Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-27

for Saturday afternoon to introduce her
guest, Mile. Irene Des Planques
The German ambassador has returned
from his summer stay in Europe.
Miss Mary N. Shepard, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Fitch Shepard, was pre-
sented at an afternoon tea yesterday. at
which large company gathered. Gowned
in white lace she carried bunch Of pink
I roses, selected from the dozens OF flower
clusters sent her. Mrs. John Poor, Mrs.
Leonard Wood. Mrs. Charles L. Poor, Mrs.
Seaton Schroeder. Mrs. G. Lloyd Magruder,
Mrs. Ralph jenkins. with the Misses Sally
Schroeder, Martina Jones. Miss Elsie
Dodge. Miss Elizabeth Woodruff Miss Har-
riet Switzerland. Miss Mabel Perkins, Miss
Miss Sophie Siebert. Miss Isabel Johnson
and Miss Helen Sylvester of Philadelphia
who is visiting Miss Shepard, assisted the
hostess.
The chancel of ST. Marks Pro-Cathedral
was profusely adorned with white chrysan-
themums and palms last night for the mar
rage of Miss Helen Randolph Lea to Mr.
John Stevenson McIlwaine of Farmville,
Va. The ushers were John Palmer Lea.
brother of the bride; Messrs. Henry and
Randolph Darlington, cousins of the groom:
Mr.. Charlton McKenney and DR.. Gills, all
of Richmond, and Mr.. Richard Irving of
New York. Mr.. Beverly Randolph of Rich
mond was best man. When the bridal party
way to the chancel, singing Bishop Doane's
bridal hymn to the music of the "Lohen-
grim march. The ushers were followed by
the bridesmaids-Miss Sadie Foster of New
York. Miss Nan Davis, Miss Mary Patter-
son and Miss Katherine Stockdell of Pc
tersburg. Va. Miss Maud McKenney of
Richmond and Miss Genevieve Venable of
Farmville. Va. The maid Of honor, Miss
Minnie Foster of New York, walked in adj
vance of the bride. who was escorted by
her brother, Mr.. David Meade Lea. The
couple waited at the chancel railing for the
betrothal service before passing to the altar
steps. Rev William l.. De Vries. the rector,
performed the service, and the choristers
sang in the interval 80 Perfect Love"
The bride was gowned in a Paris dress of
white satin, and wore point lace bertha
with long ends falling to the hem Of her
skirt in front. Her veil was of point ap-
plique, and the pearls worn were inherited
Meade, a sister Of General Washington's
aid-de-camp, Gen. Richard Kiddsr Meade,
and worn by her at her marriage to Rich
ard Randolph, jr. Her bouquet was lilies of
the valley in shower form.
The maid of honor also wore a French
dress. 1t was made of pink crepe de chine,
and she carried white roses shading TO
pink. The bridesmaids wore white chiffon
over white silk. and the point lace butter
flies in their hair were gifts from the bride
Their flowers were bridesmaid roses tied
with long white streamers.
A reception from 8 to IL followed at the
where white chrysanthemums and palms
adorned each room, save the dining ROOM
where American beauty roses gave a touch
or color The, hostess received In black
liberty satin with point lace bertha. After
the bride cut the wedding cake of which
the guests carried away pieces in little
basket favors. the bridesmaids pulled the
ribbons that held the brides shower bou-
quet together. To one fell ring to an
other coin. and to third thimble.
Some of the out-of-town guests were:
Mrs Nelson Patterson Of Petersburg Mrs
L. L. p Guest and Miss Bessie Darlington Of
richmond, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Morris Of
Richmond. Mr.. Arthur Palmer and MIR.
Palmer Claiborn of Baltimore, DR.. Collins
Marshall. Gen: VIM. Knapp. Mr. Martin.
Jane Randolph Codwise, Miss Ashby, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. w. Deitrick. Mrs. Duncan
and Mrs Edgar Jones, Mr.. and Mrs Chas.
r. f. Roberts MT Burroughs. Miss Hope Hop
klns. Mrs. q. N. Nichols Mr.. and Mrs.
Marshall. Miss Gertrude Foster, Miss Left
witch and Miss Tunstall.
After wedding tour Mr.. and Mrs Nc
former is the son Of Rev. DR.. Richard Nc
Ilwaine. president of Hampden Sidney Col
lege. Va.
issued invitations for another of their pop
uiar dances December 8. at the National
Rifles Armory-
MT. anu MIS- hyrOn IL. story or Capitol
Hill have returned from an enjoyable trip
to New England. taking In Boston and
other northern cities. Mrs O. NJ Camp
bell of Westfield. Mass. Is their guest
The wedding of Miss A. Blanche Griffith
of Anacostia, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Grit
fifth OF that place. and Mr. Simon f. Harri-
son OF Southeast Washington, son OF Mr..
and Mrs Thomas Harrison. took place last
evening at O'Clock In St. Teresa's Church.
Washington and Fillmore streets, Anacos-
tia. Rev. Charles n. Bart, the pastor of
| the church. officiafed. Both the young peo-
pie have been we'll known In connection
with the affairs Of the church. and have
many friends to whom the wedding was OF
interest. The bride was becomfngiy gowned
in q dress OF blue wolfe over blue taffeta,
and wore hat and gloves 70 match. Follow