Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-08
SOCIAL MATTERS.
A Number Of Pretty Spring Weddings-
PeTUonal Mention.

SOCIAL MATTERS.
A Number Of Pretty Spring weddinss-
Personal Mention.
The Church Of the Ascension was brilliantly
lighted last night for the marriage of Miss
Mrs. J. B. Patterson, to Mr.. W. A. Lowell. A large
number of their friends witnessed the ceremony,
at which Rev. DIR. Elliott oficiated. The ushers
were Messrs. E. E. J. Taylor, G. T. Lowell, ].
E. Tucker, F. Daily. A. d. Rice and n. A. Lam
mond. They preceded the bridal party down
the aisle. The two bridesmaids, Miss J. A.
Patterson and Miss Edna Birch, in their pretty
gowns Of pale blue wool and carrying bouquets
Of La France roses, walked next, and after
them the maid Of honor, Miss NJ. 8: Patterson,
The bride was escorted to the altar by her
father. The groom and his best man, Mr.. Geo.
E. Fleming, met them at the chancel rail-
The bride wore a trailing gown Of white silk,
and the high-necked bodice had soft frilis OF
white chiffon down the front. Her collar band
was pinned with a pansy brooch that had
diamond in the center, which was the gift Of
the groom. She also wore diamond earrings.
Her veil was held to the hair by a wreath Of
lilies of the valley. Her bouquet was Of brides
roses. Mrs Patterson wore an elegant toilet
of black mourning silk. Miss Patterson wore
black India silk. Mrs. Chas. E. Wilhelm OF
Pennsylvania was also with the brides rela-
tives. She wore black lace and silk gown.
and Mrs. Charles r. Lowell, the groom's
parents; Mrs. Thurston Lowell, Gen. J. n. Pat
terson, Maj. Young, Mr.. Simon Wolf, DR.. De
Merritt, DIR. Brookes, Mr.. and Mrs. Chandler,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tyssowski, Mr.. and Mrs: Roose,
Mr. and Mrs. Austed, Mr.. wndrim, Mr.. Gar
rettson, Mr.. Keefe, MIR. Travis, DR.. and Mrs.
Little, Mr.. and Mrs. Southern, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sholes, Mr.. and Mrs. Fleming, Mr.. and Mrs.
BARTLETT Mr.. and Mrs. s. r. Bond, MIR: s: l.
Kimball, Capt and Mrs. Little, MIR. and Mrs.
A ~ Mr.
Mrs. F. B. Queen, Mr.. A Q. Slye, Mr.. W. L. Mil
burn, Miss Julia Brown, Mrs Harry Coombs,
Mr.. Swain, MIR. Hutton, Mr.. Frank Morgan,
Mrs. Morgan, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Clements, Miss
Huntington, Mr.. H. ]. Bright, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chss Hill, Miss Altemus, the Misses Thorn, the
Misses hammond, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Watkins,
Mr. and Mrs. James Jester, Miss England, Mrs.
II. E. Stevens, Mr.. H. E. Weaver, Mr.. Green
ough, Mr.. ]. 8. Parks, Miss Hunter, Miss NJ. Z.
Chase, Mr.. and Mrs. Guy, Mr.. and Mrs. Pond
and Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Hutchinson.
Only the members Of the two contracting
families went to the reception given to the
bride and groom at the residence OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Patterson. 1918 Vermont avenue. Mr.. and
Mrs. Lowell took late train for Philadelphia,
and will spend the next ten days at Asbury
Park. When they return they will reside for
the present with the grooms parents.
Among the brides presents were an onyx
clock from Mr.. N. w. Queen of Covington, KY;
q silver salad fork from Mr.. NJ. W. Queen. onyx
set of silver berry spoons, forks and ladies'
from the ushers, Messrs. Taylor, Tucker and
DAILY; silver ladle from Mr.. hammond, case
OF spoons from Mr.. G. H. Patterson of New
York, uncle of the bride; silver water pitcher
goblet and tray from Mr.. and Mrs. Hunt; a
silver fruit set from Judge and Mrs. Smith of
Manchester, N. H.; a set of coffee spoons from
MIR. and Mrs. Schuyler Duryee, a case OF tea
| spoons from Miss Julia Brown, silver spoon
| from Mrs. Charles Smith OF Lawrence. Mass,
silver butter knife from Miss Kate Combs, a
bonbon spoon from Mrs. James Fitzpatrick, a
complete set Of agate kitchen utensils from the
| brides uncle, Mr.. ]. Forney Queen; Q china
| tea set from Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Sholes, china
| vase from Mr.. Simon Wolf, a silver butter dish
| from Mr.. A. F. Queen, a set OF coffee spoons
| from the clerks Of the supervising architect 8
Office, rocking chairs from Mrs. Louis Milburn,
| Mrs Spencer Cole, Mr.. W. d. Patterson, MIR.
Hunt, a Belleek vase from Mrs. Fulton, spoon
| holder from MIR. and Mrs. Geo. ID. Bohrer, o
| silver spoon tray from Mr.. and Mrs. ". L.
| Hutchinson, a set OF after-dinner coffee cups
| from Mrs. Tyssowski, a wrought-iron lamp
| from Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Lowell, painting
| from Mrs. j. +. Parker, etchings from Mrs.
John Brown, Mrs. H. J. Bright, almond spoon
| from Mrs. A. p. Eastman, a set of coffee cups
| from MIR. L. ID. Jenast, ring from MIR. Chas.
E. Smith, a table from Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Clements and a complete set Of household linen
| from the brides sisters.
Another largely attended wedding ceremony
| last night was that of Miss Ada Head and Mr..
| Henry knowles, at the Mount Vernon Place
| Church at $50. Around the the reading desk
there was an effective display Of palms and
Easter lilies. Both bride and groom are
active members of the church, the former be-
| ing a teacher and the latter the secretary Of
| the Sunday school, and their wedding, there
| fore, brought together large gathering of the
younger element in the church. The ushers
were Air. T. b. Allen, Mr.. r. Z. L. Smith, Mr..
W. NJ. Hamilton and Mr.. W. B. Estey. Miss
Lulu Head, the brides sister, was the only
bridesmaid. She was prettily dressed in a pink
worsted gown and carried a bouquet of daisies.
Mr.. Robert s. Head escorted his sister, the
bride, to the platform, where DR.. Wightman,
| the officiating clergyman, the groom and his
best man, Mr.. Sidney Jones, awaited them.
| The bride wore a handsome toilet of white
| faille, trimmed with a fiounce OF embroidered
chiffon on the skirt and ruff1es on the waist,
| which was cut V-shaped in front. In the lace
enameled chrysanthemun, with diamond in
the center. She wore wreath of lilies Of the
valley and q tuiie veil.
| There was no reception, but the bridal party
was entertained by the brides mother, Mrs. NJ.
| Z. Head, at her residence on street. Mr. and
| Mrs. Knowles took the 10 o'clock train for New
| York, the bride travelling in a smart-iooking
gown of gray tweed. After April 20 they will
be glad to see their friends at GA Massachusetts
| avenue.
Miss Belle NJ. Miller, the eldest daughter OF
Capt John A. Miller, was married this morning
by Father Walter to Upton II. Ridenour, IT,, al
! the residence OF her parents, 1917 18th street.
The wedding was q very quiet one, only the
| immediate families of the contracting parties
being present The bride looked lovely in her
| imported gown of blue-gray faille, trimmed in
| old rose silk black point lace and cut jet, and
| hat. Paris conceit of white and gold.
Rare and choice palms and ferns together
| with an abundance of beautiful flowers were
placed in profusion around the parlors, while
the merry chatter of the little children, nieces
| and nephews of the bride and groom, relieved
| to a certain extent, the solemnity of the coca
sion. After the ceremony the bride changed
| her gown for a travelling dress of Dom Pedro
| cloth and hat of black lace straw and Bernhar
| wrap, and with many good wishes for theil
future life the happy couple left for q trip t.
New York and Boston. The presents wer.
numerous and costly. Upon their return Mr.
and Mrs. Ridenour will reside at 1911 o street
where, on the I'D and 29th of this month, the,
will be pleased to receive their friends
A very pretty wedding took place at moor
today in which Miss Ella r. Riggs and Mr.
James Eustis Blackwell stood before the alta,
of Trinity Church, corner of Sd and streets
and plighted their troth in the presence of ,
gathering of intimate friends Rev. DR.. Ad
olson performed the ceremony, as
sisted by his son. Rev. Thomas Ad
olson. The ushers were Mr.. r. Ross Perry, IT.
Mr.. Norton, Mr.. Burke and Mr.. Dapray. Mr.
Ross Perry escorted the bride, who is his wife
niece, down the aisle, relinquishing her to tn