Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-18
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
LIEUT.. DENT AND MISS SHERMAN
MARRIED TODAY.
Ceremony at st. Adams Followed by
Breakfast-Other Events.
Personal Notes.

At noon today. at st. Adams Church.
In the beautiful woods of the Cathedral
Close. a small company of near relatives
gathered to witness the marriage of Miss
Ella Lillian Sherman to Lieut. Elliott
tombstone Dent The wedding serves to
unite two families whose names have
long been prominent in public affairs,
Lieut.. Dent being of the older branch of
that family, which has been closely assoc
ciated with the history of Washington
He is also of the tombstone family of
South Carolina, family of recoS nized in
fiuence in that state. The bride daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. John Sherman of this
city, is of a family which from colonial
days has been conspicuous in both the
military and civil service of the country.
1t was with her grandfather in Ohio that
during a part of his boyhood. the late
Senator Sherman made his home, and
after whom he was named. The bride
was given in marriage by her father and
attended by her sister, Mrs. William Boil
ton Farnham of Rochester, New York.
MIR. Josiah Dent. brother of the groom,
acted as best man. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. G. c. F. Bratenahl,
rector of the parish. assisted by the Rev.
j. u. Ames, an uncle of the bride. The
brides gown was of brussels act and
duchess lace over soft white silk en-
veloped in veil of tulle, while the bou-
Quet WAS shower or Wnlte kalGerlne
roses. The young matron of honor wore
white chiffon with picture hat, and car
ried La France roses. After the break
fast given by the brides parents at the
highlands, the young couple left for a
short wedding journey. Soon after their
return they will pass the remainder of
the summer on the coast of Maine. re-
turning in October to make their home In
Washington, where Lieut.. Dent is at
present stationed on duty in the Engineer
Corps.
The minister of Nicaragua and Madame
Corea went to New York today to begin
their summer travels. They have been
staying the past month with the parents
Of the latter, Col. and Mrs. Robert l. Flem-
ing, at Oak View.
According to advices from Toxic cable
gram in the New York Herald today from
Manila, P l., says that Ambassador Wright
announces the engagement of his daughter
Miss Katrina, to Mr.. Charles Palmer vice
president of the International Bank at
Manila. The wedding will take place in
the embassy in August. The couple will
leave August q with the brides parents
for America. Mr. Palmer is a graduate of
West Point.
DR.. and Mrs. J. B. Nichols have gone
for a two months trip to Europe
Mr.. Nikoklaus Graef and Mrs Mary E.
Harnedy were married June 26 at the
Cathedral in Baltimore. by Rev. P. c.
Gavin chancellor of the diocese.
A pretty wedding took place Wedn esiay
afternoon, July II. at the residence of DR.
and Mrs: j. W. Herbert GA PENNSYLVANIA
avenue southeast, when Miss Bessie Nc
Clellan Thompson, daughter of Mrs. Her
bert. and Mr.. Henry A. Linger. jr, were
married. Rev. DR.. Ball. pastor of the
the strains of Memberships Wedding
March. played by Mrs. Joseph Lang. sister
of the groom, the bride and groom, I'M
attended, entered the parlor and amid
in marriage. The bride was becomingly
gowned in point desprit, tastefuly trim
med in venetian lace and satin ribbon. A
wreath of orange blossoms was worn in
her hair instead of the veil, and the bridal
bouquet was of bride roses with a shower
and lilies of the valley. Only the near
relatives and a few friends witnessed the
ceremony. After a reception Mr.. and Mrs.
Linger left for wedding trip. which will
include the exposition, Boston by sea, New
York city and the lakes. The brides 60
ing-away gown was of tan rajah silk, with
other accessories to match and brown hat
trimmed in brown feathers. Mr.. and Mrs.
Linger will be glad to see their friends
after August 10 at the Home apartment,
It'll street and Massachusetts avenue.
Miss Nan Barley, young daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Rankin Young chap
eroned by her aunt Miss Annie Barley
is spending the month of July at the Hotel
Garfield, Virginia avenue, Atlantic City
and will not return until making other
visits in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Mrs. H. Barton Hart, jr.. of 20 T street
northeast, gave a beautifully appointed
luncheon Wednesday in honor of Mrs.
Richard A. Markle, Mrs. Sherman l. Fol-
som and Mrs. John Barclay Watt. The
color scheme was pink and green, which
very effective
Mrs G. w. Bradt and daughters of 1923
Q street northwest are at Atlantic City for
the season.
Mrs George B. Penn and daughter Clara
of $40 L street southeast will leave Satur-
day next to visit relatives in southern
Maryland and will return to their home
about the middle of August.