The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-10-26


little outings the Presidents wife Is enjoying
complete rest. Mrs. Dimmicll is now living at
the White House. Last season she had apart
ments on Twelfth street, where her sister, Mrs.
Parker, was also domiciled In fact, with their
deceased mother, Mrs. Scott-Lord, and DR..
Scott, they made their home for several years
on Twelfth street. Just now Lieutenant snd
Mrs. Parker are at Samoa where Mrs. Parker is
enjoying the distinction of being the first Amer
lean woman to set foot on the island. Mrs. Nc
kee and children are in indianapolis, and will
not return here before December.
After residence Of twelve months in this
city, during which time she has charmin civ
described the weddings and other society events
OF the year, Miss Louise Coverts time came on
Tuesday evening, when. as q bride, she was the
centre of interest. Her marriage to Mr.. L. c.
johnson, of the editorial staff of the Post. took
place at the residence of Mrs. Annie Louise
Powell, No. 1913 Rhode Island avenue. The
drawing-rooms were made beautiful with masses
of the delicate Cosmos flower, which contrasted
charmingly with the rich brilliancy of the au-
tumn flowers set in vases about the rooms. Mr..
kelso Murdoch, of Cincinnati, attended the
groom as best man. The bride entered the room
on the arm of Mr.. Thomas McGill, father OF
Mrs. Powell, Miss Annie Powell, the bridesmaid,
preceding them, who wore o becomingly youth
full gown of white china silk, and held bunch
OF pink roses. Miss Covert is petite brunette,
and she looked exceedingly pretty in her bridal
gown of white silk, trimmed with heirloom lace,
the veil of her reat-great-grandmother forming
the garniture of her wedding dress Her bou-
quet was composed of white roses, tied with
broad white satin ribbon. The marriage service
was read by Rev. DR.. Hamlin, pastor Of the
Church OF the Covenant. The wedding guests
were received by Mrs. Powell, assisted by Mrs.
ID. l.. West. Among Others We're Colonel and Mrs.
S. E. Johnson, parents of the groom; Mr.. and
Mrs. Beriah Wilkins, Mr. and Mrs. Jules Guth-
ridge, Mr.. Victor johnson, brother of the groom;
Mrs. Rogers, Mr.. Beardsley, Mr.. and Mrs. Scott
Q. Bone, DR.. Reginald Munson, Miss Katharine
TnVlOr r MIR md
/. West. Mr.. w. j. hampton, Mr.. j. D. Morton,
of Cincinnati; Mrs. Burnham, Dir. and Mrs
Charles Burnham and Miss Burnham, Mrs. J. j.
Shedd, Rev. and Mrs T. s. Hamlin, Mr. Au-
gustus W. Francis, NJ. Oskar Krutsch, Mrs. NJ.
Benedict and daughter, Mr.. John w. Thompson
and Miss Thompson, the Misses Heaven Mr.
and Mrs. William Richards, Dr.. and Mrs.
Talbot, Miss Anna Hazleton, DR.. and Mrs
Wolhaupter, Maj. William II. Powell, M and
Mrs. William j. .Lttell, Mr.. and Mrs. Ross
Thompson, Mr. Louis d. Wine, and Miss Lutte
Hanna. After the ceremony and congratula-
tions a supper was served. Mr.. and Mrs John
son left on a late train by the Baltimore and
Ohio for Cincinnati, where they will spend their
honeymoon. Miss Louise Covert is from
Aurora, H., and Mr.. Philander Chase johnson
is the son of Col. s. E. johnson, chief of the
Cincinnati Enquirer Bureau.
On Wednesday afternoon, at the residence of
the brides father Mr.. Endicott King, 1918 Tenth
street, Miss Mary Hill King and Mr.. Clinton
Gage, of Boston, were united in marriage by
Rev. Dr. Bartlett, of the New York-ayenue Pres
byterian Church, The house was tastefully
adorned with palms and other foliage plants,
which were massed against the walls and filed in
the large bay window. The mantels of the two
drawing-rooms were decorated with roses. The
bride wore an elegant gown of white duchesse
silk, trimmed with point lace, high bodice and
long sleeves. She carried bouquet of Puritan
roses. The bridesmaid was Miss Margaret King,
who was attired in lovely gown Of yellow crepe
de chine and held bunch of Marechal Neil
Ihn oft oflaHI hun
King, the BRIDES brother, as best man. Mr.. En-
dicott King gave his daughters hand in mar
riage. A sumptuous wedding feast was served
at the close of the service. A number Of Boston
friends witnessed the ceremony, among whom
were the parents of the groom and Mr.. and Mrs.
Trickey, of the Boston Globe. Mr.. and Mrs.
Gage left ou the 615 train for their wedding
journey They will reside this winter at the
Norfolk House, Boston.
The marriage of Miss Mary Gordon Pratt and
DR.. William Mercer Sprigg was solemnized in
Trinity Church on Wednesday evening. The
marriage service was performed by DR.. Addi-
son, uncle of the bride, assisted by her cousin,
DIR. d. ID. Addison, of Boston. The ushers were
DIR. Thomas Addison, Jr., Messrs. Anthony Ad-
Olson, II. Darneille, Thomas DuraGd, A. Rod
cirque aud Watson Clarke. Best man, DR.. X.
Lee Cole Miss Eleanor Addison was maid of
honor. She was attirsd in a gown OF pink
striped gauze, and held bouquet OF pink
roses. The bride approached the chancel lean
ing on the arm Of Mr.. Murray Addison. Her
gown was OF rch white SILK, with court train,
the front draped tablier fashion with embroid-
cred crepe. The tulle veil was fastened with
orange blossoms, and her bouquet was com
posed Of Puritan roses. There was no reception
after the ceremony, owing to the recent Illness
of the bride. The church service was witnessed
by host Of friends Of the high contracting par
ties DR.. and Mrs. Sprigg left on an evening
train for Atlantic City. They will extend their
wedding trip as far as New York where they
will visit Judge and Mrs Armour.
There has not been prettier home wedding
this season than that Of Miss Carrie Mueller and
Mr.James a. Humphrey, which was celebrated on
Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs.
Christian Mueller, No 22l B street. The floral
decorations Of cut flowers and palms were pro-
fuse. The brides path to the bay window, where
stood the officiating minister, DR.. Sunderland,
was marked of by ribbons. Miss Mueller was
given in marriage by Mr.. 4. Ebery, on whose
arm she entered the room Her gown was
charming combination Of cream-white silk and
embroidered mOusseline de sole. The bodice
was pointed, and the sleeves were elbow length
She wore long gloves and held a bunch Of white
roses The MendelssOhn wedding march was
played by Miss Nellie Phillips. Mr.. Brauner
attended the groom as best man. After the
ceremony the bridal pair and the invited wit
nesses OF the ceremony sat down to an elaborate
banquet This was followed by q reception.
At 1920 O'Clock Mr., and Mrs. Humphrey left
on their bridal trip On their return they will
reside at 52S Spencer street, lie Droit Park
They will be at home to their friends on Thurs
days.
Mrs. Constantine BOdisco (nee Barton) and
her young daughter Olgy will 20 direct to st
Petersburg on their arrival in Europe. Mr.
Bodisco is one Of the chamberlains of the Gar.
RodiEpo OrastlV epiOVpd hnr yieff ~ CO.,