The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-25

carried bouquets of white roses Mr. Rus
sell, of Seattle, Wash, acted as best man
Later in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Shell
lenberger left for a bridal trip to New
York
A pretty wedding solemnized last night
at the home of Mr.. John Overton VIII
iiams was that Of his daughter, Miss Eu-
genia Lee Williams, and Mr.. Thomas J.
Burke, of Brunswick. Md. Rev Father
Tarro. of Ellicott City. came on to per-
form the ceremony, which was attended
by company of relatives and friends
The bride was attractive in grey enlbroid-
cred crepe de chine over taffeta The
groom's gift, diamond brooch. was worn
in her hair and her flowers were bride
roses. Mrs Walter Z. Eisnger. the at
tendant matron of honor, wore white silk
with pearl passementerie and carried
pink roses. Mr. Martin Burke of Ellicott
city, was his brothers best man. After
the ceremony a reception was held from
until and at 10 o'clock this morning
MIR. and Mrs. Burke will leave for a trip
TO Florida and other points of interest
IN the South. They will be at home at
New brunswick after June l.
The ceaseless rain of yesterday did not
add to the brightness of the various we'd
dings with which the day and evening
Miss Mary Elizabeth Smith, of this city,
and Mr.. Spencer Revel Nelson of Oman
cock, Va. which took place at Trinity
Episcopal Church at noon. The bride en-
tered the church with her brother. Mr.. ].
Edgar Smith, by whom she was given in
marriage. Her gown was of tan cloth.
with vest of blue satin and trimmings
worn and the bridal flowers were white
roses. Miss Mary Lillian Hemstone.
niece. was the maid of honor and only
attendant upon the bride. With her dress
hat trimmed with pink roses and carried
a bouquet of PIN. flowers. Mr. Spotts-
wood McNair was best man. The ushers
were Mr.. George r. Wales. Mr.. Henry
cooper. MI Clinedenst. and Mr.. d. L.
Sharretts. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Mr.. Williams, rector of Trinity
Church.
Mrs. Higglnson, wife of Admiral Hig-
ginson, gave luncheon yesterday at the
Cairo.
AT the garden party to be given early
in May by the Womans Army and Navy
League and the Soldiers. Sailors, and Ma
rines' Club the reception committee will
include Mrs; Dewey. Mrs. Miles, Mrs.
Mrs. Newcome, Mrs. Cowles,
Mrs. Gushing, Mrs. Fairbanks. Mrs. Fair
field, Mrs. Carpenter. Mrs Tiffany, Mrs
Farquhar. Mrs. Davis wife of Captain
Davis: Mrs. r. d. Evans. Mrs Bucking-
ham. On the refreshment committee will
be Mrs. Galloway and Mrs. Van Rens-
selaer HOff: finance committee, Mrs
Bainbridge Hoff; decorations committee
Mrs. LudingtOn.
Francis r. Gessner. United States Con-
sui to Zittau; N. e. Livingston Cornelius,
and Mr. John J. Gallagher are the pas
sengers from this city who sailed for
Europe yesterday on the st. Louis
The Legion of Loyal Women will hold
It's usual at home May 6, when Mrs. Ruth |
\. Blasland. Of Boston. a past president
Of the Legion, will be the guest Of honor.
A short programme has been arranged |
and refreshments will be served.
Mrs. Hornsby entertained a company of !
Inner guests last night
Mr.. and Mrs. William Dalzell, of Pitts |
'urg. with their two little children spent /
asst week at the residence of the formers |
'arents, Representative and Mrs Dalzeu. |
who are now travelling as guests of the |
'oard Of inspectors on their annual round !
# the Soldiers Homes of the United |
states.
Representative Babcock of Wisconsin |
nd Mrs. Kate w. King will be married
his afternoon at the residence of the
rides sister. Mrs. F. w Watkins. in
at