The morning times., 1896-01-16

The marriage of Miss Helen Gertrude
Richardson, daughter OF MIR. ana Mrs. s. S
Richardson, to Mr.. Gina ries l.. buila rdof BOW
ing Greene, Va, took pace yesterua J a higi
,Iool at the home oil the brides ia rents Oh
| \ street.
The drawing rooms were decorated with
palms and smilaX.
The bow window, with its graceful
banking of palms made an artisuc back.
ground for the wedding pair. who were
united in marriage by the Rev. Dr. Buliard,
q brother OF the groom.
The bride Wore stylish travelling gown
of brown boucie, with Louis Seize coat,
ornamented with velvet and gold spangies.
The vest was OF pink Dresden Silk, and
the flowers carried were bride roses, and
ferns. Her hat was of broWSp velvet and
ostrich piumes.
Miss Lena Richardson. sister OF the
bride, as maid of honor, wore gown of
blue and black boucle. with trimmings of
Dresden silk and white lace, with hat to
match. She carried La France roses.
Miss Edeiin. who wore a gown of green
and black boucle. trimmed with velvet and
lace. Her rflowers were Marechal Neil roses.
Miss Ballard, a sister of the groom,
second bridesmaid. was gowned in garnet
and black bouce, with trimmings OF velvet.
She carried La France-Foses.
Int bSst hisiH w stS AoEChTt. VI IL
ginia. The ushers were: Mr.. T. C. Rich
lrdson. Mr.. Baird, MIR. Baliyntine, and DR..
Wellington.
Mrs. Rlcha rdSon. the mother of the bride,
was sowned in black silk and lace, and
Mrs. Wortham, the grandmother of the
bride. wore gray silk. A large number OF
prominent Washington and Virginia peo-
pie were present.
ing tea yesterday afternoon. Assisting
were:
The Misses Lowtlicr Miss Marion Miller,
Miss Sothoron. Miss Bailey, Miss Newton,
and Miss Smith.
The drawing room was decorated in
smilax festouns, white and pink roses and
palms.
In the tea room the table was very dainty
with its centerpiece OF pink carnations
and silver candelabra, with pink capped
candles.
Mrs. Watson was gowned In black velvet
and point lace; TIE Misses Lowther were
similarly gowned in black satin, with
dainty bodices OF light Dresden silk; Miss
Marion Miller was charming in pink silk
and chiffon: Miss Newton was gowned
in green satin, with black satin brocade;
Miss Smith was gowned in old rose broche
silk, with velvet trimmings; Miss Sothoron
was in white and garnet striped silk
with garnet velvet; Miss Bailey was in
green silk crepe, with pink chiffon; Miss
NJ. Newton was In pink and white Dresden
silk, ard little Miss Oracle Newton, in a
dainty white null, poured chocolate.
Among the guests were Minister and
Madame Lazo di Arriaga. NJ. and Madame
Rodriguez, Mrs. James L. Green, Mrs.
william K. Stone, NJ. and Madame de
Betancourt, Mrs. John Winter, Miss Edes,
the Misses Chapman. Miss Walford, the
Misses Evans. Mr.. Robert Allan, Mr.. Chap
man, Miss Ringold, Miss Borland and
others.
Mrs. Stanley Matthews gave a dinner
last evening, and following theater PARTY
to see Henry Irving as King Arthur.
Gen. and Mrs. Breckinridge gave
dinner last evening.
Mrs. Henry May will entertain at dinner
tonight.
Miss Herbert, daughter of the Secretary
Of the Navy, received yesterday afternoon,
wearing gown of black satin with bodice
Assisting her were: Mrs. Blanchard, Miss
Molly Eliot Seawell, Mrs. Boyd, Miss
Grey, Miss Cassels, and Mrs. Micou.
Mrs. Harmon was assisted during her re-
ception by Mrs. Edward Wright, Miss Har-
mon and Miss Pitts.
Miss Gale of K street. will give O tea
Tuesday, January %.
Miss Morton held q reception at her narf.