Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-25

couple were the brides sister, Miss Kath-
Miss Edith Gantz of Baltimore the bride
niece, as flower girl. DR.. A. r. Sheldon
OF Chicago was best man. An orchestra
played the entrance march and through
out the ceremony and reception.
The BRIDE was beautifully dressed in an
empire gown of white velvet trimmed
with Irish point lace and pearls. Her
point lace veil was caught by a diamond
crescent. She had on also the bride
groom's gift, pearl pendant. Her shower
bouquet was OF roses and lilies of the
valley. The maid of honor wore mauve
messaline, in empire style. and carried a
bouquet of violets. The little flower girl
wore frock of muslin and lace and car
ried a basket of violetS. scattering the
fragrant blossoms as she walked ahead
of the bride.
Mrs. Birney. the brides mother, wore a
rich toilette of light blue satin, with
trimmings of rose applique. The brides
grandmother. Mrs Conway. was in black
Varela, who wore green messaline and
point lace. and Mrs. Charles Gantz of Bal
timore, who wore pink crepe de chine,
are both sisters Of the bride.
The brides going-away gown was of
brown cloth. with hat and furs in the
same color
Mr.. and Mrs. William Verplank of New
York. Mr.. Herman II. Birney and Mr..
r. c. Birney. both of Philadelphia, broth
ers of the bride: Dr. and Mrs. a. R..
Mitchell of Baltimore county and their
three daughters, Mr.. and Mrs. Winthrop
Sargent of Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Gantz OF Baltimore. Mi Flor
ence Ingram of Baltimore and Miss Lucy
Gantz of Baltimore county were among
the out-oftown guests.
The Zion Episcopal Church at Fairfax
Courthouse. Va. was the scene of a beau
tiful wedding last evening. when a large
company of relatives and personal friends
were present to witness the ceremony
which united Miss Margaret Lewis,
daughter of Rev. Edward L. Goodwin.
and Mr.. James w. Ballard. son of Mr..
and Mrs. j. n. Ballard of Fairfax. Va.
Miss Frances Trigg of Vienna played the
wedding march. The church was adorned
with palms and potted plants. The ushers
were Messrs. John w. Rust and Robert
w. Stump of Fairfax and MeSsrs. Fred
erick d. Goodwin and John J. Davis of
Manassas. Va. The maids of honor were
Misses Mary F.. Goodwin and Maria l.,
Goodwin. sisters of the BRIDE: Mr.. Robert
T. Ballard was the groom's best man.
The other attendants were: Misses Lille
T. Ballard. Mary \. Goodwin and Char
lotte f. Forsyth of Richmond. Va. and
Mary G. Page of New York The bride
was escorted by her brother Mr.. Edward
lie B. Goodwin of Williamsburg. Va. who
gave her away. The bridal party was met
at the altar, which was artiStically dec
Grated with palms and pOtted plants. by
Rev Edward l.. Goodwin. father of the
bride who performed the ceremony. A
reception followed the marriage at the
Episcopal rectory. where only the bridal
party and the immediate members of
the families of the newly welded pair
attended.
Miss Mary G. Page of New York. Misses
Sallie A Goodwin and Margaret A. Rib
BILE of Wytheville. Va; Mrs. Thomas G..
Pretlow. Misses Mary A. Goodwin and
Charlotte E. Forsyth of Richmond, Va;
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Poindexter of Char
lottesville. Va: Mr.. Edward LeB. Good
win of Williamsburg, Va; Robert w.
Smith of Baltimore, Md; Robert A.
Goodwin of the Theological Seminary
of Alexandria, and 7. Marshall Smith of
Petersburg, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Ballard,
after an extended southern tour. will re-
side at Fairfax Courthouse. Va, where
Mr.. Ballard is the cashier of a bank.
Mr. Frank Wickersham. state repre-
sentative of Pennsylvania, and his sister,
Mrs. Mariana Sponsler of New Cumber-
land, Pa. were the weekend guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Conrad E. Heese of Capitol
Hill.
Mrs. Ballinger will receive on Mondays
after 3 o'clock.
DR.. and Mrs. Carl Henning have re-
turned to the city.
The librarian of Congress, Mr.. Putnam,
left town for New York yesterday to meet
Mrs. Putnam and his younger daughter,
who are due to arrive today after sum-
mer and autumn in France and Italy.
Mrs. Putnam will be little in Washing
ton this winter. having to supervise her
daughters further studies Qn music and
sculpture) in New York city.
Mrs. P. B. Fleming has returned to her
home in Raleigh, n. c., after a two
weeks visit with her father, Mr.. H. +.
Crouch of 513 H street
Mrs Bainbridge-Hoff has returned to
her home on Jefferson place for the win
ter Her son-in-laW and daughter. Mr..
and Mrs Bertram Greene, are with her.
MI and Mrs. Wells c. Harrell announce
the marriage of their daughter. Jannette
Lambert, to Mr.. Hunter Harold Eddins at
Rockville, Saturday. November 81. 1908.
Members of the Criterions attended a
stag given by Mr.. Louis l.. Steiner at his
residence. 61S l. street northwest, Monday
night. November %. 1905 when Mr.
Steiner was presented with a beautiful
piece of silver. Those present were: Will
liz m FinkalSfan Harry Cobop NIon,;oa