The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-06-28

Gay doings IN the city were more num-
erous last week than any week since the
commencement OF the warm spell Two
very large receptions and a lawn
fete marked the DAYS, while a
number OF launch and picnic parties took
up the nights. The Miller Herrick we'd
ding was solemniZed on Wednesday even
ing Al the home OF the brides parents. and
was an enhancing pink and white affair.
Miss Potvin's concert az the Seattle the
alter brought out a goodiy number Of the
society people. some coming in from their
summer homes on Lake Washington.
tennis tea on Wednesday. presided over
by Mrs. Charles Power and Mrs Fisken.
was largely attended by the ultra set,
large crowd also being present yesterday
at the finals in a tournament that has
been going on during the week. People
are beginning to realize. however. that
summer is actually here at last and are
hurEying in their affairs before the heat
becomes altogether too oppressive TO ad-
NIT Of comfort. Departures from town
are therefore expected 10 be more numer-
Gus during the next few weeks. The re-
ceptions given by Mrs. Winfield r Smith
and Mrs. Charles Burnsides were the most
elaborate In many months.
Society suffered a disappointment last
week in that St Marks church was not
the scene of Miss Eleanor Miller and Mr..
Lester Herricks wedding. Although a
home ceremony on Wednesday evening IL
was one of the prettiest ever held in Seat
tie. The entire Miller home was charm
ingly decorated, pink and white being the
dominant tipts. Palms. white satin, mai
den-hair ferns, lilies and pink sweet pea
blossoms were the component parts OF the
little altar where the marriage VOWS were
exchanged. Rev. Mr.. Cheal. OF Tacoma,
officiating. and Harry Vests stringed or
chestra furnishing melody during the
ceremony and afterward.
AT 7;i5 the wedding party. TO the strains
OF the wedding march from Lohengrin,
made its appearance In the front parlor,
where. on carpet of roses and under
canopy. the ceremony was held. First
came the groom and his best man, Mr..
Gilbert Smith. They took their positions
on each side OF the altar. and in a few
minutes We're Joined by the bride who
was preceded by little Lucy Hopkins and
Edwin Daulton, two pretty tots carrying
satin cushions, and Miss Olive Miller,
maid OF honor. Then came the bride lean
ing on the arm of her father. Mrs Miller
and son Hubert following. Arriving at the
altar the party formed a semi-circle
around the contracting parties. During
the reading OF the Episcopal marriage
music room, played softly the beautiful
inter-mezzo from 'Cavalleria Rusticana,"
and during the benediction played Mem
delssohn's wedding march. Congratllla-
tons followed, after which the wedding
party sat down 10 refreshments In the
dining room. At 1880 the couple left amid
shower OF rice and old shoe. Ger Call.
fornia, where they will I'm future reside.
The house decorations were most beau
tful and artistic. The front room was n,
pink and white. Streamers of pink tuIle
hung In graceful folds from the chande-
Tier 10 the corners of the room made a
canopy under which the marriage vows
were spoken. Between the streamers of
tulls were garlands of pink roses. while
the mantel was a perfect mass of pink
carnations and sweet peas. Streamers OF
pink sweet peas were hung over the door
leading into the music room forming n
poruere. Five-hnger ferris were inter-
twtned in this. adding to the effective
ness. The second parlor was all IN mink
the mantel being a dream. so artisticallv
were the decorations arranged Streams
ers OF pink carnations were hung over the
windows. giving them the appearance OF
being a growing bed OF carnations The
dining room was I'm white and was bril-
hantiy pretty. The reception han was in
ivy and marguerites.
The bride, who was given away by her
father. wore a handsome gown of white
brocaded silk. with pearl trimmings a
cluster Of diamonds In her hair holding
her fieecy tulle ven in place As she stood
at the altar. receiving benedictfon. in the
sort light streaming in through the rose
laden windows. she looked beautiful Miss
Olive Muller. maid Of honor wore a vhtts
orgSndy, trimmed with Nalenciennes lace
and pink ribbon. She carried a large bou-
quot Of la France roses Mrs Miller was
attired in a black silk skirt, lavender silk
waist aud lavender pearl trimmings: orna-
ments diamonds. CeIy the most Intimate
friends OF the family were present. After
the departure or tho bride and groom
dancing was INDUCED 10 until midnight.
Mrs. Charles Hopkins. Mrs Eben Smith
and Mrs. 4. II. Hopkins gave a lawn fete
at the handsome home Of Mrs. Charles
Hopkins on Terry avenue yesterday from
until 10 for the benefit Of the Plymouth
Congregational church The beautiful
lawn was attractiveiy decorated with
Chinese ianterns and pretty lunch booths
and presented most charming appear
ance 20 the pasSers by with the numerous
prettiiy gowued ladies fitting about A
nice sum was realized for the church.
\ Jolly crowd Of young people chap
eroned by DR.. and Mrs. George Nj Hor-
ton made trip &c last Seattle on FRI
day night whore they danced 10 their
hearts content until time 70 catch the
last car The party was taken to and
from Leschl park by the steamer Quick
step. fae following made the party. Miss
Boyd. Miss smith Miss Douglass Miss
Burdir Miss Wade. Miss Hall MISS Al
len. Miss lynch. Miss Moor. siiss can
aeld Miss Marshall. Miss Shoenfeld. Mr..
Prank y. Burns. Mr. wan ParEoneus Nh
W{tam Slllimau. Mr.. Lem shortrfaxe.
Mr.. AIiain. Mr.. 9. B Smith. Mr.. steve