The morning times., 1896-11-26

Geyer and Mr.. Mercer ID. Blondel, also at
the A Sccnsiou.
one of the many pretty weddings Of
yesterday was that of Miss Belle Skcele
Morgan and Mr.. Finley NJ orse Van HOcscn,
which was celebrated last evening, at the
home of the bride, No. 1910 X street, in
Lnc presence of the Immediate friends of
the families.
The house was prettily decorated through
out with palms and white cilrys:iuthemums
and the many lights burned under delicate
tsI cen shades. 1ncrc Were 10 bridesmaids
and Miss Morgan entered the front draw
ine-rocm, where the marriage ceremony
was performed, with her aunt, Miss Skeele,
who gave her handin marriage.
Inc groom, attended by his nest man. Mr.
Dowd, of Courtla nd, n. Y, preceded the
bride, and awaited her coming with the
officiating clergyman, Rev. Robert 5.
Wood, of st. john Church. There was 10
wedninG march, but Miss Rankin of New
YORK sang 20, Promise Me- just previous
10 the coming of the bridal party.
The bride, who is Il pretty brunette, was
becominsly gov ned in white satin with frills
OF point lace about the bodice. Her tulIe
vell was worn off her face and fastened
with orange blossoms. She carried an
ivory bound prayerbook, from which the
marriage service was read, and dispensed
with the usual bridal bouquet.
Miss Skeele, who was the hostess of the
reception which followed, wore a handsome
gown of gray silk trimmed with white
chiffon.
Among the guests who witnessed the
ceremony We're Mr. and Mrs Alexander of
Syracuse, n. Y; Mr.. and Mrs. Galbraith, Of
Asheville, n. c.; Miss Rankin and Mr.
Dowd. A large reception followed the
ceremony and at midnight Mr.. and Mrs
Van HnpSPn II "A RI Inn l,.ir
ney which will end at their future home
at Courtland, y. Y, about December l5
One of the most attractive nuptial events
OF the season was witnessed last night
at st. Andrews Church, by the large and
brilliant gathering of friends of Miss Edith
]. Young, and Mr.. Lewis Pendleton Oar
rell. The grouping of palms and flowers
were exceedingly effective and made !.
striking background for the nuptiai pic
ture as the bridal party were grouped
about the altar. The pewS that wcr.. re-
serFed for the family ana intimate friends
were also marked by an archway of
palms.
The ushers were Mr.. W. II. Mn. ur
y. b. Morgan, Mr.. W. W. Payson Mr. Law
ton Norwood, Mr.. A. L. Began, and Mr.
C. l.. Mortimer. The conventional man
ner was departed from by an exceedingly
effective Innovation. At the strains of
the "LohengrL' choral, the little flower
girl, Marguerite Weller, of this city, ad-
vanced from the vestry room through the
rhanCel followed by the two bridesmaids
making an attractive group rs they ad-
yanced To the church door to meet the
bHda! couple The gown Of the flower
girl was of white silk trimmed with white
satin ribbons covered with Spangles Her
bouquet was OF large white chrysanth.-
NUNS
The bridemaids, Miss May James of Ba!ti-
more, and Miss Amelia Ely, of that city,
Were gowned respectively in pale blue and
pink silk, trimmed with chiffon ruchcs
about the neck and satin ribbons upon the
skirts. Their bouquets We're of large pink
Cu'ysI nthemums
The bridal party entered the church in
the following manner: The six ushers the
two bridesmaids, the flower girl, and the
bride, escorted by her father.
The bridal toilet was OF rich brocadad
wiilte SATIN. made with a GprolieIe r,dic,.
which was without trimming. except The
puffs OF white chiffon a bove the tight elbow
sleeves that were met by long. W hite gloves
In her hair was a cleaning diamond
crescent and aigrette, and her flowers were
white cirysa nthemums.
AT the chancel railing he bridegroom and
his best man, DR.. ID. Darrell his brother.
were waiting, and the officiating clergy
man, Rev. DIR. Perry, rector Of the church,
who performed the cerem ony The hand
of the bride WAS given in marriage by her
father.
Mr.. nd Mrs. Darrell left last night for a
bridal trip South and will remain for scv-
erai weeks at Old Point Comfort I'pon
their return 10 the city they will reside at
1853 W street.
one of the pretty church weddings of vrS-
tercay WIS that of Miss Evelyn Estellc
Carrier and Mr.. James Monroe Copeland
or Cincinnad. who We're married at North
Church at O'Clock. in the
presence of large gathering of friends
ne ceremony was performed by Rev c b
Ramsdell, pastor of the church. and the
marches were played by Prof. Danzcu-
baker.
The bride passed up the aisle, attended by
her brother, Mr.. Marshall E Carrier, being
preceded by her little niece. Miss Florence
dladmon, who Wore a dainty slip of blue
SILK and carried bridesmaid roses
The ushers Were Mr.. John p. F. Saffell.
Mr.. Maurice L. Joyce, Mr. H. p. galley |
and MI. Fred c. O'Connell. Capt Zanzinger
served the groom as best man
Inc BRIDE was prettily gowned in white |
siih' ana carried large cluster of ivory |
tied with ribbons of white |
noire mt
Mr.. and Mrs. Copeland left for the Sou,b
slf.4Ip
return will reside mt No. I13l Fifth street
Inc second marriage celebrated at ST
Patricks yesterday occurred at I n IN
he contracting pair being Mss Eva r
Mitchell, of this city, and DR.. Nelson A |
Ryon, of Bowie, Md.
The ceremony, which was n quiet opo
was performed in the pastoral residences
by Rev. Father McGee.
The bride was gowned in dark brown /
10th, trimmed with velvet and cream lace
me large tan felt hat was garnished with
brown plumes and velvet and she carried
cluster OF La France roses, tied with
satin streaners of pink.
Miss Edith Heron, the daughter of Mfr.
v II. Heron, of Sixteenth street. and
nr- Harrison Nesbitt, of the internal reye-
lue office, We're quietly married Yesterday
Tile presence OF their respective fami-
les oEiy.
The groom is the son of Col. Scott Nos
itt, cher OF the appointment division of
ne treasury, and was originally from
llssouri. Mr.. and Mrs. Nesbitt will make
Washington their home
MISS Hattie Hunt, daughter of Mr.. and |
irs. W. Z. Hunt, and Mr.. Ray f. Mid
augh of New York were married last
ight at Z O'Clock at Gorsuch NJ. E. Church
tne presiding elder of the district
DR.. I. b. Wilson. The ushers were Mr..
oseph X. Hunt, brother OF the bride
dr. Goidie Donaldson, Mr. William Grace
nd Mr. Thomas Sergeon, who also served
S best man.
The maid Of honor was Miss Belle