Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-17
HER LADYSHIP In TOWN.

QEn UAUIOHlI IN lUWN.
Lady Henry Somerset With Miss Willard
to spend To-Day in Pittsburg-They
Will Soc for Themselves How tho Mills
Grind slow-A Lenten Wedding.
OUR Chicago correspondent writes The
DISPATCH as follows: Lady Henry Somerset,
who has been spending some months in this
city, associated with Miss Frances willard in
editing the Union Signal. the organ of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union, de-
parted for the East yesterday afternoon.
She was accompanied by Miss Willard and
Miss Anna Gordon. The three well-known
Christian workers go direct to Pittsburg,
Pa, where they will visit for time, after
which Lady Somerset and Miss Gordon will
go to England. Many friends were at the
depot to witness their departure.
SINCE Lady Henry Somerset's connection
with the linton Signal, the W. c. T. U. organ,
she has contributed several interesting
articles not the least readable of which Is
one in the ensuing month on the noted
American, Hannah Whitall Smith. Among
other things Lady Henry particularly
dwells upon her meeting with the famous
Bible woman. T nrst," she writes, "met
Mrs. Hannah Whita1l Smith in the winter of
1883 in London. I had begged my sister, the
Duchess Of Bedford. who knew and admire
her. to write and say how much longed
to meet her. and to ask her to
appoint an hour to call at nv hotel
and try to arrange to give some Bible read
ings in my country home. The evening had
set in after long days work, and was told
parlor. 1t would be difficult to record my
emotions when first saw the face of the
woman l had SO wished to meet: calm and
resn bn. sns cGosed "a as though fss sofows
because her spirit dwelt in the fathomless
depth OF the peace that passeth understand
Ing. The grand face, line features, large
blue eyes and clear cut outlines framed in
the round Quaker bonnet, the tall,
strong figure, all betokened that rarest
combination-the gentleness Of strength.
sight into the kindly, great heart which is
essentially the characteristic of the woman.
Mrs. Smith speaks with equal ease TO dozeu
friends gathered In homely parlor or to
immense audiences. such as those she ad-
dressed in 1875, when no hall was large
enough to accommodate the crowds.
I'm 1874" continues Lady Henry. "when
first met LORD and Lady Mount Temple, an
acquaintance which afterward ripened into
devoted friendship. A series Of conferences
the beautiful country home which Lord
Mount Temple had Inherited from his step
father, Lord Palmerster. At one of these
meetings, Broadland's guest writes of her:
"Hcr set face gains q soft Madonna like
beauty, and her tones were of an urgent but
restrained sweetness. Since the death Of
Lord Mount Temple, Mrs. Smith has been
the greatest solace to the beautiful and
gifted woman who shared his early life'
LADY HENRY SOMERSET will arrive from
Chicago ut the Union station this morning
ut o'clock. The early hour probably will
hinder any formal meeting Of Her Ladvship
ct the station, and she will at once proceed
with Miss Willard ana Miss Gordon to the
Seventh Avenue Hotel, which will be her
headquarters for the day. 1t is planned by
the local W. c. T. q. that Lady Henry
will spend part of tho day visiting
some of the leading MANUFACTURES,
and thus achieve her deeply.set
will be accompanied by representatives of
the committee. At O'clock to-day Miss
Willard will address mass meeting in the
Smithfleld Street NJ. E. Church. Old City
decorators for the evening, when Lady
Henry makes an address to the Welsh work
ers. Both meetings are free, and everybody
is invited to attend.
MR. CHARLES H. ADAMS will give the
second lecture in his series of illustrated
journeys, under Miss Killikelly's patronage,
tonight in the Pittsburg Club Theater. The
subject will be the bay Of Naples"
A FASHIONABLE wedding with elaborate
ceremonies took place last night in the
Eighth Street Temple, uniting tho fortunes
of Miss Ida Wertheimer aud Mr.. Theodore
Wolf, Of New York. The religious ceremony
was solemnized at 8 O'Clock, and so great an
audience awaited the arrival OF the bridal
pair that it was with difficulty they were ad-
mftted to the church. while the audience it.
self could scarcely be accommodated with
seats. A most impressive service
was conducted by tho Rabbi, Dr.
L. Mayer. The bridal attendants
were composed of the brides sister Miss
Stella Wertheimer, a charming girl. and the
brides maid OF honor. Miss Adlex, Miss
Blanche Wertheimer, Miss Floersheim and
bridesmaids. The entire party, including the
maid Of honor, wore exquisite white gowns
imported from Paris. Mr.. FERGUS. Of
1pr S the TIN friend rat at
ushers were: Mr.. Wolf. Mr.. Frederick Wolf
Mr.. Leon Wertheimer and Mr.. Louis Vert
heimer.
The wedding gown was a marvellous crea-
ton Of white satin, made q Ia princesse, and q
of Worth. 1t had an elaborate
train, whose richness was increased by the
handsome veil which mingled in its folds.
The corsage was embroidered in gold and
pearls, and the skirt trimmed in Duchesse
and pointe laces. Pearls were worn on the
neck.
The bride is the second daughter of
Emanuel Wertheimer. Esq, Of North ave-
nue. and is an extremely beautiful girl. The
last night cements still closer the
connection between the Wertheimer and
elder sister Of the bride of last night became
the wife OF Mr.. Theodore VOLTS younger
brother.
Miss Wertheimer, now Mrs. Wolf, is pop