Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-22
in THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
MISS JESSIE WILSON BUSY
) WITH A PLEASANT TASK.
Weddings Here and Elsewhere of
Homecomings.
Notes.

| Inc PRESIDENT anu MS LaInliy WeIlt u
the theater last night. Miss Jessie VIII
son addressed a meeting held in the
drawing room Of Mrs. Willard Straight
home at Westbury, l.. T., yesterday. Her
subject was THE Work Of the Young
Women's Christian Association She
made a charming figure in smart suit
of wistaria velvet and a black hat trim
med with fur and quill. Her audience
was a fashionable one from the nearby
and distant countryside. as we'll as town.
| Mrs. Straight is the youngest daughter
of William C. Whitney, who was the Sec
rotary of the Navy in the first Cleveland
cabinet.
| Miss Jessie Wilson will address an
other gathering today at Spuyten Duyvil,
and has other similar engagements in the
near future
The Vice President and Mrs, Marshall
will be guests of Senator and Mrs. Swan
son on motor trip to Richmond and Its
vicinity and the Swanson home the
party left today.
| The Secretary of War and Mrs. CARR
son. Walter c. Pedigo and Mrs. Pedigo
and Brig. Gen. Weaver OF the Coast De-
tense Corps left yesterday for New York
and will sail from there today for Pana-
ma, and will be away until November 10.
Miss Clara Michelbach of Philadelphia
| is spending short time in this city.
| Miss Christine Fox, daughter of AIR
and Mrs Duane Edwin Fox, and Mr.
George Lewis Towne of Des Moines
Iowa, were married last night at St
Margaret's Church at 8 o'clock, by the
Rev. DIR. Herbert Scott Smith. in the
presence of large assembiage OF
- ND fri dc a W. az G
were filled with lilies Of the valley
and maidenhair fern, and palms banked
| the chancel
The bride was escorted to the altar
by her father and looked lovely in her
gown. of white crepe charmeuse, trim
| med with fiounceS of rose point lace
Her veil OF brussels lace was arranged
| beneath a coronet of orange blossoms,
| and she carried shower bouquet of
| lilies of the valley.
| Mrs. Frank Boughton Fox. the
| matron of honor Wore gown of
green chiffon. draped over white satin.
with a cap Of green tulle.
| The bridesmaids. Miss Ethel TOwne
| of Des Moines. Iowa. and the Misses
Laurie E. Smith, Frances e. Smith and
Antoinette Ray of this city. each walked
alone
| Their gowns Were of. white char
meuse and had long narrow trains and
side dua peries of green chiffon. with a
| shaded border. The bodices We're COW
cred with scarfs of brussels lace, form
ing long. pointed sleeve draperfes.
Each wore pendant necklace of
gold and jade and a white tulle cap.
| held with bands of white silk, SPRAYED
with valley lilies.
All the attendants carried huge
bouquets of maidenhair fern. with a
shower of lilies of the valley tied In.
Mr.. Nathan Clarence Towne of Des
Moines, Iowa, was the best man, and
the ushers included Mr.. Harvey Ran
dali Wicks of Saginaw. Mich: Mr..
Edgar Woodbury. Bowen of Detroit.
Mr.. Frank Boughton Fox and Mr.. New
bride.
small reception followed at the Fox
residence, on 21st street. which was
and cut flowers. Mrs. Fox wore An
| elegant gown of lavender brocade and
lace.
Mr.. and Mrs. Towne left last night
Tor an extended honeymoon jaunt, the
latter wearing smart suit of blue and
| black uncut velvet with a small black
hat.
They will be at home after Decem-
Der l in Des Moines Iowa
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest III. Spaulding of
Grinnell, Iowa, the latter sister of the
groom. We're among the out Of town
guests here for the wedding.
Miss Ethel Marye Parker. daughter
Mr.. Raymond f.. Horn. assistant chief.
bureau of investigation in the Depart
n,ent of JUSTICE. were married today
in Baltimore ~The ceremony was at
the cardinals residence. adjoining the
cathedral. and the brides godfather,
Rev. Father Craig, officiated.
MIR. and Mrs. Parker and their daugh-
| ter and Mr. Horn and his best man,
Mr. A. Bruce Bielaski. chief of the
division of investigation. Department
of Justice. went to Baltimore on the
II o'clock train today.
Miss Dolly Madison Parker was
bridesmaid for her sister. The bride
wore travelling dress of green
broadcloth,s wtIi a stylish dark hat
Mr. and Mrs. Horn left Baltimore
this afternoon for honeymoon jaunt,
and after November Is will be at home
i'm this city on Belmont road.
MIR. Grant Fellows, attorney general
of Michigan. is being entertained by Mr..
and Mrs r. T. Strickland while he Is In
this city i'm attendance on the Supreme
Court.
Miss Mary Lodge Mckee. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. James X. Mckee and
granddaughter of the late President
BENJAMIN Harrison. will be married to
Mr.. Kurt Reisinger of New York. son
of Mr. and Mrs Hugo Reisinger and
grandson of the late Adolphus Busch.
November Is .n New York. Owing to