Evening star., 1896-11-12
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Simple Ceremony Uniting Miss Compton and
Mr.. Rees.
The Stunrt-Barden, Hunter-Bowfe,
JOhnsOn-Cnusey and Sweeney
Friedrichs Weddings.

large gathering of friends witnessed the
marriage Of Miss Elizabeth Sumerwell
Compton, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes
Compton of Laurel, Nd, and Mr. Harold
Baxter Rees of Richmond. The chancel
was set with palms and masses of white
chrysanthemums. Messrs. Compton and
Key were ushers. and the bride was es-
corted to the altar by her father Rev. Mr..
Wood performed TIE ceremony. The bride
wore a travelling dress of hunters green
cloth, with a touch Of gilt in the trimming
Of the bodice. With her large black velvet
hat and nodding plumes was worn a
closely dotted black chenille veil. She car
ried large bouquet of violets.
A wedding breakfast for the bridal party
followed at the residence of DR. and Mrs.
compton, Chevy Chase, after which the
couple Iett Tor a northern trip. They will
De IN New York for a couple of months he
Iore gong 10 Richmond to live. The we'd
ding plans were robbed of much of their
elaborateness by the continued Illness Of
Mrs. Barnes Compton. who was not able
to attend the ceremony Quite a number
OF the New York relatives of the groom
were present to witness his happiness.
The marriage last night at Christ Church.
Georgetown. of Miss Claudia Stuart daugi-
ter OF Rev. DR.. Stuart. rector of the church
10 Mr. William J. B&rden, corps of en-
glneefs, t.S.A., was a brilliant event
Palms and foliage plants and quantities of
yellow and white chrysanthemums deckri
the chancei AID altar. When the chorists -
LED the way Up the aisle for the bridal
party every seat in the church vas filled
by the friends of the young couple The
choristers entered singing go, Perfect
Love-, and as the bride and her attendants
APPROACHED the chancel sang Faithful a, a
True" The four brothers of the bride, Dr
A. Rhett Stuart. Mr.. Barnwell S. Stuart,
Mr.. Garden c. Stuart and Master Roger
NJ Stuart. walked in advance of the ush-
q n I.it
Mr.. w. NJ. V. Ladue, corps Of engineers,
Us. IA; Mr.. +. w. Van e. Lucas, corps of
engineers. t.S.A.; Mr.. J. Curtis Gilmore,
4th United States Artillery and Mr. Chas
Sawtelle. I'd Cavalry. U.S.A. The brides
maids were Miss Alice Payne OF Warren
ten. Va; Miss Lucy Matthews. Miss Eva
Gilbert and Miss Daisy Blackforl The
nrst two wore dainty dresses of white CT
candle over yellow silk. Yellow ribbons
gave the finishing touches and yellow
chrysanthemums were carried. The last
TWO wore white oreandie over white silk.
and their ribbons and flowers were white.
The maid of honor, Miss Sophie Stuar.
wore orSandie over yellow silk and ner
flowers were yellow chrysanthemums The
bride came in church with her brother,
Mr.. William c. Stuart OF Newport News
Va, and at the altar was given in marriage.
by her father. Her gown was of white
satfn trimmed with chiffon. A wreath of
orange blossoms vas worn with her tulle
vetl. and her flowers were white The
bishop of Washington, Right Rev Henry
Yates Satteree, and Rev. Dr. Stuart per
formed the ceremony. Rev. DR.. Elliott ard
feV. or irimble We're also present. The
best man was Mr.. g. c. Williams 4th Ar
ttllery. After the betrothaI service 1T the
chancei gate the choristers c.iaated the
our Father" and the bridal par;v ad-
vanced to the altar steps for ti,c resi- of
the ceremony. A wedding supper and re-
ception for relatives and the bridal party
followed at the home Of Rev. Dr. AID Mrs
stuart Later in the evening Iia,t and
Mrs Harden started for northern trip.
and will be at home after December | AT
NillettS Point, NY.
Despite the inclement weather. ST. Marks
Lutheran Church. South Washington. was
ven niied last evening to witness the mar
rage ceremony of Miss Ida. Nav Swa.n.v
and Mr.. August NJ. Friedricns The r,sst,nr
of the church. Rev. john c. Bowers. offirt-
ated for the first time since he has b..n
pastor OF the church and his first we'd
dlng since his ordina ton. The church us
profusely decorated with flowers and notte3
plants The altar and chancel ali in white
presented a very pretty appearance Miss
Lena Bowers presided at the organ The
Wnole aHair passed off very nicely The
ushers were Messrs. George NJ Stinzing
who was also best man: Edwin Elicit
Charles F'riedrichs and John Muirhead. Thu
gown or white silk. with bertha ,,rapery of
embroidered chiffon and satin ribbon She
carried large bouquet of brides roses
A reception followed Immediately after al
west There were upward Of sixty guests
present. The presents were numerous ana
handsome. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred.ichs wjII
reside at the above number.
Miss Allie c. Kirk Of Paw Paw. NJ. IN
is the guest Of Rev Alexander and Mrs
BieEaski of Union Church Miss Kirk is
the daughter of DR. w. V. Kirk. and is
accompanied by her aunt, Mrs Gordon OF
Hancock, Nd.
Rev. and Mrs. John Cornell have re-
turned to their residence No. I344 Ieth
street dupont circle
The Happy Cyclers'' and others We're
entertained by Miss jeanette Robertson. at
her residence, GA Pennsylvania avenue
southeast. last evening the occasion he
ing the celebration of her birthday. The
table was beautifully decorated with chr,-s-
anthemums. and the evening was made
pleasant by games and refreshments
A delightful surprise party was :enderc,d
Mrs. Francis Griffin at her home. aU4 ID
street southwest. last evening. Music and
games were INDUCED in until late hour
after which the guests were invited into
a beautifully decorated banquet hall where
refreshments were served. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Brengle. Mr.
and Mrs. McCathran, Mr.. and Mrs Jack
son, Mrs. Otto. Mrs. Griffin. Misses Bessie
Seger, Mary Seger, Iardella Carter Eurk-
| ett Gardner. Wardell. Payne. Grimes
Beckley. Need Brown, Eeuce. Ashweil En-
Hammer and Messrs. Fries GesSfard
Hospital. Woodward. Waller Parsons
O'Br:en, Gardner and Carter.
A leaf sociar' was given al Ill T street
last evening by the ladies' of the lie Droit
w. c. t. I. The rooms We're prettily
adorned with flowers and vines, and re
freshments were served.
At st. Marks Episcopal Church. I'd and
A streets southeast. last evening at 1:,n
o'clock. one Of the pretticst weddings Of the
season was celebrated The Eign contract
ing parties were Miss Lena Campbell Hun
ter, daughter OF Mrs. Rose T. Hunter and
Mr. K. Somervel Bowie. For some time
before the arrival of the bridal couple the
church was filed with an expectant throng
of relatives and friends. The bride entered
the church with Prof. Henry G. Campbell
of Princeton, who was one of her fathers
tutors. Miss Sue T. Hunter sister of the
bride. preceded. maid of honor. Mr.
Mortimer Bowie OF Baltimore. brother of
the groom, officiated best man. The
ceremony was performed Gy ,he Rev. Mr.
Packard of Mary yiand. The bride was hand
somely and becomtngly gownei in brown
novelty cloth with lat of cream and brown
velvet and carried La France roses. The
maid of honor wore white silk with trim
mings of lace and ribbons and carried
bride roses. The ushers ware Mr.. Chas.
Clagett. Mr.. Hal Clagett, Mr. Tutwylder.
Mr.. David Lynn, Mr.. F. G. S. Hunter.
brother of the bride, and Mr.. ]. Barton
liot aly aff ba