Evening star., 1901-10-18
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
MRS. AND MISS ROOT ARE BACK
AGAIN AT THE CAPITAL.
Miss Roosevelt fin Boston-Pretty We'd
dtngs of the Week-Home-Com-
inEs-Personal Notes.

Mrs. Root. the wife of the Secretary of
War; Miss Root and the young son of the
family arrived in town yesterday and ex-
pect to be Joined next week by the Secre-
tary, who is still away on his vacation and
recuperating his health.
Miss Alice Roosevelt, daughter of the
President, is in Boston making a round OF
visits to relatives.
Captain and Mrs Schreiner have returned
from their summer tour, after a pleasant
visit.
Mrs, Davidson, widow of General David
son, is in the city, probably for the WIN
ter.
Mrs. kelton, widow of General Kelton
with her daughters, has returned to her
nome, after most pleasant summer in the
country.
Major E. X. Webster, who has recently
returned from the Philippines, with Mrs.
Webster and their bright Eigle daughter
Frances, Is spending a short time in the
city. Major Webster goes to Plattsburg
Barracks, N. Y.
Captain and Mrs. Hoppin and their sons,
who have returned from Cuba. have been
visiting in the city.
Mrs I. Newton and daughters Mrs E.
w Pritchard and Miss Newton, have
changed their residence TO No. 17f4 Oregon
avenue northwest.
Miss Mamie E. Howe and Mr.. Edward "
Conner were married Thursday morning at
the residence Of Rev. Mr.. Walden Myers,
assistant minister of Christ Church, Navy
Yard, in the presence of the brides sister,
MRS. Marvin Lusby, and the groom's cous-
In, Mr. George L. Tate. The bride was
handsomely gowned in pearl gray lands
down, trimmed in Persian braid and lib
erty satin, with hat and gloves to match.
She carried a cluster of brides roses tied
with satin ribbons. Immediately after the
ceremony the couple left for a northern
trip, including Buffalo, Niagara Falls and
Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Conner will be
pleased to receive their friends on Tues
days during the month of November at
zoos South Carolina avenue southeast.
Mt. Carmel NJ. P. Church, Montgomery
county, Md, was the scene of pretty
wedding on Wednesday at high noon. when
Mr.. Walter S. Lanning of Washington. d.
C., led to the altar Miss Maynard Dwyer,
only daughter of DR.. and Mrs David
Dwyer of Unity, Md. The youthful bride.
a petite blonde, entered the church with
her father to the strains of "Loheagrin,"
rendered by Miss Isabel Cashell. She was
met at the chancel by the groom, attended
by his brother, Mr.. Charles E. Lanning.
and Will Riggs of Unity, Md, and George
Mcpherson and Frank Button of Washing
ton. d. c. The bride was becomingly
gowned in white crepe de chine over taf-
feta, with trimmings of old point lace. Her
bouquet was a shower cluster of bride
roses. Miss Rita Gator of Taiior's Island,
as maid of honor. wore an elaborate pink
gown and carried La France roses. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. William
Litzinger of Heathsville, Va, in the pres
ence of a vast concourse of friends. The
immediate relatives of the couple were en-
tertaiEed at an elaborate breakfast at the
residence of Dr. Dwyer After an Informal
reception Mr.. and Mrs. Lanning took the
early evening train for a nor rihern tour
which viii include visit to Niagara and
the Pan-American exposition. Among the
a III mot rxr-l,.,
ding were Mr.. and Mrs. William Lanning
Misses Addie Matte and Susie Davidson,
Mrs. Loudon Feast and o. n. Lanning.
At st. Mary's Church Tuesday October
Is. at IL am, Miss Mary Magdalene.
daughter of Mrs. Emma Miller, and MIR.
John H. Berger Were married The bride
was attired in white point esprit, trimmed
with real lace. Palms, cosmos and hum
dreds Of burning candles adorned the altar.
Rev. Father F. X. Rischoff, cousin of the
groom, performed the ceremony, assisted
by Rev. Charles Warren Currier, pastor
of St Mary's; Rev. p. C. Redding, assist
ant pastor, and Rev. A. NJ. Mark of the
Catholic University Mr.. John G. Miller,
brother of the bride, gave her hand in mar
riage and Mr.. George Berger. brother of
the groom, acted as best man. The ushers
]. Floyd Maley. Mr.. George Beuchert and
Mr.. H. A. Miller. the brides youngest
brother. Prof. William Waldecker presided
at the organ. after the ceremony recep-
al
the residence of the brides mother No.
1011 ist street northwest. Later the happy
young couple left for northern trip, amid
a shower of rice and good wishes of their
friends. The brides going-away gown was
of blue cheviot, with hat to match. The
couple received many handsome and costly
presents. Mr.. and Mrs. Berger will be at
home to their friends after November l 1T
60 K street
After a years extensive tour through
Europe Mrs. Kelley. widow of the late Gen.
Benjamin F. Kelley, has returned to The
city and Is stopping al 1916 Connecticut
avenue.
Mr.. Robert Carson of the Library of Con-
gress, uncle of Major John NJ. Carson, jr.,
of the United States army. has gone for a
ten days trip to visit relatives In Philadel-
phia and Buffalo.
Miss Elise Gallagher of San Antonia Tex,
is visiting the Misses Cooney, $50 T street.
The marriage of Miss Alice NJ Onthank
and Mr. Edwin G. Paul took place Wednes-
of DR.. Paul and Mrs. w NJ Wooster. the
brides sister, in Mt. Pleasant. Rev. Will
liam L. Curtis of kycto. japan, a friend
of the bride, performed the ceremony. Both
the young people have been residents of
the city for years and were surrounded by
a company of friends and relatives. A re-
ception and wedding supper followed, after
which the newly welded couple left the
city on a late train for three weeks trip
through the northern states. They Will be
at home to their friends after December
at 306 U street.
Prof. and Mrs. Jose Sirvent have re-
turned from Capitol View Park, Md, and
are at their Vermont avenue home for the
winter.
In the Divorce Court.
Isaac c. Goodman, through Attorney
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