Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-02-24
IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
MISS GILMOUR AND MR.. AL
LISoN MARRIED TODAY.
Shrove Tuesday Gayeties and Other
Events-Personal
Notes.

| today at noon for Miss Marjorie Kerr
| Gilmour. daughter of Mrs. Allen Gilmour.
and Mr.. Crawford G. Allison of Philadel-
phia. Only company limited to their
| relatives and personal friends was present
in the f1ower-decked drawing room. The
attendants to the couple were Mr.. j.
Nelson Allison, best man, and Miss Oc-
tavia Gilmour. as maid of honor. The
brides dress was of white satin. and her
tulle veil was crowned with real orange
blossoms. She carried an orchid and lilies
of the valley bouquet. and the diamond
horseshoe brooch was recent gift of the
bridegroom. The maid of honor wore white
crepe de chine. Among the guests were
several from Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs.
Allison left town today, and will spend
their honeymoon abroad. They will live
in Germantown, Pa, on their return next
autumn.
Owing to the death Of the Presidents
nephew, Secretary and Mrs. Straus have
postponed their dinner for the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt until March >. Miss
RooSevet's acceptanceS for the same in
terval have also been recalled
Senator Kean's reception for Sena-
tor and the Misses kean welcomed a
large company of both official and resi-
dent guests last night. A brilliant even
ing followed at their home at 18th and
streets, where a floral decoration mu-
| sic and supper were incidental features.
The Netherlands minister and Nine.
Loudon were hosts at charming musical
event last evening when they were as
sisted by Mr.. Wirtz, cellist. and men,
! bers of the diplomatic corps in an in
formal program.
Mrs. Elkins. Miss Lee, Mrs. John B.
Henderson. Mrs Warder, Miss Robson,
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Miss Robinson, Gov. Fleming of West
Virginia, Mrs. Clinton Stuart, DR.. and
Mrs. B. NJ. Randolph, Mr.. and Mrs. Pen
dleton. Mrs. Stevenson, the Misses Horsey,
Mr.. Lee Horsey. Miss Eleanor Carroll.
Miss Letterman, Mrs. Stickney. the Misses
Stckney, Admiral and Mrs Terry, Mr..
and Mrs. John B. Pendleton of Baltimore,
DR.. Thomas S. Lee, Mrs. Van Rensselaer,.
Mrs Miller. Prof. Swisher, DR.. and Mrs.
Morris Murray, DR.. Morse, Mr.. Addison,
Mr.. w. B. Clarke and Miss Hartman
were some of those present yesterday at
the wedding of Miss Elizabeth Van Rens-
| selaer and Gen. James Carroll Frazer of
Morgantown, W. Va, at St Margaret's
Church Yesterday. Rev. Stephen Van
Rensselaer,. the brides brother. ofhciated.
The bride, who was given in marriage
by her father. Mr.. Eugene Van Rensse-
laer. wore white satin with old lace. col
lar of pearls and diamonds. the gift of the
bridegroom, and diamond pendant. Her
veil was of lace, and was worn by her
mother at her wedding. She carried
shower bouquet of lilies of the valley.
Miss Justine Van Rensselaer, of New
York was maid Of honor and the brides
only attendant. Her gown was of pale
yellow messaline, handsomely embroider-
ed. With it she wore large hat. trim
med with yellow plumes, and carried yell
low roses.
Mr. Robert L. Snodgrass of Martins
burg, w. Va. was best man. and the
ushers were Mr.. James H. Stewart and
Mr.. J. w. Hartigan of Morgantown. w.
Va; Mr.. w. T. Henshaw of Martinsburg.
w. Va; Mr.. H. c. Ogden of Wheeling,
w. Va: Mr.. Howard Townsend of New
York, and Mr.. Guardian NJ. Lane of Bos-
ton.
A small reception followed at the home
of Mrs. Van Rensselaer, Berry. 1912 H
street after which Gen. and Mrs. Frazer
left Washington for their wedding trip.
Mrs. Frazer wearing a smart suit of
taupe broadcloth. with fur toque. They
will make their home in Morgantown,
W. Va.
Representative and Mrs. Lamar gave an
elegant dinner last night at Rauscher's
in compliment to the British ambassa
dor and Mrs. Bryce. when spring flow
ers prevailed in the decoration of the
large table. Jonquils decked the middle
of the board and violet corsage bouquets
were placed for the ladies. The other
guests were the Cuban minister and
Nine. de Quesada, the Chilean Minister
and Nine Cruz, the Bolivian minister and
Nine. Calderon. the Argentine minister
and Nine. Portela, Senator and Mrs. Scott,
Senator and Mrs. Rayner. Senator and
Mrs. Overman, Senator Bacon, Senator
Daniel, former Justice and Mrs. Brown,
Mr.. Justice and Mrs. Howry, Represent
ative and Mrs. James Breck Perkins.
Representative and Mrs. Lowden, Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Francis Burton Harri-
son, Representative and Mrs. Howard,
Representative Mckinley and Miss MATHS,
Ran rot P,,r
Senator and Mrs. Dryden, Miss Flora
Wilson. the commissioner of pensions
| and Mrs. Warner. DR.. and Mrs. Chatard.
Mr. and Mrs. Reid Rogers. Mr. and Mrs.
| and Mrs. Anthony kuser. Mr.. Morris
| Evans. Miss kibbey and Mr.. and Mrs.
P. Lee Phillips.
| In the presence of many members of
the diplomatic corps and prominent So
ciety folks of Washington. New York
and other cities. Miss Grace Mcmillan
Jarvis was yesterday afternoon married
| to Mr.. Preston Gibson, son of the late
| Senator Randall Gibson of Louisiana.
The ceremony occurred at the Mcmillan
| residence on Vermont avenue. Rev.
Charles Wood, pastor of the Church of
| the Covenant. officiated. Miss Virginia
Frew of Pttsburg. Pa. was maid of
honor, and Richardson Gibson, brother
of the bridegroom, best man. The brides
maids were Miss Winfred King Of Pitts
Martha Cameron, Miss Constance Hoyt,
all of this city, Miss Fannie Hanna of
| Cleveland and Miss Gladys Cromwell of
| New York. Messrs. Francis Hamilton,
| Reginald Vanderbilt and Paul Rainey of
New York. Howard Gillet and Walter
Keep of Chicago and Ralph Partridge OF
| Baltimore were ushers.
| The brides dress of satin and lace was
one Of the finest worn this season. Her
tulle veil was edged with rose point. Her
shower bouquet was of orchids and lilies
| of the valley The maid of honor wore
white satin and the bridesmaids wore
gowns and hats of pink tulle. carrying out
the general color scheme of pink and
white.
| Mrs. Mcmillan was richly dressed in
white satin and silver beaded tulle with
point lace on the corsage.
Several hundred Daughters of the
American Revolution attended the social
| meeting of the District chapters held in
! the woman's building of the George
| Washington University last evening The
flags of the chapters made a brilliant
background for the receiving party. The
national Colors greeted the eye at every
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