The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-23

very attractive wedding took piace
LAST Wednesday evening al ne residence
Of Prof 4. J. Saoke. 81 Thirty fcurth av-
snue. when his dauxhter Miss Florence
Rupert. was united IN marriage 10 Mr.
Henry c. Ewing. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. 8 Deli Johnston. o.
Reyuol6ton, Pa, former paStor OF the
groom. assisted By Rev. ". N Hewte.
The home Was most tastefuIly decorated
with a profusion of vines. pottsl plants
and cat fowers. tire front parlor being
m white and pink roses. the hack n&Tsor
If sweet peas and the dining room in nss-
turxiams. The bride was beautifully
eowned IN white orsan6ie. with lace and
ribbons. and carried a bouquet OF white
roses. The only ornament worn Was a
pin Of opal and diamonds. a present from
the groom. At the appointed hour she
guests assembled in the parior and at the
close Of solo rendered by Mr.. +. l.. Me-
Aliister. in ais usual charming manner,
the strains OF the wedding march an
nounced the entrance Of the groom. sc-
comnanied by his brother. W. W. Ewing
They advanced and took their places I'M
der a floral canopy in the recess of the
bay window TEne brides sister. Miss
Lillian Smoke. dressed IN white and car
rying pink roses. entered, followed by the
bride. leaning on the arm Of her father.
The impressive ring ceremony was used.
After congratulations the company re-
tasteful collation. was served. The happy
couple were the recipients 81 numerous
handsome and valuable presents many
being received from friends at a distance.
Even from China and Wales came evl-
dcnces Of regard. Miss Smoke was one
OF tia popular young teachers In the city
schools and has large circle OF friends.
Mr. Ewing is one of the energetic young
business men OF the city. being connected
with the Calhoun Insurance Company,
and noted for his enthusiasm in Christian
work. lie is state president of the Young
Peoples Society Of Christian Endeavor.
Amid shower of rice the pair left on the
$40 train for a trip through the East.
After their return they will reside at 81
Cherry street.
A very pretty wedding ceremony was
that performed last Thursday evening IN
uniting Mr.. William n. Heeht and Miss
Nellie May Hunt, both of this city. The
home OF Rev. John F. Damon had been
decorated by friends Of the expcctant
couple and its appearance was an agree
able surprise. Mr.. Charles ". Hecht and
Miss Laura Hunt acted as greomsman
and bridesmaid and when the knot had
been tied all repaired TO the home OF tho
brides parents where an assernblsge Of
mutual relatives gave them cordial greet
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Hecht viii be at home
TO their friends after September /. at 800
Seventeenth avenue.
Mr.. Robert J. McCieliand, Of this city.
and. Miss Dora X. Boldnc, OF Edmonds.
Snohomfsh county. were quietly married
at the residence Of the officiating clergy
man, Rev John r. Damon, ai0 Fifth ave-
nue. Tuesday evening. Mr.. John MunEaI
serving as best man and Miss julia G. Nc
cieflaud as bridesmaid. Among the wit
q De-. sGFea NJ T.
Damon. Miss julia Hensler and DR.. A. J.
Anderson.
Mr.. Robert Tilden whaley. OF Medina.
and Miss Barbara Kinsey Bechtei. Of
Bellevue. we're married last Wednesday
afternoon ut the residence Of the officiat-
Ing clergyman. Rev John T. Damon.
Among the witnesses Of the ceremony
were Mr.. and Mrs Lewis Stsnciift. Miss
Fiizabeth warren. Miss Maud NJ. Burrows.
Mr.. Loren NJ Bechtel. Mr.. Isaac l.. Bech-
tel and Mr.. Henry l. Bechtel.
Mr. Edward Arthur Herring and Miss
Agnes Potts. both OF this city. were
quietly married last Sunday afternoon by
Rev. John r. Damon, at bis residence, 30
Fifth avenue. Bat a few intimate friends
were present and soon after ihe ceremony
n couple asp3rted FOR n camping trip.
Roth wei known AHA NNRA4@t ~ tAt"
city and on their return VIII receive their
numerous friends.
The marriage Of Mr.. BENJAMIN ". kih-
Ter and Miss Kate y. Griswoia, was sol
sr,nlzaS al the residence nf Rev John +.
Damon. so Fifth avenue last Sunday.
1s~ r watson and Miss Bella Clark did
the donors as groomsEuan and bridesmaid
In the afternoon Nr. and Mrs. kioler LETT
for olympia on a bridal tour
MIR. August Schroeder and Ars- Kate
C;ehi. both of Cefchei. StlohomiEh county.
xera married Tuesday by Rex. John +.
Damon At hts residence. They were ae-
-orneaniel BIZ air. and Mrs. Henry HoeEe,
~ seattle. The newly welded pair re-
t1rnea 70 Getcheil Friday morning
Mr. Lewis ". Johnson and Miss Marcelia
Olsen. formerly a this city and more re-
Gently az Honolulu. we're married a. the
AStor house, Shanghai. China, July I.
House and tari Parties.
= t~.-aws ffff Columbia street,