Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-17
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
A BRILLIANT CLOSE TO THE
DANCING SEASON.
Mr.. Ridgely and Daughter Entertain
at Rauscher's-A Pretty Wedding
Personal Notes.

RauscherS. when most of the young people
prominent in society were their guests with
a few of the older notables in the official
world. The host and his daughter received
near the small ball room door, the latter
looking exceedingly attractive in dainty
dress of soft white satin and chiffon. Re-
ceiving with her were her guests, Miss Mel
son O'Shaughnessy of London, who was
richly dressed in white taffeta with inser-
lions of white lace, and Miss Katherine
Williams of Chicago, also prettily dressed
in white lace. Both ball rooms were decked
with tropical plants and trailing vines, and
the midnight supper was served at smaii
tables in the supper room. Inc WHITE ana
gold ball room mirrors reflected one of the
happest gatherings of the winter. Miss
Roosevelt was among the younger peueS
enjoying the occasion, Whlch Drought 10 a
brilliant close and under most oenshtIui
auspices the dancing events OF the season
St Andrews Episcopal Church was the
scene of a beautiful wedding last evening.
when Miss Sue Ma tthews, onIy sdauSnter Oh
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bay imam Matthew's,
and Mr. James Harwood Graves, formerly
of Petersburg Va were married by Blsnop
Talbot of Pennsylvania, in the presence Oh
a large gathering OF frlends ana relatNes.
The church was decorated with PERCUSSION
of palms roses and lilies, clusters OF these
flowers being used to mark OFF. the pews
reserved for the families Inc ushers VINO
seated the guests and aftef"aTu lea the
way to the altar were MesSrS: WHnam %.
Matthews jr brother of the bride; Frank
Sprigg Perry G. Carroll Todd and Fred
erick Hunter. They, as well as the groom
and best man, wore sprays u Ahes Vi lle
valley the brides flower. The bride, VINO
was escorted by her father, wore an elapo-
rate gown of white crepe de chine made
over taffeta, and trimmed with many yards
of the thread, lace which was worn by her
grandmother on her wedding Gay: her Or
naments were pearls, also family heirlooms,
bpr
blossoms A shower bouquet OF lilies OF
the valley completed the costume. she was
immediately preceded by her maid OF
honor Miss Louise Howard Randolph, who
wore an effective costume of cream -colored
crepe and gauze, combined with satin and
yellow ranne velvet, and carried white
rCses Mr.. Graves and his pest man, MI
Emory Graves of New York city, met the
bridal party at the foot of the chancel,
where the betrothal service was read. The
bride and groom, with the MAID or hohor
and best man, then followed the bishop ana
officiating clergymen, Key. John WOODS
Elliott of Baltimore and Rev. George Cal
vert Carter, rector of st. Andrews to the
altar rail- where the ceremony was com
pleted and the benediction impressively
pronounced by Bishop Talbot. AT its con-
clusion the bride and groom led the way
from the church A small reception FOL
lowed at the home of Mr.. and Mrs Mat
thewS on KeneSaw avenue. Ihe pretty ana
youthful mother of the bride received the
guests in a becoming toilet ofOwhte silk
wolfe and lace, assisted by the groom's
mother, wearing black lace over " hite SILK
Late in the evening Mr.. and Mrs. Graves
left for northern trip and upon their re-
turn to the city will have an apartment ct
the Ethelhurst The wedding presents,
which were not displayed during the even
ing, but for day or two before, were
many and beautiful. Bishop Talbot is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Matthews, and Mr..
and Mrs Graves of Petersburg are the
guests of Mrs. Graves brother, Representa-
tive John Lamb of Virginia. ..-sitiss
The Chinese minister, whose absence from
the city precluded the pleasure earlier. gave
a dinner to the legation staff last night to
mark the observance of the Chinese new
year. 81 Ii 7 8 4
Mr. and Mrs Frank Hackett gave din
nef last night of fourteen covers.
Mr. and Mrs. George w. Firor gave re-
ception Monday night at their home. 1893
w street, in honor of Mr.. w. DE- Cunning
ham, the youngest member of the New
York state legislature. and his bride, who
have been here few days at the New
Willard. Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs. J. E. Connolly, Mrs. Gibson, Miss
Vera Gibson, Misses Edna and Minnie
Sangston. Misses Mary and Nettie Acset-
later. Misses Anna and Rose Shea, Mrs
O Brien, Miss CAMEL, Miss Rupli, Miss
Maud Davis. Miss Alice Kelsey, Miss Josie
Miller. Miss Agnes Quinn. Miss Molie
Hunt. Messrs. Lee and Clarence Kelsey,
Mr.. Raymond Atchison, Mr. Sprigot, Mr..
Meeks, Mr.. Joe Began, Mr.. Lloyd r. Coli
flower, Mr.. Norman r. N Firor, Mr.. Ed
Mullen.
The Anandale Club gave a dance last
night.
Miss Blanche Erhlich of cambridge, Ca,
who is visiting Mrs. M. Marx of 1923 9th
street northwest, will be at home tomorrow
afternoon and evening and every Sunday
evening thereafter.
Mrs. Clarendon Smith and Miss Smith
will not be at home tomorrow, but will re-
ceive Thursday, February %.
Mrs. Theodore 7. Shuey will be at home
tomorrow for the last time this season.
Mrs Helen Arnold of Philadelphia. Pa,
and Mrs. Fannie Birch of Washington have
gone to Palm Beach, Fla intending to
visit Nassau, N. p, and Jamaica before
returning north
A very quiet but pretty wedding took
place at st. Bartholomew Protestant
Episcopal Church near Laytonsville,
Montgomery county. Nd, Wednesday Feb
ruary 10, when Miss Lillian Griffith, daugh-
ter of Judge Chas. III. Griffith, was mar
ried to Mr.. VIM T. Warfield of Goshen.
The church was tastefully decorated with
evergreens and Illuminated by candles.
Promptly at o'clock, to the strains of the
Wedding March from 'Tohengrin,'
played by Miss Anna Pindell, the wedding
party moved up the aisle, preceded by the
ushers, Messrs. Worthington and Dorsey
Griffith, brothers of the bride, and Messrs.
Reuben and Lee Warfield brothers of the
81 ccm. The bride was given away by her
father. Rev. Mr.. Boyden, rector of the
church, performed the ceremony. During
the service the wedding hymn, 20 Perfect
Love" was softly played on the organ.
The bride being in deep mourning was
gowned in black relieved by touch of
lavender, with hat to match, and carried a
bouquet of bride roses. AS thelbrifial party
marched down the aisle the Gorgan played
the triumphant Bridal Chorusp from the
Rose Maiden" Immedia tely after the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Warfie1d repaired
to the home of Mr.. and Mrs John r. War
field. the parents of the groom, when a
tea was given in their honor AMONG those
invited to the tea were judge chas. H.
Griffith, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Kimble, DIR.
and Mrs Dyson. Mr.. and Mrs G. G.
Griffith. Messrs. Worthington and Dorsey
Griffith, all of LaytonsvilIe a Mrg J. M.
Presson of Gainesville, MissesSHaSGiet and
Anna Pindell of Pindell, Nd; Mr.. and Mrs.
John T. Warfield. Mr.. and Mrs. Seth War
field. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Colt, Messrs.