Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-04
IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY

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WEDDINGS HERE AND ELSE
WHERE OF GREAT INTEREST.
Mrs. Adelaide Q. Talbot of 1918
street announces the marriage of her
daughter Elizabeth and Mr. John La
phane Roberts of New York city, We'd
nesday, September 3.
Mrs John Astor has been placed in
mourning by the death Of her brother,
J. Barton Willing, in Philadelphia.
Mrs. NJ. Micou and little daughter.
Mabel Seligson Micou, Of 1910 18th
street northwest, who have been spend
ing the month of August at Orkney
Springs. Va, will return September Is.
Mrs Alice NJ sailer. who has been
the guest OF her niece. Mrs. Charles
Boxer Cooke. at her cottage at Ocean
City. N. j.. since July. will not return
to Washington for some weeks.
Commander and Mrs. Bulger of New
Orleans are here on visit to the
formers mother, Mrs. A. E. Bulger. 500
21st street
Mrs. Fannie T. " Collins Of 3117 18th
street is in Petersburg. Va. to attend
the funeral Of her brother. the late F.
NJ. Walton of that town.
DR.. and Mrs Diffenderfer have re-
turned from a stay in the Blue Ridge
mountains to their home. 1886 Colum-
bia road.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Smith of Brook
land. d. c.. with their two daughters,
Mary and Dorothy, are spending a few
weeks vacation In New York.
Miss Marie Gray of Capitol Hill is
spending her vacation around Phila-
delphia and New York
Mr.. Wilmer C. Appleby and Miss
Emma A. Molineu were quietly married
Tuesday afternoon at the home Of the
bride. 2209 Flagler place northwest.
The couple left Immediately for short
Mrs. Grace v. Long of 32s street
northeast, who has been spending the
vacation period between Piney Point.
St Georges Island and Valley Lee Nd,
has returned to her home. much bene-
flied by the outing.
Mrs. Charles Parker Stone Miss Min
| ME Stone and Miss Pauline Stone. who
| spent last month at Magnolia. Mass.
are now at the Marlborough Blenheim
Atlantic City.
A large gathering assembled last night
| at the Washington Heights Presbyterian
church to witness the marriage of Miss
Lucy Donaldson Lauck and Mr.. Carlos
Crawford Houghton of this city. The
cnurch was decorated with foliage plants
| and yellow flowers Rev. John c. Palmer
| officiated
| The bride was gowned in white satin
ana carrickmacross lace Her tulle veil
was wreathed with orange blossoms and
| her bouquet was of bride roses and lilies
of the valley. Her attendants included a
matron of honor, Mrs. John Taylor OF
| New york. who wore yellow satin and
| white chiffon; maid of honor. Miss Cor
nelia Smith of New York. and the brides
maids were Miss Alice Houghton Miss
anita Burt. Miss Jane Roesler and Miss
St. Clair Dreckons Of New York. The
first named wore yellow satin and white
chiffon and the bridesmaids wore yellow
cmnon over white satin. All carried yell
low roses.
Mr. Vernon D. houghton was best man
for his brother and the ushers were Mr.
Arthur Van Week. Mr.. Charles White
Jr;. and two brothers of the groom, Mr.
Alfred NJ. Houghton and Mr. Woodson p,
| Houghton.
| A reception for, the bridal party follow.
ed at the residence of the brides grand
mother, Mrs. r. B. Donaldson. 12l6 the
avenue OF the Presidents. where Mr.. and
!
November 1. Later Mr.. and Mrs. Hough-
ton left for a trip west Mrs. Houghtou
wore smart brown travelling suit
The marriage of Miss Lydia Miller,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Decatur H.
Miller. jr.. of Woodruff, Green Spring
valley, and Mr.. Walter r. Abel, son
OF the late Walter r. Abel and Mrs
II o'clock Monday. September 20, at the
cathedral In that city. The wedding
Will be very quiet one, owing to the
recent death Of the brides sister, Mrs.
K F. Williams. formerly Miss A.
Y. s. M. c. The only attendants will
be Miss Jean Fl. Gilmor. who will be
the maid or honor, and Mr.. S. Hillen
McSherry. who will be the best man.
Mr.. Abel and his bride will sail for
Europe, where they will spend several
| months before returning to Baltimore.
MISS Miller is one Of the most beauti-
fu! girls in Baltimore. and since her
oeDut several years ago has been a
great social favorite. Another sister.
Mrs. Hugh Purviance King. formerly
Miss Virginia H. Miller, lives at Roland
Park. and her brothers are Mr.. Alfred
j.. Miller. Mr.. L. Vernon Miller and Mr..
Lloyd Z. Miller Mr.. Abel is one of the
most popular young men in Baltimore,
and besides being well known sports
man takes an active part in the social
life of the city.
Mrs. Caroline c.. Shinn has returned
home after two-week stay at Della
plane. Va. She had with her over Sun
day her nephew, DR.. V. Army of New
York. who stopped on his way home
from Nashville, Tenn. where he had
been attending the pharmaceutical con-
vention.
Invitations are out for the marriage of
Miss Helen Howard Wilson. sister of
Mr.. Charles Frederick Wilson. and Mr..
Thomas Perry Lippitt. Tuesday evening.
September 30. at o'clock. at the Church
of the Epiphany. A reception will follow
at the Washington Club.
The Chief Justice and Mrs White. who
have been in Canada. arrived yesterday
at Pittsfield, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. w. Harris of this city
are at Beverly, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. F. Albee sailed today
for Hamburg from New York.
Miss Frances Elizabeth Burgess,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Herman E.
Burgess Of Pinehurst, Hyattsville, Nd,
is visiting friends in Louisville, KY; Gin
cinnati Ohio, and New Albany, Ind.
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