The Washington times., 1894-07-04
SOCIAL DOINGS AND SAYINGS.

There was brilliant assemblage at st.
Matthew's church at high noon yesterday.
Miss Effie Burritt, daughter of Mrs. Ira Mich.
OILS Burritt, OF this city. was married TO Mr..
John Henry Martin, SON of Mrs. Zebulon
Vance.
The chancel was decorated with asparagus
vines and Marechal Neil roses and the soft
rays of many lights fell upon the bride and
groom as they stood at the altar. The cere-
mony was short but impressive. 1t Was per-
formed by Bishop Spaulding, of Peoria assisted
by Rev. Thomas s. Lee. pastor of st. Mat
thew's church. The wedding music of Wag-
ner's Tristan and Ysolde" died away. when
the wedding march from 'Lohengrin'
sounded, and the lovely bride and attendants
entered the church. The bridesmaids were
Miss Ruth Leeds Kerr, Miss Annie Brinton,
of Philadelphia, Miss Salhe Dangerf1eld and
Miss Annie Rundlett. The ushers were Mr.
E. Guy Burritt, Mr.. Randolph Mordecai, Of
Baltimore, Mr.. Butler. of New York, Mr..
Louis Redfern, and DR.. Ruffin.
The bride was given away by her cousin,
Mr.. Carroll FitZhugh.
The bridal gown was of white satin, en-
traine, and trimmed with valenciennes lace.
II was most becoming to her slender grace
full figure. The tulle veil was caught up
with a spray of orange blossoms and fastened
with cluster OF pearls. At the throat was
diamond crescent. the gift of the groom. The
brides bouquet was lilies Of the valley and
orange blossoms, tied with innumerable loops
of white ribbon, with falling sprays of lily of
the valley. The maid Of honor, Miss Sallie
Carroll Burritt, the fair sister Of the bride,
carried large cluster of white sweet peas.
The bridesmaids were charmingy attired in
white organdie and valenciennes lace, with
long sashes OF pink satin ribbons Their
hats were large leghorn fats. caught up and
trimmed with roses and thorns. They carried
bouquets of sweet peas tied with pink rib-
bons. Relatives and immediate friends re-
paired to the residence of the brides mother
and breakfast was served for thirty-five
guests. Many handsome and costly presents
were received.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin have gone to New
York and later to Narragansett Pier. The
latter part OF the Summer will be spent a.
"Romboul.'' North Carolina. the mountain
home OF the groom's mother. Their future
home will be at 1927 Massachusetts, avenue,
this city.
One Of the most interesting weddings of the
season took place Monday at the residence of
Mrs. E. c. Hutchinson, the mother of the
bride. The parties joined in wedlock were
Mrs. Linda Hutchinson Ball and Mr.. John
Sidney Webb, both popular members Of society
in this city. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Clarence Bispham, rector OF ST.
Michael's and All Angels church. Mr.. and
Mrs. Webb will spend their honeymoon in
Europe.
DR.. Romero Thomas. of Howard Univer-
sity. will leave the city in a few days for
Wilmington. Del. He will be the guest of
Miss Lizzie Williams, a prominent school
teacher of that city
Miss Jessie Totler. of this city. and Miss
Mary Rose, of Seabrook, the talented young
singers OF st. Johns church, are spending
the hot spell at Piney Point.
Miss Emma Gatchell. of Capitol Hill, has
left the city to visit friends in Ohio.
Among the Washingtonians summering at
Falls Church are Miss Mamie Walker. Miss
Edna Bailey and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry West
Mrs. William Gaddis. of Fort Logan. Mont,
sister OF John NJ. Young, is in tine city on .
visit OF several weeks