The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-12-06
TIE wEEK,s WEDDINGS.

granddaughter of Francis Scott Kew. of
Maryland, and Mr.. Arthur Tilghman Brice,
of this city, were married at St. Johns
Church. Rev. DIR. Douglas performing the
marriage service. The altar was elaborately
dresged with La France roses. The ushers
were Mr.. Arnold Hague, Mr.. w. Tallett Phil
lips, Lieutenant 7. Slidell Rodgers and Mr..
Ward Thoron. Mr.. Lawrason Riggs, of Bal
tended by maids. She walked to the altar
leaning on the arm of her brother, Mr.. Frank
Key Pendleton. Her bridal toilet was per-
feet. The gown was of richest white silk,
elaborately embroidered with pearls, made
with high bodice and long sleeves A wreath
of orange blossoms surmounted the full tulle
veil which fell to the edge of the train. Her
bouquet was of La France roses. After the
ceremony reception and wedding breakfast
followed at the BRIDES residence, 1889 Nine
teenth street, to which only relatives and
few very near friends were asked. A very
large number witnessed the church ceremony,
although no cards had been issued. Mr..
Frank Key Pendleton will send out cards
announcing the marriage of his sister. Mr..
and Mrs. Brice are away on a brief honey
moon trip. They will return early in the
week and will occupy the residence recently
purchased by MIR. Brice on M street.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Torbert, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Torbert, of this city. and
Mr.. William David Porter, ir., grandson of
the late Commodore Porter, of the Navy, and
granddaughter of the late Admiral Porter, were
united in the bonds of matrimony Thursday
evening at st. Marks Church, Capitol Hill, by
Rev. A. Floridu5 Steele. The church decora-
NUNS. The ushers were Messrs William s.
Torbert, Harry Duncanson, Mr.. Oulahan, and
j. r. Rives, of Baltimore. Mr.. G. Syme
waited on the groom as best man. The
bridesmaids were Miss Mary Waller, of vir-
ginia; Miss Jennie Rives and Miss Mabel
Myers, Of Baltimore, and Miss Florence Gro
gan, Of this CITY, The maid of honor WAS Miss
May Duncanson. The bride was given in
marriage by her father. She wore an elegant
gown of rich white satin, high-necked and
long-sleeved Her veil was held in place by
sprays of white rosebuds, and she carried
bouquet of Bride roses. After the ceremony a
brilliant reception was held at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs Torbert, 129 G street south
east, The house was profusely adorned with
handsome palms and white chrysanthemems.
Mr.. and Mrs. Porter will reside with Mr.. and
Mrs. Torbert after they return from their
wedding journey.
Senator and Mrs. Sherman have returned
from Mansfield, Ohio to their residence on X
street. There the wedding of Miss Rachel
Sherman and DIR. Paul Thorndyke will be
solemnized on Wednesday, 31st instant. The
ceremony will be performed by the BRIDES
brother, Rev. Thomas Sherman, s. j. 1t will
be noon wedding Immediately after the
wedding tour, after which they will settle
down to housekeeping in their own house in
Boston. Mrs. Fitch and Mrs. Hackara. mar
ried sisters of the bride, will come on for the
ceremony. Miss Sherman will arrive with
the bride a few days previous to the we'd
ding. Mrs. Don Cameron, first cousin, is
already here, and her sister, Mrs. Nelson A.
Miles, will probably come on from the West
for the occasion. AS General Sherman's
death occurred 30 recently, the wedding
will be very quiet affair.
Mr.. j. Walter Rynex was united in marriage
to Miss Sadie Williams on Tuesday evening
at the parsonage of Ryland Chapel. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev. DR..
Rice in the presence of few immediate rela-
tives of the families. The groom is a promi-
nent young business man Of South Washing
ton and son of Mr.. r. G. Rynex, of Le
Drolt Park. The bride, who is the daughter
of Mr.. Charles d. Williams, was becomingly
attired in handsome walking suit of steel
gray cloth. On Wednesday evening Mr. and
Mrs. Rynex held very largely attended re-
ception at the residence of Mr. Williams,
where they were the recipients of hearty
The parlors and dining-room were prettily
decorated with flowers and palms and many
handsome presents were displayed.
One Of the most notable weddings of the
season at LeaVenworth, Kansas, was that of
Miss Annette 7. Richards, daughter of
Hon. 8. B. Richards, of that city, and Harry
L. Arnold, popular member of the National
Rifles, of Washington. The ceremony was
performed at noon on November %, at the
residence OF the BRIDES parents. The BRIDES
gown was of rich white silk draped with
crinkled chiffon demi-train, the neck and
sleeves finished with embroidered chiffon
ruching; diamond ornaments. The bride car
ried bouquet of bridal roses. Mr.. and
Mrs. Arnold arrived in the city the latter part
of the week, and will make Washington their
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Watts Smedes, of
1897 Corcoran street, held an informal recep-
tion Wednesday afternoon, where their friends
had an opportunity of offering congratula-
tions on their recent marriage, which was the
only wedding ceremony performed by Bishop
Chappelle in this city after his conservation
as Bishop.
The marriage of Miss Enid Durnaresque
Hunt and Mr.. Samuel Slater will take place
on Thursday evening, December 10th, at s
o'clock, at st. Johns Church.