Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-26

profusely decorated with ported plants and
cut flowers. A bountiful repast was served
In the dining room. The bride received
many costly and handsome presents. Mr..
and Mrs Alvey will be at home to their
friends Thursdays, at 1912 Pennsylvania
avenue southeast.
Silver wedding bells chimed merrily last
night at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Crawford 1905 II street northeast, on the
occasion of the twenty-ffth anniversary of
their maj riage. The silver wedding guests
included many relatives and friends, but
the feature of the occasion the pres
ence at the celebration of all the children of
Mr.. and Mrs. Crawford, fourteen in number,
five being boys and niEe girls, and all resi-
dents of Washington. pleasant evening
was spent by all in conversation, with mu-
steal numbers, the bride cake, refres hmentS
and good wishes for the host and hostess.
Last evening, at Browningsville, the Be
the sda M. E. Church was crowded with
friends and relatives of Miss Nettie Estelle
Burdettc, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
W. Burdette of Browningsville, and Mr.
James Franklin Purdumn, son of James
Herning Purdumn of Clarksburg, for their
marriage. The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. c. NJ. Yost of Clarksburg. The
attendants We're Misses Algie Boyer or
Kemptown, Md, and BERTHE King of Wood
field and Messrs Norman Jacobs of Brown
il-gsville and Jose Burdette brother of the
bride. The wedding took place under
beautiful wedding bell of white chrysanthe-
NUNS, while the church was beautifully
trimmed with palms. ferns, potted plants
and cut flowers. The bride and her at
tendants wore white organdle gowns. trim
med with white silk ribbons and Valenci-
ennes lace A reception followed at the
home of the brides parents. The couple
left today for Oak City, N. c., where they
will spend their honeymoon with the
81 oom's sister. Mrs. w. NJ. Dutrow.
Last evening the marriage of Miss
Mary NJ. Keller and Mr.. William G.
Highfield was celebrated at the pas
tors residence No. 512 Sd street north
west The bride was becomngly gowned
and wore an elegant watch and chain, the
gift of the groom. After the ceremony a
reception was given at 304 II street north
west the residence of Mrs. VIM. Hifron.
sister of the bride. The house taste
fully decorated with palms and was filled
with the many friends of the bride and
groom who came despite the ram, 10 Or
fer congratulations The popularity OF the
couple was fully attested by the many
beautiful and valuable presents. compris-
ing jewelry, cut glass, slverware, paint
ings and bric-a-brac, number or Whlch
came from Chicago, Indiana and Pennsyl-
vania After a delightful evening Mr.. and
Mrs Highfeld went direct to their apart
ment at 1909 4th street northwest. Which
had been beautifully furnished for their
occupancy.
Mr.. and Mrs Stratton A Snyder have
sent out cards announcing the marriage of
their daughter Leah Bell, and Mr. Barend
Peter Holzberg, Wednesday, October -.
Mrs Paul Morton is now the guest of
Mrs John Moron in Chicago. Mr.. Morton
and Miss Pauline Morton will arrive tomor-
row. when the family will leave for Ne
braska to attend the unveiling OF the statue
of Mr. Morton's father. j. Sterling Morton.
Rev. Henry Hatch Dent Sterrett OF st.
Georges Church. New York. college