The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-05-31

yesterday in Philadelphia, and participated In
the Decoration Day exercises there. Their
presence was missed from the balcony of the
White House in the evening at the hour of the
Marine Band concert. The time Of the con-
cert had been designated as P. NJ. in order
to accommodate the children who have been
several times disappointed since Easter Mon
day egg-roljing was deferred ON account of
weather. But the band did not appear until
O'Clock, owing to having participated in the
Arlington exercises; nor were the children
present In large numbers, although the grounds
scape more beautiful. The groups of
people moving about, or sitting on
benches, or lying on the grass,
with the clear, cool air and playing fountains,
made this frst concert of the season notable
success. Mrs Harrison and Mrs. Mckee held
quite levee upon the south porch before the
musicians arrived. Mrs. Harrison Is still
little fatigued from her recent long trip. She
wore black silk gown embroidered with
natural flowers in colors. Mrs. Mckee wore
a fiowered brocade, and black lace hat
trimmed with a delicate wreath of pink
flowers on the brim. She is generally re-
garded as a most lovable woman, and many
good wishes for happy voyage will follow
her when she sails on Thursday for Europe.
Judging from the size and personnel of the
crowd gathered on the portico, society has
not yet scattered to the four corners of the
earth. Among those present were Miss
Breckinridge, Mrs Wise, of Richmond,
Va; Mrs; F. Osborn, of Chicago; Miss Sher-
rill, the Misses Strong, MIR. John Cropper,
Mrs. Eustis Rathbon, Mrs. Brown, Sir Julian
Pauncefote, Mr.. Guzman, and several other
members of the Diplomatic Corps, Mr.. and
Mrs. Keim and daughters, Mrs. Surgeon Gen
eral Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. Jules Guthridge, DR..
and Mrs. Hammond, Mr.. Owen, DR.. and Mrs.
DR.. Scott, Mrs. Dimmick, Miss Lowell, Mr..
Cotton, Mr.. Longsteff, and many others.
Little Benjamin Harrison Mckee, accompa-
MED by his little sister, and in care of his Ger
man nurse, was on the grounds. Both these
little people were willing to shake hands with
all who seemed to be friendly disposed toward
them.
The wedding of Miss Helen Baum, daughter
of Mr.. Charles Baum, of this city, and Mr..
George Benjamin, of New York, took place
on Wednesday evening at the beautiful
home of the bride, 1850 Massachusetts ave-
nue. northwest, in the presence Of large and
brilliant gathering of relatives and friend s.
Rabbi Stern, of the Temple, performed the
impressive ceremony, after which superb
supper was served. The BRIDES presents were
unusually rich. Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin left
on Wednesday morning for ther future home,
New York City, where the groom is engaged
in business. Among the many guests present
were Mrs. and Miss Benjamin, mother and
sister OF the groom; Messrs. Eugene and Joe
Benjamin, Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Benjamin, Mr..
and Mrs. Julius Hart, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Joseph, and Mr.. j. Wolf all of New
York; Mr.. and Mrs. Isidor Saks, Mr.. and
Mrs. Julius Lansburgh, Mr.. and Mrs.
l. L. Blout, Mr.. and Mrs. n. Goldschmidt,
Mrs; and the Misses Averlin, Mr. Frankie and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Kaufman, Mr..
L. Kuntz and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Franc, the Misses Rose
solomon, Grace Kallister, Marian Luttrel, and
Sue Fountain, all of this city.
beautiful May wedding was that of Miss
Laura Detweiler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.
M. Detweiler, and Mr. George c. Boyd, of
Philadelphia, which took place on Thursday
The handsome parlor in which the ceremony
was performed at the BRIDES home was
charmingly decked with spring flowers and
tall palms. The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss May Detweiler, as maid of honor.
Mr. John ID. Boyd, brother of the groom, was
best man. The ceremony was performed at
high noon by Rev. Mr.. Greene, of Cavalry
Baptist Church. The bride entered the par
lor on the arm of her father. Her gown,
pretty and becoming. The trained skirt was
ornamented across the front breadth by
deep tiounce, caught up by punches of white
ostrich tips The corsage was trimmed with
pearl passementerie, and from its edge was
and green velvet and leaves. Miss May Det-
weller wore pretty gown of white china
SILK. After the ceremony handsome break
fast was served. Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd left on
an afternoon train for Philadelphia, In which
city they will make their home.
On Tuesday evening Professor Edwin Mes
ser, OF Anacostia Heights, gave musicale in
honor of Mr.. Whitmore, of Pennington, N
j. The Messer Quartette, Messrs. Burr
Smithson, Watson, and Joudan, rendered a
number of their choicest selections to the
delight OF the company, while Mrs Whit
more, who is also fine musician and vocal
ist. accompanied them on the piano. She
also sang several solos charmingly. The
Messer family trio gave several oId-time songs,
and DIR. Bowles sang of the sentimental roses
OF an agricultural man, accompanied by Mrs.
Professor and Mrs. Messer, Mr. and Mrs. E.
Q. Messer and Miss Messer Mr.. and, Mrs.
Watson, DIR. snd Mrs. Bowles Mrs. Whitmore
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. M. G.. Lee and
Miss Anna Lee, Mr.. and Mrs. Burr, Mr.. and
Mrs. Smithson, and Mrs. Davis, of Mount
Pleasant.
Cards have been received in this city by the
friends OF Miss Annie Cuyler Van Vechten
for her marriage to Dr. George Morewood
Lefferts of New York, on Thursday evening,
June II, in the Cathedral of All Saints, All
bany large reception will be held after
the church ceremony at the BRIDES home.
Miss Van Nechten is the intimate friend of
Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland, and she was
a frequent guest at the White House when
Miss Cleveland presided there.