Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-08
SOCIETY
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decorations Of large luncheon table were
of yellow chrySanthemums masSed in the
center Around the circle of yellow bloom
was another of violets. which reached
nearly to each cover. The violets were IN
punches. with lace paper rufiies AROUND
them. and with. cords attached. When
the latter were pulled. the ends revealed
the cards of the happy couple tied to-
gether.
At another party given for the same in
tention the place cards stold the story.
They were envelopes with heart-shaped
card within on which were mounted pho
tographs Of the couple and the date of
the wedding. ;.
Mrs Algernon .Buynaby, formerly Mrs.
Preston Gibson Of Chicago and this city.
is one of the most conspicuous Americans
In the Leicestershire county hunting set.
her husband having just leased Baggrave
Hall, one of the finest places In that re.
gion. Mrs. Burnaby was Mrs. Field
Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Burnaby were mar
ried in the summer at York Harbor, and
spent month or more later In New
Hampshire.
Additional particulars Of the recent
marriage OF Mrs. Mary Stewart Messick
to DIR. Charles c. Marbury OF this city. at
the home of the mother of the bride in
New Orleans have been received. The
house was beautifully decorated for the
occasion with TALL branching palms. plu-
mosa ferns and quantities of pink and
white chrysanthemums. A slightly raised
dais was arranged at one end of the
drawing ROOM and here, under an arch or
palms, the bridal couple stood during the
ceremony, which was performed by Rev.
DR.. La Mothe of st. Pauls Episcopal
Church. The wedding march announced
the entrance of the bride with her brother,
Mr. John n. Stewart. who gave her to
be married. the bridegroom awaiting her
11nH,v. tor flN
his best man, his brother. Mr.. William
Marbury of Philadelphia. Immediately
preceding the bride on her entrance were
her two brothers. Messrs. William P.
Stewart and Andrew Stewart, who
stretched rose-colored satin ribbons down
TIE length Of the room. defining an aisle
through which she passed The bride
looked exceedingly lovely In directoire
gown of pale gray satin trimmed with
rich lace and carried trailing bouquet
Of pink roses and valley lilies tied with
pale pink tulle. On the soft pretty hair
rested a half wreath of tiny pink roses
Mrs. Stewart. who was handsomely gown
ed in white lace. was assisted in receiv-
ing the guests by her daughters. Mrs. Al
fred lie Blanc and Mrs. Daniel c. Hold
err. and daughters-in-law. Mrs. Andrew
Stewart, jr., Mrs John N. Stewart, Mrs.
William p. Stewart and Mrs. William
Marbury and her daughter. Miss Kate
Marbury of Philadelphia. DR.. and Mrs.
many handsome presents. left the same
evening for their honeymoon journey.
The bridal gown worn by daughter OF
Mrs Rachel Foster Avery. the noted suf-
fragiSt, at her recent marriage in Chi
cago was the one In which Mrs. Avery
was presented to Queen Victoria twenty
five years ago. 1t was of white satin and
lace. Mrs. Avery wore at her daughter $
wedding a dress left her by Susan B.
Mt quaint n re make hnf n
white Satin also.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry NJ. Rose of ths
city who are making visit in Grand
Rapids. Mich, were entertained at a large
card party by their hosts.
Count and Countess Lunburg- Stirum of
Germany, who are coming here for
months visit. are being entertained by
the relatives of the latter very extern
sively prior to their departure from her
home city-DetrOit.
Miss Margaretta Symons. who is now
abroad. will spend the winter in southern
Europe.
The Venera Pleasure Club gave its first
entertainment this season last Monday in
a poverty. party and country dance. The
costumes afforded great amusement. The
members of the club are Misses Elizabeth
Cookery, Ruth Smith. Susie Bowers.
Helen Burke. Jenny and Nettie Mac
gruder. Hannie and Mae Carroll and
Annie Leary, and the Messrs, Wilifred
Harper. Lorne. Raymond and John Dyer.
Richard and Turner Becham. Frank
Tucker and Parnell Linsky. Among the
invited guests were Mr.. and Mrs Cook,
who acted as chaperons: Miss Grace I'M
lay, Mr.. F. Sibert. Miss Ellie Lawler. Mr.
John Carroll. Miss Bertha Norton, Mr.. c.
White Miss Rubie Norton. Mr.. A. Lykes,
Miss Glare Child and Miss Posey.
Miss Mary c. Hunt left recently for
GAINESVILLE Tex. where she will spend a
month or more as the guest OF relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Henry p. Browne have
returned after spending several weeks