Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-10-09
N THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
MARRIAGE OF MISS SHEPARD
AND MR.. WHITLEY.
Large Bridal Party Attending the
Couple-0ther Events.
Personals.

The marriage of Miss Mary Nors worthy
Shepard. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Rob
ert Fitch Shepard. and Mr.. Richard p.
Whitley took place today at noon at
st. Johns Church. before a brilliant as
semblage of friends and relatives. The
Rev Roland Cotton Smith, the rector, Of
ficiated, and this recalls charming COIN
c.dence, in that DR.. Smiths father mar
ried the parents of the bride. Large clus-
tiers of pink roses massed with ferns and
palms formed the decoration in the chan
eel. The bride, who was escorted to the
altar by her father wore n gown of
heavy white satin, draped with rose point
Her only ornament was a diamond pin
selected from among her many presents
and she carried a shower bouquet of
bride roses and lilies Of the valley.
Miss Alice Shepard. the brides sister.
was the maid of honor. She wore an ex-
quisite gown of pink chiffon over white
satin. with tunc of chantilly lace, heav-
lily embroidered in pink. and sash of
by the other attendants, was of pink
satin. faced with sable-colored velvet,
trimmed with pink feathers. She wore
diamond bar pin, the gift of the bride,
and carried a large bouquet of Killarney
roses.
Miss Mary Whiteley, the sister OF the
groom: Mrs. B. Devereaux Barker of
Boston, Miss Dorothy B. Shepard and
Miss Lee Marvin. both Of New York.
wore gowns of white chiffon over white
satin. with tunics of chantilly lace, en-
broidered In pink, and pink sashes. They
also wore gifts from the bride in the
form of bar pins of sapphires and pearls.
and carried bouquets of Killarney roses
Miss Georgianna Smith Of New York
was to have been in the bridal party. but
owing to death in her family had to
withdraw. Her place was taken by Mrs
Barker. The best man was Mr.. Benjamin
and the ushers were Mr.. Burrit H. Shep-
ard of New York. Mr.. James 3. Brins-
made. also Of New York: Mr.. Browne
Morton and Mr.. J. Halsey Malone Of Ken
lucky
Mrs Shepard wore gown of sapphire
satin crepe with an elaborate garniture of
fish needle point lace and gold embroidery
on the corsage. A hat matched in velvet
trimmed with gold and blue plumes.
Mrs. Whitley, the grooms mother,
wore a handsome gown of black satin.
trimmed with point lace, and black hat
with plumes.
Among the out-of-town relatives and
friends were Mr.. and Mrs. j.. Lawrence
Boggs and the Misses Boggs of New Jer-
sey, Miss Shepard. Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Vogei. Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus D. Shep-
ard, Mr.. and Mrs. Rutherford M. Shepard.
Mr.. and Mrs Frederick Shepard, Mr.. and
Henry S. Morton, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Riker, Mr. Bayard F. Foulke and Miss
Foulke and Mr.. Henry w. Hayden. all of
New York; Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph Bar
ton Of Baltimore, Md; Mr.. and Mrs. John
D. Miller of New Jersey. Mrs. and Miss
Morrison Of Baltimore. Md.
OF Mr.. Whfteley's relatives present. be-
sides his mother. Mrs. Charles Whitley.
and his sister, Miss Mary Whitley OF
Maryland. there were also on for the
wedding Mr. j. B. Peyton. his uncle; DR..
and Mrs. Heblems, uncle and aunt; Miss
Marguerite Sloan and Mrs. Charles Nor
timer Calvert of Maryland.
Several hundred personal friends at
tended the wedding breakfast at the
Shepard home on 18th street before the
departure Of the couple for their honey
moon jaunt. They will reside in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shepard entertained the
bridal party at dinner last night following
the church rehearsal.
The marriage of Miss Viola Trail and
Mr.. Rutherford J. Crump took place
the bride and groom 619 Rock Creek
Church road, Rev Charles E. Guthrie
officiating. The parlors were beautifully
decorated for the ceremony, at which only
the relatives and few intimate friends
were present. After their wedding trip
the couple will be at home to their friends
after November 1.
DIR. and Mrs. George E. Kicker have re-
turned to Washington after three
month sojourn at their island home in
northern Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles J. Williamson.
after a short stay at the Belevue-Strat
ford Philadelphia, are now at the MARI
borough Blenheim, Atlantic City. Upon
their return to this city they will reside
in their new home, 2616 Connecticut ave-
nue..
Capt and Mrs T. B. Amiss have re-
turned to the city and are located with
their son-in-law and daughter, Nj. and
Mrs. James Fl. Clear, at 400 9th street
northwest. where they will be pleased to
see their friends.
Misses Rose L. Cook and Ada McCor-
mick of Fort Wayne, Ind, are the guests
of Mrs. l.. w: McCreery. 232 18th street
northeast
Mrs. William b. Noble and her. daugh-
ter. Miss Yulee Noble. are in New York
staying at the Hotel Wolcott. where they
entertained at luncheon yesterday.
Miss Mary Veihmeyer, eldest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John F. Veihmeyer, 11O4
7th street northeast, entertained a party
of friends at the family residence last
Wednesday night in honor OF Miss Eta
Clarke of Baltimore, Nd, niece and
guest of Mrs. James w. Allison, 1lO6
7th street northeast. Others present
were the parents Of the hostess, Miss
Emma Ernest. Miss Lalia McMulIen. Miss
Mary Boss. Miss Ethel Veihmeyer. Mrs.
James W. Allison, Miss Lillian Allison 4ir.
Reginald Smith. Mr.. Andrew Heffner of
HarrisonburS. Va: Mr.. William Scothron,
Mr.. Raymond Veihmeyer and Mr.. W.
Clarke Allison. Musical selections. both
vocal ana Instrumental. We're rendered
and games enjoyed, after which refresh
ments We're served. Mr.. w. Clarke AL
liscn was toast,naster of the occasion.
Miss Mabel Bcardman is staying with
her sister, Mrs Crane. in Dalton, Mass.
and was to make an address today before
the Berkshire County Red Cross Society
in Pittsfield.
Miss Marie Stevens. daughter of Maj
P. C. Stevens. U. S. A, and Mrs. Stew
ems, is spending this month at Burling-
ton, VT, the guest of Miss Louise Jocelyn,
daughter of Gen. Jocelyn. She will be
away until Thanksgiving, and after leav-
ing Vermont will make visits in Con-
necticut. West Point and in New York
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