Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-29

Mr.. T. ]. Gately, Mr.. George Williams and
fha,mily Miss Annie Pons and Miss Lulle
Mr.. and Mrs Reynolds will make their
future home at No. SOB 9th street south
east.
The marriage of Miss Blanche Koones,
daughter Of the late Frederick Koones, to
Rev. A F. Anderson, pastor of Grace Bap-
list Church, took place last night at that
church. Rev. DR.. j. ]. Muir officiating. At
8 o'clock the church was filled to it's ut
most capacity, the congregation as well
as the other friends of the couple desiring
to witness the happy event. The church
was festooned with smilaX and decked
with palms The ushers were Mr.. Ernest
E. Hancock, Mr. John T: Anderson. Mr.. J.
A. Frank and Mr.. ]. w. Steward, who
walk in advance Of the bride and groom.
The wedding gown was of white satin,
made plainly with two large puffs form
ing the sleeves. The tulle veil was fast
| ened with coronet effect by large buckle
of brilliants, and bouquet of bridal roses
was carried. The little nephew and niece
Of the bride, Master Fred. Solger and Miss
Leonie> Thompson, walked in advance of
the bride and groom carrying baskets of
white roses.
After the ceremony reception followed
| at No. 11S E street northwest, the home of
the brides sister, Mrs. H. c. Thompson.
After a wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Ander-
son Will be at home at No. 422 7th street
southeast
A very pretty wedding occurred at Foun-
dry M. E. Church yesterday afternoon,
when Miss Hattie Elizabeth Pelton of
Grass Lake, Mich, was united in marriage
to Mr.. William Houston Kerr of Kansas
City, Mo. The chancel Of the church was
tastefully decorated with potted palms.
Mrs. Grace Dufour Brown, a friend of the
bride, officiated at the organ and played
several selections while the company was
assembling. The bridal party. consisting
of Messrs. c. M. Stoy, H. o. Hine, G. e.
Tyler and X. +. Crist, acting as ushers,a and
Master Arthur Bovee, as page. carrying
the brides bouquet of brides roses, pre-
ceding the bride and groom, entered to the
strains Of Lohengrin's wedding march The
sweet strains of Annie Laurie were
heard while the beautiful and impressive
wedding service was read by Rev. O. A.
Brown, ID. D., pastor of the church. An
informal reception was held in the room
below, giving the many friends of the hap
Ply couple an opportunity for greetings and
congratulations. The bride was stylishy
attired in a cloth gown of the new shade
OF blue and wore a most becoming hat to
match. Mr.. and Mrs. Kerr will be at home
to their friends after December 10 at 1880
7 street.
A pretty wedding was celebrated at the
home of Mr.. Geo. Nj. Thompson, No Il N
street northwest, Washington, D. c., on
Tuesday afternoon, in which Miss Grace
v. Thompson and Mr. VIM. A. Sparrow
were the contracting parties. Rev. Mr. w.
SO. Thomas of Gay Street Baptist Church.
Georgetown, formerly Of Falls Church, Va.
performed the ceremony. The bride was
attire7 In becoming gown Of dove-colored
bengaiine, trimmed with pearl passemen-
terie. In honor Of the occasion the house
was beautifully decorated with palms and
chrysanthemums. After the ceremony q
reception was held and refreshments serv-
ed, and later the newly married couple de-
parted on a short tour. The couple were
the recipients Of many beautiful and costly
presents. Among those present were Mrs.
DR.. j. Burr Gould, Mr.. Geo. w. Mankin,
Miss Matte Soule. Mr.. H. c. Ryer and Mas
ter II. Scott Ryer Of Falls Church, Mrs. ].
w. Beavers of Loudoun, Mrs. Remsburg of
Frederick county, Nd the Misses Hattie,
county, Md, Miss Anna Hage of Illinois,
Mr.. and Mrs. George F. Read, Mrs. ]. o.
Ryer, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Ryer. Miss Mel
lie Kent, Mrs E. C. Smith, Mr.. Geo. Nj.
Perkins, Mr.. Wilson, Mrs. Geo. F. Magee,
Mrs. Sarah M. Walker, Miss Ella Louder
milk, Mr.. Clifford Sparrow. Mrs. Sarah
Sparrow, Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Thompson
and daughter.
A large number of relatives and friends
assembled at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. A. King, 459 G street, to witness the
marriage Of their daughter Abilene to Mr..
Marion X. Eppley. Rev. s. NJ. Hartsock
performed the ceremony. Mr.. p. j. Rollow
acted as best man and Miss Maud Eppley,
sister of the groom, was bridesmaid. The
parlor was tastefully decorated with palms
and white chrysanthemums The bride
was becomingly attired in white silk, with
pearl and lace. trimmings and carried white
nile green silk trimmed in velvet and car
ried pink chrysanthemums. After the cere-
mony the couple received congratulations
of those present and led the way to the
dining room, where a collation. was served.
Mr.. and Mrs Eppley left on the late train
for the Carolinas and will be at home to
their friends after December Is.
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth E. Payne,
daughter of Mr.. Upton Payne, to Mr.. VIM.
E. Garrett was quietly solernnized last
evening MARYLAND RAJ fist
Church. Rev. n. c. Naylor performing the
ceremony. The bride was becomingly at
tired In a tailor-made gown Of gray cloth
and carried La France roses. Immediately
after the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Garrett
left for a visit to relatives in Virginia, after
which they will return to Washington
and make their future home on Capitol
Hill. Many useful and valuable presents
were received.
Miss Sue Lochboehler and Mr. Frank
Randolph were married last night by Rev.
Father Dillon of st. Joseph's Church. The
bride wore travelling dress OF covert
cloth and Gainsborough hat, and her dia-
mond earrings and pendant were the gifts
OF the groom. After the ceremony the
couple and friends present, which included
DR.. and Mrs. c. T. Wallace and Messrs.
VIM. Brady and w. @. Menchine went to
the Shoreham, where a collation. was served.
Miss Mary Appleton Miller, second daugh-
ter Of Lieut.. Col. Marcus P. Miller Of the
first artillery. now commanding at Fort
Hamilton. was married at her fathers res
idence there yesterday afternoon to Lieut..
Golden L'Hommedieu Ruggles Of the ord
nance department., the son of Adjt. Gen.
George d. Ruggles
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Edward Goodwin, rector of the Epis-
copal Chapel at Governors Island
The bride and groom stood under a bell
Of white chrysanthemums, which was over
spread by canopy of American flags. On
either side there were decorations formed
from an effective arrangement of regimen
tai flags and sabers.
The bride wore white satin, trimmed
with chiffon, and carried q bunch of bride
roses. Miss Ruby Miller, her eldest sister,
was maid Of honor.
Lieut.. Ruggles. the groom, was attended
by Frank B. Keich of this city, who was
at one time an army officer. Lieut.. Nor
ris X. Barroll Of the second artillery and
Lieut.. Fremont p. Peck of the ordnance
department were the ushers.
At the conclusion of the ceremony a col
lation was served, and dancing followed.
Late in the afternoon Lieut.. and Mrs. Rug
giles left for Washington on their bridal
tour.
Among the guests were Major General
Miles, Adtutant General George D. Rug
giles and Miss Alma Ruggles.
Lieut. Ruggles is stationed at Sandy
Hook