Evening star., 1901-10-16
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
MISS THEAKER AND MIR. STEERS
MARRIED AT NOON TODAY.
Last Nights Weddings and Attendant
Festfvities-Home-C Ct O mi n Es-In-
teresting Personal Notes.

Riker Morgan Wednesday. October 30, at
II o'clock, at the New York Avenue
Church.
The Spanish minister and Duchess
D'Arcos have returned to Washington for
the winter.
Miss Bertha Thomas Weed and Mr.. GIL
bert Congdon of Baltimore were married
last night at the residence of the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. L. Walter Weed.
The ceremony took place IN the paim-
decked parlor. Rev. DIR. Perry officiating.
The bride was escorted by her father. and
was beautifully dressed in white Chantilly
lace, and tulle veil. caught with lilies Of
the valley. Mr.. Richard Congdon was best
man. reception, attended by several
hundred guests, followed before the de-
parture of the newly married couple for
northern trip. They Will live at Cations
Vile, Nd
Miss Menau Louise Boyle and Mr.. S.
Herbert Harding were married last night
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Richard b.
Boyle by Rev. Father Mackin. Miss Eliz-
abeth Fields maid of honor and Mr..
d. w. Holton best man. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harding have gone for northern we'd
ding trip.
Mrs J. Donald Cameron and daughter
sailed for Europe today, having spent the
summer months in this country.
Mrs. S. B. Philson of Meyersdale. Pa, is
here to attend the wedding OF her niece.
Miss Blanche Theaker, to Mr.. Charles
Walker Steers.
Mr. and Mrs Ben G. Davis entertained
last evening at their spacious home on Oak
avenue, Takoma Park in honor of Mrs. J.
H. Depue of Chicago. sister of Mr. Davis,
The parlors were decorated with autumn
leaves and greens and presented very
pretty appearance. The feature of the
evening was progressive euchre. Each OF
the guests was presented with a dainty
souvenir, and later IN the evening a COLA
ton was served. Included among those
present were Mr. and Mrs. @. NJ. Heaton,
Mr. and Mrs. Horace ]. Long, Miss Grace
Favorite Mr. VIM. E. Dyre, Mr.. Frank G.
Favorite, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben. G. Davis, Mr.
Theodore Sharp. Ny. Howard Fisk, Mrs.
A. u. Thomas, Miss Edna Dyre, Mrs. j. III.
Depue and Mrs. S. z. Sharp.
This morning, at the home of her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. c. NJ. Lipp, occurred the
marriage of their daughter, Ora Frances,
to Mr.. Cyrus Morris, Rev. Lucien Clark
wedding was very quiet, only the imme-
date relatives of the contracting parties
being present. Mr.. and Mrs. Morris left
Immediately for Buffalo, to be gone about
ten days. A reception Will be given We'd
nesday evening, October 80. at the resi-
dence Of the brides parents. 1924 1ith
street, at which place they Will be at home
to their friends after November 4.
Miss Madge DeShields is very i'll with
typhoid fever at her home on Columbia
Heights.
Capt. c. c. Todd. U. s n, and family
have taken rooms at 1929 Connecticut ave-
nue.
Mrs. Susie Jacobs is visiting friends in
Hagerstown.
Mrs. r. A. Ragan of Capitol Hill, accom-
panied by her son, DR.. Chas. A Ragan,
and her daughter. Mrs. Heath Sutherland.
left this morning for a few days trip to
Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. McElhinny have returned
from their country residence in Virginia,
and are at 1902 F street
Mrs. A. Alexander of Magnolia avenue,
Takoma Park, has returned to the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rueckert of 1872 Q street
have been visiting their daughter, Mrs.
Louis H. Ascherfeld, who since her mar
riage in this city in June last has been re-
poets to remain here several weeks before
returning home.
The marriage of Miss Lillian Adelaide
Padgett, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. C. L.
Padgett of Forestville, Prince Georges
county, Nd, and Mr.. Samuel Maurice FIJI
Illus Of Anacostia, took place at ! O'Clock
last evening at the Emmanuel Protestant
Episcopal Church, Washington and Fill
more streets, Anacostia. large audience
was in attendance at the ceremony. which
was performed by the Rev. Willard G.
Davenport, rector of the church. The
ushers were Messrs. George Haar VIII
liam Scantlebury, Charles Baxter and Eu-
gene Thompson, all of Anacostia The
bride was attired in a stylish travelling
suit of mode cloth, and carried white
roses tied with broad white ribbons. Her
maid of honor was her sister. Miss Bessie
Padgett, who wore a becoming gown of the
same material She carried pink roses.
Mr.. Gordon Darling of Anacostia was the
groomsman. Mr. CASTOR o. Wilkins of
Washington, the. organist of the church,
rendered musical selections during the SER
vice. The vested choir preceded the bridal
party to the chancel singing 20 Perfect
Love After the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Fllllus left on trip to Buffalo. They will
make their home upon returning on Mich
OILS avenue, Congress Heights.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel EInstein celebrated
the twenty-fifth anniversary of their mar
riage last evening at their residence, BIB
NJ street, and a large number of friends
was present. The festivities lasted until
midnight, and many hearty congratula-
tions Were extended. Presents were numer-
Gus and many of considerable cost, silver
ware being in evidence on all sides. Among
those present were DR.. W. c. Woodward
Chief Clerk Mclean of the health depart
ment. Mr.. L. CabeH Williamson. Mrs. WILL
hanson, Mrs: A. T. Moran, Miss Ball, Mr..
and Mrs. S. H. King, Mr.. Newton A. Strait
Mr.. and Mrs j. A. Rutherford, Mrs. J. w.
McConchie, Mr. and Mrs NJ. S. Cohen, Rev.
and Mrs. L. Stern, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Gould,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hunt, Mrs. B. F.
Thrift. Misses Mollie and Mamie Becker,
Mrs. Sinsheimer Of Baltimore, Mr. and Mrs
Ullman, Mr. and Mrs. A. NJ. Baer, Mr. and
Mrs. A. Baer, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred j. Elm
stein, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Hopfenmaier,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes. Mr. George Ray,
Gen. Whitaker, Mr.. Charles Ebel, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Einstein, Mrs Harrison and Mr.
and Mrs. Taylor. About 100 presents were
received, among the most conspicuous be-
ing chocolate service from Naomi Chap
ter, o. E. s., while the refreshment COM
mittee Of the same lodge sent handsome
gold-lined punch bowl. From Mizpah Chap
ter, of which Mrs. Einstein is an honorary
member, a suitable present was received
The most conspicuous was a handsomely
framed star, representing the order with
the initials of the couple worked out the
year Of their wedding and the year of the
celebration, while spaces in the star We're
filled with bright silver dollars and other
silver coins.
Miss Estelle Brady. daughter Of Mr.. John
B. Brady, inspector Of buildings, and Mr..
George Houston Cooper. jr.. were quietly
married this morning at st. Dominic's
Church. They left Immediately for Allan
tic City, and upon their return will be at
home to their friends at 1872 9th street
northwest after November /.
MORTUARY STATISTICS.