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The times., 1897-07-04
The English Yew.

Have you any yew trees IN your yard cut
in fantastic shapes IL hot. what is the
use of beng milioDaires, MessFs. ROcl-s
felier2 But the yew tree Is an ancient TN
sttution, and you can't h1y the KIND that
are worth having for love or money, unless
the estate with them The proper yew
should not be less than 500 years Of age
1t was Darwin's stuayius yew in his
own garden that led him 70 write "OTi-
gin of the Species" A thousand years
bad written of the flight of Time on its
venerable bark The splendid grounds
and plantations throughout this country
may boast very fine specimens OF arbor-
culture. but thousand year-OId yew tree
is not among them It was the fancy of
English gardeners in FL zaheth's day to
cut the yew into fantastic shapes, repre-
Senting the yirgn Queen herself, her
maids of honor, cups and saacerS, and the
Eritish Ion. On many an ancient prop
erty these t.urious ornaments still deck
lawns and gardens. and add no little to
the oId-time, moss-grown surrounding OF
rogal castles Last week one of the lat
ter. the property Of the Marquis OF Town
shcnd, sold at auction for the ridiculous
sura of 81 5,0o0. Dirt cheap for the buyer,
but the marquis was hard up.-N. I. Mail
and xpFess.
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to find out why he had not been appointed,
anu finally succeeded in reaching Mr.
Ricketts,, the private secretary OF Mr.
Palmer There he was told the office did
not know Tim; that he had no application
on file. and that no one knew anything
about him. Mr.. Ricketts, said further that
Mr.. Donovan had been certified TO the
office three times, but that his name mad
been stricken from the list every time on
account OF the adverse report OF Foreman
Oyster.
II asked him." said Mr.. Donovan, IL
the Congressman had been there to see
about niy case, and he said no, that II ne
had would probably be at work.
Mr.. PIitohard suggested that this wohiu
be a proper case TO submit to the COM
mission, and asked the witness again II
Mr.. RICKETTS, put his failure TO secure ap-
pointment Oh the ground that he was in
Competent.
The witness replied that Mr.. Ricketts,
made the siinple remark that no one knew
hI,, and referred incidentally TO Oysters
report on his nine days work. Mr.. Don
ovan said he had been a practical printer
for seventeen years and had worked In all
the leading book offices in Baltimore and
ether cities.
The committee at this point adjourned
until next week
The times., 1897-07-04
An Artistic I.ianidation.

Raphael, the great italian painter, whose
celebrated Biblical pictures are worth fab
5lI0us sums OF money. was not a rich man
when young, and encountered some OF the
vicissitules Of life, like many another ge-
MUS Once when travelling he put up at
an mn ard remained there unable 70 get
away through lack of funds to settle MS
bill The landlord grew suspicious that
such was the case, and his requests for a
settlement grew more and more pressing
Finally young Raphael. ia desperation, re-
sorted to the following device:
He carefully painted upon Il tabletop In
his room a number of gold coins, and pIac-
ing the table In a certain light that gave
n startling effect, he packed his few be-
longings and summoned his host.
There" he exclaimed with a lordiy
wave of MS hand toward the table, lis
enough to settle my bill aud more Now
kindly show the way TO the door,
The innEeeper, with many smiles and
bows, usheTed his guest out, and then has
tened back to gather up his gold. His rage
and CONSERVATION when he discovered the
fraud knew no boun DIS. until wealthy Eng
lish traveller, recognizing the value OF the
art put in the work. gladly paid him ESQ
for the taolc.-Harper' $ Round Table.
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GREAT SUMMER SALE
or Suits, Millinery, Furnishings
KINGS PALACE,
sl2-Sl4 7th St; 7I5 Market Space.
A Quiet Neighhorhood .

Coming downtown In Third avenue
elevated train We're two men, who had a
slight acquaintance with each other The
guard bawled out the names OF the sta
tions in a voice Of thunder. Which caused
oRe OF the men To remark: That fellow
makes heap OF noise, don't he2'
Yes answered the other man. And
then the two began to discuss various city
noises, during which the first speaker said.
~ tell you what it is, sir, the World de-
serves a lot of credit for the crusade it is
making against the various internal noises
which exist in this great town"
Troubled much with noises?' inquired
his acquaintance.
We'll, should say 1 was-both with
noises and smells. / wish the World would
fight the smells, too: they are fTightful.
You see, near where live-in fact, only a
block awav-is situated the branch Of a
big oil company"
That is disagreeable.'
"Well, should sayit was. Then few
blocks further down there is gashouse
and the aroma 1 s not like unto June roses
81 agree with you.''
"Then, again, two blocks north OF ne is a
large wire mandatory; in the next street
is On iron foundry, and in the next color
and dye works"
you're Joking
mo, am not; I am telling the truth.
am also near public school, W holesale
milk depot gracious how the caus rattle
Just before daylightl-a street-cleaning G
stable, and not far from stone yard"
lis that all?''
mot on your life. / am only short
distance from the Harlem River, where
raiirund scows are being towed up anddowr
al night. I live Just where the tugboat'
blow their earsplitting W histles TO motif!
the people In the Mott Haven railroad yards
that they are approaching and TO make
ready to receive them 1 am also neal
enough to hospital TO be aroused out of ;
sound sleep by the lou olang of the am
obulance bell''
For heavens sake, where do you hve?'
"On Pleasant avenue. New York World
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United States Government, and pleased the
British very much.

Mr.. and Mrs Reid gave d luncheon On
Thursday To Lady LyLton and Lady Emily
Lytton. Present were Col. Hay, Mr.. Henry
White, Bishop Doane, Mrs. Doane, Bishop
Leonard, Mrs. Leonard, Mr.. Augustus Jay.
Mr.. Robert Winthrop, Mr.. Ogden Mills and
Col Parr.
On Thursday evening Mr. Reid dincd
with the FRINGE of Wales al. Marlborough
House, and went to the state party at
Buckingham Palace. where he was joined
BY Mrs. Reid, who was escorted by mill
-tary eqUcrry and by ~ReareAdmiral J. NJ
Muller, Gen. Nelson A, Miles, Mrs Miles
and Mr. and Mrs. Ogde en- Mills.
Col. John Hay gave a large dinner on
Tuesday In honor OF Mr.. Reid, at which
Were Gen. Miles, Admiral Miller, Marquis
of Salisbury, MIR. A. J. Balfour, Mr.. Joseph
Chamberlain, Sir William Vernon Har-
court and Right Hon. Herbert Henry AS
quith
The times., 1897-07-04

The first week OF the Cinemota graphe
has proven highly successful To igs man
ayers, and encouras sed by their @eccess
have taken a step in the right diis-etion.
having placed IN the hall several Of the
largest sized electric fans. Each fan
makes 500 revolutions per minute, and
is turned on full blast three hours prior
To every performance. Coming FROM the
street into the hall the sensation is one
OF relief, as the atmosphere is completely
cooled and purified. Many new views are
announced for the special performance to-
morrow night and week, the most popular
ones also being retained
The picture representing the demolition
Of an old building, wherein workmen are
shown in the act of raZing huge wall
to the ground, has made such terrific
hit that it will probably be shown during
the balance of the enga cement The real
istic sound effects accompanying this view
are well nigh perfect, as are many of the
others shown during the performance.
Exhibitions will be hereafter given at
2.3o and $50 p M, and Sunday at $50,
with special matinces for Children Oh Satur-
day at 2:3O and $50 p. m. Popular prices
still rule
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At the home OF Mrs. Sarah Smith, No
4o7 Seye enth street southwest. on We'd
nesday evening at $50, occurred Il pret-
ty house wedding, the contracting parties
beng Mr. Robert E. L. Groomes, of Mont
gomery county, Md and Miss Daisy l..
Smith, daughter of Mrs. Sarah and the
late Dorsey Smith, of Baltimore
The officiating clergyman was Rev. W
T. Ways, rector of Emanuel Reformed
Episcopal Church of Baltimore, and an old
fIlcud ot the brides family.
handsome collation. was served dur
ing the evening, and numerous handsome
presents were bestowed upon tie happy
couple Among the assembled Company
were the following Washingtonians Mr.
and Mrs. G. c. Groomes, OF Brookland, D.
c.; Messrs II. A. Harrison, Livingston
Smith, Albert Smith, Mr and Mrs WI.
liam b. Dobbins, j. C. Duiin, Mr. and Mrs.
Eppa Norris, Luther B. Hayes, Mrs. Mar Y
Doniphan, Mrs. Mary oren. Mrs. Mary
Smith an Misses SalIie Dobhins Annie E.
Parker, Gertrude Parker, Emma Norris
an d Emma Doniphan. From Baltimore
were Miss Emma Micou and Mr.. Howard
Addison, City Councilman and Mrs. j. II
Livin gstou an d others. Mr.. and Mrs
Groonies will reside in this city.
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honor, attired in white silk and lace and
carrying a bouquet of pink roses. The
best man was Mr.. Frederick Byers.
The bride wore white organ die and lace
over white taffeta Her flowers were
long steInmed bride roses tied with white
satin ribbon. After the ceremony, which
was witnessed by only the immediate rela-
tivcs and friends of the contracting parties,
Mr.. and Mrs. Shook left for Berkeley
Springs.
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The students of the preparatory class
Of the Holy Cross Academy surprised their
classmate, Miss Maud Davis, with com
bined visit at her home, No. 220 E street.
Among the young ladies present a nd their
escorts were: Misses Emma and Jennie
Davis, Nellie Keane, Mary McComb, Marie
Plant, Katie Toomey, Grace and Alice
Bingham, Mary Thatcher, Marie Greene.
May Morgan, Lillian Simpson, Katie
Speckt, and Messrs. James w. Davis,
Thomas B. Davis, Morris, Dow, Herbert
Little, Null, Began, Lansdale, Rowland
Vaughan, Bentley, Harley, Ryder, Shreeves
G. and f. Dorsey, Sheehan, G. E. Trilby, of
West Washington, and Dick Harlowe, Of
Alexandria.
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A PLETHORA OF WEDDINGS
The Month of June a Notable One
in That Respect.
Resume of the Marriages OF the
week-Cther Events of In
terest to Society.

People who are lucky enough TO achleVe
travaeant aI1ount OF pity on the can tget-
Always.
IL Is human nature to prefer the goods
the gods haven't provided, but There Is
always q satisfaction in knowing things
might be " worse, and the man OF woman
who can only afford q weeks vacation
as country boarder on nearby fartn
or q casual excursion down the Potomac
sometimes finds compensations at home
that would check the sympathy OF richer
friends at mountain and seaside could they
be present to hear and to see
The other evening six young people We're
grouped en- the font steps of stylish
house On ii street, and all the comfort
TO be derived from grass cushions. a gen
eroas box OF ca ramels and an impartial
distribution OF youths and maidens Was
theirs.
Plainly, they were reveling In the
witchery of the moonlight, and one girl
with an alto voice would Groom out such
songs as "Juanita,'' to which the Others.
when not too busy chattering and nibbiing,
would romantcally join in. On the curb
was O cluster of bicycles, and in the
shadow OF the doorway mamma was sitting
in smiling rotundity dispensing lemonade.
Poor Nell,' said the girl In pink
oiIntv. Just think of her being at Cape
May where there is only one man TO every
four girls Isn't it awfully sad?"
Yes, poor DEAR assented the girl with
Hack hair who had been wheeling ali
evening with Nells fiancee; but / do
hope to gracious she won get homesick and
come back before the change can do her
good
u had letter from Kate this morning,
| joined in the third girl. "She complains
| that it horribly poky up in the mountains.
! 1t has rained every day since she's been
there, aGd the only young man on the
place is the soda water clerk, and he's
married.
''Madge is getting along Well enough
chimed in mamma. There are no end
of nice people at Asbury, but the sea ail
takes the starch out of her dresses and
the kinks out of her curls."
And the curious thing about ii is, an
nounced the cynical young man, who hat
punctured his tire, that those gills have
tire audacity TO pity us because We have
to stay at home"
The times., 1897-07-04

News comes from abroad that Miss Anna
Hegemen, niece and ward Of Mr.. Chaun-
cey NJ. Depew, will be married in Paris
on the Sth of July to Baron de BTisson.
The baron is an officerin the French army,
and son of the Count de Brisson, W no was
secretary of the French legation at Wash
ington during Mr.. Lincoln's first Admins
traion. Miss Hegeman is a niece OF the
late Mrs. Depew, and since her aunt's
death, has with her sister lived with Mr..
Depew at his house in West Fifty-fourth
street. She went to Paris several months
ago to join her cousin, t he Countess de Sers,
| nee Niven, the adopted daughterof the late
Mrs. Robert Niven, one of the daughters
of the late Commodore Vanderbilt, and
nieceby marrageof OF Mr.. Depew. This mar
riage has been arranged by the Countess
de Sers, who has settled a handsome dot
on her cousin, TO which, 1t is understood,
Mr.. Depew has also added a liberal amount.
The times., 1897-07-04

Miss Florence Womersley vas rendered
q banquet in honor of the twenty-first an
niversary OF her birth, on Tuesda evening,
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs John
johnson, No. $50 X street southeast.
Among those present Were Mr.. and Mrs,
Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs ober, Mr. and Mrs.
Kerper, Mr.. and Mrs. Robey, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thompson, DR.. and Mrs. Bury, Mr.. and
Mrs CIocker, Mrs. Cochran, Mrs. Bell, Mrs.
Ireland, Mis-. shanahan, Mrs. Donaldson,
Mrs. Keil, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Williamson,
Miss E. ober, Miss Keil, Miss y. ober,
Miss Kerper, Miss Low, Prof. Sweeney of
Philadelphia, Mr. r. l.. Much, Mr.F John
son, Dir. Dunn and Mr.. ober.
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Charles d. Mcsorlay, special examiner
Of the Pension Bureau, and bride, both
OF Troy, N. Y, where they were married
last Wednesday, are at present guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas F. Evers, No.
911 Westminster street northwest.
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The June season closed with several
beautiful weddings, aud the chronicleIs
of those interesting events viii have from
now until octoter to lecuperate from the
prostrating process of irving TO give n
show Of individuality 10 tie years we'd
o3ngs, which. with butfew exceptions, have
teen mono.onously the same.
A wedding is most Beautiful and Fa-
cred thing. but fourteen in one Gay, with
seven to follow on the next, is rather "a
drain on ones descriptive faculties-and
that was the record on one occasion dur
ing the year just closed-eouht:ng by
caEid's calendar.
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Attractions of saIyation.

Johnny-Mamma. wish our family be
longed to the salvation Army. Mamma
Why? Johnny Because, If we did, could
beat the drum whel l so TO Sunda y-schooll-
Puck.
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rhe Magic of Eyerv Day

The pigeon quailed-
What made the pigeon quail?
Was it the shotgun?
Nit. Il was the menu card.-Ne York
The times., 1897-07-04

The marriage of Mrs. Josephine Reall
Thomas and Mr. William Engel was quietly
soleInnized Friday by the Rev. w. Parson
at the residence OF the grooms mother.
The couple left for a trip TO tie lakes and
Niagara Falls.
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The marriage of Miss Priscilla LIE Baron
GoIdshorough ana Mr william n Slaughter
was soIemmZed at st. patrick's Church
Wednesday morning, at O'Clock by Rev.
u. J stafford, d. II.
The ceremony was followed by grand
nurtiaI mass with Dr. Stafford as eele-
brant. assisted 10y Rev. Father McGee, OF
st Patricks-
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Mrs. John Fl. Roche left Friday for
lengthy tour OF the Northern lakes, not
expecting to return before fall. Upon her
return she will resume her position Us
soloist at Christ Church. Georgetown.
The times., 1897-07-04
The Chased Company

81 understand that your theatrical csIn-
pany enjoyed quite long run in the Vest ="
s-WeIl, we had q long run, aud we rather
enjoyed it, too, for the sheriff failed to
catch us''-Detroit Free Press.
The times., 1897-07-04
Babies Are Ahnre II.

Bass-Was that baby talk your wife
was talking as ! came1n?
Fogg- That was mother talk. No baby
ever saw INDUCED in such gibberish.-Ros-
ton transcript
The times., 1897-07-04

Mr.. Thomas McGin and his daughter
Mrs. A. l.. Currden, are located for Tie
summer in the mountains of Virginia.
The times., 1897-07-04

Admiral and Mrs Ramsay and family
are at the Blue Ridge summit, where they
will remain throughout the season.
The times., 1897-07-04

Miss Matte Yost. who has been visiting
Mrs. J. E.Ga1sby for some weeks at George
town Heights left for Mountain Lake Park
yesterday, accompanied by Mrs. Gadsby,
who will be her guest during July.
The times., 1897-07-04
Hung Tn,

Professor-Give an example of suspended
animation.
Student-The House of Representatives
at Washington. Philadelphia North-Amer-
lean.
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A aiaryeIous Meal.

Hoax-whas was the most remarkable
thing about the Saengerfest?
Joax-Thc sight of German singer eat
ing an Irish stew Philadelphia Record
The times., 1897-07-04

Mrs. Mary Townsend Hawk, of No. 1906
street., is spending the summer at Free
port, Pa
The times., 1897-07-04

Miss Neenah Shanks and Miss Mayscriv-
ner, OF West Washington, are spending a
few weeks with Miss Ora Hopkins ut
Coiton's, on the Potomac
The times., 1897-07-04

Congressman w w. McIntire went to
Atlantic City yesterday TO pass Sunday
with his family.
The times., 1897-07-04

The French ambassador and family are
at Elberon, N. j., where they have taken a
cottage for the summer.
The times., 1897-07-04

Representative and Mrs R. r. Hit are
making a short stay at Manhattan Beach
The times., 1897-07-04

Mr.. F. Fl. Kramer has left the city
for an extended tour through the North
and West for the summer for the benefit
Of his health.
The times., 1897-07-04

The residences of Mr.. Whitelaw Reid,
Col. John Hay Mr. Henry White and Mr..
J. r. Carter. in London, were ilulnin ated
on Jubilee Day with large V. r., sur
mounted by q crown, and the dates 1897
1897. On either side OF the central design
were shields surmounted by an eagle.
These inuminations were paid for by the
The times., 1897-07-04

Major C T. Yoder aud family will spend
July at Atlantic City and the balance of
the season in the mountains.
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to Mount Gretna, Pa, TO attend tile
Chautauqua exercises TO be held there
The times., 1897-07-04

Miss Kate Huscman, accompanied by
Miss A. Phelps and Miss L. Gibson, have
gone to Longworth Point. on the Potomac,
for short vacation.
The times., 1897-07-04

Misses Winifred and Laura Putland, Of
M Coz Third street northeast. left yes
terdsy for Catlett, Va, where they will
spend the summer with friends.
The times., 1897-07-04

Miss Kate Williams, of Wallace, N. c.,
Who has been visiting. her sister, Mrs.
Wells, No. TIT II street, returned home
yesterday.
The times., 1897-07-04

A pleasant surprise party was rendered
Miss Mary Wills at her residence, / 535
Thirty-second street. Friday evening. The
pretty affair was cieverly devised by Miss
Alice Knopp and carried into execution
by her aad her frieads. A special feature
OF the occasion was recitation by Mr.
George Reynolds, entitled THE Song IL
the Creeks also a comic recitation, en-
titled Farragut' Ship The better part
of the evening was devoted. % games. A
delightful time was enjoyed by everyone
Among those present We're. Misses Alice
Knopp, Lille Young. q race Hutchins, Helen
Fister, Katie Volmer, Lille and MolIie
Myers, Mrs. Hess, AIRS Hillary and Messrs
p. Henderson, William Simmons, Leo Yates,
Il. Walters, John Hess, j. Deponia, c,
Lewis, Harry Baker, John Fleming, George
REYNOLDS. NJ Sousia, T. .Oglc, F. Searns
and J. l. Mckinley.
The times., 1897-07-04

AT Asbury Park, Senator Bradley, other
wise known as "Foun DER still holds
court Several attempts were made by
citizens last winter to secure control of
the beach, but the Senator said thai he
did rot believe in quick action, and the
beach from one end Of the town to the
other, still remains his personal and pri-
vate property
The times., 1897-07-04

The wedding reception of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles F. Wade, of Providence, X. L.,
took place at their beautiful new home
in Providence on Friday evening, June
20. Mr. Wade is descendant OF one OF
Connecticut's Oldest and wealthiest fam
iiies and has long been connected with
the mill interests OF that section.
The paTlor, dining room and library were
beautifully decorated with cut flowers and
palms. The bride Wore gown of whitc
silk null over petticoat OF white taffeta
silk. The guests Were numerous, coming
from Boston, New York, Baltimore and
otner cities. The elegant display OF costly
presents showed the popularity CT both
the bride and groom.
The times., 1897-07-04

Lieut.. and Mrs Buckingham have gone
to Poland, Me.
The times., 1897-07-04

Mrs L. Prayer and son are spending
July at Arbutus v lila, Buena Vista Springs.
The times., 1897-07-04

Miss Miriam Pedrick RaIlinger was mar
RED Wednesday at high noon ut the Church
of the Ascension, corner Twelfth street
and Massachusetts avenue, to Mr.. Edw ard
Floyd Berryhill. Rev. Mr.. Elliott per
formed The ceremony The bride was he
comingly gowned in white MULE, with lace
trimmings, and carried a bouquet OF white
roses. Her only attendant was a younger
sister, Miss Amy Baliinger, who wore a
dainty frock of white and carried white
blossoms The young couple were the re-
cipients of numerous handsome wedding
presents from relatives and friends.
A reception at the home of the BRIDES
mother followed, and delicious collation.
of dainties was served from flower
decked table, which had beautiful bride
cake for centerpiece. Amid a shower OF
rice and old slippers, Mr.. and Mrs. Berry
hill left on an afternoon train for the
North, where they will remain for two
| weeks.
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days for Martha's Vineyard and the coast
Of Maine to he absent until late in the fan
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One of the most beautiful nuptial events
OF the summer season was the marriage,
on Wednesday evening, of Miss Susie Pur-
Cell and Mr.. Alexander Hamilton Bell, at
Calvary Baptist Church. The church Was
filled with friends and beautifully adorned
with La France roses and palms. The
bridal march WAS sang by quartet COM
posed of MessTs Melville d. Hensey, William
| II. Hoover. William d. Mcfarland aud
| Frank p Kecside. During It's rendition
the six bridesmaids emerged from the
upper part OF the church, and, passing
| down the aisle, met the bride and mad
| OF honor at the entrance, and escorted
| thera T., tie chancel, tile ushers and best
maa attending the groom at The same
| time VI the opposite aisle.
The bride passed under floral arch
formed Icy The uplifted bouquets OF her
maids and met the groom before the paln
! eubowered altar, where the marriage cere
| mony was performed by Rev. s. II Greene
The usbers Were MesSrs. Randolph W.
| Bishop, NJ j Culbert, PeYton Gordon,
| Arthur Peter, Wilson G. Reed, and Francis
| II stephens, and the best man was Mr.
| Charles u. Davis.
Miss Lula Purcell, the brides sister,
| over pink sfl k, with ribbons Of pink MORE.
| Each of the six maids wore white organdie
| over culors, to form rainbow effect. Miss
| Jennie Applen wearing pale blue, Miss
Louise Bell yellow, Miss Mamie Bishop
green, Miss Blanche Pearson lavender, Miss
| NJ. Elizabeth snyder pink. Each carried
| a houauet Of La France roses, tied with
| the color worn.
The bride was beautifully attired in
white satin, trimmed with bride roses.
Bride buds fastened her tulle veil to her
| dark hair and she carried the same flowers
| 0l1anged iG Il shower bouquet. The Cor
coran Cadets attended the Ceremony in
| body, and marched out of the church be-
hind the bridal attendants in honor of the
| gloom, who is lie company's attorney,
reception followed at the house of
tile brides mother, Mrs. Louise Purcell,
No. 1135 Fifth street northwest, and DUR
Ing tire evening Mr.. and Mrs. Bell left for
their bridal jaunt to Halifax, N s., where
they Will remain several weeks. Upon
their return they viii reside ut No. 1135
Fifth street.
The times., 1897-07-04

An informal dance VIII be given at the
Chevy Chase Inn on the evening of Jaly
10, from $50 10 II O'Clock, invitations for
which are by card.