The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-07-19
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flowers and plants, was the scene of the most
brilliant wedding that has taken place in
Georgetown for a long time. The contract
ing parties were Miss Margaret Agnew Green
lees and Ensign Cleland Nelson Offiey, of the
Navy Within the edifce had gathered all
the beauty, fashion, and wealth of the town.
The clink of swords and the glitter of naval
uniforms added to the brilliancy OF the occa-
sion, while the fine organ, under the skillful
touch OF Mr. Middleton, charmed the audi
ence. The bride, who is one of the fairest of
blondes, entered on the arm of her father, Mr..
Archibald Greenlees, carrying white prayer
book and attired In a dress of faille Franchise,
en- traire, with Medici collar of Duchesse lace
and frilIs of the same, with front of embroid
cred crepe dc chine. The only ornament
worn was the groom's gift, magnificent
diamond star. Miss Offiey, sister OF the
groom, acted as maid of honor, and the at
tendants were the BRIDES sister, Miss
Annie Greenlees, and Miss Marie Web
ster, both attired in white China silk
dresses trimmed with lace and carrying La
France roses. As the bridal party stepped
before the minister, Rev. Frank Z. Williams.
a solemn stiffness came over the assemblage,
which remained unbroken until the last word
was uttered. Ensign S. E. Kittelle was best
man. The ushers were Ensign Phillip vii
liams, Lieutenant B. s. Neimann, of the Ma
rine Corps, and Assistant Engineers L. NJ.
Mutton and j. B. Patton. After the cere-
mony reception was held at the residence of
the brides father on Thirty-frst street for the
relatives and young friends of the bride and
groom. The house was decorated In the
most charming manner. Palms OF every de-
scription filed the bay window, the parlor,
and the various hooks and corners of the
house. The mantels were most beautifully
decorated with maiden hair fern, palms, and
La France roses. The BRIDES cake was en-
powered in a massive wreath of La France
roses, while the same flowers were arranged
with beautiful effect in the centre of the table.
The bridal party were assisted at the recep-
ton by the brides mother, who wore white
silk sprayed with English violets, and tie
groom's mother, Mrs. E. Holmes Offiey, who
wore handsome gown of grenadine and black
lace. The BRIDES gifts were numerous
and costly. Among those who attended were
Mr.. John Nelson and Mr.. John L. Thomas, of
Baltimore; Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Tenney, Mr..
and Mrs. William A. Letch, Mr.. and Mrs.
William H. Dougol, Misses Dougol, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harrie Webster, Mrs. and Miss Paulding,
Miss Eleanor Beale DR.. and Mrs. Louis Mack
all, Mr.. and Mrs. j. 7. Motter, Miss Mackall,
Mr.. c. Barber, Misses Barber, Mr. Louis Shoe
maker, Mr.. Douglass Simms, Mr.. and Mrs.
Park Agnew and Misses Agnew, of Alexan
dria, Va; Mr.. and Mrs. William Laird, Mr..
and Mrs. Mayhem Platter, Dr. and Mrs. Green
leaf, Miss Greenleaf, DR.. A. Peter, Mr.. Armi-
stead Peter, Mrs. Fitzhugh, Misses Gilbert,
Miss Billings, Misses Stevens, DR.. and Mrs.
Register, Rev. and Mrs. Albert Stuart, Mr..
and Mrs. William II. Gordon, Mr.. and Mrs
Holsworth Gordon, and Miss Bradley. The
bride and groom left on the evening train for
the East, with the best wishes of their numer-
Gus friends
The marriage of Miss Grace Hustled,
daughter of Judge Gilbert Hustled, and Mr..
w. Henry Walker took place on Thursday
evening, at the BRIDES home at Mount Pleas
ant. Rev James A. Buck, pastor of Rock
Creek Church, performed the ceremony, as
sisted by the Rev. Stuart Crockett, of st.
Stephens, Mount Pleasant. The bride wore
a pretty gown of white silk trimmed with
lace. She was attended by little Miss Blanche
Walker, sister of the groom, as maid Of honor.
The best man was Mr.. John Henderson.
After the ceremony, reception was held
until the hour arrived for the departure of
the bridal pair. who will make a wedding
journey to Niagara and the Great Lakes.
Among the many present at the ceremony
ana reception We're Mr.. and Mrs. Redford
w. Walker, Miss Eli izabeth Walker, Miss
Julia Walker, DIR. and Mrs Edward Roome
Captain and Mrs. Lay, the Misses Lay, Mr.
Theodore Lay, Mr.. and Mrs. William Oscar
Roome, Mr.. and Mrs. Eaton Brooks, Mrs. and
Miss Colburn, MIR. Arthur Colburn
Mr.. Reginald Walker, Mr.. Allen Walker,
Mr.. ana Mrs. selden, Mr.. and Mrs. Warning
ton KIing, Mrs. F,ristoee,, Mrs; Harvey spauld-
ling, Miss Spaulding, Miss Clayton, MIR. Clay
ton, Misses Fannie and Leila Roome, Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Brown, Mrs. j. Brown, Miss
Brown, Mrs. Washington Tilley, Miss Simms,
Mrs. Miller, Mrs: DIR. Brooks, Miss Emily
Brooks, Mrs. LiPscomb, Miss Maud Lips
comb, Miss Zeyerly, Mr.. Alfred Gage, Mr..
and Mrs Judd, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry White,
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Jones, Miss Jennie
Shields, Rev. E. Marshall Mott, Miss Maria
Seldom, Miss Julia Warner, MrE. s. Wilder,
DR.. Jameson, Colonel and Mrs. Pierce, the
Misses Andrews Mrs. Spencer, the Misses
Noerr, The Misses hammond, Miss Agnes
Arnold, Mrs. Mcleod, General Patterson,
MT. Arthur Hendricks, Miss Josie Nairn, Mr..
Wickham, Mr.. Sturtevant, and Mr.. Frank
Stevens.
Miss Lizzie w. Gray, daughter of Mrs. J.
w. Gray, and Mr.. o. l.. Davis, general freight
agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad, were
united in marriage by Rev. Dr. Domer on
Wednesday morning. The ceremony took
place al the home of the bride on Eleventh
street. Miss Gray was elegantly attired in q
travelling costume of tan colored cloth with
garniture OF gold braid, and hat to match.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis are now on their wedding
journey, which includes a visit to Niagara and
Chicago.
The marriage of Miss Jessie McDermott
daughter of Mrs. j. B. McDermott and Mr.
Charles H. Walcott, of Boston, will be
solemnized on Tuesday evening, in St. Johns
Church, Georgetown. Miss Jessie McDermott
has acquired a wide reputation in the world
of art, particularly as an illustrator OF
children's books. Some of the most elsvel
illustrations in the 81. Nicholas magazine have
been done by her.
Mrs Harry Bowers, who recently broke
her ankle on the Cabin Johns Road
had SO far regained the use of her limb as Il
be able TO undertake the loHg journey to he
home at Spokane Falls, Wash. Her husband