, 1891-05-07

NEW York, May John II. Ste
phenson, head waiter at the Murray Hill
hotel, Is going to be married in a few
days to Miss MOllie PomerOy. a handsome
young woman with a large bank account,
who has been a guest at the Murray Hill
hotel tor some years.
Miss PomeroY is the daughter Of the
late II. II. Pomeroy, a wealthy bond
broker, who died four years ago at the
Murray Hill hotel Mrs. PomeroY, his
widow, aud her daughter have been liv-
ing at the hotel ever since. Miss Pom
eroy has an income OF $IO,O 900 a year.
She Is a slender young woman, about q
years Of age, with dark hair, dark eyes
and a very attractive face. She is a good
conversationalist and has many friends.
Shortly after Mr. Pomeroy's death
John II. Stephenson appeared at the
Murray Hill hotel as one of its waters.
Stephenson Is a native Of Scotland. He
has been in this country since bOyhOod.
He is a good locking young man, about
30 years old, aud wears a small blonde
mustache.
When Stephenson first came to New
York from the WesG about six years ago,
he secured employment at the Windsor
hotel as a side waiter. For these services
he was paid S2S monthly. Two years
later he left the Windsor aud accepted a
similar position at the Murray Hill hotel
He became a great f~avorite and Manager
Jacques soon promoted him to the posi-
ton of head waiter.
When Stephenson first arrived at the
Murray Hill hotel he waited upon Mrs.
Pomeroy and her daughter, who habitu-
ally occupied a table in the southwest
corner of the dining room. When Steph-
ensOn was promoted 10 the position Of
mead waiter he could not wait upon the
ladies any more, but be made il his bust
ness to escort Mrs. Pomeroy and her
daughter TO their table whenever they en-
tered the dining room.
II did not take the other guests at the
hotel very long to come to the conclusion
that the handsome head waiter had an
eye on the young lady and that Miss
Pomeroy regarded his attentions in a very
favorable light.
Strange 20 say the most of the counting
had TO be lone in the dining room of the
Murray Hill hotel. Mrs. Pomeroy
certainly must have seen il all. Two years
ago it was reported that Mr.. Stephenson
aud Miss Pomeroy were engaged to be
married and that the day for their
wedding had been named. When Mrs.
Pomeroy heard of this she became very
much annoyed, and it is stated that she
disapprOved Of the match.
Since then Stephenson has continued
paying attention to Miss Pomeroy and her
mother. 1t was stated yesterday morning
that the Young people were already mar
ried, but this was denied by Mr.. Stephen
son.
There is no reason Why ] should deny
that | am to marry the young lady" said
MIR. Stephenson yesterday, ''ior 1t Is per-
iectlY true, and the ceremony will be per
formed about May 10"
When asked whether all the arrange.
ments for the wedding bad been com.
Dlcted, Mr.. Stephenson said that they
had, but he declined to tell what they
were.
Where will the wedding take placer"
he was asked.
Il really cannot answer that question, "
was the reply. Il will say that the mar
rage will not be performed in a church.
1t will be very private. and only two or
three people will be present.
When asked whether Mn, Pomeroy.
the young lady's mother. had given her
consent. Mr.. Stephenson said that there
would be 40 difficulty in tie way at all.
Il must decline for the present to
answer any more questions. - he continued.
Come around about May 10 and you can
find out all about it,"