Evening star., 1901-06-27
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
BEAUTIFUL CEREMONIAL ATTEND
ING NEFF-RICHARDSoN WEDDING.
The Usual Orange blossom Atmos-
phere of n Hot June pay-Other
COuples-Personni Notes.


Mrs. Neff left last night for a wedding trip,
/ and will make their home in Columbus.
| The rooms and adjacent corridors were pro-
! fusely decorated with asparagus vines and
! flowers and a part of the drawing room
| rallied off with white flowers. where the
| couple stood to be married. The choir at
st. Elizabeth sang wedding anthems and the
| ''Lohengrin" march as the bridal process
! sion entered. The ushers were Mr. Joseph
w. Young. Mr.. James G. Kerr bf Anderson,
| Ind; DR.. Charles H Clark and Mr.. William
w. Richardson of this city. and the brides
maids Miss Martha Robinson Of Marysrilie,
Ohio; Miss Mary Slattery of Athens. Ohio;
Miss Grace Gundry of Baltimore and Miss
Josephine Neff of Alexandria, Ind. Miss
Edith Richardson was maid of honor and
was dressed in white organdie with white
| ribbons. The bridesmaids were also in
white over green, with sashes of liberty
silk They carried pink carnations. The
pride was escorted by her father, and was
beautifully gowned in white satin crepe
trimmed with duchesSe lace. A tulle veil,
with wreath of orange blossoms and a
shower bouquet of white sweet peas and
Niles of the valley, were the finishing
touches Mr.. Edmund Brice Hatcher of
Birmingham, Ala. was best man. The
wedding supper was delightfully."- served,
the bridal party being seated at one large
table In the library The brides presents
made splendid display. number of out
of-town relatives and personal friends were
present.
Announcements have been received of the
| marriage Of Miss Louisa o. Simmons ard
| Mr. Emory S. Tucker of this city, Wednes-
| day, June 26. at the residence of the bride
| in Baltimore
Last night at st. Andrews Church Miss
Frances Whiting Washington daughter of
the late Col. John Stith Washington. and
Mr. Henry Elliott Grice, a prominent busi-
ness man of New Orleans. were married
The surpliced choir singing the bridal
music from Lohengrin, preceded the we'd
ding party to the altar, which was pro-
fusely decorated in palms. The ushers
were Mr. VIM. Harrison, Mr.. Mason Brown,
MI. Edward Ward and Mr.. Frank Cox.
The bridesmaids, all in white organdy over
ta1eta carrying immense shower bouquets
OF white sweep peas tied with streamers
OF white ribbon were Miss Hettie Morse,
Misses Edith and Jessamine Bunyea Of this
city and Miss Daisy Stansbury of New Or
leans. The youthful matron Of honor was
Mrs. Eugene Logan, niece Of the bride, in
pink Liberty silk over satin. Her bouquet
was Of orchids tied with bow and stream
ers. The fair bride came In with her
brother-in-law. Mr.. Edgar Harbaugh. She
wore trailing gown Of embroidered chf-
fon over taffeta, rose point veil-an heir
loom in the family-held in place by a
diamond sunburst, the gift of the groom.
She carried an ivory prayer book. Mr..
John H. Nelson was best man. After the
ceremony, at the 10Th street residence OF
Mrs. B. Washington Briggs. sister of the
bride. buffet lunch was served to the
III party anu immaculate relatives. Inc
quantity Of handsome presents mostly gold
and silver, received more than filled large
room. Mr.. and Mrs. Grtce left on late
train, amid a shower Of rice and flowers,
before leaving for New Orleans their
future home and the birthplace of the
bride.
Miss Katie Elizabeth Ferstermann, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs Charles Ferstermann
of Baltimore, was married last night to Mr.
vel nf Va Sh n nDrn
at the home of the brides parents, by Rev.
Charles Levan. The bride was attred in
white Persian lawn. trimmed with lace and
ribbons, and carried bride roses. Miss Mar
garet Ferstermann, sister of the bride was
best girl and Mr.. Edward Trippe best
man. After a reception Mr.. and Mrs Black
well left for wedding trip. They will re-
side in Washington.
Miss Ross and the Misses Annette and
Augusta Delaplane have gone to Buffalo.
and will visit Niagara and Canada before
they return to this city.
Miss Maud Cant of COS Massachusetts,
avenue has gone to spend few weeks
with her friend. Miss Della Jarvis. at
Lorton, Fairfax county, Va. Her health of
late has been very poor, and her friends
hope the change will be beneficial.
Mrs. Alice Henning sails with friends on
Saturday for Europe, and after a trip in
Holland will join her brother, Mr.. George
N. Henning, in Paris, where he has been
pursuing his studies for the past year. The
summer will be spent in travel.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. H. Barton Of 1869 H
street northwest announce the marriage Of
their daughter, Wilhelmine Edith, to Mr..
day at the Hotel Rennert. Baltimore, In the
presence of the immediate families, the
Rev. Charles A. Reubenstein officiating.
The best man was Mr.. Samuel Cans, and
the brides only attendant was Miss Emma
Mueden, both Of Washington. The bridal
gown a satin striped gauze of ivory
white over white silk, sent from the Phil
ippnes for the occasion by the brides
brother. Capt F. A. Barton Of the Sd Unit
ed States Cavalry. The bride carried
bouquet of pink and white sweet peas
Mr.. and Mrs Cans will spend their honey
moon at Old Point Comfort and will later
continue their trip to the Pan-American
exposition. On their return they will make
their home at the Iowa.
Miss nellie @. Dalzelle left today for the
Pan-American exposition.
Miss Jennie Matthews entertained at her
home. 14O9 New Jersey avenue Tuesday
evening the crystal Social Club. Many
instrumental and vocal selections were
rendered, after which refreshments were
served. Those present were Misses F.
Kline, NJ Vermillion, E. Wiesenberger, c.
| Lannan, Brown, Jarvis. Baker, Matthews
and Mrs. Barber. Messrs. ]. Cummings,
F. Herman, H. Kaiser. w. McClosky. j.
ler, W. Baum, c. smouse, J. T. Barber
The club will camp at Chautauaua Beach
during August for ten days.
Mr. A. C. Newman and Miss Anna v.
Roach of this city were married last even
ing at the residence Of the brides sister,
Mrs N +. Hines, 1871 Columbia street.
Only the relatives of the bride and groom
and small company of friends were pres
ent at the ceremony, which was performed
by the Rev. Mr.. Clarke, pastor of Hamline
Church. Mr.. Newman had as his best man
Mr. Louis Bergman, while the bride was
attended by Miss Lettie Taliaferro. The
young couple win make their home for the
| present at 1214 Both street northwest where
| they will be pleased to see their friends
| after July f.
Announcement is made of the marriage
| yesterday afternoon at o'clock of Miss
| Matte Eleanor Allen Of this city to Mr..
Balthus Webb Browning of Roanoke, Va,
| at the home of the brides mother, Mrs.
George Allen 40S 4th street southeast, by
| the Rev Dr. Luccock, assisted by the Rev.
| Henry P. Hamill Of Winchester, Va, uncle
| of the groom. The parlor was handsomely
decorated with palms and potted plants.
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