The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-05-03

~
friend at luncheon or tea. The spnug clean
inc in the mean time goes on wlunout Interrupt
ton and all the sofas and chairs will have
gone into summer covers and the floors into
msttings by the time Mrs. Harrison gets back
The babies keep well and take daily outings
with their nurse on the grounds. On the re-
turn of the President and family the Saturday
evening concerts will he resumed.
The unusual mum Der OF bridal professions that
have been treading upon iower-strewn path
ways since Easter will mark this season as
8 bridal year. On Wednesday, at 2. NJ,
at 81. Matthew's. Miss Louise Merrck and Mr..
q. Z. Hamilton were married amid scene of
splendid setting, where beautiful flowers with
their rich perfume and brilliant rows of wax
tapers made charming picture of light and
loveliness. From the sanctuary floor to the
ceiling the altar was set in an arch of palms.
Vases of pure white flowers adorned the altar.
The columns were wreathed in asparagus and
smilaX, and many fingered after the solemn
ceremony to admire the beauty Of the deco
rations. The ushers were Mr.. James L. Tracy.
OF Albany: Mr.. John G. Galligan, of Massa-
chusetts: DR.. I. n. Vincent, Mr.. Richard Mer-
rick, and Mr. William D. Rudy, of this city.
All wore the BRIDES flowers, lily of the valley,
on their coats. The bridesmaids were Miss
Josephine Merrick, Miss Catharine Merrick,
Miss Hawk, and Miss Carlisle. They all wore
white crapon gowns, trimmed with delicate
lace founces, short tule wells, and pink and
blue wreaths of flowers. They carried Bride
roses tied with long satin ribbons. The
BRIDAL party was prompt to arrive, and they
walked down the aisle in advance, followed by
the bridesmaid. The bride leaned on the
arm of her uncle, Mr. f. B. McGuire, who
gave her away. The groom and his best man,
Ny Aiger of New York, came through the
sacristy door, followed by line of priests,
who took their places on either side, allowing
the bridal party to pass through. Rev. Father
Healy, S. j., robed in white cape, stood in
front of the altar, attended by Rev. L. j.
fal- III pnry Eoth o,lf
formed the marriage ceremony. The bride is
one Of the younger daughters of the late Hon.
Richard Merrick, and is charming woman
with most engaging manners. Her bridal
gown was of richest white faille, with a front
foot fiounce of deep valenciennes lace, caught
up with orange blossoms. The bodice was
high and spray of orange blossoms was worn
on the corsage. Her veil was of fine point
lace, did not cover her face, and was caught
by Z spray of orange blossoms and diamond
pin over the forehead. Her bouquet was of
lilies of the valley. She read the marriage
service from a missal bound in white
and silver, which was the gift of Mr..
Paul Johnson. The wedding reception
was held at the residence of the Misses
Merrick, the bridal couple receiving
cong ratulations in the bay window, which was
bower OF beautifully arranged greenery.
Miss Merrick received the guests in gown of
white crepe and lace. Miss Mildred Merrick
wore white null and Roman sash. Mrs.
Frank McGuire wore pale lilac gown with
pink garniture. Mr. and Mrs Hamilton went
TO New York on late train and sailed for
Europe on Thursday afternoon, where they
expect to remain some months on the Cont
nent. Among the clergymen present were
Rev. Father Tarro, of Ellicott City, Md,
where the Misses Merrick have their country
home; Rev. Father Murphy, S. j.; Rev. E. A.
Williams, Rev. James Mackin, Father Rich
Gillespie, 5. j.; Rev. Father Dougherty, Rev.
Father McAtee, and Father Jenkins, of Leon
ardtown, Md. Among the guests present
Were Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Porter Morse
Mr.. j. F. Morris and the Misses Morris, Mrs.
Josephine Butler, the Misses Hanna, Mrs. Ro-
Nero. Mrs. Condit-Smith, Mrs. Justice Field,
Admiral and Mrs. franklin, Mrs. Hoge, Miss
Townsend, Mr.. and Mrs. Fendall, DIR. and
Pierre de Chambrun, Miss Dahlgreen, Mr., and
Mrs Bryan, Mrs. Gen. Williams and the
Misses Williams, Mr.. and Mrs Calderon Car
lisle. Mr. and Mrs. Edelin,, and many others.
81. Johns Church was in gala trim on We'd
nesdGy, at noon, for the nuptials of Miss
Louise Taylor, daughter of the late Capt.
Taylor, of the Army and granddaughter of
Gen Meigs, and Professor Philip Alger, of
the Navy, son of Rev. William r. Alger, of
Brimmer street, Boston. The church was
thTupged with the friends of the high CON
tracing parties. The ushers were Lieuts
Slidell, Rodgers, Culver, Tappan, and Taylor,
and Assistant Engineer Harrison. The best
man was Ensign TruXton, of the Navy. The
bridesmaids were Miss Taylor, Miss Rodgers,
Miss Hart, and Miss Harlan. They wore
gowns of white lansdowne, with Louis XIV
jacEels, the first two having vests of pink and
the other two vests of lilac chiffon. The
bride, who was escorted to the altar by Gen
Meigs. wore a gown of heavy white faille,
across the front breadth of which was a
hopuce OF handsome lace. The corsage was
Louis NV jacket, with vest and long sash
ends Of white chiffon. The tulle veil was held
in place by sprays of orange blossoms. Miss
Taylor stood by her sister during the cere-
mony. which was performed by Rev. Dr.
Douglass A wedding breakfast, to which a
limited number of friends were invited, was
given at the residence of Gen. Meigs after the
ceremony.
Ihe handsomest dinner of the week was that
gwen on Wednesday by ex-senator and Mrs.
Henderson, at Boundary Castle, in honor of
Justice and Mrs. Brewer.
TIC series of May teas given annually by
he country Club will commence next We'd
nesdaY, and continue on Wednesdays through
out May.
w. IL. Otterback, Mrs. s. Otterback. and
me Misses Otterbach are al the Princess
Hoiel, Virginia Beach.
Mt. and Mrs. James II. Lloyd Of Troy. are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs, j. II. Patrick 447 Mass
2chusetts avenue.
Dr. D. X. shute arrived from Europe On
Friday.