The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-09-21

closes its doors for the season. All who remain
at Cresson after that time have to do their own
housekeeping Miss Jeanette Halford has
been one of the most popular girls at Cresson
this season. Secretary Halford has again taken
apartments at the Elsemere for the winter, and
the family is soon expected back. Mrs. Morton
and daughters returned last week to their coun-
try seat, Ellerslie, from Bar Harbor. The Vice
President came back to Washington early in the
week, and is stopping at the Shoreham. Mrs.
Wilmerding and Miss Alice Wilmerding were
the guests of Mrs. Morton last week. Mrs.
Proctor is now at her Vermont home Her
health is greatly improved, and it is hoped that
she will be able to take part in the winter
gaiety. Mrs. Carey, who did the honors Of
Secretary Proctor's house last season. will spend
only short time here next winter Col. Carey
is now stationed in Boston.
Mount Vernon NJ. E. Church was the scene of
brilliant wedding on Wednesday night, when
Miss Aimee Hodges, of this city, and Mr..
Thomas T. Keller, of the State Department,
were united in holy wedlock. Rev. DR.. Wight
man tied the knot. The ushers were Mr. John
Webster, Mr.. William Hutchinson, and Mr.. Ar
thur Morsell. The bride was elegantly and
richly attired in a travelling costume of tan Hen
retta cloth. Hat and gloves matched the deli
was composed Of La France roses. The bride
and groom entered the church and approached
the altar together. There was large company
present. The front seats were reserved for the
associates in the State Department. Mrs. Grid
Ter played charming melodies during the mar
riage service. The home Of the bride, 910 New
York avenue, was beautifully adorned in honor
Of the event. and after the church ceremonial
the bridal party drove to the residence, where a
fine collation. was served. MIR. and Mrs Keller
took the 10 o'clock train for New York. They
will make an extended trip, and do not expect
to return to Washington before November when
they will be happy to see their friends at 910
New York avenue, where they will reside. Mr..
keller's associates in the State Department pre-
scented the bride with some rich pieces of silver.
Mr.. G. L. Blanton and Miss Mamie A. Cullen
were married last Wednesday evening at the
parsonage of St. Patrick's Church by the Rev.
Father MCGEE in the presence of a large num-
Der of friends. The bride was attired in pearl
gray dress trimmed with steel passementerie,
with toque to match, and carried bouquet of
La France roses Miss Bessie Knowles was the
maid of honor and Mr.. Jos. P. Cullen the best
was held at the residence Of the
BRIDES mother, All Sixth street, where
the happy couple received the congratu-
lations of numerous friends. The bride received
large number of handsome presents. Among
those present were Mr.: and Mrs. Coqard, the
Misses Griesbuar, Miss Mary Higgins, Mr.. and
the Misses Cullen. Of New Haven, Conn, Mr..
R. F. Baker, Mr.. w. w. Hough, Mr.. Harry
Smith. Miss Lilly Blanton, and Miss Katie Cul-
len. After a Bumptuous repast the newly-mar-
ried couple left for Paris, Mo-, where the groom
is engaged in business.
The wedding of Miss Aimee Sioussa, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Sioussa, of 1925
L street, and Mr. John Mccormick of this city,
was celebrated on Thursday morning in Ken
dree M. E. Church. Rev. DIR. G. Herbert Rich
ardson of1iciated The bride wore pretty trav-
cling costume of gray wool, with toQue of vel
vet matching her gown in shade. She carried
bunch of roses tied with pink ribbons The
Swedish wedding march was played by DR..
ptrah IN hri1 np1 nl~o
the altar, preceded by the ushers, Mr.. Ernest
Cissell, Dr. Sprigg, DIR. Beatty, and Mr.. Eek
hart. After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
'Cormick drove to the depot, where they took
the train for Philadelphia. They will be absent
on their wedding for a fortnight. Among
Others who witnessed the ceremony besides the
immediate relatives of the high contracting
parties were DR.. and Mrs. r. G. Fisher, of X
street, Rev. DR.. Turner, Mrs. Richardson, and
Miss Lee
pretty home wedding was that of Miss
May 2. Grimm and Mr.. j. Bernard Colclazer,
which took place on Thursday evening at the
residence of the BRIDES parents. The house
was decorated with great taste and skill, the
glossy green leaves and delicate white spikes of
the Madeira vine being profusely used in the
unique floral decoration. The marriage cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Father O'Nei, of
the Immaculate Conception Church. The
bride was handsomely attired in white silk.
The bridesmaid Miss Carrie SwartZ, of Win
chester, Va, was also gowned in white silk.
The bridegroom had as best man Mr.. Pascal
Plant. The ceremony over, a reception and
handsome supper followed. The wedding
presents were numerous and valuable, Mr.. and
Mrs. Colclazer are now at Ocean City, where
they will pass the honeymoon.
The Bayadere Club held special meeting
Tuesday evening at the home of their president,
Oscar l.. johnson. The spacious house gave
abundant room for dancing, which was the
amusement chosen for the occasion, and under
the favorable conditions which existed, the
large party spent pleasant evening. In the
party We're Miss H. Stauf, of Baltimore; Misses
Rose and Fannie Clark, of Maryland: Miss Lou
Isaacs, of Mississippi Messrs William f.
Booker and Frank i. Baker, of Kansas; Miss
Virgie Moncure, of Virginia, and Mr. Buic
Clark, of Maryland, and the Misses Church,
Fant, Fenwick, Fowler, Montague Isaacs,
Saul. and Messrs. DR.. Hendrickson, Richard
Hendrickson, Clark, Baker, Wimsatt, Richard
johnson, Dinahon, Saul, and numerous others.
The wee small hours were very near before the
last adieus were spoken.
Cullen and Mr. Charles l.. Blanton took place
in st. Patrick's parsonage on Wednesday even
ing. Rev. Father McGee officiated. Miss Bes-
sic Knowles attended the bride as maid of
honor and Mr.. j. p. Cullen was best man.
After the ceremony a reception was held at the
home of ihe BRIDES mother, All Sixth street.
Mr.. and Mrs Blanton have gone to Paris, Mo-,
where they will reside.
Chief Engineer Charles Baker of the Navy,
and family, who returned from abroad last
month, are stopping with their friend, Miss
Lindsay 1913 Fifteenth street, daughter of the
late Mrs. Mai. Lindsay, of X street. The re-
cent bereavement of young Mrs. j. Howard Ba-
ker, his eldest daughter, in the loss of her hus-
band in China a cablegram of whose death was