The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-06-15
VIRGINIA SOCIETY
ATTENDS WEDDING
RECEPTION AFTER CEREMONY

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Alexandria. Va. June H-The marriaE,
OF Miss Jean Lloyd Brent, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Gordon Brent, ant
David Milton French, both of this city
look place at 5 o'clock this evening a
the home of the parents of the bride
10 North Columbus Street, and was at.
| tended by the members Of both families
ana a number of friends and relatives
Inc ceremony was performed by Rev
william j. Morton, rector Of Christ Epis-
eopai Church. II took place In the par.
lots. which were prettily decorated for
the occasion with palms and pink roses
The bride entered the parlors accom-.
panied by her father, by whom she was
given in marriage. Mrs. Charles G. Len
non, organist of Christ Church, played
the march. The ceremony took place
| beneath canopy of palms and flowers
| ihe bride was attired in a gown OF
| white crepe meteor and bodice trimmed
with lace and pearls, and she wore a
tuile veil caught with orange blossoms
Her flowers consisted OF a bouquet OF
Bride roses and lilies of the valley.
Attending the bride were the Misses
Mary Snowden and George French
the latter the sister of the bridegroom.
They wore white embroidered batiste
and carried bouquets OF pink sweet
peas. Little Miss Margaret French
also sister of the bridegroom, was
flower girl She was dressed in white
and carried a basket of pink roses.
Richard NJ. Chichester was best man.
reception followed the wedding,
which was ATTENDED by a number of
out-of-town guests, a partial list of
which follows: Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence r. Howard. Fredericksburg, Va;
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more: Mrs. ]. T. Perrin and the
Misses Perrin, of Baltimore: Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Lloyd Tabb, West Point. Va;
Mr.. and Mrs. Mackenzie Tabb. Middle
burg. Va, and Mr.. and Mrs ]. w,
Tabb. Richmond, Va.
After the reception Mr. and Mrs
French departed for an extended
Northern bridal trip. and upon their
return they will reside in this city.
Body Recovered from River.
The body of Charles W. Hall, of Wash
ington, who was drowned Tuesday night
last near Craney Island. was found this
morning by his son, Frederick Hall, who
brought the body to this city. 1t was
removed to Wheatley's undertaking
chapel. whence the funeral will be
held at o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Services will be conducted by Rev. W.
j. Morton, rector of Christ Episcopal
Church. and burial will be made in
Union Cemetery.
Mr.. Hall was sixty-hve years old, and
leaves a wife and seven children. He
was a carpenter by trade.
Accompanied by a number of relatives
and other Washingtonians. he left Tues
day last for Lower Machodoc. When
about eighteen miles south OF here, one
Of Ia ~ he ata
II for the purpose of going to the cabin
below to get a sandwich. Upon return
ing it was ascertained that Mr.. Hall
had fallen overheard. and efforts at that
time to find the body proved unsuccess-
full.
feature of the Flag Day services of
Alexandria Lodge, No. u.s. Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks. held to-
night. was the presentation of a hand
some gold watch to Robert s. Barrett,
past exalted ruler OF the lodge. Rev
Edgar Carpenter. chaplain of the lodge.
made a speech OF presentation on be-
half Of the lodge. to which a response
was made by Mr.. Barrett. The watch
Is handsomely engraved with an emblem
Of the order. and on the inner case is
the following inscription: Presented to
Robert s. Barrett. past exalted ruler Of
Alexandria Lodge of Elks, No. 75s"
The Flag Day services were held and
were conducted in accordance with the
ritual Of the order. being conducted by
James w. Bales and other officers of
the local lodge.
Other News Notes.
A copy of the acts and joint resoiu-
tons of the City Council of Alexandria
from October y, 1908, TO May 10. 1913, has
inst haan unfinished IN,
There is total OF ninety-eight in num-
Der.
Potomac Lodge of Odd Fellows has
elected the following officers to serve |
FOR the ensuing year: W. Leon Clark, |
noble grand; J. W. McMenamin, vice |
zrand: W. E. Latham. financial secre-
AIRY; n. L. Williamson. recording secre-
AIRY. and l. Morgan Davis, treasurer
These officers will be installed at the
irst regular business meeting, which
will be held in July.
Miss Cathryn Viola Eaton. daughter of II
ir. and Mrs. John H. Eaton. and Lyster II
zee Bowman. both of this city, were mar
led at o'clock this afternoon at the Il
ectory of Christ Episcopal Church. The II
CEREMONY was performed by Rev. William
Morton. rector.
Albert Ralph Michton, of this city, will /
e married the evening of June "a next
I the Liberty Street Synagogue, Durham II
7. c., to Miss Ida Ethel Levy. daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. Levy. OF Durham.
In the Corporation Court today. in the /
ase of Mrs. Frank r. Kersey. guardian,
gainst Kate ]. Monroe and others, a |
ecree was entered confirming report of
Toward w. Smith, special commissioner
Philip M. Knox today filed suit in the
corporation Court for a limited divorce
rom his wife, Cornella H. Knox. De-
ertion Is alleged. He is represented by II
Ittorney Leo P. Harlow.
Julian Y. Williams, OF this city, was
esterday elected chairman of the ma