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


| Wade Ball of Clarendon. Va. as ma
tron of honor, and Miss Frances Page
Meade Of Pohick. Va. as maid OF honor.
The best man was Mr.. Rowland NJ. Jones
and the grooms man was Mr.. R. NJ Web
| ster. also of Washington. The ushers were
Messrs. Philip c. Ward of Accotink. Va :
| Philip Nelson Meade Of Portsmouth: Va.
and DR.. w. Smith FARMLAND and Mr.
A. H. Davis. both of Washington.
The ancient church. erected in 1913. Of
| materials imported from England, and ac-
cording to plans prepared by Washington.
was generations ago notable as the place
of worship of the Washingtons. Masons
and Fairfaxes. BY arrangement between
Washington and George Mason. both Of
whom were vestrymen, the site chosen
was midway between their respective es-
| tates. Mount Vernon and Gunston. Dur
ing the war between the states religious
services were discontinued. the edif1ce fell
prey to the vandalism of those disordered
days and from time to time was used to
stable horses of the soldiery. About two
years ago the Daughters of the Revolu-
ton undertook the highly commentary Bile
and interesting work of restoring the
since under the immediate direction of
the rector. Rev. Mr.. Meade. who. it may
be interesting to remark. is grandson
of the famous Bishop Meade Of Virginia
In this work the original plans Of the
building. which were discovered among
private papers of Gen. Washington. have
been followed. the sacred baptismal font
which years ago had been carted away
and afterward used as a drinking trough
for horses. having been recovered and
| returned to its time honored place. The
work of restoration is nearly completed.
, and the interior of the edifice. especially.
| is impressive and beautiful. On this &C.
casion it was tastefully decorated in a
color scheme Of white and green. in honor
of the first marriage ceremony that has
occurred within its portals since its res
toration.
The bridal party entered to the music Of
| the wedding Chorus from ''Lohengrin' -
the bride escorted by her brother Mr..
BENJAMIN F. hewitt. who gave her in
marriage She was gowned In white
silk. and carried lilies Of the valley and
maidenhair ferns. She wore a full set Of
family pearls, more than 100 years old.
| large spray of which clasped her veil.
and handsome diamond brooch. the gift
of the groom. The matron of honor was
attired in white swiss over white silk.
with green girdle: the maid of honor in
white net over white silk. with green Cir
die. Both carried white bridesmaid roses
aid maidenhair ferns. During the cere-
mony "Oh. Promise Me" was played
| softly. with violin accompaniment. and
the exit of the bridal party was to the
music Of the wedding March, The mu-
sic was by Mrs. e. A. Meade and DR..
Cation.
Previous to the ceremony luncheon was
served to the bridal party at the home
| OF Mrs Ward, cousin Of the bride.
The bride Is daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
II. C. hewitt. granddaughter Of the late
DR.. Thomas hewitt. and a niece of the
present DR.. n. B. hewitt. She was reared
at the old family estate Of Huntingdon
which is the present home of her parents
The groom is we'll known business man
of this city.
After receiving the congratulations of
their friends. the bride and groom left for
A M TIA1, It'll H.
their friends at the Ontario in Washing
ton, after July. Is.
Miss Rosebud Evelyn Castell. daughter
OF Mr.. George Clinton Castell. and Mr..
James Luther Humphrey of ST. Louis,
were married at the Church of the I'm
maculate Conception last evening by
Rev. Ambrose Beavans, assisted by the
way. The high altar was adorned with
flowers and brilliantly Illuminated The
ushers were Mr. Frank Humphrey. Mr.
William B. Athey and Mr. Robert H.
Macg!l, po both j., Of II Baltimore and M
went to the altar escorted by her broth
er-in-law. DR.. Frederick o. Roman, and
was attended by her sister. Miss Mamie
Castell: as maid Of honor. and the follow
sister OF the bridegroom; Miss Irene
Sanderson. Miss Marie L. Sanderson and
Miss Josephine Clagett. The bride wore
an empire gown of white satin trimmed
with duchess lace. A tulle veil and
roses and lilies Of the valley and pearl
necklace. and pendant of diamonds and
pearls. the gift of the bridegroom, were
wore embroidered white batiste with than an
empire sash in corn color satin. large
white hat trimmed with yellow roses.
Her flowers were also yellow roses. The
bridesmaids wore white batiste with pink
Hyhit hAfk xr{tSa afy,l>
roses and carried bouquets Of roses. DR..
Robert L. Humphrey was best man for
his brother.
Only the immediate relatives and the
ception at the home of DR.. and Mrs.
Roman. The latter was handsomely
gowned In light green mousselne de sole
and a white hat. and her daughter. Mrs.
of corn color satin and white hat with
yellow plumes.
Mrs. William L. Humphrey Of Blue
mont. Va. mother of the bridegroom,
Later in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Hum
phrey left for a northern wedding trip.
Mrs. Humphreys going-away gown was
of tan wolfe. with hat to match. They
will make their home at 3S48 Delmar
boulevard. st. Louis. Mo.
Senator William Warner and family of
Kansas City. Mo-, who lived at the Cairo
all winter. are at Nahant, Mass, for the
summer.
Miss Mildred A. Hall. daughter of Mrs
Henry S. Hall, and Mr.. John s. Powers
were married last evening at s o'clock at
the residence of the brides mother. As NJ
street northwest. Rev, J. NJ. Gill on
ciated. and only the members Of the two
families. with a few intimate friends,
were present.
The bride was given in marriage by her
brother, Mr.. John e. Hall. She wore
dainty white princess gown Of French
batiste. embroidered and trimmed with
lace. Mr.. and Mrs. Powers will reside at
Washington.
The Ladies' Society of Gorsuch NJ e.
Church celebrated its second anniversary
Tuesday evening. The following pro-
gram was rendered. after which refresh
ments were served:
Opening prayer. William r. Hunt: piano
solo. Miss Pearle Grigsby: piano duet.
Misses Elsie and Ruth Fitton; singing by
Sunday school chorus; soprano solo. Miss
Grigsby; piano duet, Misses Florence
Hayden and Annie Kienle; vocal duet,
Misses Kienle and Mary Randy; address.
William r. Hunt humorous Rotations
| and songs. Thomas A. Adams. and the
| the president of the society. by Rev. w.
L. Lynn.
Miss Clarinda Trueworthy, daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs. Trueworthy. was married
yesterday at the home Of her parents,
ola Westminster street. to Mr. James F.
Wedberry. The ceremony was nerfOrroed