Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-10-20

bodice was largely formed of rose point
lace and had bretelIes Of satin over the
shoulders. Long sleeves were tucked tulle
tied at the elbow with silk cords and largo
taSseis. Her tulle veil was crowned with
orange blossoms and her bouquet was of
valley lilies and orchids. The costume
of the maid of honor was a girlish one of
tucked white chiffon trimmed with lace
A broad white felt hat was trimmed with
a bunch of white plumes at one side.
Rev Mr.. Grange was the officiating min
lister. and Mr.. Edward March Wheel
wright of Boston stood up with his
brother.
An interesting musical program accom-
panied the ceremony
\ reception followed a. the home of Mr.
and Mrs Merriam on 18th street before
the departure of the newly married couple
for their travels. They will make their
home in Boston.
The bride of yesterday was born and
brought UP in Minnesota, of which state
her father was governor. itis most re-
cent public office was the dire ctorship of
the last census. Mrs. Merriam was
MISS Laura Hancock. whose parents were
Col. and Mrs John r. Hancock Mrs.
James Bishop and Mrs. Hugh Griffin,
both of New York. aunts of the bride
with Mrs. Frank Mitchell of this city. an
other aunt. were present at the wedding
Mr.. Wheelwright graduated in 1876 from
Harvard and is member of the best
known Boston clubs-the Somerset and
Union.
Mrs. Simon Treitel and daughter. who
have been the guests of Mrs Treitars
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Woog OF T street
have returned to their home in Woon-
socket, K. /.
Mrs. l.. J. Kaufman. who has been
visiting relatives in Pittsfe4d. Mass:
Philadelphia and Baltimore for the past
two months, is expected home the early
part of the week.
Mr.. Ross Turner. the well-known Bos-
ton artist. was "a visitor in town for a few
days during the past weak.
Mr. and Mrs. Abram Lisner have r.
turned to their Massachusetts avenue
home after spending the summer in their
cottage in New Hampshire
The wedding of Miss Cara Strouse
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin
Strouse of Baltimore, and Mr. Albert
Of Baltimore. will take place at tie Eutaw
Place Temple Wednesday, October %
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wright and family
Of Sheridan street, North Brightwood
left Washington on Friday for Cleveland
Ohio. to reside permanently
Miss Pauline II. Bristow of Covington
Ky, is at Becourt Seminary. Miss
Bristow is a niece of Gen. Bristow, Sec
Grant, and has passed the greater part
Of her lie in Europe.
Mrs. z. r. MackaN and her daughter,
Miss Nina, have gone to Annapolis to
the Annapolis Harvard game.
Miss Boush and Miss West of Capitol
Hi have taken an apartment in 'the
Loudoun. where Mrs. West and Miss Sue
West will join them November /.
The I.aurels held a social meeting on
Tuesday evening last at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bates in 18th street
southeast. a pleasant evening was spent
in playing progressive pitch. First prizes
were won by Mrs. Williams and Mr. Sam
uel Bates. BOBBY prizes by Mr. and Mrs
Altman. Refreshments were served at
the conclusion of the games. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Falrail.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. N. Williams. Mr.. and
Mrs. D. w. Leman. Mr.. and Mrs George
H. Galbach. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bates
and Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Altman
The fftieth anniversary of Mr.. Walter
b. Payne of 14G6 Wisconsin avenue West
Washington. was a most delightful affair
and largely attended. The table was beau
tifully and beautifully spread in fruits
confectionS. flowers and ferns The rooms
were also tastefully decorated. Fine mu-
sic was rendered on cornet and piano by
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Tate also piano by
Mr.. Walter Jet and others. Congra tuIa
tons and tokens of remembrance were
slowered on the genial host and hostess
Souvenirs of flowers and birthday cake
were carried home by each and all. Amons
! tlose present were: Mr.. and Mrs. II. Tate