The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-05-03

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house is new and tasteful in architecture
to begin with, and the floral decora-
tions added to the effect. The mantels
and chandeliers were draped with ropes Of
smilax, while pots of hydrangeas and other
blooming plants were disposed about On
the piano was an immense basket of Ameri-
can Beauty and La France roses, gift from
the directors of the Riggs Bank. and lovely
vase of choice roses beside it. Mr.. and Mrs.
Schneider stood just within the drawing-room
door. Mrs. Schneider wore her wedding
gown of ivory-white faille, and looked
very lovely. Beside her stood Mrs. Schneider,
the mother of the groom in black silk; Mrs.
William Schneider, next in line, in pink
crepoline; Miss Clara Schneider, in brocaded
pink; Miss Anna, in poppy-red India silk.
room and wore pale-blue crepe gown. The
dining table was pretty combination
of taste and color. In the centre was an oval
of American Beauty roses set in maiden hair
fern Four streamers of white satin ribbon
were pendant from the centre chandelier, and
extended to the four corners of the square
table. They were twined with rope of smi-
lax. Silver candelabra with pink shades shed
a soft glow at either end of the table. Salads,
ices, creams, strawberries, bonbons, and
coffee were served. On one side of the room
was large oak cabinet with the bridal
presents, making a pretty display of
choice silver There was large attendance
of guests, among them Mrs. Walter Wyyille
and daughter, Colonel and Mrs. Tyler, Mrs
Henry willard, Mr., Harry Willard, DR..
Mr.. Martin, Mr.. Parks, Mrs. and Miss Sinsa
baugh, Mrs. Lynch, Miss Hamlink, Mr.. Van
Wyck, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mute, Mr.. and
Mrs Baldwin, Mr.. William Palmer and Mrs.
Palmer, Rev. DR.. Butler and his two sons, Mrs.
Butler, Miss Simpson, Mrs. Quick, Mrs. and
Miss Beveridge, Mrs. Freeman, Commissioner
Douglas, Mr.. Briton and daughter, Miss Soul6,
Mr.. and Mrs. Christie Mrs. Dr. Launer and
Miss Schneider, cousins of the groom; Major
and Mrs. Armes, Mr.. and Mrs. Letell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sempken, and many others. A string
band was stationed in the upper hall and added
much to the pleasures of the hour. 1t is two
weeks since MIR. and Mrs. Schneider returned
from an extended wedding tour, and this
pretty house warming was a fitting ending of
the journey so pleasantly begun.
The New York-avenue Presbyterian
Church was the scene of pretty wedding on
Wednesday, at 730 P. NJ, when Miss Rosa
lind Burke Henderson and Mr.. John G.
Hodges were united in marriage, the Rev.
DR.. Bartlett officiating. The chancel was
white lilacs The ushers were Mr. Arthur
Morsell, Mr.. Lee Pichelynn, Mr.. Will
Hodges, and Mr.. William Hutchinson the
last named also acting as best man. The
trimmed with handsome silk lace, caught up
with white lilacs. Her hat was of the lace
and lilacs, and she carried bouquet of the
same flowers. A reception to the relatives
only followed at the residence of the BRIDES
byother-in-law, Mr. Frank Ourand. The pres
ents were numerous, useful, and handsome.
At 10 o'clock the bridal couple started on a
Northern trip of two weeks duration, after
which they will De at home to their many
friends at $40 New York avenue.
Mr.. Percy l.. Seufferle, well-known young
business man of this city,l being connected
with the well-known firm of Jackson Il Co.,
grocers, OF 626 Pennsylvania avenue, and
Mrs. E. e. Parker were married in Baltimore
on April 10, 1891, by Rev. Dr. Ruddisill, of
the North Eutaw-street M. E. Church. 1t was
q great surprise to their numerous friends,
but they have the best wishes of all who
know them.
Senor Mendonca and family will spend the
summer in the Adirondacks, where he is build
ing cottage
Mrs. John Floyd Waggaman, Mrs. c. c.
Cole, and Mrs. j.. X. Camp have gone to At
lantic City.
The Misses Barber, of Georgetown, gave
one of the charming teas of the week.
Miss Carrie Morgan, who spent the winter
in st. Louis, is home again.
Ex-Governor Carroll's family will sail for
Europe late in the month.
Mrs. Mcpherson expects to make Eu-
ropean trip later on.
Mrs. r. r. Hit expects to go abroad soon.