The Washington herald., 1908-06-03

last evening in the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church, when Miss Edna Smith
Wells. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Absa-
lom Wells. became the wife of Mr.. Paul
David Keller
The ceremony was performed at s
o'clock by Rev. DIR. F. D. Power, pastor.
The church was tasterully and daintily
decorated with masses OF palms, ferns,
and spring foliage, making background
Of green which was an effective setting
for the delicate gowns. The bride was
attended by Mrs Philip Martin, OF this
city, matron OF honor; Miss Leila Belle
Heron. maid OF honor. and Miss Edna
Roberts. bridesmaid.
The bridegroom was attended by Mr..
Charles f. Wells, brother Of the bride,
best man, and Mr.. Philip Martin. Mr..
Robert Willett Mr.. Maurice NJ. Moore,
Mr.. Vernon +. West. and Mr.. John +.
Carraway ushers. A reception in the
home OF the bride for the wedding party
and relatives followed.
The bride was escorted by her father.
who gave her in marriage. She wore a
robe Of lace over white chiffon and satin,
with a tulle veil held by a coronet OF
orange blossoms, and carried a white
bound prayer book instead OF flowers.
Mrs Martin wore pale blue messaline
and chiffon. and carried deep red roses
Miss Heron was in pale pink chiffon
cloth over pink silk, and carried pink
roses, and Miss Roberts gown was of
yellow satin and chiffon. and her flowers
were yellow roses. Mrs. Wells wore n
graceful gown OF gray Liberty satin. with
Irish lace and diamonds
The decorations at the house were very
simple. consisting OF white blossoms and
greens. and the table was all in white
and green, carnations being the flowers
used. After the wedding supper, the bride
and bridegroom left for a trip West The
bride wore a chic gown OF Copenhagen
blue cloth, with hat 10 match Mr.. and
Mrs. Keller's home will be in Washington.
Miss Gertrude King Schuyler Schaener.
daughter OF the late Charles Ashmead
Schaeffer. was married yesterday after
noon TO DR.. John Dunlop, Of this city,
in the home Of her aunt Mrs. Eugene
Schuyler, where she has spent many win
ter seasons.
The ceremony was performed at 3
o'clock by Rev. G. f. Peter, OF Epiphany
Church. in the presence Of only tho fam
lies OF the bride and bridegroom. Fol-
lowing the ceremony a small reception
was held for intimate friends. the ar
rangements having been made for a
simple wedding, because OF the recent
death of the bridegroom's father.
Miss Schaeffer was attended by Miss
Rose Bradford. daughter OF Rear Ad-
miral Bradford as maid OF honor and
Mr.. George White Johnson, OF Hacken-
sack, n. J., was best man. Mr. George
Schuyler Schaeffer came Up from Cuba
for the wedding. and gave his sister In
marriage. Her gown was Of white mes
saline, made princess, over white silk.
and trimmed with duchess and point lace.
She wore a veil OF tulle. held with a
wreath Of orange blossoms. and carried
shower bouquet OF lilies Of the valley
and white gardenias Miss Bradford wore
pale pink batiste. and carried pink sweet
peas and maidenhair ferns.
Immediately after the reception this
bride and bridegroom left on a bridal
trip after which they will be at home
in Washington. DR.. Dunlop is n mem
Der OF one OF the oldest families Of
Georgetown, and has a wide circle OF
friends Miss Schaeffer is well known
here, having spent several winters with
her aunt. Mrs. Schuyler She is a young
woman Of many accomplishments, and Is
very attractive.
Miss Maggie Thomas. Of Fairfax Court
House. Va. and Mr. George F. McIn-
turf. of Tennessee. were married yester-
day by Rev. DR.. McKim. The bride is &
daughter Of the late Judge Henry w
/ Thomas and a cousin of Rear Admira
Evans. The wedding was quite small
and was celebrated with simplicity.
The Secretary Of Commerce and Labor
and Mrs. Straus left yesterday Afternoon
on the lighthouse tender Holly as III,
guests of Capt Adolph Mark. chairman
Of the lighthouse board, and Mrs. Mark
on one Of the regular inspection trips OF
the Potomac. The party will return a
the end OF the week
/ The Assistant Secretary Of the Nav,
and Mrs. Newberry, with a party OF
board the Dolphin. left Washington yes
terday morning for Annapolis. where the,
will arrive in time for the commencement
ball this evening. Among their guests
ant Secretary. OF War. and Miss Hagner
They will return TO Washington later Fl
| the week
Miss Newberry went over to Annapolis
yesterday, and is the guest for the weel
OF Capt and Mrs. Fred S. Niblack
who have also as their guests Mis-
Leutze, daughter Of the commandant o
the Washington Navy Yard, and Mis-
! Alice Vandergrift.
The Belgian Minister. Baroness Mon
cheur. and their children are at the Chat
tolanee Hotel Chattolanee Springs, in tn,
Green Spring Valley, Maryland, wher
they will spend the month. They will e
later to York Harbor, Me-
Mrs. John S Ward and her grand
daughter, Nine. Riano. wife Of the Span
ish Minister TO Denmark, have closed tn
formers home on Connecticut avenue an,
gone 10 Devon. Pa. the country place o
/ Mrs. Ward. Nine. Riano will make
REPAIRING