The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-04

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Dr.. Joseph Stedmau, Of Boston, Mass, who
came to Washington to attend the American
Medical Congress, has been 80 closely associa-
ted with former events in the capital of the
nation that brief sketch of this distinguished
surgeon may be of interest. He entered the
Army at the beginning of the war and served
until its close. He was q member of the fa-
nous old Sixth Massachusetts, which passed
through Baltimore in April, 1861. In 1862 he
was in command and Lieutenant Colonel of
the Forty-second Massachusetts, Volunteers,
and served in the Department of the Gulf,
commanding the regiment. During that time
his Colonel was taken prisoner. In the sum-
mer Of 1864, when Washington was threatened
by General EARLY, Colonel Stedman reorgan-
ized the Forty-second Massachusetts Regiment
and second time marched to the defense of
the national capital. tinguished as
soldier he Las now an enviable reputation
as physician and surgeon. He is president
of the Massachusetts Medical Society, pres-
dent of the Norfolk County Medical Society,
and secretary of the Obstetrical Society Of
Boston. DR.. and Mrs. Stedman, who were
the guests of Mrs. General George E. Pickett,
1886 street, during their stay in Washington,
were the recipients of much attention.
Luncheons, dinners, and receptions in their
honor were numerous and select. Mrs. Stcd-
man is handsome and attractive woman.
On Thursday evening Mrs. General Pickett in
vited guests from leading circles to meet the
Doctor and Mrs. Stedman. 1t was brilliant
reception.
The marriage of Mr.. Blair Lee, son of Ad-
miral Lee, of this city, and Miss Anna Chymer
Brooke, daughter of the late Edward Brooke,
of Birdsboro, Pa, one of the founders of the
Brooke Iron Company, was celebrated on
Thursday, at high noon, in ST. Michael's
Episcopal Church, Blrdsboro. A special train
from this city and Philadelphia, was run for
the accommodation of guests. Bishop Howe
performed the marriage ceremony. Miss
Brooke was attended by six bridesmaids, Miss
Helen Baer, of Birdsboro; Miss Hattie Blaine,
daughter of Secretary Blaine; Miss Maia Bum,
of Birdsboro; Miss Edith James, Miss Viola
Warden, and Miss Wilson, of this city. Mr.
George Beck, of Kencucky, waited on Mr.
Lee as best man; the ushers were Woodbury.
Blair, of Washington Gist Blair, of st. Louis;
Alex. Butter Duncan, and Samuel E. Hum
mel, of New York. Robert E. Brooke and
George Brooke, Jr., of Birdsboro. After the
marriage service, reception was held at
Brooke manor, the homestead of the BRIDES
family. After their wedding journey, Mr..
and Mrs. Lee will reside in this city in the
house of Pennsylvania Avenue, next to the
Corcoran Art Gallery, where the Blairs made
their winter home for many years, and which
is now the residence of Admiral and Mrs.
Lee, the latter being daughter of Francis P.
Blair, ST., and sister of Hon. Montgomery
Blair, Postmaster G eneral of Lincoln'S admin
istration.
At the marriage of Hamilton Fish Webster
and Lima de Trobriand Post, daughter of the
late KNITTING Post, of New York, which was
celebrated on Thursday in st. Ann's Church.
Sayville, L. l., the BRIDES wedding gown ex-
cited great admiration. The court train was
Of richest white satin. The high bodice was
almost entirely composed of point lace. The
whole skirt was draped with point lace and
garlanded with orange blossoms. The tulle
veil fell to the very edge of the court train,
from wreath of orange blossoms. Miss Post
held prayer book, bound in white kid with
monogram and clasps Of gold. Although the
bride received among her wedding gifts three
diamond tiaras andmany other diamond orna-
ments, she wore no jewels on her wedding day.
At the wedding breakfast at the country resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Post, at
Bayport, l.. l., the BRIDES table wss In the
centre of the marquee In which the breakfast
was served, q number OF smaller tables sur
rounding it. The decorations were chiefly
chrYsamthemums and dahlias. Mr. and Mrs.
Webster will spend October at Newport.
Early in November they will sail for Europe, to
be absent year. Hon. Hamilton Fish, grand
father of the groom, was present at the cere-
mony and reception, also the Misses Benjamin
first cousins Of the groom, and Colonel Benja-
min, of the Army.
Nearly three hundred guests enjoyed the
delightful hospitality of Mr.. and Mrs. G. s.
Noyes at Alton, their beautiful country home,
Friday night. Mrs. Noyes received the guests,
assisted by her daughters, Mrs. Hall and Miss
Noyes, and her two daughters-in-law The
grounds were brilliantly lighted by number
less Chinese lanterns, and dancing was en-
loved until the 'swee sma hours,'' The party
was given in honor of Mrs. Hall, who leaves
for her California home this week. Among
those present were Miss Kaufman, Mr..
and Mrs. DIR. Stone and daughter, Miss Mae
Miller, Miss Chambers, the Misses Oliver,
Miss Prall the Misses Brown, Mr.. and Mrs.
W.B. Hibbs, Miss Emory, the Misses Beveridge,
Mr. and Mrs. Riley Decide, the Misses Plain,
Miss Josie Jones, Miss Pilling, Miss Davis,
Miss Burchell, Mr.. Fred Smith, Mr.. Frank
McDermott, Mr.. Andrew Miller, Mr.. Victor
Kaufman, Mr.. Fred Park, Mr. George Park
Mr.. j. E. Jones, Mr.. Phil Brown, Mr.. X, M
Larner Mr.. Arthur Moses, Mr. William Bal
lantyne, Messrs. Swander, McElhone, Mer-
chant Terrell, Burchell, Hubbell, Vaughan
and Chambers.
On Wednesday evening the initial reception
of the A. S. p. G. was held at the home Of