Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-05
The WORLD OF SOCIETY
MARRIAGE OF MISS JOAN
REEVES AND DR. DUfFEY.
Other Wedding Days Pleasantly Told
About-Timely Personal
Notes.

DIR. Frank Jay Duffey Of Bay Ridge, ". ].
The rector of the church, Rev Father
Mackin, performed the ceremony. there be-
ing also In the sanctuary Fathers Metcalf.
Beavans and Kieran. The sanctuary was
adorned with palms and the altar, on which
number OF tapers were burning. had bou-
quets of field daisies. The ushers were
Lieut. George Dinian Of Massachusetts,
Henry Mehrer and C. s. Mally of New
York. Lieut.. Walter Lafang, U. 8. NJ,
Lieut.. Alex. Mikell. U. s. M c., DR.. Harry
Hurtt and Messrs. John Maury and VIII
liam Kerkam.
The bride, who was escorted by her ia
ther to the altar, was preceded by Miss
Cornelfa McBlair of Norfolk, Va, as
maid OF honor, and the following brides
maids, the Misses Lillian and Florence Duff
fey, sisters of the bridegroom: Miss Flor
ence MORROW of New York, Miss Juiia Pot
ter of Baltimore, Miss Pansy Wilson, Miss
Elena Calderon and Miss Frances Bishop
The first of this attractive group was
dressed in white mousseline, trimmed with
lace, and wore a toque of yellow marguer-
ties and carried bouquet of the same
blossoms.
The bridesmaids were similarly dressed,
but touches of yellow appeared in the ac-
cessories of their pretty dresses. They also
wore flower toques and carried clusters of
marguerites. The flower girl, Alta McAdoo,
was in white with yellow sash and hair bow
and carried a basket of daisies.
The bridal toilet was of Venetian lace
made over ivory satin. Old family pearls
trimmed the dress and her tule veil was
held by wreath Of daisies. shower bou-.
quet of this chosen flower was carried. Mr..
Thomas Duffey of New York was best man.
Following the ceremony the parents of the
bride received the relatives of the couple
and the bridal party at their residence, and
later DR.. and Mrs. Duffey left for trip
north before going to their home at Bay
Ridge, N. ].
Among the out-of-town guests were Mrs.
I'uffey of New York, mother of the bride5
groom; Lieut.. and Mrs. Faulkner of Della
ware, Miss Decarones, Miss Reppenhagen
of New York, Mr.. Crossman of Mount Yer
non, N. Y; Mrs. Edwin Morrow of Brook
Ign. Mrs William Potter and the Misses
Potter of Baltimore, Mrs. John Rodney OF
Delaware. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Taylor of
Baltimore and Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander of
West Virginia.
Miss Eleanor Devices Sheriff of this city
and Mr. Franklin Joseph Vierra of Hio
Hawaiian Islands, were married at high
noon yesterday at the residence of MI and
Mrs James G. Traylor by the Rev. DR.. j.
]. Muir. pastor of Temple Baptist Church.
The groom's brother, Mr.. George Vierra
of the George Washington University, was
the best man. and the maid of honor was
Miss Eleanor Montague Traylor, the brides
niece Mr.. Halstead p. Hoover presided at
the piano. Immediately following the cere
mony breakfast was served. the decorations
being green and pink.
The bride is the youngest daughter of the
late George L. and Susan Rothwell Sheriff.
lifelong residents of Washington, and the
groom is the eldest son of Mr.. Joseph
Vierrar prominent sugar planter of Hilo,
and commissioner of public roads and high
ways Mr.. and Mrs. Vierra left by an af-
ternoon train for an extended visit to the
pal cities of the west, including San Fran
cisco, when they sail on the 18th via the
S. S. Korea
Mr.. James c. Dunlap of Stanton, Va,
and Miss Margaret Corcoran of this city
were married Sunday, June 8, 1906. at st.
Matthews rectory, the Rev. Father Lee Of
ficiating. The bride was attired in chiffon
cloth and wearing large picture hat She
carried a shower bouquet of white roses.
The couple left on late train for Cleve-
land, Ohio, where they will make their
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas B. Hutchinson left
last night for New York, where they join
their friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson of
New York. and sail on the Amerika, June Z,
to spend the summer in Europe.
Mr.. Charles Rauscher has sent out cards
for the marriage of his niece Miss Angus
tine Kaufman. to Mr.. Rene Dagneaux
Monday morning, June 49, at ST Matthews
Church, at II o'clock. "A reception will fol-
low at 1896 Connecticut avenue from II I'M
til o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Barton Mercer of 1870
Columbia road will celebrate their wooden
wedding anniversary this evening by re-
ceptfon from to 10.
Mrs. Slavens entertained with a small
luncheon Saturday in honor of Mrs Victor
Blue. Fhe other guests were Mrs Aims
worth Mrs. Humphrey, Mrs. Davenport,
Mrs. de Mexia, Mrs Washington. Mrs
Goethals and Mrs. Blue
Saturday evening. June 2, at the home of
the brides parents, Dr. and Mrs NJ L.
Juihn. Miss ..pPina Julihn n nr oh, 7
Seibert of Des Moines, Iowa, were mar
ried. After receiving congratulations Mr.
and Mrs, Seibert left for the south, and
will be at home to their friends after June
15 at 1920 18th street northwest.
The marriage of Miss Louise Elizabeth
Bulmahn, daughter of Mrs. H. C. Bulmahn
Of FIT Wayne, Ind, and Mr.. Charles F.
Freese, also of FIT. Wayne, Ind, took
place at the home of the brides uncle Mr.
Frank A. Dunkin Of Seaton place, today at
high noon. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. A. c. Schroeder of the Trinity
Lutheran Church. Immediately after the
ceremony a breakfast was served. The
maidenhair fern. Later the couple left
for New York and Boston.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Adas Israel Con-
gregation will hold their annual straw
berry festival and dance tomorrow night
at National Rifles Hall in aid of their
building fund.
Miss Julia Gaskins of Goth street, who
has been spending the month of May with
friends in Hancock, Nd, left there June
/ to visit her uncle in New York city.
Before returning home Miss Gaskins will
spend some time with friends in Baltimore,
Md.
Miss Helen Hornaday, daughter of w. T.
Hornaday, superintendent of Bronx Park
Geological Park, New York, is visiting Miss
Gertrude Robinson, 1905 M street north
west
The Jolly Veterans Euchre Club held its
usual closing entertainment of the season.
when prizes to the winners are awarded,
and a souvenir given to each member, at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. George Fer
guson, 164S North Capitol street After
playing several games or euchre most In
teresting program OF music and recitations
was presented by members Of the club and
invited friends. Those participating in the
program were the Misses Newlands. the
Misses Thompsons, Miss Lenona Feathers,
Miss Lottfe Exley and Mrs. Addie III.
Feathers The parlors and dining room
were most tastefully decorated with roses
laurel blossoms and the club colors-red
white and blue. The three ladies winning
the largest number of games emitting them
to prizes were Mrs Ida L. Chase, first
prize; Mrs vina NJ. Calhoun. second prize;
Mrs Mary r. Exiey, third prize. The other