The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1909-10-24

ern points Miss Norton Is the only
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Stevens Norton, OF 1A7 Belmont street
northwest, and comes of an old South
ern family. Her grandfather, Col. A. NJ
Norton. was widely known as a pioneer
in the iron industry and one OF the most
prominent iron masters in West Vir-
ginia. Through his friendship for Presi-
dent Lincoln he accepted the appointment
Of marshal OF his state during the war.
He was also, more than any one person.
responsible for the establishment OF pub
lie schools in West Virginia. The late
Judge Ireland her maternal ancestor,
was one OF the leading jurists OF Ken
lucky, and with a few other Union men
held the state together and kept IL from
seeding during the rebellion.
Aside from possessing great charm of
manner. the bride has a soprano voice
OF rare quality. and has been frequently
heard at recltaIs here. she has also
displayed ability in painting.
Capt. Northrup Jones. after service IN
Cuba and the Philippines. has been sta
toned at Fort Myer for the past two
years, where he has been adjutant
great part OF the time.
The wedding Is planned for the early
spring.
The wedding OF Miss Marion T. En-
mons, daughter of Mrs. l. A Emmons.
and Mr.. Joseph T. Rivers of Beaufort,
s c.. was simple but pretty ceremony.
Ii was performed in 81. Marks Episco-
pal Church last Wednesday evening at
$50 by the Rev. DR.. w. L. Devries. The
chancel was filed with autumn leaves
and white chrysanthemums. forming a
most effective setting for the bridal party.
Mr. Alden Emmons. brother OF the bride,
escorted her 10 the chancel and she was
given In marriage by her mother The
brides gown was an imported lace robe
made over chiffon and satin, tulle veil,
and orange blossoms and she carried a
shower bouquet of lilies OF the valley.
Miss Lucy EmmOns was maid OF honor
for her sister. Her frcck was OF white
embroidered net over white silk. She
carried yellow chTysanthemums. and wore
a white hat trimmed with white willow
plumes. Mrs EmmOns, the brides moth
er, wore black chiffon satin, trimmed
with old duchess lace Mr.. John Emory
OF Charleston. s. c.. was best man, and
the ushers were Mr.. George Emmons and
Mr.. Thomas S. Scrivener. A reception
followed IN the home OF the brides moth
or. I'm East Capitol street. Mr.. and Mrs.
Rivers left Washington I'm the evening
for their wedding trip They will make
their home in Beaufort Mrs. Rivers
travelling gown was of dark blue diagonal
cloth with a blue and gray hat
Miss Sara West. daughter OF Mrs. Nan
cite West. and Mr. Abraham Lincoln
Dembitz Of this city. formerly Of Louis
Vile. Ky, were married Wednesday last
at noon in the home Of the brides moth
or. 50li Thirteenth street northwest Rev.
Dr. Stern and Rev. DIR. Simon. OF the
Eighth Street Temple. performed the
ceremony. which was Witnessed by rela-
tives only. The bride was becomingly
gowned I'm white messaline trimmed with
real lace. and carried a shower bouquet
Of Bride roses. 4 wedding breakfast
followed the ceremony, and in the after
noon the newly welded couple left for
Hot Springs. Va. and Louisville. Ky. The
brides going-away gown was Of blue
cloth. with hat 10 match. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dembitz will be at home after Noyem-
Der Il in the Beverly apartments. in Irv-
ing street
A wedding in which washington is
much interested was that on last Tues
day OF Miss Maru Cordilia JOliffe. daugh-
ter OF the late Mr. and Mrs William II.
Joluffe, Of Baltimore, and Mr.. Hugh
Thompson Clarkson. of this city, son Of
1Ir. and Mrs. H. NJ. Clarkson. Of Hay
market. Va. The ceremony was per-
formed I'm the home Of n B. Crenshaw.
Lake avenue, Baltimore County, Nd,
Rev. Charles a. Hensel of the Church Of
the Redeemer, officiating. The bride wore
her mothers wedding dress Of silk and
lace. with tulle veil and orange blossoms
and family pearls. The bride was given
I'm marriage by Mr.. Benjamin r. Moore
or Baltimore. Her attendants were Miss
Marion b. Wyatt, maid OF honor dressed
I'm a handsomely embroidered white crepe
de chine with white hat: Crenshaw Nc
Elroy and Elizabeth Jolliffe McElroy. lit
tie cousins OF the bride, acted as ribbon
boy and flower girl, respectively. and Mr.
Walter b. Clarkson OF Philadelphia,
brother of the groom, served as best man.
Miss Emily Cassard played the wedding
marches and other appropriate music.
The bride carried a shower bouquet of
Bride roses and Miss Wyatt pink chrysan-
themums. The house was handsomely
decorated with large palms and autumn
leaves and flowers. There were many
beautiful gifts Of furniture, silver. and
cut glass After a Southern trip, the
couple viii make their home in Laurel.
Nd.
Miss May Conroy, daughter Of Mrs.
Theodosia Conroy, and Mr. Everett J.
Ellis were married ar o'clock Wednes-
day morning in St Paul's Catholic
Church. tho church being decorated for
the occasion with green's and great guam