Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1894-06-15
Weddings.

st. Andrews Church, Washington, was
thrOnged on Wednesday night of last week
with friends and relatives to witness the
wedding ceremony of Mr.. Walter Trow
bridge Wright, of Washington, and Miss
Carrie Houghton Lawrence, of Linden, this
county. Shortly after o'clock the bride
upon the arm of her father, Mr.. G. II. Law
renee, to the accompanying strains of the
"Lohengrin Wedding March," proceeded tc
the chancel, where they were met by the
groom and his brother, Mr.. VIM. w. Wright
who acted as best man. As the solemn
VOWS were being said the erganist, Prof
Edwin l. Slope, softly rendered 80, Prom.
Use Me-" which was shortly followed by the
strains of Mendelsshon. The bride wore
white satin and carried an exquisite bouquet
of bride roses. The bridesmaids were Misses
Grace Smith, Josephine Lawrence and Ruth
Hamilton, maid Of honor. The following
gentlemen officiated as ushers: Messrs F
Ray Keys, John G. Wilson, Dwight Ander.
son and VIM. Weir. After the ceremony
the wedding party and relatives were enter
tanned at the residence OF the brides uncle
Mr. Taylor Birch, OF Georgetown Heights
The bride and groom afterward departed fol
an extended trip through the north. Mr.
and Mrs. Wright will be at home for the
summer at the residence of DIR. G. Ii
Wright, of Forest Glen, this county
Tho If r,o
sidy, niece of Mr. and Mrs. r. S. Gartrell,
to Mr.. Horatio G. O'Neal, of Washington
took place on the 7th instant at 2 o'clock
p NJ, in st. PauIs M. E. Church, Kensing.
ton. The church was beautifully decorated
the pulpit being set with potted plants and
the chancel covered with cut flowers. The
ceremony was performed by the pastor of
the church, Rev. r. M. Moore, and the wed.
ding march was played by Miss Laura
Wheatley. Mr.. II. X Beck, of Washing.
ton, and Mr.. Hayes West, of Baltimore, were
the ushers and preceded the couple to the
altar. The bride was handsomely attired
in light brown travelling dress, with hat to
match, and carried in her hand a large bunch
of pink La France roses. Immediately after
the ceremony the couple drove to the station
and started for trip north. The presents
were numerous and handsome.
Sunday School A ssOci la On.-The At b
Annual Convention of the Montgomery
County Sunday School Association will be
held at Boyd's, on Saturday and Sunday
July and 8, 1894.
AS the purpose of the Association Is, first
to make known the actual condition of Sun
day school work in the county; second, to
ascertain the needs of the work, and third,
to provide for meeting those needs, it asks
the most earnest support of the friends o f
the chidren's cause
l. We want a statistical report from every
school in the county, no matter how small,
for these statistics are our charts.
2. In order that every Sunday school in
the county may contribute its share to the
success of the Association each school is ex.
pected to be represented by two delegates,
as it is distinctiyely representative organ.
ization.
The exercises on Saturday are to be held
in the grove, and an instructive program has
been arranged, consisting of addresses by
county workers and general discussion Of
topics assigned, This will be followed by
a business meeting in the evening in the
church.
Sunday morning services will consist of
Bible study, which will be followed by
sermon for the occasion.
On Sunday afternoon there will be chill
dren's mass meeting in the grove, when
short talks will be made by prominent
workers.
Sunday evening the convention will close
with song and praise service in the church.
Arrangements will be made for taking
care of as many delegates as will remain
during the convention. For those who can
not remain over night and have access to
the trains arrangements will be made that
will permit them to return home after the
day or evening service of each day.
By order of the Association.