The Washington herald., 1908-05-01

law, Mrs. Charles A. Peck, Of Kalamazoo,
for a visit to Atlantic City They will
remain there for about two weeks.
Mrs. John Hay widow Of the Sec
retary of State, has closed her house in
Lafayette square for the summer, and
after visiting IN New York viii go TO her
summer home at Lake Sunapee, n. II.
Representative and Mrs. Barchfeld, of
Pennsylvania, who make their home at
the Connecticut. have as their guests for
a short time their son, Elmer Barchfeld,
and p. N. Taylor, both Princeton stu
dents.
An attraction for society people yester-
day afternoon was the tea in honor of
Mrs Thomas Ryan. with Mrs. Charles NJ.
Curtis wife of Senator Curtis. Of Kansas.
as hostess Mrs Ryan met a number of
women of the Senate and House as well
as from other branches OF official society.
All Of the Archonides are asked to be
present at a meeting at i o'clock this
morning at the Dewey Hotel. when some
important affairs viii be transacted. It is
hoped that the members viii be prompt
Walter S. Pratt announces the engage
ment Of his daughter Eleanor Page. to
Thomas Hildrup TuIloch. The wedding
will take place early in June.
Commander and Mrs. Alexander Sharp
left Washington yesterday for san Fran
cisco, after "a residence at the navy yard
here for some time past Commander
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and viii assume his duties Immediately
upon arriving in California.
Miss Mary Wells sister Of ex-Mayor
Charles A. Wells. of Hyattsyille Md, and
Mr.. Vernon Cushing Ward. OF New York
City, were married at noon yesterday
In the apartments Of the brides sister.
Mrs. Elizabeth Owens. the Royalton, on
" street
The ceremony, performed by Rev. Will
/ lam Tayloe snyder. rector Of the Church
Of the Incarnation. Washington. was
witnessed by only few Of the members
of the two families. These were only
! informed Of the contemplated marriage
earlier in the daS.
The bride was given away by her
nephew, Nj Robert L Wells Owens. Her
wedding costume comprised an imported
gown OF dark velvet with vest of oriental
! design, and hat to match. Sine has a host
I Of friends in Washington and is regarded
as one Of the Capitals brunette beauties.
Following the ceremony a luncheon was
/ served by the brides sister, Mrs. Owens.
Mr. and Mrs Ward left for Atlantic
| City and the Catskills for the honeymoon.
Later they viii visit salt Lake. where the
/ romance began several years ago and
where the bridegroom has extensive busi-
ness interests. being "A member OF the
/ syndicate controlling the san Rafael ir-
/ rigation project. Mr.. and Mrs. Ward also
contemplate a trip to London and Paris.
Upon their return they viii make their
/ home in New York City.
/ The bridegroom comes Of a distinguished
/ family, and IS regarded as an engineering
expert.
/ Dr. and Mrs. Milton J. Rosenau are en-
tertaining their parents, Mr.. and Mrs
/ Nathan Rosenau, Of Philadelphia
They will be at home informally to-
morrow from 4 to 6 O'Clock.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goldsmith and
/ son Ralph viii be at home to their
friends, at 1910 Calvert street, Sunday,
May 3, from TO 10 O'Clock
/ The annual meeting Of the Council Of
/ Jewish Women takes place next Monday
/ evening at o'clock, In the vestry rooms
/ Of the Eighth Street Temple. The pro-
/ gramme includes reports of officers and
/ chairmen. important business. and cleo
I tion Of officers and directors for the en-
suing year. Music and social hour will
| conclude the evening.