Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-28
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
PAINFUL ILLNESS OF MISS MA
THILDE TOWNSEND.

InOuSnC I0day to be improved AFTER
Good Night-Other Newsy
Topics-Notes.
Miss Mathilde Townsend daughter of
Mrs Richard Townsend, is i'll at her home
on Massachusetts avenue, a serious case of
appendicitis having developed in the course
of the last three or four days, which it is
said may necessitate operation. Last
night, however. she rested well and is
thought today to be greatly improved.
She and her mother had planned to sail
shortly for Europe, but now all thoughts
of their departure awaits the progress of
the formers recovery which every one
hopes will be rapid and sure.
Nine. Boutakoff wife of the naval at
tache of the Russian legation. will summer
in Russia, and will start shortly with her
three children.
Yesterday, in Paris. the marriage of Miss
Susan Chaplin, daughter of Mr.. Philip E.
Chaplin of Washington, to Capt. T. H. Mat
thews Clark of the British royal army
medical corps, took place.
Miss Roosevelt has left Washington for a
visit to her grandmother, in Chestnut Hill,
Mass. She will return in about ten days
Mrs. Donald Mclean at a reception in
her honor yesterday in Baltimore, wore an
exquisite gown of Russian lace over yell
low tafeta, and Neapolitan hat trimmed
with straw-colored plumes.
Miss Leah Griffith Hobbs and Mr.. Arthur
Block, both of Washington, were married
Wednesday at the presbytery of the Ais
SIxyia NhtIrn "a i
more, by Rev. d. T. Nicely, pastor of the
church. The bride was attred in a travel
ing suit of gray and carried bride roses.
Miss Ruth Anderson and Mr.. Henry
Schaffert, both of this city, attended the
couple, who, after the ceremony. went to
the residence of Mr.. George Gorsuch, 1434
Aisquith street, where a wedding supper
was served. After spending a few days in
Baltimore the couple will return here and
make their home.
Mrs. Benjamin Harrison and Mr.. Henry
Clay Evans and Miss Evans We're among
seventy-five Americans received in private
audience yesterday by Pope Plus X.
A very quiet but pretty wedding took
place last night at the home of Prof. and
Mrs NJ. H. Doolittle, in Linden, Md, the
contracting parties being Miss ella A
Thompson of this city and Mr.. John L. Aus
tin of North Carolina. Rev. DR.. Faulkner
officiated The attractive bride was be-
comingly gowned IN white silk lansdown
and carried shower bouquet of bride
roses Mr.. Joseph Bell was best man and
Miss Barbara Swope maid of honor. After
the ceremony the couple left for their
home at Riverside Park, Va, where they
will be pleased to receive their friends
after May 10.
Mrs. S. T. Davis, jr., of Bridgeport is
with her parents. MIR. and Mrs. A. L. Bar
Der, at their home, Belmont"
Tic wedding of Blandina C. Bushman and
Ernest r. Rupert was celebrated last
evening a the residence of her grand
mother, Mrs. b. r. Lutz. The bride was
handsomely attired in a gown of white
chiffon cloth. The two ribbon bearers were
Miss Corne Hutterly and Miss Dorothy
Lutz attired in French null. Master VIM.
Hutterly rendered Lohengrin's Wedding
March, and Master Felix Altrup strewed
flowers in the path of the bride. Rev. Paul
Mcneil of Concordia Church performed the
ceremony. Owing to the recent death of the
brides grandfather, only the relatives and
immediate friends of the bride and groom
were invited. After an extended northern
trip Mr. and Mrs. Rupert will be at
home to their friends at GA 221 street after
May 10.
Miss Mary E McCeney and her guest,
Miss. Jennie Mason Gibbes, leave the city
Tuesday next for New York, and will sail
on the Celtic, Thursday, May T. They viii
stop at the WaldorfAstoria in New York.
The marriage of Miss Henrietta Beach and
Mr. Lester @. Mowrey took place Wednes-
day evening "a o'clock, at the residence of
the bride No 71212 18th street southwest
The ceremony was performed by Rev. f. NJ
Bristol, pastor of Metropolitan NJ E.
Church. in the presence of the relatives and
friends of the contracting parties. The bride
was attended by Miss Minnett Knapp as
bridesmaid. Mr.. George Wayne was best
he hri1 "A
satin. trimmed with duchess lace, and car
ried a bouquet of roses and lilies of the
valley. Her only ornament was diamond
brooch, the gift of the groom. The brides
maid wore blue silk and carried pink car
nations. The wedding march was played by
Miss Clara Plagen, accompanied by Prof
Benz. Saffron on the violin. Among those
present at the ceremony We're G. H. Cot
tenskieny, Mr.. and Mrs. Moran, Mr. and
Mrs. Krebs, Mr.. Fred Miller, Mr.. J.. Z.
Dorman, Mr.. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. P.
Mowrey. Morristown. y. j.; Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM Robertson, city; Mr.. G.. +. Wyne, Mr.
Chas Halter, Miss Minnett Knapp, Mr. A
Wyne, Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Wyne, Mrs.
Maggie Wyne, Mr.. and Mrs. Payne and
daughter, Miss Josephine Wyne, Miss Flora
Wyne, Miss Louisa Frederick Mr.. and Mrs
Frederick. Mr.. p. White and wife, Mr. and
Mrs. Player and daughter, Prof Ben. SAT-
ron, Mrs. Hunter and daughter, Mr.. AXen-
der, Mr.. Henry Bradley. Mrs. Schourbel and
daughter Miss Annie Piefer Miss Mona
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and Mrs. l.. r. Smoot, Mr.. c. Powell Mr.
Ed. Beckwith, Mr.. w. S. Sanford, Mr. w.
l.. Milburn and daughter, Mr.. ]. Thompson
Mr.. Fred Robertson, Mr.. Fred Rider and
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Lashhorn.
Miss Grace Watkins of Elmira. N Y, is
visiting Miss Grayce Wall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Xander announce the
marriage of their daughter, Amelya H., to
Mr.. George F. Hersey of Salem, Mass
Wednesday, April 20, 1903, at s o'clock
Rev. DR.. Parsons of the English Lutheran
Church officiating.
A straw ride and dance was given by the
Athenean Club at Suitland Park Easter
Monday night. During intermission a sup
per was served. Those who attended were
Misses Maude Schmidt, Rose Steiwer Ma
bel Dom, Eva Randolph. Molie Quigley
Sara Angle, Mae Bennett, Bell Herman;
Messrs. Charles Schneider, William RAN
dali, Lloyd Douglas, Maury Herman Will
liam Heine, Matthew Beistle, Charles Kier-
nan, Frank Herman, G. Ellis Smouse.
Wednesday evening, April &c, at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Sardo McFarlan
on Columbia Heights, their daughter, Ida
Leonora was married to Mr.. Frederick b.
Toll