Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-22
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
MARRIAGE OF A WASHINGTON
IAN IN PHILADELPHIA.
A Former Capital Belle Married in
New York-Other Weddings
Personal Notes.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Russell Murray OF
1916 Mt. Vernon street, Philadelphia. have
sent out announcement cards of the mar
riage OF their daughter, Anna Estelle, and
Mr.. Ormsby McCammon Of this city, Tues
day, June I. The ceremony was nome
event, with only relatives and a few init
mate friends present The bride was at
tended by her sister, Miss Murray, as
maid of honor. The best man was Thomas
Reed Mcknight an uncle Of the bride
groom. The officiating clergyman was Rev.
DR.. w. A. Gesner, an uncle of the bride.
of Baltimore The newly married couple
will be gone three weeks on their wedding
Journey and on their return will reside in
Washington.
Mrs. John H. Copenhagen was married
yesterday afternoon to Mr.. George Bruce
Webster. at her house. No 6I5 Madison
very small one, to which only few rela-
tives and intimate friends were invited.
The bride is the daughter of Judge Embry
of Washington, and the widow Of John ri:
Copenhagen. Major Carroll Mercer or
Washington was best man.
Trinity M. E. Church, Alexandria, Va,
was the scene of a pretty wedding last
evening The contracting parties were
Miss Mary L. Shirley of Alexandria and
Mr.. Frank A. Burger of this city. large
circle of friends from both cities witne ssed
the ceremony. which was performed by
Rev. J. A. Jeffers of Alexandria, assisted
by Rev. j. G. Butler, pastor of the Me
mortal Lutheran Church. Washington The
wedding party included Miss Anna ii.
Roosa maid Of honor; Miss Mary A. Bur
ger and Miss Ida V. HI. Shirley, brides
maids, and Messrs. N. Landon Burcheli,
Abner Y. Leech, jr; VIM j. Eynon ana
was most becomingly gowned in white
crepe de chine and carried brides roses
The maid of honor wore white null, ana
the bridesmaids white Swiss, and all three
carried bouquets of white sweet peas. Mr.
and Mrs Burger left last night for the
seashore, where they will spend several
weeks, after which they will make their
home in Washington.
Miss Anna Louise Petersen. daughter OF
Mr. Ferdinand Petersen of this city, was
married yesterday morning to Mr. HAIRY
T. Thomas of Baltimore. The wedding
took place at ST. Michael's Chapel of Han
nah More Academy. Reisterstown. and the
ceremony was performed by Rev Joseph
Fletcher, rector of the church and prin-
quiet and the bride was given away by
her father. She wore a diaphanous white
gown, with white picture hat and car
ried a prayer book. Mrs. Joseph Fletcher
gave the wedding breakfast which fol-
lowed the ceremony. Later Mr.. and MIS-
Thomas left for their wedding journey
They will reside in Baltimore.
Lieut.. Commander Ward Winchell U. S.
N, is on leave from the Culgoa and Is
spending a week with his family at 1915
Columbia road. Lieut.. and Mrs. WincheH
and their son will spend July and August
at Bensonhurst-by -the-Sea, L. l.
t. - ,,.,..,
daughters of Captain James r. Fritts of 323
e street northeast. left yesterday for st.
Louis, where they will Join their sister,
Mrs William A. Thomson of Louisville.
Mr.. Stephen NJ Ryder has leased Loeb
alsh cottage Princetown Cape Cod. where
Mrs Ryder and her sons, Frank and STE
phen are pleasantly located for the season.
Miss Cornelia Louise Lloyd has been
summoned to her old home in New YORK
by the death of her brother-ln-laW. her
stay Is indefinite.
Mr.. and Mrs James A. Twohey and their
children leave tomorrow for the Adiron-
dacks, where they will remain until oc-
tOber
Last evening pleasant surprise was
rendered Mr. George T. Elmer by his two
daughters in honor of his seventy-elsh.n
birthday at their home, l259 Poton1ac
street. Miss Weltha Zell, his granddaugh-
ter. gave piano solos. and at late hour
ali adjourned to the dining room for re-
freshments. Among those present ~I[s'
Mr.. George T. Elmer. Mr.. zen ana WIZ
Mr. Henry Yenney and wife, Mrs Emma
Armistead. Mr.. Shane and wife Mrs Lottle
Reen. Miss Weltha Zell and Master car
ence Rackey.
Mr.. and Mrs B. Robinson will be at
home Sunday evening, June 20. at 100 9TH
street northwest from 8 to 10. IN honor OF
the confirmation of their son Benjamin.
The Misses Helen and Anita Shollenberger
of Philadelphia, daughters of the late Capt.
n
fantry are visiting their aunt, Mrs. l.. A.
Kalbach, 662 street northeast
The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles ].
Burch, No 237 Jackson street, Anacostia,
was the scene of a pleasant gathering Mon
day evening, when party was given In
honor of the eleventh birthday of their
daughter, Miss Mabel Burch. Rows Of vari-
colored Chinese lanterns Illuminated the
grounds where the little guests INDUCED In
many forms of amusement. Music was
played and games participated In until
late hour. Refreshments were served.
Among those present were Mr. and Mrs
Willett, Mr.. and Mrs. s. J. Kearns, Mr.. and
Mrs. ClaIk Teates, Mr.. and Mrs. Middleton
MI and Mrs. G. w. Shoemaker, Mr.. and
Mrs. Rue. Mr.. and Mrs. McGrath, Mr.. and
Mrs. Butler, Mr.. and Mrs. Leisch, Mrs
Maria Smith. Mr.. Stowe, the Misses Rosie
Tucker Nellie Tucker, Annie Butler, Emma
line Finotti. jeanette Williamson. Nellie
Butler, Marie Mayhem, Doris Middleton,
Emily Shoemaker, Masters Paul Kearns,
Freddie Butler, George Warfield. Raymond
Middleton and Miss Rachel Tilghman.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Slayton Newton, 40
companied by their nephew, Master Mar
vim Wood Towne, have gone to their cot
tage, Shore Acres" Block Island for the
summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Cans of Richmond, Va,
accompanied by their daughter and son.
are visiting for a few days with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. s. w. Cans, 726 9Th
street.
Yesterday at st. Marks Church Miss Ella
Miller daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. 7. H. Mil
Ter of Los Angeles Cal, and ]. Camden