Evening star., 1898-10-26
M A r RlEO AT HON ME
Pretty Wedding of Miss Manni1 and Mr..
Walker.
Ceremony Followed by Reception
Social Events in Anacostia
-PersOnals.


States Marine Corps. to witness the mar
rigae of her daughter Miss Romaine Man
nix. to Mr.. Ernest G. Walker. The in
terror OF the pleasant home 1106 p street,
was In festive dress for the occasion. The
parlor was decked in white and green,
white roses and chrysanthemums being
profusely used in banking the mantels. The
deep bay window recess was filled with
palms and draped with asparagus vines
and within this bower the couple stood TO
be married. The hall was gay with Amer
lean beauty roses and foliage plants, and
the dining room had pink as the prevailing
color. The wedding cake on the table was
wreathed in La France roses. A mandolin
orchestra played throughout the ceremony
and reception. The brides only attendant
was Miss Ruth Merriam. and Mr. James
Cecil Hooe was best man. The bride was
escorted by her brother, Cadet Mannix of
the Naval Academy. Her wedding gown
was of white crepe, beautifully embroi-
dered all over in solid white 1t was trim
med with narrow gathered ruffies of white
satin The lace on the bodice, which had
a chiffon yoke and sleeves. was worn by
Mrs. Mannix at her wedding. and the dress
itself was brought home by the brides
father after a stay in the east. The
groom s gift, a diamond rose brooch was
worn. bouquet of lilies of the valley,
orchids and bride roses was carried and all
all-enveloping veil of tulIe worn held by
sprays of lilies of the valley. The maid of
honor wore point desprit over forget-me-
not-blue satin. The bodice was trimmed
with narrow ribbon ruffies. Her flowers
were La France roses. Rev. DR.. Mackay-
Smith performed the ceremony, at which
were present with the brides mother Col
onel and Mrs. Haywood, eX-SeCretary Her
bert, Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Perry, Dr. and
Mrs. Stevens, Mr.. and Mrs William Shus-
ter, General and Mrs. Boyd, Miss Duncan
Mr.. and Mrs Friebus and DR.. Morris
hmm fria dc Id
ceptton, which lasted until 2:30. when Mr..
and Mrs. Walker started on honeymoon
journey south. Mrs Mannix received her
guests in elegant black silk trimmed
with point lace. The brides goina-aw
sCwn was of light gray cloth, trimmed with
jet with a touch OF lemon-colored silk in
the waist trimming. A big bunch of Parma
violets was worn The large black feather
hat worn was extremely becoming
The wedding presents We're shown in the
library and were numerous and elegant.
Mr. and Mrs Walker will spend this winter
with Mrs. Mannix at 1906 P street Among
the gifts received by the bride was a beau
tful parlor cabinet sent by Mr. Walkers
colleagues on the Post.
The Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal
Church. Anacostia, was the scene of a
pretty wedding last evening at O'Clock,
the parties being Miss Annie H. Simpson,
eldest daughter of Mrs. Mary NJ Simpson,
and Mr. Warren Tolson, second son of
Mr.. and Mrs. julius w. Tolson. The cere-
llsOliy was performed the ReN. w. u.
Davenport, rector of Emmanuel Church
An assemblage that filled the edifice to it's
utmost was present to witness the cere-
mcny- Beautiful palms and cut flowers
decorated the chancel. The ushers were
Messrs. Maurice Haines. Chas. Entwisle,
Arthur Emo and William Pyles. Mrs. Law
renee Green presided at the organ. The
bride entered the church with her uncle,
Mr. H. X. Simpson of Washington, by
whom she was given away. She was at
tired in white organdie over silk, wore q
veil and carried bunch of white chrysan-
themums tied with white ribbon. She was
attended by maid Of honor and two flower
girls. Miss Jennie Simpson, sister of the
bride, was maid of honor. She wore white
organdie over blue and carried yellow
chrysanthemums tied with blue ribbon.
BRIDE and Mary Tolson. sister of the
groom, were the flower girls. They were
daintily attired and each bore a pretty
basket filed with fragrant flowers.
Preceded by the vested choir of En-
manuel Church, of which both bride and
groom have long been members. the bride
and her attendants moved up the main
aisle the choir singing with organ accom-
paniment 80, Perfect Love" At the chan
eel they were met by the groom and his
best man. Mr.. Bertram Thornette. Mr.. and
Mrs. Tolson left later for brief trip to
New York city.
In St Teresas Church, Anacostia, this
morning at $50 o'clock the marriage of
Miss Rosa c. Casper, eldest daughter of
Mrs c. Elizabeth Casper of No. Ill Vir-
ginia avenue southeast, and Mr.. Thomas l..
johnson of Capitol Hill took place in the
presence of large number of relatives and
friends. The pastor of st. Teresa's, Rev.
Nj. p. Sullivan, performed the ceremony.
The ushers were Messrs. Edgar Petit,
George Casper, brother of the bride; Ed
ward Riordan and James Johnson, brother
of the groom. The bride becomingly
attired in white organdie She wore white
chrysanthemums in her hair and carried a
bunch of the same flowers During the
marriage ceremony Mrs. Joseph A. Jen-
nings of Capitol Hill, who was organist
for the occasion, rendered appropriate
selection. Afterward the young couple
drove to the brides residence. where the
dress of the bride was changed for a trav-
cling suit. They left later for a trip north
cling suit. They left later for trip north.
home to their friends after November 10
at No. 903 Sth street southeast.
A very pleasant event was the reception
given by the members of the Congregation
al Church to Mr.. and Mrs Geo. A. l. Mer-
rifield at the residence of Prof w w.
kinsey, Falls Church, Va, Saturday even
ing last. The house beautifully dec
GRATED with cut flowers. which rendered a
cheerful welcome to the guests. among
whom We're many from netghboring
churches and from Washington. A musical
and literary program was furnished con-
sisting of violin solo by Mr.. Ryall Albert
son, with piano accompaniment by Miss
Emma Albertson; recitation by Miss Nellie
Rodeffer, recitations by Mrs. ]. B. Gould
and Mr.. Hopkins, after which refresh
ments were served in the dining room
Rev. B. w. Pond of Washington then ad-
dressed Mr.. and Mrs. Merrifield calling
attention to elegant piece of oak and
plate glass furniture, and In well-chosen
words presented it in behalf of the church
to Mr.. Merriield and his bride. Mr. Mer-
rifield feelingly responded for himself and
wife in acknowledgment of this kind ex-
preston of the good will and hearty fellow
ship of his friends. All pronounced the oc-
casion a joyous one and none departed in
happier mood than the recipients of the
much appreciated gift. Among those pres
ent on the occasion were Prof. and Mrs
]. L. Ewell, Mr.. and Mrs. A X. Raymond
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Hopkins, Rev. F.
w. Tuckerman and Rev. B. W. Pond of
Washington. Mrs. G. S. Dolloff of Water
vile, Me-; Mr.. and Mrs. ]. l.. Davenport
Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Gould, Mr. and Mrs.
A. NJ. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. W. Hawk
hurst, Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Rollins, Mr. and |
Mrs. A c. Rorebeck, Mr.. and Mrs H F.
Lowe, Prof and Mrs. Robert Nourse, Rev
and Mrs. Edward Eells, Mr.. and Mrs. c. F.
Newman, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Church Mr..
and Mrs E. ]. Northrup, Mrs H c. Ray