The Washington times., 1894-11-15
SOCIAL SAYINGS AND D0INGs

daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Lowdermilk,
to DIR. II. Percival Parr Thompson took place
at $50 O'Clock last evening at the Gunton
Temple Memorial Church corner of and
Fourteenth streets. Rev. Dr.W. T. Thompson,
Of Charleston, S. c., one of the leading Pres
byterian ministers of that city, father of the
groom, ofiiciated assisted by Rev. DR.. Josiah
Perry, of St. Andrews The church was
elaborately decorated with palms and white
chrysanthemums and the somewhat unusual
order OF entrance of the bridal party added to
the atuactiveness of the scene. The wedding
marcn was played by Mr. Louis Lesser, choir
master OF st. James Church. who has recently
returned from Europe, and who, as the cousin
or the bride, presided at the organ.
The bride entered leaning on the arm OF
her father. She wore 2 handsome gown of
ivory white satin, the bodice made with low
neck and the tulle veil fastened with pearl
pins. single large white chrysanthemum
was carried. As the wedding march an
nounced her entrance the maids of honor,
preceded by the brides cousin, Miss Jessie
Luman, of Cumberland. entered from the
roDing-room, and, passing down the aisle,
met and then walked IN advance OF the bride
10 the altar, where the ushers, who had
already preceded them. stood on either side
through the group OF attendants.
The maids OF honor. Miss Elsie Thompson,
Of Charleston. sister Of the groom; Miss
Josephine Jones. cousin of the groom, Miss
Bertha Gill, OF Baltimore. Miss Salie Shock,
granddaughter OF Commodore Shock and
Miss Jessie Luman as veil girl wore gowns
OF white silk with elbow sleeves and carried
bouquets OF the brides favorite flowers, white
chrysanthemums
After the ceremony at the church there fol.
lowed reception at the residence OF the
brides parents, No 1917 Corcoran street,
where the house was prettily decorated with
white chrysanthemums. palms and smilax.
The newly-married couple received the con-
Sratulations OF their friends standing in the
bay window which was lined at the rear with
tail palms.
The ushers at the church were Dr. Kelley,
DR.. Duff Lewis. OF Virginia. Mr.. Lawrence Ne
COrmlck, cousin of the groom, Mr.. Ralph
Luman, OF Cumberland, cousin OF The groom.
The best man was Mr.. Angus Macdonald,
cousin ofthe groom. Upon their return from
their wedding trip Mr. and Mrs Thomson
Will make their home at No. 1917 Corcoran
street. The presents included large guam
thy OF cut glass and silver, together with
other valuable articles.
The marriage of Miss Mayne Bennett An
dersOn. daughsHr of Mrs. r. L. Anderson. to
M. Harry v. King, took place at o'clock
last evening at the Church OF the Ascension
Rev. Or. Perry otflciated. The church was
decorated with white chrysanthemums and
palms The bride entered leaning on the arm
Of her brother, Mr. George Ross Anderson.
who gave her hand il marriage Prior to the
entrance Of the wedding party, the organist,
DR.. OffeO Brown. of Trinity Chapel. New
York, played the overture from Figaro"
followed by selections from ''Tanuhaeuser."
HHnr~ A.aFa.
Annie Laurie" When the wedding party
had formed the wedding march from '.Lo-
hengren' was played, followed at the conclu-
sion OF the ceremony with the Mendessohn
march.
The brides gown was of white satin
trimmed with tulle, and she wore a veil of
tulle fastened with a diamond star the pres
ent OF the groom. A cluster o. white chrys-
anthrmums was carried. Immediately pre-
ceding the bride walked little Miss Wanda
king. niece OF the groom. in a frock of white
organdle, trimmed with satin. and CARRYING
the lvory-bOund pTayer-book from which the
service was read,
Miss Lottie L. Anderson. sister OF the bride,
was maid OF honor. The bridesmaids were:
Miss Ruth Eos er, Miss Katherine Clagett, of
Lees .urg, Va; Miss Elizabeth MInnetree. and
Miss Rena Smith. The ushers were: Mr.
Daniel ID. Brooks, Mr. Charles Blande Payne,
Mr.. Henry Z. Hinman. and Mr.. James F.
Payton. A reception TO the Wedding party
followed at the home of the brides mother.
No. 1907 Thirteenth street. The parlors were
decorated with smiiax, and the mauteIs
were banked with white chrysanthemums. A
large number Of handsome presents were re-
ceiyed
Upon their return from their wedding trip
Mr. ana Mrs. King will receive on Thursdays
after December /, at No. 1922 Rhode Island
avenue.
The marriage Of Miss Lowe, daughter of
Alr. and Mrs. Heman Lowe, to DR.. Franklin
Henry Seeley, Of Philadelphia, took place at
O'Clock last evening at 81. Johns Church.
where the decorations were in yellow and
white. The chancel was filed with palms,
about the Ease Of which were grouped white
anu yellow chrysantnemums. Across the
aisles, reserving a space for the relatives.
were ropes OF the white and yellow chrvsan-
themums, tied with long bows of the same
shade OF ribbons
The bride entered leaning on the arm Of
her iatner, and was met at the chancel by the
groom with his brother Mr. Seeley. OF Phila
ceiphla, as hest man. Miss Lilley was maid
OF honor. TIE bridesmaids were Miss Barry.
Mss Williams, Miss Watkins. and Miss Bal.
The ushers were Mr.. Gilpin. OF New York:
Mr. Kinney, of Philadelphia; Mr.. c. Allan
Guy, Mr.. Fred Smith. Mr.. Edwin Joyce, and
Mr. Dempsey.
The brides gown was Of white satin. the
hlgh-neck bodice trimmed with Vandyke
points OF lace and the tulle veil fastened with
maiden hair ferns. The bouquet carried was
OF lilies of the valley and Parma violets. The
gown worn by the maid Of honor was of white
silk. striped ia white and gold satin, with
yellow chiffon trimming the bodice The
maids OF honor wore gowns OF white organdie
Witn pulled sleeves and full collars of white
chiffon Shoulder knots and sashes of yellow
ribbon completed the costumes. The bou-
quets carried were immensely long yellow
chrysantnemums that reached to the hens of
the gowns.
a reception followed at the residence of
the brides parents, 1914 Fifteenth street.
The decorations OF the parlors were of yellow
and white cbrysanthemums with palms fill
ing in the bay window. in which the bride
and groom stood. The guests included
about one hundred young people After an
trip. that viii include visits to Bos-
ton. New York and Montreal, the bride and
groom viii 20 to their future home in Phila-
delphia.
The marriage Of Miss Mary I. Cole to Mr.
Eugene b. Broaddus. formerly of Fredericks-
burg, but now OF this city, Vas quietly cele-
9rated last evening at tho pa 1onage OF the
Vermont Avenue Christian Church. where
Rev. DR.. Power ofllciated. The bride wore a
becoming travelling gown and was attended
by her brother, who gave her hand in mar
rlage. Mr.. and Mrs. Broaddus will make
their future home at No. 1889 street.
The marriage Of Miss Marie Antolnette
Sonon TO Mr.. Paul Henderson Cromelein took
place at o'clock yesterday morning at ST.
Patrick's Church. Tie altar was decorated
with white flowers in honor of the occasion
Rev. Father Gloyd and Father Stafford ofici- |
ated. The bride wore gowH of white silk |
trimmed with pearl passamentaries and |
.hilInn with tnIIa veil A hnnnrat Of 1.-hito |