Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-29
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
A SILVER WEDDING CELEBRAT-
ED WITH FRIENDS.
Weddings Here and Elsewhere and
OH er iabilities-Personal
Mention.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. Watson Leese celebrated
the silver anniversary of their wedding last
evening at their residence, a X street
northwest, in the midst of many friends.
Rev. DIR. Little made an address recalling
the happy wedding of twenty-five years
ago at which he officiated. He was as
sisted by the Rev. DIR. Macleod who also
contributed a few well-chosen remarks.
The room in which an informal reception
occurred was banked with American
beauty roses against a background of
palms and ferns, and the dining room.
where buffet lunch was served,
tistfcally decorated in golden rod and au-
tumn flowers Mr.. and Mrs. Leese were
the recipients of many presents and re-
membranes. consisting Of some handsome
pieces of silverware. Among the guests
were Mrs Alice Kimball McMichael, Mrs.
c. L. Wood Mrs. Frederick Schultz, DR..
Wilson, DR.. and Mrs. Macleod DR.. and
Mrs. Dollison, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Will
hanson, Mrs. Burchard, Mr.. and Miss
Carswell. DR.. and Mrs. Davis. Mr. and
Mrs. Boyd. Mr.. and Mrs Morgan, MIR. and
Mrs. Doniphan. Mrs. ingalls,. Mrs. Shane,
the Misses Leese, Kelley and Kittleson.
and Messrs. Rodrick. Leese, Whitford,
Croggon, ONeill and Golden.
Mrs. Elizabeth Conklin of this city and
Mr.. William P. Barnhart of St Louis were
Thomas, the ceremony being performed in
ST. Louis Mrs. Frank P. Hail. mother
of the bride, the parents of the groom and
a few intimate friends witnessed the cere-
mony. Mr.. Barnhart attended Georgetown
College and graduated with high honors.
He returned to st. Louis after graduating.
and is now connected with one of the lead
ing law firms in that city. Mr.. and Mrs.
Barnhart are living at GAL Veronica street,
East st. Louis.
Miss Edith Wheeler Vanderbilt. daughter
of Mr. and Mrs Aaron Vanderbilt OF New
York, and Mr.. William Carroll Diamond.
formerly of this city. The wedding will
take place at Montclair. n. j., on October
TO- Mr.. Diamond, who has many friends in
Washington and vicinity, IS graduate of
Georgetown and Harvard Universities, and
for several years has been engaged in the
practice of law in New York.
Miss Mollie E. Rogers Of Washington, D.
c., has been visiting Mrs. Dixon c. Walker
for the past two weeks, at her home, Rose
Villa, Towson, Nd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron L. Story of 62S A
street southeast returned this week from
six weeks trip to Saratoga Lake George,
Boston. New Haven and other New En-
gland points.
The minister from Bolivia and family,
who have been summerng at various New
England resorts, have returned to the city
and are occupying the new legation recently
purchased, corner 10th and r streets.
Miss Irene NJ. Pistorio of PAP G street on
Wednesday evening last left for San Fran
cisco, where she expects to remain for an
indefinite period.
Gen. and Mrs. John Moore have returned
from the coast of Maine, where they have
spent the summer and are now at Annap-
oils visiting their daughter, Mrs. Thompson.
From Annapolis they will go to Hot Springs
before returning to Washington
yard gave a breakfast today in honor OF
Rear Admiral Cali and other officers of the
Italian cruiser Fieramosca.
Mr. and Mrs Albert Barker Hines an
nounce the engagement of their daughter
Alberta to Mr.. William Francis Sauter The
wedding will take place in the early part
of October.
Mr. and Mrs. Elias Raft and son, Herold
Levi are at their new home, the Savoy,
14th and Girard.
DR.. H. II. Hawxhurst of Massachusetts
avenue with his family will return tonight
from his summer vacation, spent in MS
cottage home at Madison, Conn.
Mrs. Samuel Mattingly and Miss Wini-
fred Mattingly have returned from Atlantic
City, where they spent the present month.
Capt. George B. Pond, Goth Infantry, and
Mrs. Pond, who were married at Steuben-
vile, Ohio, on the 25th instant. are making
a short visit to Capt. Ponds parents. Col
and Mrs. George E. Pond, at the Cairo.
Thursday evening" September q, at the
home of the brides parents, 1904 9th street
northwest at 7:5j o'clock Miss Wilhelmina
G. Halfpaf and Mr. George A. Senasack
were married. Only relatives were pres
ent. After the ceremony refreshments
were served The bride was most becom-
ingly dressed in white muslin, trimmed in
lace and carried a shower bouquet of
bride roses. Mr.. Ed Halfpap, brother of
the bride, was best man, and Mrs. G.
Bagelmann, sister of the bride. was matron
of honor. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Halfpap. Mr.. Ed 1alfpap,
jr.; Mr.. Henry Halfpap, Mrs. A. LaCovey,
Miss X. LaCovey, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Cross
MANN Mrs ]. Reisinger, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Baglemann, Mr.. and Mrs. H Cotton. The
bride was the recipient of many useful and
handsome presents. They will reside at
their new home, 6S street northeast.
Miss Katherine NJ. Desio has returned to |
the city after three months sojourn in |
the White mountains, Massachusetts, New |
York and New Jersey. |
Mrs. G. S. Palmer has returned home and |
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