Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-13

house guests Mr.. and Mrs. w. X. Wander
bflt and Mr.. and Mrs. II. Nick. Twombly.
Those present were the Italian ambassador
and Nine. Mayor des Planches, the French
ambassador and Nine. Jusserand, the Chi
nese minister, the Danish minister, Captain
and Mrs. de Chair, Prince de Bearn Miss
Sheriff.. Miss, Patten and Miss PSulding.
An Interesting event of Wednesday, the
18th, was the marriage in Alexandria of Mr..
Charles Binder of Philadelphia and Miss
Marie Roessler of Washington. A large
reception and supper were held later at
their future home. No. 1900 9Th street south
west, where hearty congratulations were
extended to the popular bride and groom.
among the many guests was the Arion
Singing Society. which attended in a body
and sang several pleasing selections.
Mrs. Albert r. Dyer of 1347 Roanoke
street is entertaining her sister. Mrs.
Wright, and ex-Mayor Robert Wright of
Denver Col. Mayor and Mrs. Wright have
Deen travelling extensively for some months
past, and are now spending a few weeks
with Mrs. Dyer prior to their return to
Colorado.
A birthday anniversary was celebrated on
Thursday evening, January l.. at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bohn 215
ID street northwest. the occasion being in
their Oldest son. Mr.. Joseph Bonn. tr A
merry evening was spent in music, dancing
speech making and refreshments. Some
very original toasts were offered by men,
bers of the "Mfllion-Airs Club" Mr. Bohn
was the recipient OF many greetings and
presents Among the guests We're: Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Robinson Mr. and Mrs, p
O. Raissle, Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Swift, Mr.
ana Mrs. Joseph A. Bohn Mrs. Florence
swift. Misses Emma G. Jefferies, Nettie b
Mcdowell. Marie B. Bohn, Grace W. Skin
ner' Mabie Brown, Imogene Clark Eva V.
f bohn, Mable Chase. Harriet Swaggart and
George w. Mcpherson Frank B. Burger
=: benjamin Mades. George W. Swift,
Charles n. Bohn. Pleasant Unthank, j.
Harvey Brown, Harry j. Caster. Samuel
suit Harry Johnson and Joseph Bohn, jr.
Last night at st. Margaret's Episcopal
Cnurcn, which was artistically decorated
MISS Annie Glorivina Ballinger, daughter of
Mrs Florence Fatio BalIinger, and Mr. Ed
ward Allan Keys were married by the Rev
Or. Herbert Scott Smith, in the presence
Of large and fashionable assembla.ge of
friends and relatives
Mr.. A. A. Birney we'll known in resident
society, and close friend Of the Ballinger
family, escorted the bride to the altar and
gave her away. Miss Katherine Frisbee
OF Pittsburg was maid of honor. Miss
Edlth Birney, Miss Elizabeth Stuart Miss
Dorothy Fox all of Washington and Miss
Petita Laroque, a friend of the bride from
Uruguay, were bridesmaids. Mr. j. T. Stone
Mr.. Charles w. Taylor and Mr. Claud H.
Slaughter of Virginia, acted as ushers
The bride. who was one of the prettiest
or the season, wore gown of white en-
brodered chiffon over white satin, and
long tulle veil, and carried large shower
bouquet of lilies of the valley and bride
roses. Miss Katherine Frisbee, the maid
of honor, wore a lace robe over green en-
broidered satin. The bridesmaids wore
pink chiffon over pink silk, each carrying
bouquet.
A striking incident occurred during the
ceremony. Shortly after the arrival of the
guests the electric wires became crossed
and an incipient fire started in the altar,
which was quickly extinguished The cleo
trio lights went out and gas resorted
to. Just as the Rev. DR.. Smith was pro-
nouncing the benediction the electric lights
reappeared, brilliantly Illuminating the edi-
flee, which was construed as a good omen.
After the ceremonies at the church, re-
freshments were served to 800 relatives and
friends at the brides home, 1886 18th street,
after which the bride and groom left for
a tour of the south.
The bride belongs to one of the oldest
resident families of the District of Columbia
and Is of revolutionary stock on both her
fathers and mothers side. Her great
grandfather on her mothers side was for
years secretary of the United States Sem
ate, and her Observation-Disclosures, who
occupied a similar position, went to Europe
bearing commission from President James
Madison, directing him to purchase books
for the Congressional Library, which formed
the nucleus of the present Congressional
Library.
The groom is also of revolutionary stock
and prominent in residential society. He
has spent the last four years In the Philip
pines, where he has business interests.
Yesterday at Montrode-on-the hudson
Miss Harriet l. Barnes of New York was
married to Judge Rufus Hildreth Thayer of
this city. Only the relatives of the couple
and few personal friends were present at
the ceremony, which took place IN the
Church of Divine Love, the Rev. DR.. Gou-
verneur Cruger officiating. A wedding
breakfast followed at the home of Fred
erick W. Seward, whose fine estate adjoins
the village Of Montrode. The relatives of
the bride, Mr.. and Mrs. William Barnes, jr.,
Mr.. and Mrs. George c. HOLSTER, the two
ladies being her sisters, and Mr.. Thurlow
Weed Barnes of New York, her brother,
with Messrs. Daniel R. Thayer of Mime
apolis and George w. Thayer of Rochester,
brothers of the bridegroom, and Mr.. Seward
and family made up the party.
The engagement Of Judge Thayer and
Miss Barnes was announced two years ago,
but the marriage was postponed on account
of illness in the latter's family. They met
for the first time on a trip to Alaska over
two years ago. oo,
Judge Thayer has residence here at 500
18th street.