The Washington times., 1894-10-04
SOCIAL DoINGs AND SAYINGS.

The wedding OF Miss Bertha Donna Perez
Lincoln and DR.. James w. Helst1s was
solemnized at s o'clock last night at the
Church of the Ascension. The church was
profusey decorated with palms and ferns.
The chancel was banked with tropical shrubs
which formed beautiful setting for the
bridal picture.
The immense popularity of the bride in
both social and musical circles made the event
one OF unusual interest, and at very early
hour the church was thronged WITH the many
friends Of Miss Lincoln and her family. The
aisles were filled to overfowing, all the on
lockers being eager to catch glimpse OF the
attractive bride, who is one of Washington's
sweetest singers. The service was performed
by Rev. DIR. Perry, rector OF ST. Andrews, as
sisted DR.. Elliott of Ascension Church.
There were several original and interesting
features introduced in the service. Before the
ceremony Prof. Lawrence, the organist.
played several numbers from Carmen and
other operas. favorite selections OF the young
bride, and during the service the soft, sweet
strain of Annie Laurie were heard.
Another striking feature OF the ceremony was
the bridal procession, formed by DIR. Gal
loupe, OF Boston; Mr.. Herbert Woodin, of the
National Soldiers Home, Va; Capt. Green
ough. of the Fourth Artillery and Messrs
Richard X. Tyler Charles g. Woodward,
Augustus W. Frances, George G. French,
John 3. Gaddis and Noble Lewis, of Wash
1uHlOn, VINO were the dH pfOcee leu
up the aisle and met the bridesmaids at the
yestry
Miss Grace Bryan, of Chicago, the maid OF
honor lead the nine lovely bridesmaids down
the aisle to meet the bride and then returned,
the maid of honor being followed by the
bride. leaning upon the arm of her father,
Col. c. F. Lincoln Then came the brides
maids Miss Charlotte Singleton, of New
York; Miss Kittsmiller, of Pittsburg; Miss
Corneia Clay, Miss Mary Bovell Lewis, Miss
Edith Cogley, Miss Elizabeth Poole: Miss
Marie Young, Miss Katherine Sypher. and
Miss Emily Long. Their gowns were OF white
| organdie over white silk. trimmed with white
ribbons. Each one wore a large Alsatian bow
/ of white satin ribbon the gilt OF the bride,
and carried large boquets of brides roses.
/ The gifts from the bride and groom to the
| bridesmaids and ushers were dainty heart
! shaped pins.
! The bride wore a superb gown of white
/ ivory satin. cut low in the neck and filled in
/ with chiffon. The bridal veil was caught up
i with "A crescent of pearls, and at her neck was
I a handsome brooch the gift of the groom.
/ The bride carried but one flower. long
/ stemmed American beauty. her favorite. and
/ ard an ivory bound prayer-book, which was
| a gift from the Rectors' Aid Society of Ascen-
! sion. OF which the BRIDE is Il member. The
! first pages of the prayerbook were the mar
/ riage certificate and signatures OF rector and
I the witnesses. After the ceremony recep-
| ton TO the bridal party and relatives was
held at the residence of the brides parents.
| The home was scene of beauty. Flowers
! and polted plants decorated the reception
and supper rooms.
Among the many friends from distance
/ who were present were Rev. William Price,
/ chaplain OF the Soldiers Home in Virginia,
and his wife, grandparents OF the bride; Miss
/ Bayley of New York; Mrs Woodhn Mr. and
1 Mrs. Bickford. of Newport News; Mr.. and
Mrs. Gadberg. of Pennsylvania and Miss
1 Daisy Johnson. The popularity OF the bride
was attested by the hundreds OF gifts re-
| cieved from London, China. New York, Cali
fornia and neighboring cities. Besides the
handsome gifts OF gold and silver and bric-a-
brac. was a beautiful array OF fancy work, the
| handiwork of many friends.
Hundreds of letters and kilograms of con-
graduation were received from all parts.
| Tine Archons," composed of former COM
.nanders OF the G. A. r. of the Department of
the Potomac, presented the bride a handsome
silver ice cream set After the reception the
couple left for brief trip North. The going
away gown was of dark-blue creyonotte with
hat to match. On their return they will take
a more extended Western tour and will
make their home in Dubuque, Iowa, where
DR.. Heustis has resided for several years.
The marriage OF DIR. George J. Lochboeh-
Ter and Miss Gertrude v Wade took place at
st. Aloysius' Church at s O'Clock a. m. yester-
day. Miss Wade is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. P. r. Wade, the well-known contractor
and builder. and one of the oldest residents
of the District. Miss Wade has been pop
ular member of ST. Aloysius all her life, and
many of the parishioners and friends were
present. DIR. Lochboehler has recently re-
turned from a years travel and is a promis-
ing young physician. DR.. Sohon acted as
best man.
Admiral Maigret OF the French navy is in
town. the guest of Ambassador Patenotre. oi
France. The admiral is much interested in
American institutions, particularly the pro
gress of our new Navy. and he shares in the
approval given by continental authorities OF
Capt. Mahan's service 10 naval science. The
admiral yesterday visited Arlington, the Sol
diers' Home. Catholic University. and navy
yard ,and was entertained last night at Cliff
ton. the suburban residence OF NJ. Pateno
tres father-in-law, Mr.. Elverson, of Philadet
phia.
Secretary Lamont left for New York yester
day afternoon, expecting to return Friday.
Commissioner of Patents Seymour has re
turned from vacation spent in Connecticut.
Secretary Gresham and his wife have gone
| I'D lu6 NlESlAid 1Ol opIluSS IOk NCOA
stay, leaving Mr.. Uhi as acting Secretary o
State.
Assistant Secretary DabneY returned to the
,, city yesterday, and is acting as the head o
the Agricultural Department.
The marriage OF Miss Carrie Crook, daugh-
ter OF Col. Crook, of the White House cleriea
I I staff, to Mr.. Clarence Alexander Branden
. . burg will take place on Wednesday evening
October 10, at 8 o'clock at the Western Pres
byterian Church. II street, between Nineteentl
and Twentieth streets. After the weddin.
: . the couple will hold reception from $50 t
1880 at their future home, No. 2139 n street
Wills of TWO Testators.
The wills of George W. Lighter and Ed
l ward B. Vincent were filed for record yester
day afternoon. Lighter gives ali his estate
, personal and real, to his wife. The real es
tate consists Of lots Nos. 8 and 10, IN squar
! No. S22 near Fourth and G streets southeast
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