Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-04
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
After Dewey Follows Cupid at the White
House.
Two Members of the Executive STAFF
Married TOday-Mrs. Wilson's
Tea-PersOnal Notes.

friuuy were married at o CLOCK this after
noon by Rev. H. R. Naylor at the parson-
age of the McKendree NJ. f. Church. The
ceremony was private. being witnessed by
only a few friends. Congratulations have
been extended the couple by a host of
warm friends and wellwishers
Colonel and Mrs Crook will leave at once
for New York and other points on a bridal
tour.
Colonel Crook has been a member of the
executive staff at the White House for
thirty-five years He began his service I'M
der President Lincoln and has continued
uninterruptedly to the present time. He has
at different times filed every position of
Importance in the executive office. He en-
joys the acquaintance of practically every
public man in the United States.
Mrs. Crook is no less favorably known in
large circle of friends in this city.
Mr.. Crosby S. Moves has returned to
Washington from a trip through northern
Europe
MIR. and Mrs. T. NJ Gale and daughter
have returned from Europe
A happy marriage was solemnized at
noon today, the contracting parties being
Mr.. Rudolph Forster of the executive staff
of the White House and Miss Emma Maria
GaisberS, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
h. GaiSberg of 1881 Vermont avenue The
ceremony was performed at the home of
the brides parents by Rev. Randolph H.
Mckim. rector of Epiphany Church, in the
presence of number of relatives and
friends. The wedding march was played
by an orchestra. The marriage was fol-
lowed by a reception which was largely
attended.
The presents were numerous and valu-
able. They included remembranceS from
President and Mrs. Mckinley, Secretary
and Mrs. Porter, Assistant Secretary and
Mrs. Cortelyou Assistant Secretary Pru-
den and the entire White House staff.
Mr. aud NIrS hos fri Fp
legion. have been the recipients Of not only
handsome presents, but hearty good wish
es They will take extended bridal
tour. On January l they will be at home
at No. Il Randolph street northwest
A delightful ) o'clock tea was given yes
terday afternoon by Mrs. Thomas Wilson
to the delegates of the third international
union of the Woman's Foreign Missionary
societies of the Presbyterian and Reformed
churches. who are holding a two-day SeS-
sion of great interest at the Church of the
Covenant. This gathering at Mrs. Wilson's
gave the visitors from England, Ireland,
Scotland. South Africa and Canada an op-
portunity to meet socially those with whom
in their labors they in deep sympathy.
Mrs. Wilson had number of assistants.
Mrs. l.. G.. Hine and Mrs. Rudolph Kauff
mann dispensed tea and coffee, respectively.
from either end Of the long tiower-decked
table in the dining room. Mrs. r. 1. Flem-
ing and Mrs. Kennedy served lemonade.
and in the drawing room Mrs. Hamlin, Mrs.
6lFu. MIS-. 1OTe MISS ROBERTSON, MISS w IL
son, Miss Jackson, Miss Rhees and others
ably assisted the hostess in entertaining
the guests.
Miss Marie Dowell has returned from
Philadelphia. where she has been visiting
her sister. Mrs. Conrad ]. Cooper.
Mr.. Thomas j. Miller of Canton. Ohio,
spent several days in Washington during
the Dewey celebration the guest of Mr..
John G.. Price of the Post Office Depart
ment
Mr.. and Mrs. John T. White have return
ed from their wedding trip and are now To-
Gated al their new home, 1910 North Cap
itol street, where they will be pleased to
See their friends.
Dr. and Mrs j. Curtiss- Smithe have re-
turned to the city.
Miss Beatta Irving of Philadelphia is Wis
iting her cousins Mr.. and Mrs Jos. Culley
631 G street southwest
DR.. and Mrs. John P. Caulfield have re-
turned from California. where they spent
the summer with their son-in-law, Major
Chas. E. Woodruff. They now at their
country home in Montgomery county, Nd.
Miss Adela Vernon has returned to Wash
ington, having spent the summer at her
home in England.
DIR. Anne A. Wilson has returned to
Washington, after three months spent
abroad.
At the Church of the Advent at noon
yesterday MISS Il. Irene steers ana Mi.
Willis Edgar McNulty We're married by the
Rev Mr.. Mott. The bride was attired in
an English walking suit of silver gray cloth
and hat of gray velvet and white and car
a pearl brooch. The maid of honor, Miss
Nellie Gusts Tennent of Takoma wore
brown silk trimmed in pale yellow silk,
with hat to correspond; her flowers We're
Marechal Neil roses. The ushers were
Messrs John Stowell and Fred Smith, and
the best man, Mr.. Chas. w. Steers, jr.,
brother of the bride Miss Sarah Vaughn
of ST. Mary's county rendered the wedding
marches. Immediately after the ceremony
the couple left for extended northern
tour.