Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-25

Noflte one with the new Speaker Of the
House since he has lived in various hotels
In that locality for many years Miss Can
non, who presides with such charm of man
ner at her fathers Danville home and who
is known at the capital as not only the
possessor of personal and social graces but
as being among the best-informed women
in this country on national and state poll
tics. will then be here for the season.
Senator and Mrs. Depew are expected to-
day to visit the Sloanes at Lenox.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Baumgarten an
nounce the engagement of their daughter
Florence. to Mr.. Abe Cohen of Boston
Mrs. Mary Yeabower of 4O4 street north
west, has gone to York Pa. to visit her
sisters.
Prof. and Mrs. w. ]. Stephens, after three
months vacation. have returned to their
nome at Az College street northwest.
Lieutenant and Mrs. George have re-
turned from jamestown. X. L.. and are
visiting Commodore and Mrs. Wallace, U.
s. n, at 1II1 Massachusetts avenue north
west
Admiral w. S. Schey returned last even
ing from Il summer outing in the Adiron-
dacks and has taken his residence at 1925
l street.
MI Howard "A. Gresmer of Philadelphia
is receiving the congratulations of his
friends on the announcement that he is to
become a benedict. His engagement to
Miss Mary Ruby Michael daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. William j. G. Michael of Balti-
more. has just become known, and the
wedding will take place in a short time
Mr.. Gresmer was active in amateur ath-
letics when the Athletic Club of the Schuyl-
Kill navy was in its glory, and also in
dulged in aquatic sports. being a member
of the Vesper Boat Clubs Junior crew. He
is nephew of former Mayor Charles F.
Warwick
The Knockers Club held its first meeting
Of the season at the home of Miss Gertrude
johnson, 131 Thomas street northwest. and
the election of officers for the ensuing year
resulted as follows: President. Miss Dot.
Torrance; vice president, Mr.. Neil Lamont;
secretary, Miss Mamie Hardel, and treas
urer, Mr.. Robert Cooke Those present
were Misses Johnson, Torrance. Hardel
Tonkries and LIE Mat, and Messrs. Johnson
Crane, Cooke and Lamont.
The marriage of Miss Efie D. Smith and
Mr.. Edward w. Chatterton took place
Wednesday evening last at 1927 North Cap
ltol street. the residence of the bride s
mother. Mrs. Thomas a. Mayes Beside
Mr.. and Mrs. Mayes only the immediate
relatives of the contracting parties were
present.
which was rendered by Miss Bailey at the
piano. the bride and groom entered the par
tor and took their place beneath bower of
palms in the bay window, where the cere-
mony was performed by Rev. S. H. Greene
of Calvary Baptist Church The bride was
charmingly attired in a delicate creation of
white silk wolfe made over white taffeta.
The undersleeves of the profusely tucked
bodice were of accordion-p leated chiffon,
and the entire gown richly garnished with
lace applique and hand embroidery.
AFTER the ceremony collation. was
served. The going-away costume was a
dark blue crepe de Paris. trimmed with blue
silk in diamond-shaped pattern. There was
large hat to match, trimmed with a band
of Persian embroidery.
Mr.. and Mrs Chatterton will be at home
to their friends at 1740 North Capitol street
after October II.
Cards have been received here ANNOUNCE
Ing the marriage Of Mr.. Leo Merritt Cults
formerly lieutenant in the United States
army, and Oldest son of the late Col.
James Madison Cults, to Miss Lucia Kath-
yrne Judson. only daughter of the late
Judge Judson of Portland, Ore, September
Is, in Portland, Ore.
Governor Hunt and family of Porto Rica,
Lieut.. and Mrs. F. Marble, Mrs S. F.
Quackenbush and Miss Q. Garst are at the
Grafton.
Mrs. M. NJ. Gordon of No. sth street
northeast has returned home after three
months visit with friends in the mountains
of Pennsylvania.
A pleasant little party gathered at the
residence of MI. and Mrs. John 7. Davis,
1121 New Jersey avenue southeast the oc-
casion being the marriage of their daugh-
ter Addie Ella to Mr.. John H. RICHTER
Rev. c. c. Coleman officiating. Only the
immediate families of the contracting par
ties were present. After a short absence
from town Mr. and Mrs Ripitar u,il
turn to 531 9Th street southeast, where they
will be at home to their.friends after Octo-
Der 10.
Mrs. Ellen Vockey Seifert has returned
from Atlantic City and is located at 1911
18th street northwest.
Mr. and Mrs. c. p Orion announce the
marriage of their daughter Maude Eolia,
to Harry W. Waikart of Norfolk. Va, Au-
gust %, 1903, at Greensboro, n. c.
Miss Florence NJ. Ide and Master Robert
1de recently returned from a visit of sew
eral months in ST. Johnsbury, VT. Before
coming to Washington they spent a few
days with friends in Boston.
Mr.. C. Roy Pritchard of Front Royal and
Miss Nettie Palmer, daughter of Sheriff
and Mrs. VIM. II. Palmer were quietly
married at the home of the brides parents
in Arlington. at O'Clock Wednesday even
ing Rev. DR.. Gray of Mt. Olivet Church, Ball
ston, officiating. The groom is a son of Mr.
Charles R. Pritchard of Warren county
who is engaged in the revenue business and
prominent in the Virginia politics The
bride was gowned in French null over
white taffeta and carried bride roses. Her
travelling gown was of dark blue broad
cloth. Miss Finnell of Baltimore presided
at the piano. Those of the immediate rela-
tives present We're: Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Dayton. Mr.. and Mrs. Winter Barnes MIR
and Mrs. Walter Palmer Mr. and Miss
Fnnell. Mrs. S. 7. Ashton, Mrs Mary
Barnes, Mrs. War Sherman, Mr.. Chas. r.
Pritchard Mr.. Frank Payne and Mr.. Harry
L. Palmer. After the bride and groom had
received the congratulations of the guests
luncheon was served, and the couple left
for an extended tour of the west.
Marriage Licenses.
Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following.