Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-10-24
THIS MORNINGS WEDDINGS.
A Number of Pretty and Interesting Au-
tumnal Marriages
Who the Bridal Couples were-Per-
S0nal Notes of
Interest.


witness the marriage Of Mr.. Thomas M.
Wilkes Of South Carolina and Miss Kate
Sydnor Of Virginia Rev. DIR. Elliott per-
formed the ceremony. The bride wore an
elegant travelling dress of dahlia broadcloth.
with q becoming and stylish bonnet in the
same shade of velvet. Before the ceremony
was over the clouds had passed away and
the room was flooded with sunshine In
the circle Of intimate friends who congratu-
lated the couple after the brief and impress
I've ceremony were Mrs. and Miss Garnett,
Col. and Mrs. John Truetlin, Mrs Thomp-
son, Mr.. F. Shobo Farrow. Mr.. w. b. Robi-
son, Miss Annie Montgomery, Miss Clabby
and Mr.. Lee Lipscomb. Mr. and Mrs
Wilkes left on the IL o'clock train for New
York city. and will return to their home.
No. 81 18th street, in about two weeks. The
bride received quantities of elegant presents
from home and out-of-town friends, which
will go to adorn her pleasant home. MIR.
Wilkes was an influential member OF the
legal profession in his native state before
coming to this city to reside some years
ago. He has made his home for the past
nve years in the residence on 18th street,
where he will bring his bride Mrs. Wilkes
comes OF prominent Virginia family. and
she has made many friends during her
The marriage Of Miss Mamie Myers and
Mr.. Isaac w. Nichols today at l2 o'clock at
the rectory OF St Matthews Church was
attended by large gathering of their
friends Rev. Father Williams performed
the ceremony in a most impressive manner
The bride was becomingly gowned fn white
SILK, trimmed with Irish point lace ana car
r1ed a cluster OF La France roses tied with
long streamers of wild rose ribbon. Among
those who witnessed the event were the
brides mother and sister, Mrs and Miss
Myers. Miss Pauline Nichols Judge Fisher
Mr.. and Mrs. Cahoon. Miss Fisher, Mrs. E'
Miss NJ. H. Mccarthy. Mr.. W.T. McCartby'
Miss Minnix, Miss McSweeny, Mrs. Tourney,
the Misses Ahern. Miss J. Miller, MIR. and
Mrs. Edmonds. Miss Cooney. Mrs. Elizabeth
Miss May Koerth. Miss Mary Cummings,
the Misses Crossfield. Miss Kate Deylin.
Capt Tyler. Mr.. David Burnett, Mr. Zoos
ter causey. Mr.. John F. Henry. Messrs.
Richards. williams. watts, Donnelly, Gun
nell. Mr.. John B. Brawley and Fathers
Grihith and Dougherty Of St Augustine's
Church.
OILS started for Chicago, where they will
spend ten days. The brides travelling dress
was OF dark blue serge, trimmed very styl-
ishly with black satin, with a hat and cape
to housekeeping on Capitol HILL The bride
received a number Of presents. Jewelry, &C,
and articles to adorn her new home.
Mr. Robert J. Berberich and Miss Theresa
NJ. Wagner were married this morning at
st. Mary's German Catholic Church on 5th
street In the presence Of q large gathering
OF their friends. The sanctuary and altar
were tastefully decorated with palms and
white flowers and brightly Illuminated with
burning tapers. A nuptial mass was cele-
brated by Rev. Father Glaab, assisted by
two clergymen from the Catholic Uniyer-
sity. Prof. Waldecker presided at the or
gan. and the choir sang the music Of the
mass. The ushers were Mr. VIM. Wagner,
brother Of the bride; Mr.. Jos. Berberich.
brother Of the groom; Mr. Edward Borland
and Mr.. VIM. McCauley. The bride came
into church with her father. Mr.. Frank j.
wagner, and the groom with his uncle, Mr.
Frank B. Walter The bride wore a rich
toilet Of white silk, trimmed with duchess
lace. and tulle veil and wreath of lilies
or the valley. She carried a prayer book.
with a white silk and pearl binding the gift
OF Miss Rosie Berberich. After the cere-
mony the relatives and the intimate friends
OF the couple assembled at their home on
TIN street. where the numerous elegant pres
ents were displayed. Mr.. and Mrs. Bet-
herich left on the noon train for New York
and Boston. and will be gone ten days.
1t was announced yesterday that the mar.
riage Of Mr.. Lewis q. Stevenson, son and
secretary of the Vice President of the
Bloomington, will be solemnized at the home
of the bride in that city on November 2
Mr.. Stevenson is the private secretary of
his father, and has had some experience in
newspaper work. Miss Davis Is the daugh-
ter Of Mr.. VIM. o. Davis, proprietor of a
leading republican newspaper Of Blooming
ton. The marriage is a matter of no sur
prise there, inasmuch as the parties to II
have been lovers from childhood.
Miss Bernice Wood has gone to Sanford
Fla, to remain a year or more
Invitations are out for the hop OF the
Curious Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas d. Belt have returned
from their wedding tour and will reside
with the brides mother, Mrs. Geo. o. Cook
at her home, Sl5 H street northwest where
they will be pleased to see their friends.
Mr.. H. Burkhardt and daughter, Miss
Lottie Mae Burkhardt, have returned home
AFTER spending two weeks at the Chicago
fair.
The lady managers Of the HOMEOPATHIC
Dispensary. SS5 Massachusetts avenue north
west Will give tea Thursday evening to
increase the funds OF this charity A pleas
ant program has been arranged for the &C.
casion, which, 1t is hoped, will attract q
large number Of the friends Of the work.
Mr.. George Oscar Watson of the National
Capital Bank Of this city and Miss Leila L.
Herndon, daughter OF Mr.. L. Herndon of
stafford county. were married at Freder-
icksburg, Va. last night. Rev. T. s. Duna-
way omciating. Mr.. and Mrs. Watson left
Tor an extended bridal tour
Prof. VIM. ]. Rhees of the Smithsonian
Institution. and his daughter Mrs. ]. N.
Burket, left today for Chicago Mrs. Rhees.
Misses Grace and Flora Rhees returned
about three weeks ago from the fair.
Miss Hattie Boswell will leave on Thurs
day to spend the winter in Massachusetts,
Miss Annie Clark. daughter of Capt s. E.
Clark. United States army is the guest of
Miss Halliday at lib Maryland avenue north
east.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Alexander Myers have
returned from their wedding trip and VIII
be at home to their friends tomorrow. Wed
nesday. Mrs. Myers will be assisted by her
friend. Mrs. j. j. Stevens, and her niece
Miss May Frances Dunan. The latter will
shortly return to her home In New York
city.
Mrs. ]. d. Langford Of Charlottesville. Va
who has been spending the last two weeks
with her cousin. Mrs. p. H. Adams, returned
home today.
Admiral Russell and daughters have re-
turned from the north and are again at their
nome. l7US De Sales street -
Mrs. p. s. Steele and Miss Nav Belle
Ewing nave Just returned from Chicago
The Cosmos Pleasure Club" will meet
at the home of the Misses Tenly, on I4th
street, tomorrow evening.
ELECTRIC WIRES DANGEROUS.