Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-25


probably return to New oil in June.
beautiful wedding las. night at St.
Johns Church. Georgetown. was that of
Miss Marie Louise Williams. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Phelps Williams. and
Mr.. Washington Booth Bowie of Prince
George county. Nd The ushers who
seated the large gathering of friends were
Mr.. Oden Bowie Roberts, Mr. Clarence NJ.
Roberts, Mr. Campbell r. Williams. Mr..
Albion Kent Paris. jr~ OF this city; MIR.
Stephenson Brogdeh, Mr.. Robert E. Lee
George and Mr.. Thomas Whitridge of Bal
timore.
The bridal party, grouped in the
chancel, made a memorable picture. There
was a rich background of palms, and the
altar vases were filled with flowers. Bou-
quets of sweet peas also marked the pews
reserved for the contracting families. The
bride was escorted to the altar by her
father, and was superbly dressed in white
liberty satin made in empire styel and
trimmed with duchess and rose point lace.
Her pearls, family heirlooms. have orna-
menied four generations. Her tulle veil
was also fastened by pearls, and her
shower bouquet was of white roses and
lilies of the valley. Miss Helen MorAmer
Williams, maid of honor for her sister,
wore pink messaline, trimmed with white
lace, and a short pink tulle veil. She car
ried pink sweet peas. The bridesmaids,
Miss Julia Armstead Iippitt and Miss EN-
lily Whitney Fitch of this city, Miss Alice
Oden Roberts of Prince George county, Nd,
dresses of white mousseline de sole trimmed
profusely with Valenciennes lace. with
pink accessories Their shower bouquets
were Of pink sweet peas Mr.; Carter Lee
Bowie was best man for his brother, and
Rev. Frederick B. Howden Officiated.
The bridal reception followed at the
home Of the brides great-aunt, Miss Riley
where the relatives and personal friends
gathered. The house was decorated with
flowers, and refreshments were served.
Mrs Williams, the brides mother, wore
black lace with touches of gilt lace.
Later Mr. and Mrs. Bowie, the latter in
smart travelling gown of blue cloth with
hat to match. left on a honeymoon jaunt,
which will end at their future home. in
Prince George county. Md.
charming wedding took place at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. NAL
lard, 102 7th street northwest, yesterday
pastor of Epworth Methodist Episcopal
Church South, officiating, the contracting
parties being the daughter of the house,
Miss Grace l. ~Mallard, and Mr.. Walter E.
Barr The bride was attended by Miss
Pauline Howard as maid of honor. The
rooms were artistically decorated In pink
roses and palms. reception followed the
ceremony. The happy couple left later for
visit to the jamestown exposition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jules Demonet and party
of Baltimore friends will leave today for
the jamestown exposition.
A tea was given yesterday afternoon by
the Women S Auxiliary of ST. Johns parish,
the proceeds of which are to go toward it's
missionary work. The hall was attractively
decorated with palms and branches of
spring blossoms, while the tables were laden
with cut flowers.
Mrs Roosevelt, who is a member of the
auxiliary, sent a box of roses and carna-
tons, which were sold by Mrs. Griffith
Johnson and Mrs. John P. Jackson at their
flower booth.
The receiving party consisted of the off,
GERS of the society. Miss ]. Wicke, presi-
Miss Saxton. treasurer; Mrs. NPeter Wilson,
secretary, and Mrs. Cotton Smith, Mrs E.
Slater Dunlap and Mrs. Frank Bigelow.
Mrs. Percy Myers. assisted by a group of
young women, sold candy. Mrs. Kate
Kearney Henry, with Mrs. Robert Cults