Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-30
SOCIAL MATTERS.

SOCIAL MArrERs.
Notable Weddings Last Night - Perso.al
Notcs OF Interest
The brides Of last night did not want for i'd
miration from the large assemblage present al
both St Matthews and st. Johns Churches
At ST. Matthews, at 8 O'Clock, Miss Louise
Merrick and Mr.. @. T. Hamilton were married
with all the pomp and ceremony that the
church surrounds nuptials. The high altar-at
which has occurred so many notable cersmo-
nies-was in perfect blaze OF light from the
rows and rows Of lighted tapers and the fra
GRANGE OF the flowers could be enjoyed all over
the church From the noor Of the sane
tuary to the top Of the tabernacle
the altar was arched in palms and be-
tween the candelabras there were many
vases filed with all kinds Of white, sweet SMELL
ing spring flowers, such a. white lilacs. cherry
blossoms and bridal wreath. These mingled
WITH nne tracery Of asparagus vine, twining
faces OF the marble. made perfect symphony
In white and green. The altar was such beau
tiful sight that many Of the guests waited after
the wedding to 60 closer TO see it. The commu-
mon rail was hidden beneath Q hedge Of lilac
boughs. On the steps where the couple were
to kneei to receive the nuptial blessing there
we're white hassocks, and at each side Q tall gilt
candlestick held a lighted candle.
Inc ushers, who wore the brides flower, lilies
OF the valley, In the lapels Of their dress coats
were Mr. James +. Tracey, Albany; Mr.. John
q. Gallgan, Massachusetts,; Mr.. William ID.
Rudy, DR.. I. N. Vincent and Mr.. Richard Mer-
rick OF this city. They had no easy task 70
perform.
At O'Clock the bridal party arrived. The
ushers walked down the aisle in advance, fol-
lowed by the bridesmaids and then the bride
who leaned on the arm Of her uncle, Mr.. +. b
Mcclure II made q pleasing vision as this
procession filed up the long aisle At the eame
moment the groom and his best man, Mr.. John
Anger OF New York. emerged from the sacristy
door, followed by the long line Of surpliced
priests, who, taking their places on each side
enter.
Rev. Father Healy, 8. j., robed in q white
cope, stood In front Of the altar attended by
nev. L. !. hervick, and Rev. Father Cowardin,
.. D., performed the marriage ceremony. The
Impressive ceremony was watched with intense
interest by every person in the church.
=, Wnen the wedding march pealed again from
,ne organ 1t was happy but . serious faced
prlae and groom who came down the aisle.
a. Inc pride Is one OF the younger daughters Of
the Late Hon. Richard Merrick and has most
engaging manners and presence. Her wedding
gown was OF rich white faille, and across the
front OF the skirt was deep founce Of valen-
ciennes lace, festooned with SPRAYS of orange
blossoms. The bodice was high and across the
q
blossoms. Her veil, worn back from the face,
w was OF nne point lace. A chaplet of orange
blossoms was worn and where the veil was
closest to the brown hair in front a diamond
star cleaned. The flowers she carried were
lilies of the valley. The marriage service was
read from missal, bound in white morocco
johnson.
The bridesmaids, Miss Josephine Merrick.
Miss katherine Merrick, Miss Carlisle and Miss
HAWKS, all bright young girls, wore white
crepon gowns trimmed with soft lace dounces
They wore short tulle wells, and two wore pink
and two blue flower wreaths- The flowers thew
carried were either La France or brides roses
tied with long ribbons.
After the wedding q reception was held at
the residence Of the Misses Merrick. where the
bride and groom received congratulations under
bower OF green arranged in the bay window.
Miss Merrick received the guests and wore a
dainty gown OF white crepe and lace. Miss
Mildred Merrick wore a white null frock and a
Roman sash. Mrs. Frank Mcclure wore
night Mr.. and Mrs Hamilton went to New
York, and sailed this morning for Europe,
where they will spend several months in con-
tinental travel.
Among those present at the wedding were
Mr.. Martin +. Morris and the Misses
Morris, Mrs. Josephine Butler, the Misses
Hannah, Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Por-
Burr. the Misses Riggs, Col. and Mrs. Berret,
Mr.. A. A. Wilson. Mrs. Romero, Mrs. Justice
tlel 1, Mrs. Condit Smith, Mrs. Vance, Mr..
HARRY Martin, Mrs. Hoge, Mrs. Stannard, Mr..
and Mrs. Knott. Mrs. and Miss Townshend,
Judge and the Misses James, Judge and Mrs.
Bradley, Admiral and Mrs. Franklin, Mrs and
the Misses Horsey, Mr.. F. p. b. Sands, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gait, Mr.. and Mrs Feudall. DIR. and Mrs
Evans, Mrs. VIM. H Clagett Miss Clagett, Mr..
and Mrs. Dorsey Clagett, Miss Clare, Mr.. and
Mrs; A. s. Worthington, Miss Beckwith, Miss
Dahlgren, Mr.. Josiah Pierce, Mr.. Pierre de
Chambrun, Mr.. and Mrs. +. J. kieckhofer, Mr.
and Mrs Bryan, Mr.. John Msgruder, DR.. and
Mrs. G. L. Magruder, Mrs. Gen. Williams, the
Misses Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. Hoban, Miss
Louise Mitchell the Misses Du Hamel, Miss
Damman OF baltimore, DIR; and Mrs. Harrison,
Mrs. John +. Ellis, DIR. and Mrs. Sewers, Rep
resentative and Mrs. Tracey, Mr. and Mrs Ross
Perry, Judge and Mrs. Hagner, Mr.. Paul John
son, Gen. and Mrs. Vincent, Col and Mrs. VIM
throp, Mr.. and Mrs. Calderon Carlisle and Mr..
z. c. Lancaster. Mr.. and Mrs. Edelin,, the
Hamilton, his brother; Mr.. ]. J. Hamilton, Mr..
Neal Hamilton and Miss Emily Hamilton, his
nephews and niece, were also present.
Among the clergymen present were Rev.
Father Tarro of Ellicott City, Nd, where the
Misses Merrick have their country home; Rev.
Father Murphy. S. j., Rev. E. A. Williams,
Rev. James Mackin, Father Richards OF
Georgetown College, Rev. Father Gillespie,
s. j., Rev. Father Dougherty, Rev. Father Nc,
Aztec and Father Jenkins OF Leonardtown, Nd
The marriage of Miss Anna Meem Peachy.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Daingerfeld
Peachy, and Lieut.. Frank E. Beatty Of the
navy was the occasion of q second beautiful
spectacle at the same hour at st. Johns last
night. The chancel was tastefully as well as
fragrantly decorated in wild flowers the work
of the young lady friends of the fair young
bride. The ushers, who were in full dress uni
form, were kept busy seating the guests until
the arrival of the bride and her train of at
tendants They were Capt Winslow, Assistant
Engineer B. c. Bryant and Lieuts. Tappan.
Rush, Johnston and Fechtler. The brides.
maids were Miss Eliza Peachy and Miss Edith
Norris. Their gowns were of soft white null.
made with demi-trained skirts and full bodices
cut round at the neck where an old fashioned
frill Of lace gave the finishing touch. They
carried yellow roses. Miss Virginia Peachy
was maid Of honor. Her null gown had a
jacket bodice of white satin brocaded in pale
blue flowers. Mr.. Peachy escorted his daughter
to the chancel rail. where they we're met BY the
groom and his best man, Lieutenant Laird, y.
S. N.
The bride was gowned in white faille and |
deep founce of duchess lace was caught at in |
tervals in festoons by pearl ornaments The
bodice had fall Of the lace about the round |
neck and the high pulled sleeves fitted the |
lower part Of the arm closely. She wore pearl |
and her tulle veil was held to the |
hair by the groom's gift Of diamond pima Her
flowers were lilies of the valley.
Rev. DR.. Douglass, assisted by Rev. ]. K.
Mason of Richmond performed the carav,ooy