The Washington herald., 1911-07-26

Mr.. and Mrs Andrew ]. Lukei had a
happy celebration of the ..fiftieth anni-
versary of their marriage last evening
in their home, at lilo NJ street. sur
sounded by their six children and nine
some reception at o'clock. 1t was an
occasion of double interest and signifi-
canoe, as their youngest grandchild, only
five weeks old. was christened after the
guests assembled by Rev. Frank Benson,
pastor of the Rhode Island Avenue M.
P. Church. The infant. who for a long
time divided honors with her grand
parents last evening, is the young daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. R. F. Lukei. and
was christened Mariana. The baby was
greatly admired in a dainty frock of the
finest linen and delicate lace The large
suite of rooms were decorated with
palms, ferns, and yellow blossoms, both
roses and the beautiful golden glow be-
ing used In profusion, topped of in
each apartment with an American flag
which was also a significant reminder
of the auspicious day. fifty years ago,
when the then young couple stood before
the altar in the Congress Street Meth
odist Protestant Church, with the bride-
GcdArd, were grouped-in the amen cor
ner of the church, honored guests. A
number Of them were among the guests
of last evening and sung effectively some
of the familiar war songs which were both
sad and pleasant reminders. as the BRIDE
groom marched away with them soon
after the happy ceremony.
A programme Of music was also ar
ranged and carried out by the three
fvror dol
Alvin Goodwin, and Mr.. William Sea-
right.
The well-preserved bride and BRIDE
groom of fifty years ago were assisted
in receiving their guests by the brides
brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs
T. W. Grimes. who came up from their
summer home at Leesburg. Va, for the
few days festivities. Mrs. Grimes was ma
tron of honor at the wedding. The brides
other brother, Mr.. A. Y. Grimes, and
his wife were also in the receiving party.
Mrs. Lukei wore a handsome gown of
black marquisette. with trimmings of
lace and Jets, with pearl ornaments.
Mrs. T. w. Grimes wore black and white
striped chiffon over white silk. with dia-
monds. Mrs. A V. Grimes was In white
marquisette over white satin, with
pearls.
The children of the couple are Mrs. g.
lam Gibson, Mrs. Harry Fox. Mr.. r.
F. Lukei, and Mr.. A. w. Lukei. all Of
this city. Mrs. Searight wore an effect
i've gown of black and white striped
silk, with corals; Mrs. Goodwin was in
white silk, with pearl trimmings; Mrs.
Gibson wore white messaline and lace.
and Mrs Fox was in white chiffon over
satin. with lace. Miss Edith Lukei, who
assisted at the punch bowl, wore a soft
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of pale pink. The dining-room was par
ticularly pretty in its soft yellow trim
mings Of candle shades, centerpiece OF
golden glow. and ices and bonbons to
match Presiding there were Mrs. God
win, a sister-in-law OF Mrs. LukePs
daughter; Mrs. I. n. Clark. and Mrs.
n. H Cobbs, all of Richmond. Other
apartments were Mrs. William Moore
and Mrs. Harry Yauchler. Mrs. James
Crosin assisted Miss Lukei at the punch
bowl. The gifts, which were displayed in
the library, forme dan imposing collec-
ton. Mr.. Lukei's associates of the G.
A r. presented a beautiful brooch OF
pearls and diamonds to Mrs. Lukei and a
gold watch chain with a diamond stud
ded locket to Mr.. Lukei The four daugh-
tiers of the couple presented a beautiful
gold watch and long gold chain to their
mother and a diamond scarfpin to their
father.
Many of Mr.. and Mrs. Lukefs friends
were present last evening who were also
present at the ceremony and reception
following, the former taking place in
Georgetown, in the Congress SEeet NJ.
P. Church, the late Rev. Washington
Roby, pastor, officiating.
Mr.. James Robert Mckee and his
daughter, Miss Mary Lodge Mckee,
toined Mrs. Mckee and Mr.. Benjamin
Harrison Mckee at Saratoga yesterday.
Next Monday they will go to Bar Har-
bor. to spend the month of August at