The Washington times., 1901-11-07

they take possession of their new nome,
which General Corbin is building IN the
fashionable northwest.
When the President and Mrs. Roose-
welt arrived at the house they were re.
ceived at the door by the Secretary OF
War and escorted to a position where they
could get a good view Of the ceremony.
The superb collection of wedding gifts
had be en- placed in care of safe deposit
comrauy before the ceremony and for
that reason was not displayed.
Two thousand announcement cards Will
be sent out today.
Another wedding of social interest
was that of Miss Helen Wilson Parker,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward South
ard Parker. and Mr.. Henry Kellogg Will
lard. which occurred yesterday at noon
at the Parker residence on COnnecti-
cut Avenue In accordance with the
wishes of the bride, the ceremony
was as simple as possible, ard was
witnessed only by a small company
made up of the families Of both houses
and few relatives from out of town.
Rev Teunis S. Hanlin, d. D., pastor of
the Church of the Covenant, which the
brides family attends, Officiated, assisted
by Rev r. r. Shippen. d. D., of Brock
ton. Mass. formerly pastor of All Souls
Church of this city. and an intimate
friend of the groons family.
The ceremony occurred in the first
drawing room, the windows of which were
embowered with palms and white chrys-
lnthemums. Pink chrysanLhemums added
d blush tint to the green and white Of
the remainder of the room and in the sec
ond parlor the blossoms were golden yell
low The bride. ~ho is the third of the
four charming daughters of the house,
entered with her father by whom she
r-fs~ in l-rfg. cd
ding robe was entirely Of ivory Nene-
tian lace worn over white taffeta
bounced with accordion pleated chif-
fOn. The same exquisite lace covered the
bodice of silk and chiffon and she wore
a tulIe veil. whose misty folds fell to the
edge of her train. 1t was caught above
the forehead with diamond star, gift
from the groom. She carried bouquet
of lilies of the valley. Two little ribbon
girls, nieces of the bride. Ruth Parker
BarDeI and Margaret Parker Larner,
formed an aisle to the bridal bower. each
wearing pretty white frocks trimmed with
ribbon and lace. Miss Lucy Parker, the
brides only attendant, preceded her In
delicate blue crepon appliqued with cream
lace. Her flowers were American Beauty
roses.
Yesterday was selected for the marriage
because Of its happy Significance, it being
the anniversary of the marriage Of MIR.
and Mrs Henry A. Willard. parents of
the groom. Young Mr.. Willard escorted
his mother. dispensing with the services
OF the usual best man. lhG reception from
until $50 o clock was attended ny q
large number Of friends, the majority of
whom were the old resident set TO which
the respective families belong. Mrs. Park
er received in a handsome toilet of grey
brocade. Mrs. John B. Larner. the mar
ried daughter of the house, wore rose
crepe de chine, and Miss Parker a dainty
gown of white and blue silk. With her
going away gown Of blue cloth. the bride
wore a " hite felt hat trimmed with black
panne velvet. Upon their return from
their wedding trip, MIR. and Mrs. Willard
will reside at their house, on Nestmin-
ster Street.
Among the out-of-town guests was Mrs.
Peyton Boyle Of Baltimore, who was one
of the bridesmaids at the wedding OF
Mr.. and Mrs Parker. parents of the bride
Still anothe: home wedding which took
place at noon YESTERDAY was that of Miss
Byrd Maynard Moss OF i.ynchburg. Va,
and Lieutenant John Joseph Miller.
United States Army, of Augusta, Ga The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Father
DO,au. of St Patrick 5 Church, in the par
lors of 51S Indiana Avenue. where the
bride ard her elder sister, Miss Alice EliZ-
abeth Moss, have resided during their
stay in Washington. The rooms were
tastefully adorned with palms and chry
santhemums the general floral effect be
ing green and white. Before the entrance
Alexandria. sang 'Oh Perfect Love- and
the "LohenGrin'' march was played by
Prof. Starnen The bride was escorted
by her brother. Mr.. ]. G. Moss, of Lynch
burg. With her travelling gown of blue
cloth opening over a blouse Of white silk,
she wore Il blue velvet toque and carried
a large cluster of purple yiolets. Mrs. \.
G. Wheatley acted as matrOn of honor.
She wore a princess dress OF grey crepe
de chine appliqued with old family lace
and carried American Beauty roses.
The groom had for his best mar Ma jU-
Hugh Gallagher, United States Army.
Among the family relatives and fri,uus
were Mrs Susan Tobin Miller of Augusta,
Mrs. Hugh Gallagher, and General ana
Mrs. Sinclair. Lie uteuant and Mrs. Mil
Ter will make a short visit to Fort SlO-
cum before sailing for an extended trip
through Southern Europe. They will stop
at Gibraltar and Malta, and at the close
OF their Continental travels, sail for the
grOom's post at Manila.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Nelson Loomis
have taken the residence of the late Nah
lon Ashford. 9lS Farragut Avenue.
The first of the Saturday night hops
which are such pleasant feature Of win
ter life at the Cairo, will be held next
Saturday night.
Mrs. and Miss Ffoulke will be at home
today and following Thursdays at
O'Clock.
Mrs Henry May and Miss May are
making a short visit to New York
Colonel and Mrs. Roe, who have boen
visiting Rear Admiral and Mrs. Roe in
this city during October. leave this morn
ing for their winter home in Florida, in
Port Orange-on- -thc-HalituX.
The marriage Of Miss Mamie Kensett,
Of Baltimore to Mr.. Dempsey, of this
city, will take place on Tuesday evening
November Y. al the home OF the bride
mother, Mrs. John r. Kensett, y3l ST.
Paul Street.