Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-18
In THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
MARRIAGE OF MISS PRATT AND
MR.. TULLoCH TODAY.
The Alexander-Barr Wedding and
Reception-Other Matrimonial
Events-Personal Notes.

to Mr. Thomas Hildrup Tulloch of Arizpe.
Mexico The ceremony was performed by
Rev. John G. Ames of this city at the
home of the bride, at Forest Glen. Md.
in the presence of only the members Of
the two families.
The bride was attended by Miss Eleanor
Pratt Mcqueen as maid Of honor. and
Mr.. w. S. Pratt. jr.. acted as best man.
After the ceremony and small reception
at the house Mr.. and Mrs. Tulloch left
for a wedding trip west to San Diego.
Cal, for a visit with Mr.. Tulloch's fam
lily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tulloch will make their
home at Arizpe. Mexico, where Mr.. Tul-
loch is connected with the Pedrazzini
mines.
Few more delightful events have marked
this month of weddings than that last
A. Barr. when their daughter. Ida May
Barr. and Mr.. Herbert Lee Alexander of
Martinsburg. w. Va. were married by
Rev Herbert Scott Smith. rector of St:
Margaret's Church. The drawing room
of the spacious dwelling on California
street was profusely adorned with palms
and foliage plants interspersed with white
flowers. In the bay window a floral chan
eel was simulated. and a priedieu of
white satin marked the spot of the cere-
case roses of many hues mingled with
the palms and vines. When the hour for
the marriage came the ribbon girls. adj
vancing. stretched the white barrier which
marked the aisle. through which walked
the matron and maid Of honor, Mrs. Rob-
ert H. Boyd and Miss Margaret Barr,
and then the bride. escorted by her
father. Awaiting in the bower were the
clergyman, the bridegroom and his best
man. Mr.. William Fontaine Alexander of
Charlestown. w. Va.
The wedding music was played by a
string orchestra: The bride was charming
In an elegant dress of the softest white
satin, the bodice half formed of duchess
lace and the empire train caught under
rosette of satin cords. Her tulle veil
enveloped her slight figure. and fell from
chaplet Of orange blossoms. Her show
err bouquet was of lilies of the valley and
orchids.
The gown of the matron of honor was
first worn at her wedding a few years
ago. and was of white satin and point
lace. The maid of honor wore a very
smart dress of escurial lace made over
white and having a pretty trimming on
the bodice and a girdle of light green
5rocaded satin. Her flowers were brides
maid roses. The flower girls were all In
white lingerie dresses and made most
attractive group. They were the Misses
Almeda Barr sister of the bride; Mary
Alexander. sister of the bridegroom: Mary
Barr Of Hagerstown, Md. cousin of the
bride: Elizabeth Dom. Emory Dubois
and Sara Doolittle of this city
Mrs. Barr wore an elegant dress of
white chiffon and bruges lace.
Several hundred guests attended the
reception which followed. and which was
delightful meeting of the friends of
the host and hostess. as we'll as of their
family circle.
The brides presents made a notable
collection in the library on the second
floor. where tables completely lined the
large room with a glittering assortment
Of jewelry and silver and cut-glass table
and other appointments. with furniture.
pictures. etc. After their wedding trip.
upon which the couple started last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander will go to house
keeping in Martinsburg. w. Va, in a fine
home. newly furnished in every detail.
The BRIDES going-away costume was of
dark blue rajah silk. with hat in keep
ing. Some of the out-of-town guests who
are of Mr.. and Mrs. Bars house party
were Mrs. Alexander and Miss AleXan-
der. mother and sister of the bridegroom
and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert H. Boyd of
Martinsburg. Mr.. Lane Alexander and
Mr.. Richard Alexander Mr.. and Mrs Ed
ward Cooke. brother-in-law and sister of
the bridegroom and Miss Jane Alexan-
der. all from Charles Town. w. Va. Mr..
and Mrs Edward Shalvey of New York
an Miss Barr, from Hagerstown. cousin
Of the bride.
The marriage of Mrs. Martha Bell Lear.
daughter of Mr.. Alexander Lear. and Mr..
Ross Lauder Fryer took place in the
streets northwest. last night at s
o'clock In the presence of a large COM
pany of relatives and friends. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. DIR. George
Bailey. pastor of the church. Miss Ada
Virginia Lear, sister of the bride. was
maid of honor. and Mr.. ]. Edwin Lawton
best man. The bride wore a white satin
made princess. trimmed with rare rose
point lace. She wore a tulle veil and
carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the
valley and bride roses. Miss Ada Virginia
Lear Awore a becoming gown of pale yell
low satin. She carried a cluster of tea
roses.
Miss Beulah Hardy. Miss Mary John
Mary Lawton were bridesmaids. Their
gowns were of white embroidered batiste.
trimmed with cluny lace. They carried
huge clusters Of daisies and wore wreaths
of daisies in their hair.
The ushers were Mr.. John L. Johns.
Mr.. Walter E. Burt. Mr.. Franklin S.
Durston and Mr.. Don E. Clark.
A reception followed at the home Of the
bride, 2311 Pennsylvania avenue north
west. after which the young couple left
Washington on their wedding trip. going
first to Boston by sea and then to Port
land. Fall River. Albany and New York.
of dark blue serge. with a blue hat
trimmed with brown.
Miss Katherine Lear. sister of the bride.
wore white satin, trimmed in marquise
lace. Mrs. J. J. Fryer of New York.
mother of the bridegroom. wore a hand
some gown of pearl gray. and Mrs. c. B.
Hurry of New York sister of the BRIDE
groom. wore white chiffon and lace.
Upon their return to this city Mr.. and
Mrs. Fryer will reside at the Marion, 10Th
and H streets northwest.
Mrs. Marian Longfellow O'Donoghue.
who has been in this city for the past
month. a guest of her daughter. Mrs
Paul Scharf. at 1910 Monroe street has
gone to New York. where she will spend
few weeks with her son. Mr.. William
L. Morris. after which she will return
to Boston and later visit the land of
Evangeline."
Mr.. and Mrs j. T. Farr and daughter
Ruth left today for Atlantic City, where
they will spend the next thirty days. after
which they will go to the mountains OF
Virginia. They will return home in Sep
tember
Mrs. Williams w Bride is attending the
| sessions of the republican national con-
vention. along with her father. Mr.. Will
liam D. Fairbanks. a brother of Vice
President Fairbanks. She will spend the
summer months at her fathers home in
| Mansfield. Ill.
Mrs. r. Klein of Madison. Wis., is the
| guest of Mrs. c. Draper, and will spenC
a few days in New York before sailine
| for Europe, where she will remain until
| fall.
| Miss Walsh of Burgundy Fairfax