Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-10-05
SOCIAL MATTERS,
Mrs. Harrison's Comfortable Night-several
Notable Weddings

| Notable Weddings
Mrs. Harrison had q more restful night las,
night than for the three preceding once. In
{ consequence her condition was somewhat better
this morning than at the same time yester-
day. but the deep feeling of anxiety and
concern that prevailed late YESTERDAY afternoon
and night was not lifted today. Mrs Harrison
has been extremely weak these past few DAYS.
and this. in connection with the long spells of
/ nervous wakefulness, made her seem much
worse to her family. DIR. Gardiner upon his
first visit this morning was pleased TO find that
she had rested better and more comfort
able In consequence. but said tina, in other
ways there was no change from her condition
yesterday, one way or the other
Ii always seems encouraging to those abou.
the White House when the ladies of the house
hold are seen going out. Mrs Russell Enr-i-
son went out this morning with some friends
Mrs and Miss Miller. the wife and daugh er
of the Attorney General. spent a few moments
with Mrs. Mckee before 10 O'Clock
The strain on The President the last few iavs
Is very plainly shown in his appearance. He
makes no effort 10 disguise his anxietv, and has
told his friends that it is with difficulty he can
attend TO his public duties.
Washington society witnessed another inter-
national alliance this afternoon in the ceremony
which united a charming and rorulur you,p
lady, Miss Mary Clare Billings. daughter Of DR..
john s. Billings, Us A.. and Dr. William Wallis
Ord OF London. The courtship leading up to
this happy elimination began in London two
years ago when the bride OF TODAY was abroad
with her father. DR.. Ord was in this city later
TO attend the medical congress and last winter
came to visit his fnncee and her parents. This
talented young Engiishman. WHO will carry
PACK 10 inc oio country such "a truly Representa-
i've american wife, is Inc son of Dr. Ord who
II In charge Of the great hospital in London
known as st. Thomas DR. Ord IT, is likewise
pitfalls.
This marriage is the third to take place in DR..
and Mrs. Billings household inside of the PAST
three years.
st. Johns Church. GEORGETOWN. was filed
with the friends Of the Billings family when the
bridal party entered il at 8 o'clock the last
minute. by the way. when it is legal to celebrate
marriage in England. The ushers had their
hands full up to that instant in seating the
guests. 1hese'gentlemen were DR.. Merrill. DR..
SNYDER, Mr. Montgomery Blair and DIR. John S.
BililnSs. Jr In the bu.tonhoes of their Prince
ALBERT frock coats each had a large posy OF
white carnations, and they carried their high
silk hats.
The chancel was handsomely set with palms
ana on the altar fragrant bouquets OF La France
rose, lent ray of color While the Lohengrin
march was ueing played the groom and his best
man, Dr. Hobhouse of London, who came all
the way across the sea 10 stand up win him.
came forward from the vestrv accom- anied by
Orldai cortege also advanced from the church
door, led by tho ushers The first two brides
maids we're Hiss Harriet Over and Miss Belle
Hardie ana the next two were Miss Margaret
Billings and Miss Margaret Cox. Last of all
came the bride. escorted by her father. At the
chaEcel gates bride and groom met the waiting
clergyman. and the betrothal service followed
They advanced TO the altar steps for their mar
rage, DIR. Buck reading the service from
sNver-bound prayer book. which WAS also used
at the webbing of tie brides sister, II vas
handed toner after the service and she carried
1t lone.
After the bride and groom had passed up the
aisle again between two lengthenirc rows of
smiles, as the poet prics.s verses say. Miss
Margaret Cox came after them carrying the
brides bouquet and followed by the bridesmaid,
and ushcrs. walking in couples.
As the bride reached the door the music of
the wedding march changed quickly TO "God
save the queen, as a tribute TO the groom s
mother country.
lie bride was snperbly gowned in lustrous
white satin. The long train was Of silver bro
cade. The bodice, high necked and long sleeved
had a tasteful trimming OF real lace Her tulle
Veil was pinned TO her hair by crescent of
diamonds and pearls, the grooms gift. His
father gift. necklace Of pearls. was also worn
Her bouquet was of bridal roses.
Miss Hardie and Miss Dyer wore white crepe
dresses and large white fel, hats trimmed with
OSTRICH ups and carried bouquets OF pink roses.
MISS Billings ana Miss Cox wore gowns of pink
falile silk and pink Bedford crepe. and their
becoming hats of pink crepe were also trimmed
with feather tips. Their flowers were clusters
Of brides roses All of them wore pins, the
gift OF the groom gold bar with branch of
mistletoe.
The reception which followed at the resi-
dence OF Or: and Mrs. Billings. 3027 street.
was attended by about a hundred of their more
intimate friends. The large parlors were pro-
fusely decorated with pink roses, and in the
dining room, over the table, the British and
American flags were drared. Mrs. Billings wore to
the church an elegant costume Of graz and pink
broca6ed satin and bonnet 20 match. She
received the guests at home. assisted by
nr uaugnter. MIS-. Bradheid Hartley
" nnonsi. Az. D., "noTe gown was
gen O. anu oio rose SIX. Dr, Carp
mae VI o.rea.nan. England, VINO Is the COM
iilnsioneI 70 Tue "orio iaif, ana MISS Carp
nna: oo.n VI whoni are guests OF Dr; anu Mrs
Diuhss. anu Mr. oook' ahother English friend
VI 1ue groom. were among those prerent.
O'ne. sues's al tne reception were Mr.. and
i; a an, a Ioiioh; "eh ana mrs. Suther-
Mns ,ne Kisses oa,nerahd; surgeon Gen. and
VT pro"nc' MISS NAV Cox, NE; Jas taylor, Mr.
az. Legare, MISS nov Mrs. Ihomas Cox and
,ne uis sts toN, Hr; compton. uen; and Mrs.
neic., MISE oeug"ich, LIZ. BROOKE, Dr. Bowen,
NJ Inu Mrs; req; stevens; Ihe Misses Riley
Mi; nallols, Mlss Sassih' Mrs. WiiiaEns. Mrs.
anu All, Bliss onyoer, MI; anu MRS. barry Bnckley,
WI';.; anu nrs; FRANK hooinson, MI. Eveieth
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