National Republican., 1886-10-28
UNDER THE MARRIAGE BELL.
They are United in the Bands of Holy
WedlOck.

wedlock.
There was pretty house wedding at the
residence of Col. Nicholas Vedder last even
ing, when his only daughter, Miss Belle
Vedder, was married to Col Robert l.
Flemmlng, the well known builder and
architect. The drawing room was elabo-
rately decorated with palms and ferns, fill
ing one end of the room. From the green
wall sprung four brnnched arches OF white
chrysanthemums edged with smllaX, and
from the center Of the arch was suspended
n marriage bell OF white chrysanthemums
edged with white rose buds. The chande-
liers were wTeathed with smilax with pen
dants OF white roses, and the tables had
bouquets in jars Of long stemmed La France
and Cornelia Cook roses. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Dr. Shippeu, at half
past six o'clock. Col. Nedder gave the
bride away. The bride, who Is a well known
and well beloved society belle, was beautl-
ful In her sweeping bridal robes. The we'd
ding gown was splendid robe OF ivolre
satin with n court tram and the front draped
in duchesse point lace. The low bodice was
edged with lace and wreath OF orange
flowers, and there were orange blossoms
fastening the sweeping cloud OF tulle that
enyeloped the dainty figure, and panel OF
the same blossoms were at the sides. The
the long gloves, and the groom's gift, a
pendant OF diamonds, was worn at the
throat on white ribbon, and the diamond
bracelets at the wrists. The fan was q
Juiette Of white ostrich feathers. Mrs.
Vedder assisted IN receiving the guests IN a
trained gown OF lavender satin garnished
with pearl lace. A delicious supper
was served shortly after the service. Some
Of those present were MIR. and Mrs. II. X.
Willard, Mr.. Harry Willard, Senator Nor
gan, the Misses Morgan, Judge Cox, Mr..
| Carver, Mrs. Shippen, Judge and Mrs.
| Bentley, Mr.. aud Mrs. T. G. Crawford, Mr..
| Robert Fox, Miss Fox, Maj. Darden, Mr..
and Mrs. BGbbitt, DIR. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs
! Bell, Mr.. and Mrs. Parker, Chaplain aud
| Mrs. Van Wyck, Mai. and Mrs DGnou.
hover, and Mrs, IIarbord.
CoX-EMERY.
The marriage Of Mr.. Wm. a. L. Cox,
nephew Of Hon. S. S. Cox, and Miss Juliet
II. Emery, daughter Of eX.Mayor Emery, at
the latters residence last evening, was Il
! quiet affair. Owing to the death OF near
relative the wedding was much smaller
than was the original intention. The in-
vitations were limited to the relations Of
the family and the young friends OF the
bride The ushers were MIR. II. X. Will
ard, jr., and Mr.. Peter Parker, ir. Mr..
John \. Logan, jr., acted as best man
! tH the groom. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. John z. New.
man, -. D., In the second drawing
room, which was decorated with palms aud
the mantels banked with white chrysan-
themums and smllax. The bride wore q
trained dress of white satin, trimmed with
lace, and veil of white tulle fell to the
edge Of the train. The one bridesmaid
wac the BRIDES sister, Miss Mamie Emery,
WHO was becomingly attired in white silk
and lace. The presents were numerous and
conrratulau6is or their friends and started
north on tour about midnight. On their
return they will take up their residence at
their own home, Gil ii street northwest.
GONE TO HOUSEKEEPING.
The marriage Of Mr.. William Ii. Keneas.
ter to Miss Lillian NJ, daughter of Capt.
Richard 4. Smith, took place Mt 9 o'clock
yesterday afternoon at the residence OF the
brides parents. Rev. j. Wesley Boteler
was the officiating minister AS the wed.
ding was quiet one, only the immediate
family and few personal friends were
present. The couple being very popular,
they were the recipients of large number
Of handsome and valuable presents from
their host Of friends. After the wedding
repast they left, followed by the traditional
| shower Of rice, to take possession of their
new home, No. l7i0 Eleventh street north.
west, which is in readiness for their iecep.
| tion.
\ VIRGINIA BRIDE.
The wedding Of Mr.. William l. White, OF
this city, to Miss Alice Il. Otterback, OF
Glendale, Va, was solemnized at the resi-
dence of the BRIDES parents Tuesday last
at O'Clock, the Rev. Mr.. Sharpe, OF Alex.
andria, Va, officiating. The wedding was
a very quiet one, only the family and few
| immediate friends OF the contracting parties
being present. The presents were numer-
| Gus and handsome.