Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-14

Rev. Henry Yates Satter.ec, VIII Cfiiciate at
the wedding and tina 1t will talie place in
the White House seem to be foregone con-
illusions In naming the probabilities or the
wedding day next February.
Way back IL 1922 daughter OF President
Monroe was married in the White House,
The green room having been the scene of
the ceremony. according to the chronicles
of that day. Nellie Grant ana Algernon
Sartoris were married in 1874 at the White
House, and in 1886 President Cleveland and
Miss Frances Folsom were married there
Their marriage ceremony took place in the
blue room. facing the middle door. where
until the recent changes in the house were
made the receiving party always stood at
official entertainments.
Representative LongWorth drove to the
Capitol with his fiancee this morning.
When he came Oh the floor of the
House and made his way TO his seat ne
was soon surrounded by a group of his
collie CUES, all anxious to shake hands and
10 congrat ulate him. All during the day
he was working his good right arm, ana
probably every member OF the House demo-
Gratis and republicans alike, took occasion
10 extend their compliments and best
wishes.
Very appropos to this time is the coming
hospitability at the British embassy, cos
land which will be given December 22d
for Miss Durand and Miss Everild Durand,
her cousin who is with the family of the
British ambassador for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs Pierre Lorillard of New
York and Tuxedo have leased the E. kurtz
Johnson house, 1900 Massachusetts avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. James r Barbour will give
a dinner tonight In honor OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Thiebaud. the latter sister of the host.
Mr. and Mrs Thiebaud returning to
Europe January 4.
The marriage of Miss Sue Rrtton.
daughter of the late Col. \. 7. Britton, and
Mr.. Jesse Bright Ouid of Richmond took
place at high noon today at the residence
of the brides stepmother, Mrs Britton, at
the Woodey The officiating clergyman
was the Rev. Herbert Scott Smith, rector of
ST. Margarets Protestant Episcopal Church.
Little Margaret Brtton, the niece of the
bride. was the flower girl, and the brides
maids were Miss Flora Britton, sister of
the bride, and Miss Margaret c. Sands The
bride wore gown of lavender chiffon. and
carried a bouquet of lavender orchids and
lilies of the valley. No cards We're issued.
and only the relatives of the couple and
personal friends-about fifty in all-wit-
messed the happy event and were afterward
entertained at an elegant breakfast. The
apartment was beautifully adorned with
flowers and plants. Mr.. and Mrs. Ould left
later for a wedding trip, and will go down
Judge Ould OF Richmond
Mrs Fairbanks was again at home to
callers yesterday and had the pleasant
assistance of Mrs. Overman of South Car
DINA, Mrs. n. B. Scott of West Virginia,
Mrs. Butler of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Edmund
Spencer Blackburn of North Carolina,
Mrs Matthew 7. Scott Miss Helene Black,
Miss Walker Martinez Mrs. Walter Har-
vey Weed and Miss Claude Albright Mrs
Bromwel sat at the tea table.
Mrs ]. Biddle Porter of PHILADELPHIA Is
now with her mother-in-law at 1882 1
street and will remain here part of the
winter. Mrs. De Grasse Fox and Miss Cox
of Philadelphia are at the Cairo for the
winter. Mrs. Porter who was Miss Rush,
and Mrs Fox, who was Miss Harriet
Biddle, are very prominent in Philadel-
phia society, coming from a distinguished
line of ancestors. Richard Rush, who was
identified with the history of his country
as minister to England in 1923, to France
in 1S4S Secretary of the Treasury and
bringing over the money from England
to build the Smithsonian Institution, and
afterward becoming first regent. was the
grandfather of Mrs. Porter. DR.. benjamin
Rush, whose statue is in the naval OBJ
servatory, and who was signer of the
Declaration of Independence, was her
great grandfather and Richard Stockton
of New Jersey was her great great grand
father. Mrs. Bddle Porter is in mourning
for Miss Rush, the last of the historic
name ana generations, WIZ uitu III July
last in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. James r. Browne of Balti-
more announce the marriage of their
daughter Marie Violet, to Mr.. Covington
Kennedy Allen Saturday, December 9 The
brides mothers family is of French Hugue-
not descent. Mr.. Allen is civil engineer
of Washington, D. c., and is nephew of
the late Rear Admiral Louis J. Allen of
New York.
M x,,Ifo oe
Carter of Montana. has been Obliged 10 take
her young son to Atlantic City, and conse-
quently is compelled to cancel all social
engagements for the present
Col. and Mrs. Henry May and family have
returned from Europe.
The American Beauty Rose Dance"
which is TO be given for the first time in
the "Kirmess." December 81, is charm
ing setting for twelve prominent society
Bradley Miss Enrol Cuthbert Brown, Miss
shelby Converse, Miss Miriam Crosby,
Miss Caryl Crawford Miss Alexanderine
Fitch, Miss Julia Goldsborough, Miss May
Goldsborough Miss Lydia Lorlng. Mss
Eleanor Parker. and Mrs. Eldridge Jor-
dan. The rehearsals have been held IN
the ball room at the res dence of Mrs.
Cleveland Perkins Another charming num-
mont.
Mrs. Daniel Hale Williams of Chicago
left for home yesterday, after a most en-
ioyable visit Mrs Williams was the re-
cipient of many social attentions during her
stay here.
Thursday evening last dance and enter
tainment was given by the Lorraine Pleas
ure Club at their hall, 45G street south
west The hall was artistcally decorated
in the club colors, nine green and pink.
Selections were rendered by Miss Bresna-
ham, Mr.. McCarten and by the Lorraine
quartet, after which refreshments were
served.
Among those present were the Misses
Pearl Channla. Edna Iarh0e q HnflaA