Evening star., 1901-05-18
Notable Gathering at the Lieber-
Norris Wedding. l
CEREMONY FOLLOWED BY RECEPTION
Departures for Suburban and
Summer Homes
P Z r S O n A l. N 0 T. E

the marriage today at ot. fdul SnuFcf,
23d street, of Miss GeneVra Norris daugh-
ter of Mrs Thaddeus Norris, to Mr. Will
liam Alexander Lieber, son of Gen. and
Mrs. Leber. The ceremony, performed by
Rev. Dr. Harding took place at 1 o'clock,
and was followed by breakfast at the
residence of Mrs Norris n street at
tended by the personal friends of the con-
tracing parties. The church and resi-
dence We're both adorned in green and
white, lilies. orange and other white bios
SONS, making a most beautiful arrange
ment When the bride and her attendants
arrived the ushers, Mr.. John kenton Eisen-
brey. DR.. Richard Woods and Mr.. Miffiin
Huey of Philadelphia, Mr. John Siebert,
Mr.. Morven Thompson ana Dr. Claytor,
preceded them to the chancel. Miss
Amy Lieber was maid of honor and
Miss Louise Lieber, another sister of the
groom, Miss Murphy OF San Francisco,
Miss Elizabeth Stovell of Philadelphia and{l
Miss Marie Leech of this city were brides
maids. Mr.. James S. McCord of Philadelj
phia was best man. Mr.. Richard Norris of
Philadelphia escorted the attractive young
bride, who is his niece. Her wedding dress
was superb combination of real lace and
Duchesse satin. Her tulle veil and wreath
of orange blossoms were held by diamond
crescent. Her mothers gift a diamond
f1eur-de-lis brooch. was also worn. Miss
Lieber was in pink, her dress of thin
PliliDplnp fabric, MADE over PINK SILK. All
ecru straw picture hat, with a pink plume
and bouquet of bridesmaid roses, finished
a highly becoming toilette for its hand
some wearer. The bridesmaids We're IN
white mouSSeine de sole dresses. with PINK
girdles and large white hats trimmed with
pink roses. Their bouquets were also of
pink roses.
Mrs Norris wore a black lace gown over
white satin. with small black and white
bonnet Mrs. Lieber wore black crepe de
chine with touches of white and a black
and white toque.
Mr. and Mrs Lieber left this afternoon
for their wedding trip, and the place of
their future residence is not yet deter
mined Upon their return they will be with
Mrs. Norris for a while. Mr.. Lieber, who
has been lieutenant in the army, has
lately resigned from the service. A large
party of Philadelphia relatives and friends
of the bride were present at the marriage.
Colonel and Mrs. Robert [. Fleming went
out to Oak View. their suburban home, to-
day, having been detained in town much
later than usual by the Illness of their
daughter, who is now happily on the road
to complete recovery.
| Miss Eleanor Terry of this city who is a
guest of the Misses Miller in Baltimore
wore to the horse show yesterday a white
| crepe costume and a large picture hat with
pumes
| Mrs. II. G. Slater is expected at Newport
| today, where many of the prominent resi-
| dents have already arrived.
Mrs. Charles II. Gibson, widow. of ex-Sen-
ator Gibson, has been appointed head of
Fiske Hall, Bernard College, New York
| city, succeeding Miss Walker, daughter of
Admiral Walker, who has been in charge
the past three years. Mrs. Gibson has
| been at Bernard year manager, and
| her new position is regarded as a great
| compliment to her ability, since none but
college woman has had it previously.
| Miss Lucy Madison Lehman of New
! York has been visiting Mr.. end Mrs T H.
| Alexander on q street and is now the
guest of MajoS and Mrs. Henry Romeyn.
| Mr.. George F. Gibbs of Philadelphia well
known here. and his bride were here today
to attend the Lieber- Norris wedding. Mrs
Gibbs being a cousin of todays bride
Rear Admiral and Mrs. George B. Balch
of Baltimore are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
George V. Balch of 1881 kenesaw avenue
Among the guests a the Lockwood
House, Harper's Ferry, Capt and Mrs.
+; NJ. McDougall. L: s A, retired, and
Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Hance of this city.
Miss Voorhees, daughter of the late SEN
! ator Voorhees, is stopping at the Grafton
| for a short time
Miss Lulue Blanche Krouse daughter of
! Capt. J. E. Krouse of 24J7 street. who
| has been very i'll for the last ten DAYS is
| improving and hopes to be able to see her
| friends soon.
General John NJ. Wilson, Mrs. Wilson and
| Miss L. w. Waller are at the Hotel Iro-
! quois, Atlantic City.
Mr. and Mrs. Archie Frear of Hudson
| Wis. and their children are passing a few
weeks with Mr.. and Mrs A. H. Frear at
| No. 232 Sth street northeast. Mr.. Archie
| Frcar has been for some years prosecuting
! attorney in st. Croix county. Both himself
| and wife passed childhood days under the
| same roof, both were pupils In Washing
| tons schools, and are pleasantly remem-
| bered in local musical and literary circles.
| Mr.. Frear has speakers appointment at
the coming memorial exercises at Airing
ton.
Mrs. Chas. F. Beers has for her guest
| Mrs. II. Marks of New York
! Mrs. Walter Edgar Baum left Thursday
| for Boston, Mass, to be the guest of Mrs
John Brice for several weeks
Mrs. Nj. A. Coleman and Miss Lily Cole
| man of Capitol Hin left today to spend the
| summer at Washington Grove. Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. John f. Key have gone to
Philadelphia for few days
Mr. and Mrs. c. O. Saers Howard ave-
| nue., Mt. Pleasant, viii return from Balti-
more today after an absence OF three
| weeks.
The Mexican ambassador and family have
| rot yet decided where to spend the warm
weather, excepting Mrs. Perez who. with
Miss Duque, will go to Mexico early in
| the summer, to remain for several months.
Mr. James w. Lee entertained at a hand
somely appointed dinner party last evening
| In honor of Miss Kate johnson of Balti-
| more who is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Thom-
| Of Vermont avenue. The other guests
| were Miss Minnie Mathews, Miss Anna E.
| Bell, Miss Aleanora Dickerson. Miss Fan
ME Thompson, Miss Mary Gray. Mr.. John
| Wright. Mr.. Hampton Jacobs. Mr.. Hiram
Gray. Mr.. Harry Smith and Mr., Clarence
| Wright.
Senator Foraker and family left for Gin
cinnati today.
Mrs Vance and Mr.. and Mrs. John Henry
Martin have gone to their summer home in
the North Carolina mountains.
The Columbia Heights Art Club met at
the, home of Mrs Fannie B. Ward, I'LL
Massa chusetts avenue, Thursday last. Mrs
c. w. Schneider read a story on THE
Fountain of Youth and also recited "A
Dream of Italy" Mrs. Lincoln read some
original poems and Miss lillian Ray gave
an interesting talk on the Hawaiian Is
lands, where she has spent the last six
months. Considerable timewas devoted by
the members of the club and guests pres
ent to an examination of Mrs. Wards col
lection of South American, West Indian
and other curiosities.
General and Mrs. Ludington entertained
at dinner Thursday avannp when their