Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-26
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Married at Home Among Near and Dea,
Friends.
Flowers and Presents, With the
White Satin and Lace
Personal Notes.


lately took place today at noon. Both were
home events. and at each was gathered
intimate friends of the couples and their
families
AT the residence of General and Mrs
Parke. 10 Lafayette square. a distinguished
company. including members of residential
families witnessed the marriage of Miss
Emily Blight Parke to Mr.. Oracle King
Richards Of New York. The officiating
clergyman was Rev. Ebert Lloyd Jones,
) jr., rector of St Mary's Church. Cold
Spring. N. Y. assisted by Rev. DIR. McKim.
Mr.. Alexander b. Legare and Mr. Arthur
l. Goidsborough were ushers. and Mr.. Ed
sar Richards. brother of the groom, was
hes man. The brides only attendant was
MISS Sophia Miligan of Baltimore. The
mouse was deliberately decked with plants
pains. foliage plants and vines. the hand
ran. on the staircase hidden under
saiax leaves and asparagus vines and dot
ted with white blossoms. The whole ef-
feet Of so much green was exceedingly
tasteful The decorations of the dining
room were in keeping
The bride was gowned in a superb white
| Satln and lace, and carried a bouquet of
lilies of the valley. Against the white of
the dress of the maid of honor the large
cluster of American beauty roses tied with
rlbbons OF the same shade that she car
rled, was very effective Mr.. and Mrs
Richards left this afternoon for honey
|
their return.
At the same hour family party wit
messed at the residence of Major and Mrs
carson, vermont avenue, the marriage of
their laughter, Miss Adelaide Virginia Car
son. 20 DR.. Thomas Leslie Macdonald The
large drawing room in which the ceremony
look place, the hall adjoining and the din
Ing room were handsomely adorned with
PAINS, foliage plants. trailing asparagus
vines and white chrysanthemums The
l m dapb air
starred with clusters of the chrysanthe-
NUNS. The bay window was converted in
10 a bower. being filled with palms. and
had Graperies of asparagus vines iooped
back with white chrysanthemums
stringed orchestra played softly during the
| ceremony. The bride came in with her
lather her only attendant being her little
Tiece. Margaret Carson, daughter of Lieut.
and Mrs. Carson.
The little girl was dressed in white mus
I'm. The bride wore white satin, made
without trimming. save on the bodice,
where lace and chiffon gave the finishing
touches. Her tulle veil was caught back
frcm her face under a cluster of lilies of
the valley, and she carried a shower bou-
quet OF the same blossom. The marriage
ceremony was performed by Rev. DR.. Lit
tie OF this city, who Is an intimat friend
of the groom At 12:3O the guests arrived
for the reception and wedding breakfast,
the couple receiving congratulations stand
ing where they had been married. In
the Ginning room the table was decked en-
tirely in white and green the wedding
cake. which was the central ornament,
being garlanded with white chrysanthe-
NUNS. The bride received a number Of
elegant gifts, which, however, were not on
exhibition. Late this afternoon Dr. and
Mrs. Macdonald left for short northern
trip. the bride appearing for her wedding
journey in a stylish travelling gown of blue
broadcloth, with hat to match. Upon
their return the CO uple will reside at HOP
| Massachusetts avenue, where Mrs. Mac
| home friends Tues
days in January.
The marriage CT Miss Frances Virginia
| Augusterfer and Mr.. William E. Colburn
at St. Pauls English Lutheran Church yes
| terday. was attended by a number of their
| friends. Mr.. John Dawson, Mr. Jesse Daw-
sen. Mr.. Albert Lake and Mr.. Ernest Col
| bL rn were ushers, the latter acting also as
| best man. The bride wore a tailor-made
| travelling dress of cadet blue cloth with
| nat to match. A reception followed at the
| residence of Mr.. and Mrs. F. ]. Auguster-
fer, sos f street northeast, for the relatives
| OF the couple, and later in the day Mr.. and
| Mrs. Colburn started for a wedding trip
| When they return they will reside at - NJ
street where they will be at home to
| their friends Tuesdays after November p
Miss May Gearing of Front Royal Va.
and Mr.. ]. De Witt Adams of this city,
| We're married Friday. October D. Miss
| Gearing came to this city about two weeks
ago to visit relatives at 100 F street north
| east. and formed the acquaintance of Mr.
Adams. week later they We're married.
Mrs. A. L. Barber and Mr.. lie Droit l..
Barber are at Belmont for few DAYS. en-
| route from Nashville to Ardsley-on- Hudson
attending to matters pertaining to the re-
| turn IN November of the family to the
| homestead.
Epw League Chapter of the New
York Avenue NJ. E. Church gave a sur
prise party to Miss Edah Moxley. one of
its members. Friday evening last at her
| home. No. 1872 18th street northeast The
| evening was spent in singing, reading and
| music and the enjoyment of refreshments
Miss Edith May Duryee is spending few
weeks in Brooklyn, the guest of Mrs j. W.
Shea, formerly Miss Emily Wunder of this
| city.
AT the marriage of Miss Morgan and Mr..
Mcleod at st. Patricks Church tomorrow
| afternoon Mr.. Frank B. Martin will be best
man. and Messrs. r. NJ. Carlisle. Howard
| A. Burr and johnson and Harry Morgan
| uSherS.
A pleasant surprise party was given last
night at the home of Mr.. and Mrs S. j.
Vaughan, 1918 Maryland avenue north
riage anniversary. About forty of their
| friends. despite the disagreeable weather,
Joined in the surprise. Several handsome
presents were received Rev. DIR. T. c.
| Easton made some remarks suitable to the
| oo cason and read an original poem, COM
posed by Mrs. Mary E. Ireland, entitled
"Ireland's Greeting to the Bride AMI
Groom" A collation. was served. and
among those present were Rev. DIR. and
Mrs. T. c. Easton. Mr.. and Mrs. c. r.
Mcbride, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. c. Steward,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Shedd. Mr.. and Mrs
Geo, Topham. Mrs. Davis. Miss Mary
| Davis. Mrs. Pirtle. Mr.. and Mrs F. NJ
Buckingham. Mr.. and Mrs. Ireland, Mrs.
Austin, Miss Minnie Austin, Mrs. Spear.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. K. DePuy, Mrs. Silance,
and son, Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Sparks, Miss
| Helen Sparks. Mrs. Bostrom, Mrs. Jamson,
| Mr.. and Mrs. B. T. WEIGH, Mr.. and Mrs
John Chandler, Mr.. and Mrs. r. E. Harvey,
| Miss Nellie Olmsted, Mr.. Robert Bassett
Mrs r. d. Hopkins. Mrs. Scarf and Miss
Helen Moore.
| Mrs. Dwight d. Willard of Philadelphia
| is visiting her father, Mr.. Louis d. Wine,
| at 1717 Q street.
Baron and Baroness Hengelmuller and
| family, who have been several weeks at
| Newport returned here yesterday.
Marriage Licenses.
Marriage licenses have been issued to the
| following:
| White = Mason G. Reed and Cora B.
| Henry; Stephen B. Sorrell and Mary E.
Greenwich: w. Seymour Mcleod and
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