Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-29
SOCIAL MATTERS.
A Number Of Pretty April weddinss-Per.
sonal Notea


Four Of the prettiest and most interesting Of
the spring weddings will have taken place be-
fore today can be reckoned with the past So
ciety usually thinks itself highly entertained
with one wedding, 90 that today's and this
evenings attractive program is bewildering.
The marriage Of Miss Murphy and Capt Foote
was only attended by their relatives, while ct
the same hour, ct st. Johns Church. I'll Who
cared looked on ct the service which made
Lieut. Alger and Miss Taylor man and wife.
Miss Anna Murphy, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. F. Murphy, and Capt Morris Cooper
Foote Of the army were married at noon ct the
residence OF the brides parents, on c street
The spacious parlor: the Railways and the din
ing room were all fragrantly decked for the
occasion. In the parlor vases and jars on the
mantels and cabinets were filed with exquisite
roses, the chandeliers and the picture wires
we're twined with asparagus. but all attention
conferred in the bower beneath which the cere-
mony took place. The tall mirror was the
background, the shelf being banked with
maiden-hair fern. A drapery Of asparagus fell
over the top Of the mirror and was Topped
back with great punches Of pale pink roses.
Mr. and Mrs. Murphy received the guests -
they entered. II was entirely q company Of
relatives Of both bride and groom, numbering
In all about thirty. Mrs. Murphy wore an ele-
giant gown of black satin striped bengaline,
trimmed with jewsled net and gilt passe-
menterie.
When the bridal party entered the two
clergymen awaited their coming at the bower.
They we're Rev. Father Marshall ST., presi-
dent Of Seton Hall College, Orange, Nj, O
cousin OF the bride, who performed the cere-
mony, assisted by Rev. Father Cowardin, ST.,
OF St. Aloysius Church. Mr.. Richard Murphy,
the brides brother. and Mr.. Antoine Bournon-
vile Of Philadelphia we're the ushers. The
brides attendants were Miss Crilly Of Phila-
delphia and her two youthful cousins, Master
EDWARD Murphy and Miss Josephine Murphy.
The little ones carried white hassocks and laid
them in place when the bride and groom knelt
to receive the nuptial blessing.
The bride, who is an extremely pretty young
girl, wore a travelling dress Of tsn-colored
cloth. On one side of the skirt WAS q panel Of
black cloth, closely braided in gilt The jacket
had braided vest. Her hat. which matched
In color and had q trimming of pink roses was
very becoming. She carried a bouquet Of pink
roses. Miss Crilly, the bridesmaid, wore q soft
brown India silk that had wavy lines of pink in
it She carried cluster of yellow roses.
After the ceremony, during which the must
clans played sweet low melody, the friends
gathered about the happy couple to congratu-
late them and then all adjourned TO the dining
room, where wedding breakfast was served.
Later in the afternoon Capt. and Mrs. Foote
started on wedding journey to the seaside
and expect to be absent q fortnight. They will
return here for a visit before they start for
their future home at whatever point the groom's
regiment may be ordered. The bride received
scores Of superb presents from friends all over
the country as well as at home.
Tonight at o'clock at st. Matthew'S Church,
Miss Louise Fendall Merrick and Mr.. George
E. Hamilton will be married. The bride will
be attended by four bridesmaids-Miss hath
crime Merrick, Miss Josephine Merrick, Miss
Hawks of New York and Miss Mildred Carlisle.
They will wear pretty gowns of white crepe
and tulle wells, as Catholic ladies do not enter
their church bareheaded. The bride will be
escorted to the altar by her uncle. Mr.. F. b.
Mcclure. Rev. Father Healy, s. j., now of
Providence, r. l., and formerly well known in
this city as the president of Georgetown Col
lege, will perform the ceremony. A large
number OF clergymen will be present in the
sanctuary. Mr.. Jno. Aiger Of New York will
invitations have been sent out for the recep-
ton which follows at the residence Of Miss Mer-
rick, 1910 L street.
At the same hour, at St. Johns Church, Miss
Anna Meem Peachy and Lieut. Beatty will be
married in the presence Of another church
full Of admiring friends. The groom and his
ushers will wear their full dress uniform. The
brides attendants will be Miss Virginia Peachy,
maid of honor; Miss Eliza Peachy and Miss
Edith Norris, bridesmaids. Rev. J. K Mason
Of ST. James Church. Richmond, assisted by
DR.. Douglass, will perform the ceremony. A
reception for the bridal party, to which a few
of their more intimate friends are also invited,
will follow at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peachy.
Miss Mary McDermott, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. McDermott, and Mr.. Joseph W. Mccain
were married yesterday evening at St. Paul's
Church, corner Of 18th and U streets. Rev.
Father Mckenny, assisted by Father Mackin,
Father Ryan and Father Maynadier, performed
the ceremony. Miss Mary Mckenny and Mr..
NJ. McDermott stood up with the young couple.
After the wedding a reception was held at the
residence Of the brides parents before Mr.. and
Mrs. Mccain started on their northern bridal
tour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. W. King Of 459 Massachu-
sets avenue northwest are spending few days
at Old Point.
The wedding of Miss Esther z. Ludgate,
daughter Of Maj. William Ludgate of this city,
to MIR. Edward c. Kane Of Brooklyn will take
place Wednesday, May 6, at $50 p.m., in the |
Church Of the Immaculate Conception, corner |
of 9Th and streets northwest. No cards.
Miss Bertha.A. HARDWOOD of Lynn, Mass, who |
has been visiting Miss Bertha Fletcher of 202 |
Indiana avenue, left yesterday afternoon for |
her home. |
Miss Lulu Folford, accompanied by Misses
Rosa and Mamie Parker of Portsmouth, Va, re-
turned to their homes last evening after a |
short stay in this city among their friends.
Miss Bessie HELEN left last week for visit to |
Troy, N. Y, where she will be the guest of
Miss Bessie Young, formerly Of this city.
DIR. Lamborn gave yachting party to Miss |
Newcomb yesterday on the Potomac. The |
landing was at Fort Washington. A handsome |
luncheon was served. Among the party were
Prof. and Mrs. Newcomb, Miss Newcomb. Miss |
Inch, Mrs. MCGEE and Baby Klotho and DR.. s. |
b Muncaster.
Mrs. VIM. Bowen Moore Of Buffalo, N. T., is |
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel |
Biddle, No. 800 2lst street.
St. Johns Church was crowded to the very
doors when the bridal party for the Taylor |
Alger nuptials entered at noon today. The |
ladies were all in the gayest Of spring gowns |
and the expectation and interest manifested in |
the event kept up buzz of conversation until |
the louder burst Of music from the organ /
heralded the arrival of the bride. The |
chancel was lavishly decorated with spring |
flowers and potted plants, vases of Gala lilies /
were on the altar, and altogether the scene was |
an attractive one. All the men of the party
were in full uniform. The ushers were Lieut. /
Tappan, Lieut.. Culver, Lieut. Hasson and |
Lieut.. Rodgers They walked in couples down /
the aisle followed by Lieut. Taylor and then the |
bridesmaids, Miss Taylor, Miss Rodgers, Miss /
Hart and Miss Harlan. The bride was escorted /
to the chancel by her grandfather. Gen. Meigs. /
Lieut. Alger was attended at the altar by bis |
best man, Ensign Truxton. Miss Taylor stood /
at the left Of the bride during the ceremony. |
DR.. Douglass performed the marriage service. |
Mrs. Taylor, the brides mother, who IL the |
widow Of Capt Taylor. sat in the front pew. |
She wore light gray cloth gown and bonnet to |