Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-01
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
A WHITE HOUSE DINNER IN THE
NEAR FUTURE.
Marriage Of Miss Worthington and Mr..
Richie at Noon Today-A
Debut Party.

The President and Mrs. roosevelt Will
give small dinner on Saturday evening
next
Today at noon, at the Church of the
Epiphany, Rev. DIR. Randolph Mckim Of
ficiating, Miss Helen Starr Worthington,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. 8. Worthing-
ton, and Mr.. Edgar Carlos Riebe of New
York were married in the presence of
large assemblage of resident and off1ciai
society. The chancel was profusely deco
rated with palms and foliage pants, ana
chrysanthemurns were Oh the altar. The
ushei.s were Mr. Frank Worth nSton OF
Fort Wayne, Ind, cousin of TIE brioe'
Mr. Max Berking of New York; Mr. Ronert
Sw.g ort of Toledo. Ohio; Mr.. Won Coihitz
and DR.. Won ColditZ of Chicago and Mr..
Frsilty of this city.
The bridal process on was not only among
the largest. but also the prettiest Oh the
season. The bride, who was escorted NY
her father, was elegantly gowhed III llai
Cuise lace over heavy wnte itln, wore a
t,lle veil and carried shower bouquet oI
lilies of the valley and orchids her az
tendants Included her S:s.ers. mrs g -.
Fraiiey and Miss Florence Worthlngtoii' do
matron and maid of honor, ana the loiloM
ing bridesmaids: The Misses Humphreys
and Miss Irene Moore of til s city. MISS
Petit of Toledo, Ohio. and Miss FOLSOM Oh
Brookline Mass. The first namea "as
goVned in white brocade. ana an tne
bridesmaids wore gowns of pale blue ta1
fata da;ntily made; large white hats ana
carried pale yellow chrysanthemums. M.
Edwin Denver of Chicago was oesI man M a.
the wedding breakfast, at.the nome 49,, VI tt
and Mrs. Worthngton, 2015 Massachusetts
averue several hundred f. lends en9o!eo
the hospitality and congra tulated the neWy
married couple. Mr.. and Mrs Riepe Ie,t
later for their wedding Journey anu "'i'
make their home in New YORK.
The marriage of Miss Katharine but , Ne
daughter of Mr.. William Burke, 10 MI:
Franz Henderson Ridgway TOOK piase ns
evening at the residence of MI. ana MIS-
I emuel Towers ir., the latter being a sister
of the bride, Rev. DIR. STAFFORD onclatins'
The bridal party was preceded o! SIN ~
bon Observation-Disclosures Burke towers, Eu
gene English, John Henderson Moore, Mary
Macauley Ruth Peak and Lemuel Appoid
Towers The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Josephine Burke, as maid OF
honor and Mr.. Albert RidgWay, prot nel
of the groom, acted as best man. Inc orlue
wore gown of white crepe de chine which
was beautifully trimmed with duchesse lace.
The veil was caught with lilies OF the val,
ley, the only ornament being diamond
crescent gift of the groom The bride
and maid of honor carried shower bouquets
The ceremony was witnessed by members OF
the families and few intimate friends,
and was followed by a reception TO
large number of friends from to 10 o clock.
The house was profusely decorated with
palms and roses. Mr.. and Mrs. Ridgway
left at a late hour for a northern trip, and
upon their return to the city will be at
home at the Ontario after January i.
At Holy Trinity Church, Richmond, yes
terday afternoon, a number of Washing
tonians attended the wedding of Miss Ro-
berta Atkinson of that city and Mr.. Spencer
Leslie Carter of Baltimore. The bride was
attended by her sisters. Misses Eda and
Elizabeth Atkinson, as maids of honor. Her
bridesmaids were Misses Packard of Balti-
more, Mary Carlisle of Washington, Flor
ence Field of Washington, and Katie and
Posie Meredith of Richmond Mr.. Jonathan
Bryan of Richmond was best man, and
among the groonlsmen was Mr.. Vaudeville
Carlisle of Washington.
The Austrian ambassador and Nine. Won
went to New York yesterday
to remain over Sunday, and will leave jan
uary IA for Europe, remaining there five
or six months on leave.
Miss Caroline Schroeder, daughter OF
Capt and Mrs. Seaton Schroeder, Will make
her debut at a tea today.
The Vice President-elect and Mrs. Fat--
banks were guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
tan Opera House, N. Y. last night. Mrs.
Fairbanks wore gown of black velvet.
Mr.. Henry W. Shoemaker, until recently
one Of the secretaries Of the American en-
Mrs Arthur Edgerton Bateman welcomed
several hundred friends yesterday after
noon when her handsome young daughter,
Miss Bella Bateman. made her debut. The
attractive home of the family on Columbia
road was a-bloom with flowers. the bou-
quets sent the debutante beginning floral
path of fragrance at the head of the stair
case, and almost entirely concealing the
wall space above mantels and cabinets in
the library and parlor. The hostess was
elegantly dressed in black lace over white
silk, and the happy young girl near her
was in light blue embroidered mousseline,
with which she wore lovely set of old
canoes. Mrs. Green, mother of the hostess,
assisted in welcoming her own and the
friends of the household. Mrs. c. B. Howry
presided in the dining room, where CEN
terpiece of yellow chrysanthemums was in
harmony with all the other dainty appoint
ments of the table. Mrs. McMurtrie Miss
Overshine, Miss Gregg, Miss Mercer Miss
Shepherd, Miss Hoyt, Miss Alexandrine
Fitch and Mrs. Clark were in the group of
assistants.
Mrs. James M. Green entertained the
Pierce Guild last Friday at her residence
on Massachusetts avenue the following
members being present: Mrs. W. H. Bayly,
president; Mrs. j. c. Pennie, vice president;
Mrs. A. B. Browne, secretary; Mrs. w. H.
Hoeke, treasurer; Mrs. A. T. Britton, Mrs.
Alexander Britton, Mrs. F. L. Browne Mrs.
F: G. Berger, Mrs. s. r. Bond, Mrs. J. B.
Church, Mrs. r. w. Cook, Mrs. H. A. Hall,
Mrs. r. w. Haynes, Mrs. s. L. Kimball,
Mrs. T. P. Moran, Mrs. H. C. Stewart, Mrs.
y. r. Wallace, Mrs. G. B. WEIGH, Mrs.
8. N. Whitwell, Mrs Simon Wolf. The
regular business meeting preceded the
luncheon, arrangements being completed
for the annual luncheon, which the guild
gives today and tomorrow at Masonic
Temple.
General and Mrs. w. P. Rogers, U. S. A.,
who have been stopping at 1911 X street,
are now temporarily located at 1122 Yer
mont avenue northwest.
Mrs. Charles Ansley Galbraith will be
pleased to see her friends on Tuesday at her
apartments in the De Sofa.
The anniversary tea of the Women's
Christian Association was held yesterday,
from to o'clock, at the home, 1719 18th
street northwest The association was as
sisted by the Young Ladies' Auxiliary. Vio-
lin selections were given during the tea by
Miss Mira Chittenden, accompanied by Mrs.
Wilbur Delano
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