Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-07
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
The Norwood somerville Wedding Last
Night.
Accompanied by Many Pretty Details
-Dinners-Interest Per-
sOnRl Notes.

evening the residence of the parents of
| the bride. Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Somer-
ville- 1343 Princeton street, by Rev. Sto-
well l.. Bryant. rector of St. Paul'S NJ. +.
Church. in the presence of a gathering of
relatives and near friends. reception at
tended by several hundred other guests fol-
lowed. before the departure of the couple
for their wedding journey.
Few prettier weddings in all its graceful
details have marked the winter. The house
was profusely decorated with roses and
spring blossoms. and an orchestra played
throughout the ceremony and reception.
Four young lads in picturesque black velvet
suits and four pretty little girls in dainty
white frocks as ribbon holders were charm
ing personalities in the bridal procession.
In the first drawing room Easter lilies and
white roses decked each available spot,
While garlands of asparagus vines draped
the doorways and chandeliers. In the hall
pink blossoms predominated amid the palms
and foliage plants, while in the dining room
red roses and red-capped tapers made
CHEEKY color on the table and mantel.
The window recess in the drawing room
was bower of palms From white and
gold posts at each side white ribbons
stretched out to the hall. the ends of which
were held by the youthful attendants. Mas
tiers James w. Somerville, jr., Percy
Schneider. Ralph Qunter and Percy Rog-
ers. Grace and Anna May Somerville. sis
ter and niece of the bride: Louise Shaw
and Nettfe Norwood, a sister of the groom.
When the bride came down stairs, escorted
by her father, she was preceded by her
sister. Miss Eleanor Sommerville, as maid
of honor Mr.. John Lawton was best man.
The brides dress was an imported one of
white lace, with rich appliques in silk with
corded edges. The train was founced with
ruches of chiffon, and pearls studded the
lace of the yoke. A cluster Of orange bios
SONS and an aigrette was worn becom-
ing finish to the tulie veil. and her flowers
were a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley.
The maid of honor wore a stylish dress of
re- n a c q IL cfl
a large cluster of bridesmaid roses. Mrs.
Somervile. the brides mother, wore a jet
ted taffeta and lace dress made over gray
silk, an elegant and becoming toilet. The
reception, which lasted a couple of hours,
was delightful occasion. and was enjoyed
by many out-of-town friends well as
prominent capital residents.
Among others present were Mr.. and Mrs.
]. c. Lawton. grandparents of the groom;
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank H. Watkins, Mr.. Percy
Moore and Mr.. Harold Moore of New York,
Miss Katherine White of Bridgeport, Conn;
Miss Lawton. Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Thomas.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lawton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Lawton Mrs. William Ment-
eel. Mrs Rufus Norwood. DR.. and Mrs.
Vernon Norwood, Miss Florence Brown,
Miss Daisy L. Butler. Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Donohoe. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Spencer,
Mr.. and Mrs. John McPhail. Mr.. and Mrs.
T. c. Burton, Mr.. William Brown and Mr..
Albert Brown, all of Baltimore: Commits
sioner and Mrs. Wight, Commissioner Ross,
Mr.. and Mrs. BENJAMIN F. Leighton. DR..
and Mrs. Gregg B. Custls, DR.. and Mrs.
Wilson, Mr.. T. NJ EXley. Mr. Mark Ro-
selle and Mrs. Holmead.
The bride received numerous and valuable
presents. Her going-away gown was of
mode cloth: with pretty hat to match:
After March 90 Mr.. and Mrs. Norwood will
be at home at 1913 Princeton street.
Mrs. Virginia S. Riordan and Mr.. Charles
W. Sherwood were quietly married at the
brides residence. I'LL 10th street, yesterday,
Rev. Albert NJ. Hilliker of Epiphany Church
aio Al
in light grey gown, trimmed with satin
and lace with hat to match. and was given
away by her son, F. Heth Riordan of Bal
timore. After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Sherwood left for short trip north and
will be at home after the 18th at I'LL
10th street. where they will be pleased to
see their friends
Mrs. Audenried had a dinner company
last night to meet Mrs. Bakhmetifr the
others present being Rear Admiral and
Mrs Ludlow, Commander and Mrs. Cowles
Representative and Mrs. McClelland, Col
and Mrs. Bingham, Baron Herman and
Senator Allison.
Representative and Mrs. Hit gave din
ner Monday night in honor of the British
ambassador and Lady Pauncefote.
Mrs. Addison G. Foster will give lunch
con Friday at the Cairo in honor of Miss
Griggs.
Senator and the Misses Kcan had as din
ner guests last night Commander and Mrs
Buckingham, Sir Charles Elliott, Mr.. Par
sons, Miss Ernst, Miss Mcmillan. Miss Gill
lett, Miss Tuckerman, Mr.. Grip. the min
lister from Sweden and Norway. Represen-
tative Lowering and Mr.. Stevens.
The Swiss minister and Mrs. Pioda gave
an elegant dinner last night, when their
guests included the German ambassador the
French ambassador, Senator and Mrs FRYE
Senator and Mrs. Cullom, Surgeon General
and Mrs. Sternberg. Mrs. Hobson, Mr. and
Mrs. Cropper, Mr.: and Mss Seckendorf,
Miss Edes. Mr.. Pulido. Mr.. Routkowsky,
Mrs. Frederick. Miss Horstmann Miss Gal
laudet and Mr.. Deucher.
Owing to sickness Mrs. William R.
Hodges will not be able to see her friends
tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Rice of 1882 9TH street
northwest, celebrated the twenty-ffth an
niversary of their marriage Sunday even
ing, March 4. Speeches Were made by Rev.
L. Stern Messrs. Peyser. Moses, Ottnger.
Hanline. Lindheimer, Aaron, also Mrs
Hechinger. Mrs. Meiersdorf Miss Bamber-
ger and others. Among those present
We're: Mr.. Weiskoph and daughter of Bal
timore. Mrs. Meierdorf and Miss Bamber-
ger of New York, Rev. l. Stern. Mr. and Mrs.
s. David. Mr.. and Mrs. A. David, Mrs. H.
Levy, Mr.. and Mrs S. Brensau. Mr. and Mrs
j. w. Hechinger, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Haas,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Haas Mr.. and Mrs. E.
Hanline, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Lesser, Mr.. and
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Odenwald. Mr. and Mrs.
H. Ottinger. Mr.. and Mrs. P. Peyser, Mr.
and Mrs. W. Shlossberg. Mr.. and Mrs s.
Selinger, Mr.: and Mrs. ]. Tarshes Mrs.
Brunswick, Mrs. Oppenheimer, Messrs E
David, p Lindheimer r. Aaron and the
Misses E. Solomonson, E. David, F. David,
B. David, F. Cohen and E Moser Songs
and recitatons were enjoyed. The ban
quet table was decorated in a tasteful
manner.
At the Russian ambassadors dinner
Monday evening among the guests were
the Mexican ambassador and Mrs Az
piroz, Chinese minister and Mrs. WI, Sem
ator and Mrs. Davis, Captain and Mrs.
Vignal the Swiss minister and Mrs. Pioda
Miss Edes, Mr.. and Mrs. Legare, Mr.. and
Mrs. Merriam, and Miss Cassini.
The daughters Of Secretary Hay leave
today for Virginia Hot Springs.
Last evening at their new residence, s13
F street southwest, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. |
Murphy entertained a number Of their |
friends. After a pleasant evening spent in
instrumental and vocal solos the guests
adjourned to the dining room, where re-
freshments were served at a dainty tea |
table presided over by Mrs. Murphy, as
sisted by Miss Lille Perry.