Robinson,
or the Court Of Appeals, will be sol
emnized at st. Anne's Protestant
Episcopal Church here tomorrow
"wednesday. The splendid steam
er Gov. McLane, Capt. Hedge Temp
son, had been placed at the disposal
Of Judge Robinson, and yesterday
the family, including the prospective
bride, came to Annapolis on the
steamer. There was also on board
o party of young lady friends Of the
bride. The trip was 8 very pleasant
one, thanks to the kind attention Of the
urbane captain who Is not only one Of
the most efficient commanders in the
fishery service, but very pleasant,
entertaining and agreeable gentleman.
Every comfort was shown the ladies
on their pleasant voyage to Annapo-
lis, and the trip was enjoyed by them
hugely. The "McLane,v with flags
flying made very pretty picture as
she glided through the breakers, and
though not exerting herself in the
least, left ia her wake all craft that
CHANGED to be taking in her course
She is not only fast sailor but one
of the staunchest vessels that plows
the Chesapeake.
Judge Robinson's residence 'front.'
ing on Chester river, Is one of the
handsomest ID that locality. It is
about % miles from Annapolis, and
the trip was made ia less than two.
hours. It was the first time, as Capt.
Thompson remarked, that the old
gal had poked her nose in Chester
river and she behaved splendidly.
Shallow water rendered it necessary
for the "McLanen to anchor in the
stream, but the ladies found no diff
Guilty in reaching the steamer in
yawi boat, manned BY the captain and
TWO Of the McLane's crew. The
start was made at o'clock and An
napolis was reached before 4. OF
Greensbury Point the United States
steamer "Standish, !" with the Naval
Cadets aboard exercising ID gunnery,
was met, and some ot the latter rec
ognizing the party on board the Nc
Lane, !" dotted their caps in true mill.
tary style. Other passing steamers
exchanged courtesies with the State
boat A party Of ladies and gentle
man met Judge Robinson's family
when the boat landed at Floods
wharf. Included ID the company was
Ensign Fullam, the prospective groom
who received q warm reception by.
those On board. They al left togeth-
e., after thanking Capt. Thompson
and bis officers for the kindnesses ex-
tended during the trip. The ever
faithful .sJoen also came In for q good
share Of thanks from the company, IS
they passed olf The boat.
Judge Robinson took q great Ii.
tegest in examining the machinery Of
the McLane,p and all the appoint-
ments Of the boat. and remarked that
the State had secured d very service.
able vessel Everything looked as
bright and shiny as new pin, and
So are told cleanliness On board IS
characteristic d The captain and BIS
officers. Most of Capt. Thompson,s
crew were with him on the police
steamer Leila They are faithful and
capable. Mr.. +. r Benner. the
chief engineer, had been connected
with The force since Capt Hunter
0aKidson's time, Ia 1865, and IS
nehly competent Capt. David
son sIIerWafds desired Mr. Benner e
accompany him TO Central America.
Offering him extra inducements. but
"a affection III bis family 81 the time
prevented Mr. Benner from accepting
.he position Nr. Benner's younger
brother, Albert J. Benner, is also
Fekeklan ID the oyster police service.
and IS likewise competent Mr Penn
broke. The steady and Efficient mate IS
4'so nn 'old hand 30 che bellows hav.
nE served some time 0n lhe force.
ano with sntiEe salts olion - ALL
Zoe tho steward 81 also fixed
institution cu ne hcsE and II would
oe bard So N|| hls place ateen IDLY
Hlesu leNeAe th6
A|tne crew from CepIain 81 ..
NcE leaving caE tbs exteIlent eooE'
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