Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-08
SOCIETY.
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Middle Ages" and Mrs Harold Pack will
briefly review Current Events.
The musical portion of the program
too, is promised treat. Miss Florence
herman having piano solo and MISS
lrlna Stern a vocal one.
Plans for the work of the year Will De
discussed after which social hour VIII
give opportunity for the seasons greet:
ings All members and their friends W ii
be cordially welcomed.
A delightful and unique wedding of in
terest to Washingtonians took place last
night at Oakhurst. the beautiful colonial
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry FL. Thrash
er. Just on side of Knoxville. Tenn. Tie
bride was Miss Maude Pryce Thrasner.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thrasner, ana
the groom was Capt. James Eveieth Will
son. I. S. A.. son OF the late capt. James
e. Wilson, l.. s.. A. and brother OF
Mr. 3. B. Wilson, well known in this
city.
No announcement of the engagement
of maria sc was made In advance. al
of the preparations for the wedding being
attended o In Cincinnati. Invitations
were issued by Mrs. Thrasher for re-
ception and supper. and the wedding was
a surprise to the numerous guests.
The brides only attendant was MISS
Eugene Dent. recent debutante. daush-
ter Of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Addison Dent.
The groom was attended by his brother.
Mr. 3. b. Wilson. and the ushers were
Mr. Henry HI. Thrasher. jr.. and Mr..
Henry Darnell. brother and cousin of the
bride Mrs Darnell of West Virginia,
sister OF Mrs. Thrasher. and Mrs. 3. b.
Wilson, assisted in receivl ing the guests.
The color scheme of the house decora-
ton was green and white. the wide col
umn doorways being draped with por-
there's of smilax tied with white ribbon
and roses. The mantels and mirrors were
banked with white roses and ferns. and
the staircase and hallway with ferns.
smiax and palms. behind which the or
chestra was stationed
Mrs. Thrasher received in Paquin
gown, white novel beaded and hand en-
hroidered over ivory satin. and wore
corsage bouquet OF yellow rOsebuds.y
The library was profusely decorated
with white roses, and the marriage altar
was empowered in the same. 1t was
kept dark and the lights therein flashed
when the orchestra began to play the
wedding march. and the bride came down
the stairway. preceded by her maid Of
honor
The brides gown was of ivory satin
and rose point lace embroidered in pearls
and she carried shower bouquet of
roses and valley lilies. Miss Dents gown
trimmed with Brussels lace and pearls.
| and she carried pale Killarney roses.
| The bride was given away by her father.
| who is prominent citizen of Knoxville,
4 well Known Oy Ills business dCIlN1tleS
throughout the south. The ceremony
| was performed by the Rev. Fl. c. Risner
of the Broadway Baptist Church.
| Capt. and Mrs. Wilson left at midnight
| after November I. at Fort Washington
| Md, where he will be stationed.
One of the most elaborate social at
fairs of last week was the luncheon given
Wednesday in Salt Lake City, Utah by
Sutherland Whoro ho Aof a lie
were perfectly carried out. The suite of
rooms at the hotel occupied by Pres
ident Taft during his stay in the city
were thrown open for the convenience of
the guests. and the beautifully appointed
luncheon was served in the banquet room
adjoining the ballroom.
The long, oval ia ble was picture, with
centerpiece of pale pink and white
asters In rustic basket. surrounded by
autumn leaves in all of the rich tints,
with the foliage and vines reaching the
full length. where mounds of white as
tiers and ferns graced either end. Two
present to enjoy her hospitality, and the
event was in the nature of a farewell,
as she left the next morning with Sena-
tor Sutherland for this city.
| The present visit Of Mrs. Matthew T.
Scott to Atlanta is matter of decided
interest to many there outside the d.
A. RS, whose guest she will be- Mrs
Scott comes as the special guest OF the
Atlanta chapter at the unveiling OF the
peace monument Tuesday. during which
time she will occupy a suite at the
Georgian Terrace. Tomorrow afternoon
the Atlanta chapter will hold a large and
brilliant reception for her at its CHAP
ter house.
But Mrs Scott arrived unofficially in
the city Saturday. as the guest Of Mrs.
William Lawson Peel until Monday. She
has already accepted Mrs. PeePs invita-
ton for visit this fall at another date.
but when the invitation of the Atlanta
chapter was received Mrs. Peel gracious
ly retired in their favor. as 1t was much
l.greater compliment to be entertained by
q whole chapter than by an individual.
Today after church Mrs. Scott will
spend the time quietly in the country at
| the house of friend. In the evening
Mrs. Peel has invited few intimate d.
| A. r. friends of herself and her guest
| to tea.
Mrs. Ernest Mas of Tampa. Fla, who
has been the guest of her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. A. Baer OF West Washington,
returned home last week.
Mrs Benjamin Frank. who was the
guest of her sister. Mrs. A. Lehman OF
the Gibraltar. has returned to her home
| in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. w. Nordiinger returned
Monday to their home In this city after
spending the summer travelling through
Europe.
Alfred Stein. who spent several Gays
to the University of Virginia.
! Mrs. AZ; L. III MI 'ssA an