Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-02-03
ELEGANT WEDDING RECEPTION
AT THE PARSONAGE OF THE
FIRST M E. CHURCH.
Social Function Tendereda Bride
And Groom of Yesterday
Guests Present.

The wedding reception rendered
Midshipman and Mrs. Arthur CuTtiss
Statt, Jr., by the BRIDES parents yes
terday afternoon from 3. 80 to O'Clock.
was very attractive social event. The
residence, 90 College avenue, was made
most attractive with palms and ex-
quisite cut flowers, the dining room
being especially beautiful with the
abundant use of liberty and bride
roses, the red and white effect being
carried out in the smallest detail.
Some of the guests present at the
reception were: Superintendent
Brownson, of the Naval Academy !;
Mrs. Brownson, Miss Caroline Brown
son, Chaplain and Mrs. Clark. Ad-
miraI Cook, Captain and Mrs. Nelson.
Commander and Mrs. Barton, Lieu
tenant and Mrs. Tardy, Mrs. Brtlett,
Lieutenant and Mrs. Phelps, DR..
Ames. Miss Ames, Lieutenant and
Mrs. b. W. Wells, all of the Naval
Academy.
Among those present from town
were: Governor and Mrs. Wartield,
Miss Warfeld, Mrs. Hopes, Miss
Mansion; DIR. Fell, president of St.
JOHN y OOA1cSSs AAS. ~ ". OAOsops
DIR. James Leavitt, Mrs. Brainard.
Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Munroe, the
Misses Golda and Louise Munroe, Col
onel Tilton, U. S. M. O., Mrs. Ire
land, Mrs. Louis s. Clatyon, Miss
Kate Randall, Miss Elizabeth Ran
dali, DR.. and Mrs. George Il. Field
meyer, Mr.. Charles G.. Feldmeyer,
Mr.. Harry J. Hopkins, Mr.. John
noId
From out of town some of the guests
present were: Mrs. and Miss Durant.
of New York; Mr.. and Mrs. Stott
and Mrs. Evans. of Hudson, N. Y,
Mrs. Nipple, of Philadelphia; Miss
Edna Foxwell. of Baltimore. At the
last moment regrets we're received
from large number of friends who
had expected 10 be present. The
BRIDES travelling gown was blue chiffon
velvet with hat to match, lace and
fur trimmed. On leaving the BRIDES
bouquet of lillies-of valley and or
chids was thrown at the bridesmaids,
each catching part with hidden SOU
venirs.
Midshipman Stott and his bride
left amid a shower of rice and good
wishes of friends. Especially priced
by the young couple as commemora-
tive of the event and of the class of
1905 is a pair of magnificent silver
candelabra, the gift of the ushers and
an exquiistely designed silver chafing
dish, presented by Midshipman Roy
O. Smith, the best man, and Arthur
Wesley Sears, both classmates of the
groom. Also greatly appreciated by
the happy pair was a large box of cut
flowers from the private conservatory
at the Government Farm of Captain
and Mrs. Brownson.
The groom won what is known as
the "class banner" for 1905. designed
and prepared by each years class for
presentation to the first man in the
class to marry. The banner was for
mally presented the groom yesterday
by Midshipman Logan Cresap. and
occupied a conspicuous position on the
gift table. It is beautiful affair OF
heavy silk, representing the sail and
masts and yards OF vessel. The design
in the centre is of rich embroidery in
gold, representing the Navy shield.
1t was made by Tiffany, of New York,
and is a work OF art
The handsome veil worn by the
bride yesterday was of rare old lace, an
heirloom. The veil was caught up by
orange blossoms and a diamond sun
burst, the gift of the groom's mother.
Other presents received were several
checks for good sums from members
of the immediate family.