The Washington herald., 1907-01-16

the guests of the Secretary Of War and
Mrs Taft at dinner of eighteen covers
last evening. this being one Of the series
Of Presidential dinners given by each
member OF the Cabinet in honor of the
Chief Executive. The company to meet
the President and Mrs. Roosevelt con-
sisted OF Senator and Mrs. Spooner, Sena-
tor Foster, Of Louisiana; Gen J Franklin
Bell, chief of staG Of the United States
army, and Mrs. Bell; Judge W. X. Town
send and Mrs Townsend, Mr. and Mrs.
William ". Farnham. all Of New Haven,
Conn, Mr.. and Mrs Henry w. Taft, of
New York; MIR. and Mrs. Thomas Nelson
Page. Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Glover, and
Mrs. Bayard.
The Secretary Of State and Mrs. Root
entertained last evening At a dinner Of
twenty-six covers. at which the Vice
President was the guest of honor
Mrs. Root viii not receive this afternoon
or on Wednesday. January 3. owing TO
her approaching visit to Canada with the
/ Secretary. Miss Root will accompany her
parents, leaving Washington tomorrow
Mrs. Bonaparte. wife Of the Attorney
/ general. will be at home at the Portland
/ this afternoon from To g.
The marriage of Miss Marion Dan,
daughter Of Prof William H. Dali. Of
the Smithsonian Institution, 10 Ar Charles
Connor. formerly of Clinton. Iowa, but
now of this city, took place yesterday at
noon at All Souls Church, Rev. Edward
I Everett Hale. d. D.. officiating. assisted
/ by the pastor. Rev. L. G. =. Pierce
The ushers who seated the fashionable
company were Mr.. Frank Poole. of
Cleveland, Mr s, r. Hubbard. of Yonk-
/ ers. y. y. Afessrs Charles W and Marcus
Dali the brothers of the bride; Mr VIII
| liam c.. Hin. Mr. Albert CIemons. and
Mr.. c. 5. smith. OF this city. Capt
Connor. OF the Engineer Corps. attended
his brother as best man,
The bride was escorted by her father
and was preceded TO the altar by two
matrons and six maiden attendants, the
bridal party being one OF the most at
tractive of the winter These young peo-
pie were Mrs. John 7. Wilson. Of Chicago
Mrs William Curtis Hill, of Washington;
Miss Catharine Ridgely and Miss May
Tavlor Arms. also Of Washington: Miss
AIargery Brown. Miss Mary Aidrich. and
Miss Esther Whitney all of New York
and Miss Jessie Ring, Of Saginaw, Mich.
They wore gowns Of white chiffon built
on yellow silk. with large white picture
hats Their bouquets were Of red roses.
The brides toilet was of heavy white
satin with rich trimming OF point lace
Her tullr veil was fastened by a cOrOnet
OF orange blossoms. and her bouquet was
shower Of orchids and lilies of The
valley
In addition to the brides parents and
brothers. the relatives Witnessing the
ceremony and later attending the break
fast were her two grandmotners. Mrs
c. Ii. Dall, of this city. and Mrs. Charles
c. Whitney, of Brooklyn; Mrs Austin
Dali. also of Brooklyn. Mr. and Mrs.
William Meisner, Mrs. Spencer Aldrich. all
Of New York, Mrs. Robert +. Whitney
and Mrs Augustus Whitney. Of Chicago.
ar Josiah O. Munro. OF Buffalo-all rcla-
tives of the bride Mt and Mrs. Samuel
Couuor. Of New York; Mr Hollis Connor.
United States Naval Academy. and
Miss Counor. Of Clinton, Iowa. the
brother and sister of the bridegroom.
Other guests Were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Wylie. of New jersey; Mr.. and Mrs VIII
liam p. Ridgely, Senator and Mrs Cul-
ION. Justice and Mrs. Holmes. Dr.
and AIRS Richardson. Gen. and Mrs
Sternberg. Mai SeweH. Dr. and Mrs.
Merriam. and Mr. and Mrs James r.
Garfield
Mr.. and Mrs. Connor left during the
afternoon for an out OF town trip. before
taking possession of their apartment at
StOneleigh Court.
Lieut. Commander and Mrs Key enter
tanned at dinner last evening. their
guests being Mr.. and Mrs. Cambridge
Livingston, Rear Admiral and Mrs Rae.
the Assistant Secretary Of State and Mrs
Huntington Wilson Capt and Mrs.
Wright. Lieut. and Mrs Timmons Mr.
and Mrs. John Gray, OF Nashville. Tenn. :
DIR. and Mrs. Alexander T. Magruder,
Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Russell Mr. and
! Mrs. William G. Denny. Miss Jackson.
and Hon. Roland Lindsay, Of the British
Embassy.
Mr and Mrs Theodore P. Shonts were
/ the hosts at 81 large dinner party last
/ evening. complimentary to the Secretary
/ of the TTeasury and Mrs Shaw They
/ will also entertain at dinner this evening
( Ex-senator and Mrs. Henderson enter
/ tanned at dinner on Monday evening in
/ honor of the Speaker and Miss Cannon.
I The other guests present We're Senator
and Mrs SpoOner. Senator and Mrs.
Scott Senator and Mrs. Burkett. Senator
/ Du Pont Senator Hansbrough. Repre-
/ sentative and Mrs. Lowden. Representa-
( tive William b Mckinley. ReDrpeapta-
| tive Bartholdt Mrs Hobart. Mrs Logan
Mrs. Benedict Mrs Moncure Robinson.
I Mrs. Stevens. Miss Stevens Mr. and Mrs.
! Joseph Thropp, Mr. Henry Du Pont. ir..
and Mr. Totten.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry May were the
hosts nt one Of the largest Of last crea-
ing's dinner parties, their guests being
1 young people.
Nine. Cortes, wife Of the Minister from
Colombia. gave her first formal reception
/ yesterday afternoon. when the new lega-
tion on Tventy-frst street was the scene
OF a brilliant and interesting company.
The hostess was assisted in welcoming
Diamonds
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