Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-01-25
The WORLD OF SOCIETY
MR.. AND MRS. MOVES GOLDEN
WEDDING CELEBRATION.
A Dinner in Cardinal Gibbons Honor
Other Events-Personal
Notes.

| Mr.. and Mrs. Crosby 8. Noyes celebrated
| last night the fiftieth anniversary OF their
wedding by a large reception at the New
Willard, when they were surrounded by
their children and grandchildren, the asso-
ciates of the host in newspaper ranks, with
which he has been identified for nearly
half century and five six hundred other
friends from official and resident Washing
ton. The anniversary found both Mr.. and
Mrs. Noyes in good health and In thorough
enjoyment of occasion which had
brought to them many expressions of af-
lection and regard from the old and young
In their large circle of acquaintance at
the capital city and in fact wherever the
knowledge of the happy event had gone.
The decorations arranged by Small,
were unusually abundant and effective.
the large ball room being empowered
in southern smilax. The window inches
were further marked by groups of
palms. Across the front of each gallery
were plaques of yellow jonquils with rib
bon ends in yellow gauze. The numerous
large baskets of flowers sent the couple by
home and out-of-town friends were con-
spicuous and greatly admired ornamental
lions throughout the room. In the dining
room the golden wedding color predomi-
mated in flowers, lights and other pretty
accessories of the large table An orches-
ira played throughout the evening, the
program Of oldti1ne airs as well as modern
music, varied at regular intervals by de-
lightful rendtions of the Mendelssohn and
Lohengrin wedding marches. During the
evening Mrs. Thomas c. Noyes sang
charmingly a number Of quaint old bal
lads. Two of these, Joe Anderson, My
Joe john and Darby and JOAN sell
dom heard nowadays. were repeatedly en-
cored. Mr.. Herndon Morsen also contrib
uted to the pleasure of the company by
singing Home, a song full of especial
interest to Gridironers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noyes received near the F
street end of the ball room. The bride of
fifty years wore very beautifully embroid-
cred white crepe and carried bouquet OF
yellow orchids. In the family party near the
couple We're Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore w.
Moves and their children, Ruth, Elizabeth
and Theodore, jr., Mr.. Frank B. Noyes OF
Chicago, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas C. Noyes
and Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Boyd of Phil
adelphia and their children, Elizabeth Cros-
only absentees from the family group were
Mr.. Francis w. Hall, son-in-law of Mr..
and Mrs. Moves. and his children, and
Mrs. Frank B. Moves and her children, who
are in Europe.
Mrs. Theodore w Noyes was dressed in
white lace, Mrs Thomas c. Noyes, white
lace and crystal passementeries, and Mrs.
G. w. Boyd, in white lace and silver en-
broidered sa tin.
Yesterday golden present in which the
employees of The Star, in its editorial,
business and mechanical departments unit
ed, was sent to Mr.. Noyes' residence. 1t is
a tall gold loving cup, on the face of which
appears this inscription: ITO Mr.. and Mrs.
Crosby S. Noyes, with the affection and es-
TEEN of the boys of The Evening Star"
Accompanying 1t was a handsomely en-
crossed testimonial signed by each member
of the force
The Gridiron Club of which Mr. Moves is
member N a Syjf
gold-rimmed cut glass vase. The rim was
bordered with miniature gridirons and other
devices. An Illuminated scroll accompanied
the vase which read:
Mr.. and Mrs. Moves: The Gridiron Club
extends its cordial greetings upon this the
hfueth anniversary of your marriage; by
this token the club, with it's sincere con-
CALCULATIONS. begs leave to extend to you
the sentiments of profound respect and deep
affection felt by its individual members and
the heartfelt wishes of one and all for your
long-continued health and happiness. You.
Mr.. Noyes, an honored Gridironer for nine
teen years, have been a daily example to
your club-fellows of the value of right liv-
ing. right thinking and courageous devotion
to the highest and best ideals of journalism
Yours Is career that commands our admit
ration. 1t is a record of achievement that
must forever form valuable page in the
capitals history. With newspaper honors
SO worthily won and a life of usefulness SO
happily rounded, the club good friend, re-
1oices with you, and at your golden wedding
ternal and hearty God bless you,' and "A
health to you and yours "
In the lobby near the ball room a life
size bust of Mr.. Moves occupied window
niche. 1t is the work of Mrs. Winnie Ream
Hoxie, and was among the pleasant sur
prises of the day. Other presents of great
value and beauty were received by the
couple, but excepting this last and the
floral gifts all were kept at home
The marriage ceremony which the joyful
celebration of last night so happily re-
called, took place in Philadelphia al
though both Mr.. and Mrs. Noyes are ma
tives of Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moves are leaving Monday
next for Southern California to remain
several months.
Tonight the President and Mrs. Roosevelt
will entertain the Supreme Court at dinner
Forty covers will be laid.
Representative Mckinley will give u din
ner in honor of Speaker Cannon tonight.
Mrs. Richard Butler will give tea Tues
day. January 80. at the Rochambeau.
Mrs. Bonaparte is recovering from q re-
cent attack of erysipelas, and was able to
take drive about the city yesterday. To-
day she was taken to Baltimore to spend a
season of convalescence in her own home.
Col. Cromwell was host last night at a
dinner in honor of Miss Alice Roosevelt and
RepIesentatiNe LongWorth MIS-. NeWianus
presided for Mrs Cromwell. who is just re-
covering from the grip. The rest of the
company included Mr.. and Mrs. Larz An
derson, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ellis, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ward Theron. Miss Elkins, Miss Fora
ker, Miss Lowering, Capt Buck, Mr.. Mon
tagna, charge d affaires of Italy; Mr.. Lind
say of the British embassy and Mr.. and
Mrs. Coolidge.
Senator and Mrs. Elkins, following long
established custom, entertained at dinner
last night In honor of Cardinal Gibbons and
in the company TO meet his emfnence were
the Mexican ambassador and Madame Casa.
sus, Mrs. Taft, Senator and Mrs. German
Senator and Mrs. Rayner, the Danish min.
lister, Mr.. Brun. ex-senator Davis, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lothrop Bradley, Gen. and Mrs VIII
liam F. Draper, Mr.. and Mrs J. Sloat Fas.
sett, Mrs. Potter Palmer, Mrs Sheriff. and
Mrs. Spencer. The table decorations were
in red roses and white lilacs.