The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-11-17

Miss May Libbey, and DR. Henry Chip /
man. of Boston, was best man. The .
bride wore gown OF white satin and \
rose point, the bodice further trimmed /
with pearl embroidery and crystal fringe I
She wore veil OF tulle held with orange
blossoms, and carried shower Of lilies I
Of the valley. The bridesmaids wore /
gowns made alike. In draped princess /
effect, Miss Ethel's Of apricot crepe |
meteor with touches Of gold, and black
hat with gold roses. and Miss May In
pale lavender crepe meteor with silver
trimmings. and a black hat with silver
roses. Both carried arm bouquets OF
white chrysanthemums. Mrs. Libbey,
mother OF the bride. wore amethyst satin
Mrs. Alexander L. Shaw. mother of the
bridegroom. wore wistaria crepe meteor;
with toque TO match The bride and
bridegroom left late in the afternoon for
a wedding trip, which viii end in their
new home in Brookline, Mass. Mrs. Crisis
going-away gown was of wistaria colored
broadcloth. with hat OF the same shade.
Mrs Henry Wells has cards out for
the marriage of her daughter. Miss Laura
Clifford Wells, 10 Lieut. Julian Parsons
Wilcox L. S NJ. c., Tuesday afternoon,
December Z. at o'clock. at the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church. A small
reception for the bridal party. relatives.
and few intimate friends will follow the
ceremony at the residence OF Mrs. Wells,
1910 Twenty-first street.
The marriage OF Miss Mary B. Hudson
to Mr.. James II. Jackson took place yes
terday morning in the chapel OF Trinity
NJ E. Church at II o'clock. Rev r. P.
Williams. rector officiating. Only a small
party OF relatives were present
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Watterson, Of
Kentucky. are the guests OF Mrs. Stanley
Matthews. on their way home from
long trip abroad.
Miss Marie Louise Howser, daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs Harry r. Howser, enter
tanned a number OF her debutante friends
at tea yesterday afternoon in her pa
rents home, 2i5l Eighteenth street. She
was assisted by Miss Luc: Donaldson
Lauck and Miss Alice Boutell who pre-
sided at the tea table, and who will both
make their debuts IN society within a few
weeks The house was adorned with
palms. ferns, and pink and white carna-
tons. The young hostess wore a gown OF
white lace over white chiffon and silk
The young women Of the Junior League
OF the National Junior Republic have
arranged to give a charity ball at the
New Willard on December IS, and have
decided TO postpone the Kirmess which
they had already arranged for.
Mrs. Richard Sylvester and her daugh-
ter. Miss Laura Sylvester. who will be
married on December 70 Mr.. Wood OF
Utica, \. Y, returned Monday from a
few days visit 10 their summer home at
Bolivar Heights. Harpers Ferry. Miss
Virginia Walker and Miss Nan Pierce.
TWO OF Miss Sylvester's bridesmaids. en-
tertained for her yesterday at a mis-
Cellaneous shower and luncheon The
house was decorated with flowers
Miss Sylvesters bridesmaids will In
clude Miss Georgia Knox. who was not
present at the shower because % the
death Of a relative; Miss Nan Pierce
Miss Virginia Walker. Miss Ida Bell
Heron. Miss Edna Roberts. and Miss
May Kearney. Her maid OF honor viii be
Miss Margaret Delauo, or Brookline.
Mass, who will arrive in Washington
next MONDAY ana be the mouse guest or
the b-ide-elect until after the wedding
Miss Betty Baiues viii give a shower
| for Miss Sylvester next Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Harper Walsh
and Miss Walsh have issued invitations
for Thursday afternoon. from 10 Z
| O'Clock This Is Miss Walsh's presenta-
ton 10 society. She VIII receive with her
mother on Thursday afternoons until
/ Lent
Mrs. Magnus s. Thompson and the
! StonewaH Jackson Chapter. No. %. L.
| u. c.. will be at home at 1922 Vermont
avenue this afternoon, IN honor OF Mrs.
/ Charles .. Merwin, recently elected presi-
/ dent Of the Columbia division. L. d. c.
/ The Indiana ladies' Of the Vermont Az
enue Christian Church will be entertained
/ this afternoon by Mrs. ". F. johnson,
Of New Castle. Ind. at her home GIG
/ Thirteenth street
/ Col o. G. Staples last night gave a
1 dinner az the Rigs House 70 Mr. and
( Mrs. Robb. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews Comp
/ troller Traceveu and wife and daugf ser,
/ Miss Cecilia Kennier. and DR.. A H