Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-06-25

The marriage of Miss Bertha Florine
Walker, daughter of Maj. and Mrs. Sam
uel II. Walker, and Mr.. Henry j. Wal
Their of New York took place last night
at Waugh NJ. E. Church, corner I'd and
A streets northeast, Rev. A II. Thomp
son, the pastor, officiating, in the pres
ence of large gathering OF their friends
and relatives The church was beauti-
fully decorated with palms, ferns and
Towering plants. The bride was escorted
and given away by her father. Maj.
Samuel II. Walker, and attended BY her
sister, Miss Janet Gibson Walker. as
maid of honor. Miss Helen Gardner as
bridesmaid and Rosalie Hardy and Dor
flower girls. Mr. Albert Walther was
best mai fer his brother, and the ushers
were Mr.. Mark Ingle. Mr. John II. How
ell, Mr. J. Austin Stone and Mr. Charles
Jenkins
The lovely young bride wore ivory bro
cade charmeuse, trimmed with chantilly
lace, which fell to the end of the train.
An old cameo pin, set in pearls, an heir
loom in the family, which had been worn
by her mother and sisters when they
were brides was her only ornament The
cap Of her veil was fastened with lilies
of the valley, and her shower bouquet
was of sweet peas and lilies of the valley.
The maid of honor and bridesmaid
ware white crepe with jackets OF ac-
cordion-plaited chiffon trimmed with sill
yer lace Pink sweet peas formed their
bououets. The little girls wore white
with pink ribbons. and carried baskets
of maidenhair ferns. The churcn cholr
sang the Bridal Chorus from the Rose
Maiden" followed by 'Oh, Promise Me,
sung by Mr. Klein, the choirmaster. The
bridal party marched In to the strains OF
IT ,ohengrin.'' and retired with Men
oeissohns Wedding March," Mrs Klein
presided at the organ. \ small recep-
tion followed at the house for the imme-
date family and the bridal party: Among
the out-of-town guests were MI Johh
Walther. father OF the groom stars M MISSES .hs
groom, of Hammontoh. \. j.; Mrs Max.
well Winter of Cheyenne, Wyo., sister of
the bride. The bride received many
beautiful gifts Mr. and Mrs Walther
started last night for a honeymoon trip
north. The latter's going-away gown
was of light blue eponge suiting. with
hat to match. After September l the
couple will be at home at 90 West l69th
street, New York city
Mr.. and Mrs George White celebrated
the fiftieth anniversary OF their mar
riage at their home. 30 l. street south
sisted in receiving the guests by ther
children, Mrs Elizabeth Clark, Mrs. IA
rion Erna. Mrs. Minnie Johnson. MI.
Charles White and Mr.. Samuei WHIT.
The house was beautifully decorated In
yellow and white and a quantity OF cur
! flowers. The couple received many peau-
tiful presents.
An interesting event during the cou,Se
of the evening was the christening or q
little granddaughter of the couple, !.2r-
tram Orville Wissman. by Rev. NJ Nj
vim Also during the evening Mr. MeiVin
read a poem. entitled Fifty Years Ago
written for the occasion py Il ilieHu VI
the couple.
After a pleasant evening of music and
song refreshments were served IN the
dining ROOM
Mrs. W. Clark and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
| p. Erna and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
| Charles White and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Johnson and family. Mr. and Mrs;
P. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. f. III. Litchfield
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. J.: E. GIinier
and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wissman an:
| family. Mr.. and Mrs. Ayior. MT Samuel
| White. Mrs. J. F.. Litchfeld. Mrs. e
Cooling. Mrs Rose Graf. Mrs. Rose Sta
| pies, Miss Nett;e I.is,fls.l ii. Mss H.lta
| iitchieli, Miss Ella t;raff. NJ SIS Elijah t
! STABLES. Mr. IernFrt Graf, Mr.. Erie
Johnson and Mr.. Elmer Johnson.
| The marriage last night at Grace
Methodist Episcopal Church of Miss Edna
| Louise Golf and Mr.. Earle F. ANGEL.
Rev. s. T. Weaver officiating, was follow
ed by large reception at the none ~
| the bride, ia Florida avenue.
Mrs Rosa V. Croft escorted her daTgil-
ter. whose bridal dress was Of white
crepe meteor, draped with shadow lace
ana trlINIleu with peaii vi iiaiiiei,.S VI
ange blossoms wreathed her tulle veil,
which was arranged in a cap effect. Or
chids. lilies Of the valley and roses
| formed her shower bouquet.
Miss Jane B. Angel was maid of honor
and pale green crepe meteor under
chantilly lace. Her flowers We're white
sweet peas. The bridesmaids. Miss Anna
Harrison and Miss Helen Sullivan. wore
pale pink satin crepe draped in shadow
lace. and carried bouquets of pink sweet
peas.
The two little flower girls. Audrey
Keys, the brides cousin, and Dorothy
Goodman, wore dainty white muslin and
lace dresses trimmed with blue ribbon.
and carried baskets Of roses.
Mr.. D. Andrew Pine was best man and