The Washington times., 1901-11-26


friends from out of town. The host and
hostess received near the door of the
| drawing room, the latter wearing hand
some toilet of grey satin and black lace.
Assisting in the general hospitality OF the
evening were the members of their fam
| lily: Mr.. Philip Larner. the eldest son,
and Mrs. LaIaer; Mr.. John B. Larner,
| their second son. and his wife and three
| children; Mrs. Charles Larner. widow of
the youngest son, and Noble d. Larner,
jr., and Miss Nellie Larner. Miss Mary
! Larner and Miss Annie Larne-, the sisters
| of the hest, who were present at the we'd
| ding of a half century ago, were also
among the guests of the evening. Mr.
Philip Keller. of New York. brother OF
| Mrs. Larner who also attended the mar
/ rage, was detained at his home by i'll
ness, but sent as a souvenir fifty dollars
| in gold.
The children and grandchildren were
/ represented by beautiful gifts in gold aud
cut glass in gold leaf design, and there
were also many presents sent by old and
/ valued friends.
Mr. Larne'' is president of the Sons of
| the Revolution. of the District, and
/ member of the Oldest Inhabitants Society.
! He is also a prominent Mason, having ta-
! ken the highest degree to be attained in
the United States.
Mr. and Mrs. Merrill held an anniver
| sary reception last night at their resi-
/ dence, 1924 5 Street when in addition to
| the social pleasures of the evening the
! guests enjoyed programme contributed
/ by well-knewn artists of Washingtons 5
/ musical world.
lattIedrt1r1 in aid of
| charity. will be held in the ballroom of
/ the New Willard, on Friday December 6,
/ from to Z o'clock, under the auspices
of ladies prominent in society.
The marriage of Miss Dorothy Rock
hill, eldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
W. Rockhiil. to Mr.. Joseph Hoppin. of
Providence. R. l., will take place today
at noon at st. Johns Church. The Rev.
DR.. Mackay Smith will officiate.
Miss Daisy Rockhil the schoolgirl
sister of the bride, will be the
only attendant maid. and Mr.. Ran
dOlph Grew. of Boston, will act
as best man. The ushers. who are all
out-of- town men and close friends of the
groom, include his brother in-law, Mr..
AIberton Cushman. Mr.. Grew and Mr..
Selden Marvin. The veil and lace draper
les of the wedding gown are of rich Brus-
sells lace, which were worn by the brides
grandm other and mother at their own
weddings. An informal breakfast for the
family. wedding party, and a few inti-
mate friends will be served at the Rock
hill residence, 1898 Street. No invita-
tions have been issued for the wedding,
which Is to be impressively simple in
its details, but announcement oertis will
be sent out.
At the marriage of Ella Roy House. D.
D., and Dr. Warren Dexter Fales, which
will take place at St Paurs English
Lutheran Church on Wednesday evening
at 8 O'Clock the ceremony will be per-
formed by Rev. Frederick Moot. The
ushers in attendance will be S. Porter
House, a cousin of the bride. Mr.. J. Wal
lace Allen, Mr.. Sergeant and DR.. John
son.
Miss Marie Elizabeth Burbridge and Mr.
Lawrence Macy Starbuck will be married
Wednesday at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs Samuel Cross. 150S p Street Rev
DR. Turner. of St. Michaels and All
Angels will offlciate. Miss Marguerite
Burbridge viii be her sisters maid of
honor. and Mr.. CARL Grabill will act as
best man.
At All Souls Church at O'Clock this
evening viii occur the marriage of Miss
Ruth Helen Bolway to Mr.. Dudley Tibbitts
Coenng The bridesmaids will be Miss
Trix Haley. of West Chester. Pa; Miss
Louise Keeling, Of Memphis. Tenn; Miss
Edna Scott Smith and Mss Clara Quin-
ter Of this city. The maid of honor will
be Miss Helen Prehn, OF New York The
ushers will be Mr.. William j. Bolway, Mr..
Jesse W. Rawlings. DR.. 5. w. Bowles, of
this city, and Mr.. James o. Jones. of Flor
cnCe, Ala. Mr.. Walter Shaw. of New York.
will act as best man. The ceremony will /
he followed by a reception at the home of /
the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas /
G. Hensey, 40G NJ Street
Miss Mary c. Bennett. of Capitol Hill.
assisted by her sister. Mrs. Mcdonnell /
her New York State friends
last Friday evening. Among the invited /
guests were the Rev. G. n Luccock. d. d.. /
and Mrs. Luccock; Rev. Granville VIII
liams, D. D.. and Mrs. Williams their re-
spectiye pastors; DR.. Thomas Robinson |
and Mrs. Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs Diver.
Mr.. and Mrs. Randall and Miss Randall.
Miss Finerty, DR.. Thomas Calyer and Mrs. /
Calver. Miss COrnelia Lloyd Miss Let's.
Captain Travis and Mrs Travis. Mr.. and
Miss Spauldng, Mr.. and Mrs. John FIetch-
er, Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd.
The Unique Social Club met at its new
hall, 1927 Seventh Street, last Thursday
evening and elected officers for the next
six months as follows: Mr. s R. Turner,
jr, President: Miss A. Martin. Vice Presi
dent; Miss H. Myers. Secretary; Mr.. A.
Turner. Treasurer; Mr.. c. Cox, Marshal.
and Mr.. II. Forester, Assistant Marshal.
Mrs. Root will include in her programme
IF winter hospltalities series of recep-
IF leading army officers to assist her in
receiving.
Mr. and Mrs. George r. Vending have
ssued invitations to the marriage of their
laughter Miss Frances Elizabeth Wend
ing to Mr. William s Conant. of Detroit
Wednesday. December IL at O'Clock. at
Il Margaret's Church. Connecticut Ave |
lue. After the ceremony there will be
mall reception at the family residence
m Twentieth Street. Mr. Vending has
handsome home in Charlestown. W. Va.
The Spanish Minister and Duchess d'Ar-
os left yesterday for Boston. where they
rill sail shortly for Spain During the
bsence of the Ambassador. the affairs OF
he Embassy Will be in charge of Signor
.ianO.
The family CT the Secretary of State arc
D such deep mourning that they will take