Evening journal., 1894-06-06

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Oae OF the gayest weddings that has
taken place this season was that of Miss
Mary A Finn, Of this city, and Joseph
V ksvanaugh, of the New Y ork World,
which was celebrated at st. Peters Pro-
Cathedral yesterday afternoon.
A reception followed at the home of
the bride, No 500 West Seventh street,
from to z o'clock. One Of the prettiest
features was the distribution of the
brides bouquet. To one rose was tied
gold ring. and each young woman who
drew rose secretly hoped she had also
secured the ring. But of course that
was not because she wanted the pretty
superstition married before the year is
out, to come true to her Miss Ella
Kelley drew the prize rose.
The house was tastefuily decorated
with daisies and ferns, and thronged
with pretty girls and gallant men
Among them were: Mr. and Mrs James
Kavanaugh, Miss Maud Kavanaugh, Of
Brooklyn; Mr. and Mrs Claud Matthew,
Mr. ana Mrs. John Brady, Mrs.
Edward Nolan. Miss Mary Nolan,
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh O'Neal, Miss
Spurrier, Charles McMannus, Miss Nc
M.n aus. of Philadelphia; Joseph NJ
Kavanaugh, Mrs. Kate Brady, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Barry. of Baltimore
Revs. Neal. Flynn, Kelly, William
Michael Byrne, Mr. aud Mrs f. P. Cum
merford, Mr.. and Mrs. E. B.
Hickey, Mr.. and Mrs owen Clark.
Mr. and Mrs James Barkley. Mrs. James
Hart, Miss Hart, Miss Clara Hart, Mr..
and Mrs. James Perry Mr. and Mrs.
John Finn, Mrs Margaret Crilley, Miss
Plunkett, Mrs. Richard Kelly, Mrs
James Kelly, Miss Ella Kel-
ley, Miss Annie Kearney, Miss
Phene Carlisle. Miss Bowes, Miss
Ella Magarity, Miss Josephine Flanagan,
Misses Marian and Lizzie Bacon, Mr.
and Mrs William Murphy. Miss Maria
Samuel S Adams and others
Numbered among the many and hand.
some bridal gifts were a large banquet
lamp from the clerks Of the cashier de.
partment Of the New York World, aud A
set Of solid silver forks from the
Tabernacle Society. OF which the bride is
member.
Mr.. aud Mrs kavanaugh will make
their home in Brooklyn. They left here
last night at CO o'clock for a tour
through New York State and Canada.
The Helping Circle Of Kings Daugh
ters of Asbury NJ f Church, gave a straw
berry festival at the home OF Mrs Taylor,
at Eighth and King streets last night The
rooms were decorated with flowers, and
the porches hung with Japenese lanterns
and flags Strawberries and ice cream
were served.
The Alcyon Literary Society gave a
pleasing musicale at the residence OF
Miss Clara Buekmsster. The president,
d. B Carter, presided. The business of
the meeting was dispensed with and an
excellent program then rendered, afteI
which the members and a few of their
friends psrtook of refreshments, which
were served In abundance.
At late hour all returned to theiI
homes wishing the Alcyon future success,
Those in attendance were; Miss Lydia
Ewing, Mabel Hart, Maggie Townsend
Miss Harris, Rosa Justh, Helen Mask
Rosa Thompson, Pauline Kemp, Susi.
Carter, Maggie Carter, Rosa Cloud, Car
rie Hollis, Anna Walters. Lille Buck
master Mabel Sentman, Clara Buck.
master, Florencs Seward
Professor Hugh Baker, DR.. H Buck
master, Clarence Voshell, Ira Pierce.
George Cook, Fred Magau, Lester Riggs
Irwin Riggs. Roy Hart, Frank Wilson
A. Taylor. j. Warner Reed, E. w. Buck
master, William r Way, William Ham
ilton, j. Parker, Fred Heck and man.
others.
Miss Bertha A. Lsmbson, Of this city
has gone TO Baltimore to attend th
wedding Of Miss Estella Ingram Stephen
aud John Stevenson Constable. She wi
be absent about a month.
The entertainment for the benefit q
the poor was continued in the basemeu
of st. Paul's R. c. Church, last night
A large audience was present and a goo
program was rendered.
d MacColl MlcGregor of the Unio
Bible Institute, Philadelphia, is in th
city, Organizing a Monthly Afternoo
Ladies' Training Glass in Bible Historl
NEWARK, June 6.-Miss Florence Arm
strong, eldest daughter of Mr. aud Mr.
Edwin s. Armstrong, of Bsynsrd Hal
Coochs Bridge near Newark, was ma
Iltu 10 W VI RuAyf Nub UOpuit
dramatic writer and editor of the Phila
delphia Press, yesterday.
The commodious Colonial home Of IL
brides family was elaborstely and tast
fully adorned with wild flowers, whiC
grow 10 prOfuse perfection in that loca
ity. The Episcopal ceremony was pc
formed by Rev. George NJ. Bond, rect'
Of st Thomas Church, Newark
The handsome bride, who was give
away by her father, was charming
goWned in white satin, trimmed wit
duchess lace. tulle veil, aud wore
diamond brooch, the gift OF the groor
Miss Miriam Armstrong, the brides on
sister, was the bridesmaid, and Jot
Barnes Townsend, of Philadelphia, of
ciated as groOmsman.
The guests present were: Mr.. al
Mrs. Talcott Williams, Mr.. and Nh
George N. Mccain, Mr.. and Mrs GeorI
Helms, Mr. and Mrs. Max Kaufman
Mrs A. Levi, Miss Sadie Levi, Mi
Ida Levi, Walter Mayer, Miss May Msys
Arthur Armstrong, all of Philadelphi