Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-04
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Mrs. Francis Spent Her First Day Here
House Hunting.
A Pretty Wedding Last Night mt Rock
Creek Church-The Symes-VOinOt
Wedding Personal Notes.

Mrs. Francis. wife Of the Secretary of
the Interior, arrived last night from James
town, r. l., where she has spent the sum-
mer with her six sons, five of whom ac-
companied her here. The eldest son came
here with the Secretary and so the whole
family are enjoying the delights of house
hunting under friendly direction today.
Mrs. Francis is exceedingly pleasant in
manner and SO youthful looking that she
looks like sister to her staIwart sons.
Mrs. Francis wants large house, as she
Is best accustomed to that, and favors a
house in near proximity to the White
House. She expects to settle the problem
within week, and will return here to take
possession of the new home early in Octo-
Der. She has two sisters. Miss Perry and
Miss Laura Perry. who will enjoy the
pleasures Of social life here next winter.
Marshal and Mrs. Wilson are home again
after their stay at Cape May. and have
with them Lieut.. and Mrs. George II. Davis
and their children for visit Of several
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. NJ. Syme announce
| the marriage Of their niece Anne Bland.
to Prof Paul K. Voinot on September 2.
| Prof. and Mrs. Voinot will be at home to
their friends after September Is, at l433 l.
street.
Miss Gertrude Abbott. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Abbott of Chilum. near
Brookland. and Mr.. Robert u. Howell of
this city. were married last night at Rock
Greek Church. Rev. DIR. Buck performed
the ceremony. The church was prettily
decked with flowers and green's and an
arch of roses surmounted the chancel rail
irg. The ushers were Messrs. j. Enos Ray,
jr.. and e. r. Wiilett. Mr.. William Z. Alb
bCtt was best man, and Miss Margaret
Ellen was maid of honor. The bride was
led n ya-h ito Gill nd fn1la I'D
diamcn nd ornaments. The maid of honor
were yellow organdie and four youthful at
tendants. cousins of the bride. Misses Elsie
Burger Maud Wineberger. Mida Miller and
Gertrude Ellen, strewed flowers in her
path. A reception followed at the resi-
dence Of the brides parents. and at mid
| night Mr.. and Mrs. Howell left for Mag
ara. They will tie at home to their friends
after October 1 at lexington.
A very pleasant evening was enjoyed
Wednesday. September 2 at the hospita BILE
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gutshall. 400
street southwest. Music and games were
enjoyed after which refreshments were
served. Among those present were Miss
Carrie Herbert and James Morrison, Miss
Salcme Wills and E. F. Sweeney, Miss
Marde Mothershead and Layton Burdette.
Miss Blanche Hall and G. Cooper. Miss
| Belle Lash and w. Trunnell. and Miss Jen-
ME Gutshall
Mrs. Mildred Lovejoy. Miss Jean HASTE,
Miss Lefty Smith and Miss Ward returned
Tt. sday from pleasant outing in Massa-
chLsetts
Mrs. Clara o. Bland has returned from
a pleasant trip to Massachusetts. and will
| be located al GIG / street for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert F. Bergman and
Mr.. Allan E. Wilson and family have
closed their cottage at Washington Grove
and return ed here.
Mrs. r. Scott announces the marriage Of
her daughter, E. Florence t. Mr.. James c.
at
| by the Rev. Arthur S. Johns. rector of
Christ Church at Rockville. The young
couple will reside with the brides mother
at 146 Hickman street southeast
The largest wedding that has taken place
recently in the vicinity of Chillum and
| WOODBURY. occurred last night at Rock
Creek Church, the ceremony beng perform
ed by Rev. DIR. Buck, pastor of the church.
| The contracting parties were Miss Gertrude
| Abbott and Mr.. Robert d. Howell. They
| We're attended by Miss Margaret Eliin, who
wore yellow organdy, and carried La
| France roses, and Mr.. William Abbott. The
| brides dress was white silk, with dia n md
| ornaments, and she carried a large bunch of
| bridal roses. The chancel was lavishly filled
| with palms and flowers, and the bride and
groom stood under large floral arch. The
| prettiest feature of the ceremony was the
| four little flower girls, who strewed the
| aisle with flowers after the nuptialS. These
| were Maud Wiltberger and Elsie Burgess,
| who We're dressed in pink organizes and
! Mae Miller and Gertrude Ellin, who wore
| blue organizes. After the ceremony there
| was reception at the home of the bride in
| Chillum Mr.. and Mrs. Howell left on a
| late train last night for an extended visit
| to Niagara Falls and neighboring points.
| Upon their return they will reside in Eek
| inston. Among the many friends and rela-
| tives who filled the Rock Creek Church to
| its utmost were Miss Florence Howell Mr.
| and Mrs. J. H. Howell. Mr.. and Mrs l. S.
| Hollidge Mrs. E. T Hill, MIR. A. T Greg
DRY. Mr. and Mrs. Abbott, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Misses Sophia and Sally Robinson Mr.. and
| Mrs. Lincoln Barnes, Mrs Middleton, Mr.
and Mrs. Smith. Miss Edith Robinson, Miss
A. Buck Rev. Mr.. Mott, Mr.. John Abbott
Mrs. Nally, Miss King. Miss Lizzie Miller
the Misses Ellin. Mr. Geo. A. Howe and Mr.
| and Mrs. j. NJ. Mcintyre.
| Miss Lizzie Mohun is spending few
weeks with friends at Chevy Chase
Miss Theresa OBrien and Miss Nora Ma
honey have returned after a ten days triI
to Atlantic City.
DR.. and Mrs. Chas. A. Schlaer. formerly
| Miss May Gordon. have returned from
| their bridal trip and are visiting her sis.
| ter. Mrs. VIM. H. Hood. at 1913 7 street.
Rev. and Mrs. 8. 8. Lambeth of Norfolk
| are the guests of w. f. Butcher, 13:l I
| street. DR.. Lambeth is one of the mos,
| eloquent Methodist divines in Virginia and
| Is returning from WestmorelanG county
| Virginia, where he dedicated a church lasi
| Sunday.
Quite large number of the friends and
| members of Ryland NJ. e. Church spent
| the day at Har Lur, near Laurel. Md. tht
| country residence of their pastor. Rev. s
| M. Hartsock. DID,, "Wednesday last.
Mrs. VIM. Daniel was the guest last weel
of Mrs. Mary E. Hartsock near Laurel. Nd
Miss Virginia Mason Dorsey and her sste
have returned from the Virginia mountains
| where they have been spending the sum
mer They have left 1 street and now
| at 1906 18th.
| AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.