Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-08

Of the friends Of the contracting parties
The bride wore q handsome gown of violet
crepe de chine. trimmed with lace. and
carried large bouquet Of violets. An In
formal reception followed the ceremony.
The bride and groom we're the recipients
OF numerous and handsome collection of
presents. Mr.. and Mrs. Kneessi left at
midnight for Columbia, s. c., where they
will remain for the balance of the winter
and early spring. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Walter c. Convey,
parents of tho bride; Mr.. and Mrs. G. A..
Kneessi parents of the groom: Mr.. and
Mrs. 2. L. Kneessi and daughter. Mr. and
Mrs. William H. Somervell and Master
Howard NJ. Somervell. Miss Wheat Of
Philadelphia. Mrs. A. Kneessi. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Kelly. Mrs. M. Gassman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Dudley. Mrs. I. c. Dodge,
Miss Virgie Convey. Mr.. and Mrs. B. C.
Somervell. Mrs. 3. c. Browning of Scran-
ton. Pa: Mr.. and Mrs. c. s. Robbins. Miss
Grace Buchanan, Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Rob-
bins Mrs. Frazier. Miss NJ Hastings, Mrs.
Thomas. Miss Lima Huber. Mrs. Musgrove
of Milford Del; Mrs. William A. Vaughn
and Miss Vaughn and Mrs. Kinnear.
Mrs. Captain streaks of Capitol Hill has
as her guests Mrs. Charles Pemberton.
Mrs. ]. D. Adams and Mrs. w. H. Weigle
Of Pittsburg, Pa.
Mr.. Lucius L. Smith of Brooklyn. N. T..
who has been visiting his mother, Mrs.
Jennie v. Smith, has returned home.
Mrs. William C. Gwynn. who is at Pine
hurst, N. c., will spend there March and a
part of April.
Ebbitt
Messrs. Richard and Marvin Sutton en-
tertained at their residence in Ballston,
Va, the Skull and Cross Bones Associa-
ton. The meeting was very successfully
carried on and was brought to a close by a
lunch in honor of the association, given by
the president.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Snider Noel of Brook
land gave a reception and dancing party
last evening complimentary to their daugh-
ter, Miss Kathleen Noel About twenty
five couples danced through the program.
which was arranged after the order of
dances at the inaugural ball, with the same
musical selections. The house was beauti-
fully garlanded with asparagus and wild
smilax with clusters of lilacs and JonQuils
adjoining the drawing rooms and supper
ROOM A buffet supper was served about
midnight Attractive features of the
evening were the violin and piano selec-
lions of Martin McHugh and Mr. Richie.
The guests included many OF the young
people of the suburbs and friends Of the
hostess from the city. Among the out-of-
town guests were Mrs. Thomas r. Melody
Newport, KY. and Miss Vera Franklin of
Richmond, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. Gaskin Of 416 9th
street entertained at dinner last evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Spriggs Of Charleston, w.
Va: Messrs Brown and Henry OF Pitts
burg, Miss Smoot of North Carolina, Miss
Richards of Boston, Mrs. Eliza Davis and
daughters, Mrs. Smith and Mr.. John L.
Gaskin of Washington, and Messrs. Chap
man and Lewis of Virginia.
Last evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry A. Castle, 2503 18th street,
their daughter. Margaret Castle, was mar
ried to Lieut. Edward Raymond Stove, Both
Infantry, United States army. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Teunis s.
Hamlin, D. D., in the presence Of the rela-
tives and few intimate friends Of the
contracting parties. The rooms were beau
tifully decorated with flags and flowers.
Capt Charles w. Castle. U. S. A, brother
of the bride, acted as best man, and Miss
Anne Castle, her sister, as maid of honor.
Among those present were: Senator and
Mrs. Nelson, Senator Clapp, Senator and
Mrs. Macumber, General and Mrs. Smith,
Mr.. Charles Foster, Auditor J. j. McCardy,
Mrs George Thompson of ST. Paul, Mr.. and
Mrs. Paris Fletcher of ST. Paul, and Mr..
w. G. Jaquess of Mississippi. The couple,
after a short tour in the east will go TO
Fort Crook, Neb., where Lieutenant Stoves
regiment is stationed.