Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-11
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
THE CALvERT-DoRsEY WEDDING
AT ST. JOHNS.
Other Interesting Happenings of Re-
cent Date-Travel Plans-Per-
sonal Notes.

took place yesterday afternoon in St John S
Church at $50 o'clock. The bride entered
the church with her cousin, Mr.. Louis Dor
sey Gassaway of Annapolis Md, by whom
she was given away. She was gowned in
ivory princess satin. trimmed with an
cestral lace. Her ornaments were a pearl
necklace and brooch. heirlooms of more
than century. The tulle veil was caught
with orange blossoms and sunburst of
pearls. She carried shower bouquet of
bride roses and lilies of the valley Her
only attendant was Miss Resale E s. CAL
vert, sister of the groom who was charm
ingly gowned in white. with a picture hat
of tulle, and carried blush roses This
wedding united in matrimony two of the
most prominent families of Maryland and
Virginia. The bride is a daughter of the
late Charles Worthington Dorsey of Front
Royal, Va, and Mrs. Charles Worthington
Dorsey, now residing in Washington. She
is descended from the Ohio Holland Will
llams family, the Harrisons Stuarts Cas-
tlemans and Towards. Mr.. Calvert is a
son of the late Charles Baltimore Cali
vert OF MacAlpine. near College Park. Md
lie is closely related to the Worthingtons
Mackubeins and other prominent Maryland
iamlles me ceremony was performed by
the Rev r. Alan Castleman, cousin of
the bride, of Elk Ridge, Nd, and assisted
by the Rev. Edward Dunlap of St Johns
Church. The groom's best man was M
Rlchard Peyton Whitley of Hyattsvile
Md, and the ushe-s We're Messrs. George
II. calvert. jr, brother of the groom; Rich
ard Roberts of New York, but formerly of
Gaymount, Prince George county Md; DR.
ootnoun-key and Frank Sprgg Perry, both
or Washington, d. c. The grooms family
o o IN deep mourning, there was no re-
ception, and Immediately after the cere-
hlony Mr. and Mrs. Calvert left for an
extended wedding tour. Upon their return
, .hey VIII i've with the groom's mother, at
her beautiful residence, MacAlpine, Md.
Miss Eva Lewis Brooks and Mr.. Harry
aired Works of this city were marie last
night at the home okthe bride s parents Dr.
ana MRS. r. " Brooks, 4c5 Florida avenue
a beautiful arrangement of palms and roses
decorated the parlor and made a bower
Where the couple stood to be married by
Rev. John Lee Allison of Gunton-TempIe
Memorial Church The bride, who was es-
corted by her father, was becomingly
dressed in white crepe de chine trimmed
with embroidery and filet lace. Her tn lie
veil was crowned with orange blossoms
and fastened. by diamond pin Her
shower bouquet was of roses and lilies of
the valley. Miss Mamie Johnson, the maid
OF honor wore pale pink crepe de chine
and lace, and carried bridesmaid roses Mr.
James Lester Brooks was best man. and
the wedding march was played by Miss
Marie johnston. reception followed be-
fore the departure Of Mr.. and Mrs. Works
TOT trip north. On their return they
will live at the Susquehanna, w street be-
tween 14th and 18th streets.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Chambers have re-
turned from a sojourn at Saratoga Thou
sand Islands and Montreal.
Miss Lolita c. Scott Of los sth street
northeast left today to spend a month in
Evansville, Ind, and ST. Louis
Mrs. P J. Walsh of GIT Sd street north
west left Friday last for visit to relatives
and friends in Buffalo and Niagara Be
lore returning home Mr.. and Mrs. Walsh
Will spend several weeks at Atlantic City.
Miss B. B. Borst and sister, Miss M. B.
Borst, are spending their vacation in New
port News and at jamestown. They will
be at home on the 21st at l411 goth street
northwest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christ Schellhorn enter
tanned a party of friends yesterday at their
beautiful country home, Valley View. The
decoration of the spacious dining room was
In pink and white, and a beautiful center
piece OF Killarney and bride roses adorned
the table. where fourteen covers were laid
In the afternoon all enjoyed a game of
croquet. and after delightful supper re-
turned to the city: The guests were Mr..
and Mrs. E. e. Court. Mr. and Mrs p
Sauber; Mr.. Fritz Sauber, Mrs. J. Florey.
Mrs. Helen Nachtigall, Master E Nachti-
gall, Mrs. M. Duerst. Mr.. M. Walch and
Miss Nellie Cahill.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Randolph and their
daughter Saflie are at Eagles Mere Pa,
for the month OF September, at which they
nave enjoyed in days agone so many pleas
ant outings.
Yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock Miss
Vera Pierce Reed and Mr.. H. II. Coulter
were married by the Rev f. Hez Sven of
the Second Baptist Church.
hr The couple was attended by the groom's
Theresa Montgomery. The engagement
was kept a profound secret for two years
The bride wore white chiffon over white
silk and carried a bouquet of roses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coulter will visit the James
town exposition and other points of in
te en .s south and upon their return will
when reception will be held
The wedding day for Miss Mabel Mer-
Ram of this city and Mr.. John Wheel
wright Of Boston is set for October IS.
Miss Sallie Dixon. daughter of DR. and
Mrs. George A Dixon, and Mr.. William
May Wright. son of Mrs. Carrie May
Wright of this city. will also be married
next month, but in New York.
Commissioner L. w. Thavis of the
jamestown exposition and Mrs. Thavis
are stopping at the New Willard this
week.
Mrs. Charles r. Howison and family,
accompanied by Mrs. j. Patched, have re-
turned from Atlantic City.
Miss Lillian Marie Mitchell, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Mitchell of Branch
vile. Nd, was married yesterday afternoon
at 30 o'clock to Mr.. Ernest Eugene Emer-
son of Berwyn, Md. The ceremony. which
took place at the home Of the bride was
performed by Rev. Mr.. La Roche of the
Episcopal Church, Beltsville, Nd The
bride attired in princess gown of
cream lace and wore bride roses in her
hair Her flowers were a shower bouquet
of bride roses. The maid of honor was Miss
Susie A!een Mitchell The bridesmaid was
Miss Florence s. Steinbrenner of this city
Both wore gowns of light blue organdy
handsomely trimmed with valenciennes
lace, and carried bridesmaid roses. The
wedding march was played by Miss Alice
G. Sims of Linden, Md. The bride entered
the parlor with her father. who gave her
In marriage. and was met by the groom at
the improvised altar, where the ceremony
was read. The best man Mr.. Maurice
A. Emerson, brother of the groom. The
parlors We're handsomely decorated with
potted plants and cut flowers The young
couple were the recipients of many hand
some gifts. A reception followed the cere-
mQny. After a wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs
Emerson will return to Branchville, where
they will make their home for the present
with the brides parents. Mrs. Emerson's
gCng-away gown was a tan and cream
striped panama cloth, with tan hat to
match. Among the guests We're friends