The Washington times., 1913-12-30
Lucie Hoke Smith Is
Bride of Navy Officer

~ NE of the most interesting we'd
dings of the season took place
at noon today when Miss Lucie
Hoke smith, daughter of Sena-
tor and Mrs. Hoke Smith, of Georgia,
was married to Ensign Alston r. Simp
son. L. S. n.
The wedding was performed by the
Rev Charles Wood, pastor of the
Church of the Covenant, in the home of
the brides parents in California ave-
nue.. and was attended by the relatives,
oUt-of-town guests and a few intimate
friends. Owing to the continued illness
of the brides mother, who was unable
10 be present at the ceremony, the we'd
ding vas a very SIMPLE one. Then, too.
OIL account of the recent changes in
the bridegroom's sailing orders. II was
difficult to plan for an elaborate we'd
ding Just a month before the date
set for the wedding, Ensign Simpson
was ordered to Mexican waters. and it
was only after intercession by the
bride with the Secretary OF the Navy
that leave of absence was obtained.
Palms, Christmas green's. Annuncia-
ton lilies and white orchids adorned the
. hohse for the occasion, ami an altar
was formed in the front drawing room
before which the bridal party stood dur
.nc the wedding ceremony. The Meyer
Davis Orchestra played the wedding
march and for the informal recepuoh
and wedding breakfast which followed.
The bride was escorted to the altar
oy her father, Senator Smith. She wore
a handsome gown Of ivory white veiret,
slightly draped to one side, and I'm
shed with pearl trimmings Her long
Guile veil was arranged with orange
blossoms, and she carried. a. shoWer
bouquet of white orchids and lilies OF
the valley She wore a long string OF
pearls, one of her bridal gifts.
The two younger sons of the Secretary
ii the Navy and Mrs. Daniels, Frank
Daniels and Jonathan Daniels were
the train-bearers. They wore white
sailor suits and added much to the pic
JHre formed by the bridal party
Mrs. Ronald Ransom and Mrs. Marion
IIoke Smith, of Atlanta, Ga, sister and
sister-in-law Of the bride. were the
matrons OF honor, and Miss Callie Hoke
Smith, sister of the bride, and Miss
Maude Simpson Of Fort. Gaines. Ga,
sister of the bridegroom, we're the
bridesmaids. Mrs. Ransom wore a
hat. and Mrs Hoke smith wore brown
Velvet suit with a hat Of the same
shade. Miss CaiIie Hoke Smith wore
dark green velvet, and Miss Maude
Simpsons suit was of dark b 10. with
John simpson. jr.. of Geor2i. was
the best man for his brother.
After the wedding breakfast. Ensign
Simpson and his bride left Washington
+ior wedding trip. the bride travelling
ina silt of dark blue cloth. with white
pointed fox furs and a black hat. Upon
their return they will be at home with
Senator and Mrs, Hoke Smith until next
spring. Ensign Simpson win take up
his duties upon the .. s: S. Mayhower
upon his return to Washington.
Among the house guests Of Senator
and Mrs Smith for the wedding are
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hostetter, jr:, Of
Pittsburgh. Pa; Miss Hildreth Burden
Smith. Of New York. a cousin Of the
smith. Mr. and Mrs Ronald Ransom.
Nj and Mrs. Milton Dargan, and Miss
aeIen Dargan, all Of Atlanta. Ga
Ensign Simpson is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Simpson. Of Fort Gaines, Ga.
GIcucher Aiumnae Association viii en
tertsin the Washington undergraduates
Friday evening at the home of Miss
Eond. 1S3S kalorarca road. Dr. William
w GulIi., president of Goucher Col
leee: Mrs Gulli and Dr. !. +. Van
Meter will be present
Mrs lockwood Hoar ano Miss Louisa
Ioar have arrived in Washington and
are spending some time at the Shore
nam. Mrs. Eoar expects to open her
house later in the season.
Mrs Thomas T Turner ;las loaned
re- house. 1871 New hampshire avenue.
for an exhibition OF portrait miniatures
hr Allyn Williams. presidere of the
Toya; Miniature Society of Lcndon, for
which invitations nave been sent out
:n,' Wednesday from 2:Jp urrl s p. m.
Mrs williams was formerly Miss Anna
ysraon Dorsey, Of Washington.
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The Vice President and Mrs. Marshall
have sent out cards for dance on the
evening of January rs. at the Shore
ham, at $40 O'Clock.
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