Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-25

the immediate friends and relatives Of
the young couple At the home OF MT
and Mrs. Wathen. Those present to oner
congratulations were Mr., and Mrs J.
Ford wathen. Miss Addie Wsthen. Rev.
Charles NJ. Bart Miss Jennie G. BARLEY.
Mrs. Cohensus. Misses Sophie ard Jessie
Cohensus. Miss Mamie Hollis. Mrs. Ida
Walling. Mrs. Alice shreve. Mr.. Den,
Mrs. Andrew Peacock. Mrs Maggie
Hayes Mrs. Charles Wathen and Mr..
Joseph Runbar. Mr.. and Mrs Goldsbor-
ough left for visit to the vicinity OF
a short time. Upon returning they will
reside for the present with Mr.. and Mrs.
Wathen. The bride is we'll known in the
work of st. Teresa's Church and its So
cieties.
Mrs. May D. Dunster of the government
printing Office is spending her vacation
in Baltimore. Philadelphia and Atlantic
City.
kinsfolks and acQuaintances the marriage
OF Miss Alice Helen Bennett and Mr.
James Anthony Severn took place last
evening at O'Clock in st. Teresa's
Church. Anacostia. The bride. the only
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Richard c.
Bennett of st. Elizabeth Heights. has
been closely associated. through societies
and otherwise. with the church In which
she was married since childhood MI
Severn has been a resident of this city
for a number of years. Beautiful palms.
effectively grouped. made up the decora-
lions surrounding the altar before which
the ceremony occurred and which was
iIlumined by the light of numerous tapers.
The ushers who seated the large gather
ing were Mr. Forrest Pendleton. Mr.. An
drew OFT. Mr. Baldwin Hopkins and Mr..
Peter Beyers. The bride wore white
swiss, trimmed with valenciennes lace.
with white satin sash, veil and orange
blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet
D. Conner Of this city. who was the
bridesmaid. wore blue mousseline. trim
med with white lace. blue satin sash and
hat with light blue ostrich plumes. She
carried pink roses Mr.. James Buckley
was the best man. The marriage service
was performed by Rev. Charles NJ. Bart.
the pastor Of st. Teresa's Church lmme-
diately following the ceremony a large
reception for the bridal party was held
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Of the bride. A large company compris-
ing relatives and friends Of the contract
ing couple, gathered there to greet them
and to extend best wishes. Mr.. and Mrs.
Severn departed last evening for Atlantic
City. The bride wore a going-away gown
Of blue Panama Chiffon. with hat TO
match. They will return to make their
home at the Edmond, 5th street and Sew
ard square southeast. where they will be
at home after July I. The presents they
received constituted a beautiful and nu
merous array Of gifts.
The reception rendered DR.. A. W. Spoon.
er and family last night by the Sixth
Presbyterian Church was a delightful
social event. In spite of the exces sive
heat large number were in attendance
including several Of the city pastors. An
orchestra furnished choice music at in
tervals throughout the entire evening. The
reception was under the direction of the
church officers, assisted. Of course. by
their wives. The reception took place in
the lecture room. which. with its new car
pet and fresh coat of paint. presented
charming appearance. heightened by the
decorations of palms and cut flowers. Aft
er the formal reception choice refresh
ments were served by the Ladies' Aid
and Young Women's Guild in the ad-
joining rooms. a magnificent bouquet Of
roses was presented to Mrs. Spooner.
Mrs Claude Crewell Of this city gave a
bridge party at the Hotel Ostend, Atlantic
City. Friday night. which was followed
by an tmpromptu dance.
Miss Annie Murphy and Mr.. Michael ].
Ryan were married yesterday by Rev.
Father o Rourke Of St Dominic's Church.
A reception followed at the home of the
bride. 473 Missouri avenue. where a large
party Of their friends were entertained.
Mrs. Reed. the brides sister. was her
only attendant. The couple will live in
this citv