The Washington herald., 1914-10-17
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With the arrival or former President
and Mrs william H. Taft last evening
the Immediate relatives OF Mr. Robert
Taft and Miss Martha Bowers, whose
marriage takes place at noon today, are
assembled for this hrst OF the seasons
fashionable weddings In St Johns
Church. The former President and his
wife. with other relatives, are at the New
Willard. where Mr.. Taft VIII pass the
meeting Of the National Bar Associa-
ton.
Mrs. Taft. who is making her irst visit
to Washington since leaving here March
4. 1913. viii also remain through the week,
but tomorrow will take up her residence
with Mrs. Garrison McClintock.
The absence Of the ladies' Of the Execu-
tive family viii prevent any exchange Of
visits between the former mistress Of the
white House and her successors. Both
the ex-President and his daughter, Miss
Helen Taft. have been entertained bS
President Wilson and family on former
visits.
There has been no formal entertaining
for Miss Bowers and her hance only be-
cause this very popular bride refused all
invitations, and consequently viii go to
the altar today looking her prettiest-
Last evening while Mr.. Robert Taft en-
tertained his bachelor friends at q fare
well dinner at the Metropolitan Club,
Miss Bowers, Miss Helen Taft and the ad-
ditional bridesmaids were guests OF Miss
Louise HELEN at her parents home in
Corcoran street The marriage OF Miss
HELEN to Mr.. Thomas Bowers, only
brother OF today's bride, VIII take place
at St Johns Church on October d Mr..
Robert Taft and his bride will return
from their honeymoon to serve as best
man and matron Of honor at this second
wedding.
Following the rehearsal at St Johns
Church yesterday Mrs. Lloyd Bowers,
stepmother Of the bride, entertained the
young people Of the bridal party at
luncheon.
A number OF out-of-town friends, as
well as a few intimates Of the bride,
were entertained at tea at the Bowers
home yesterday. when . view Of the
noon.
The color scheme Of the wedding Will
be pink with accessories Of bronze and
gold. Mr.. Thomas Bowers viii escort his
sister and give her hand in marriage.
These two young people are the children
of the late Hon Lloyd W. Bowers, Of
Chicago, Solicitor General of the United
States under President Taft Miss Bow
ers made her debut just prior to her
fathers death in the early days Of the
Taft administration and at once made
good her claim to belleship. She was
from the beginning Of her residence in
washington . great favorits with the
Executive family. Like Miss Taft she Is
a young woman Of far more than aver
age mentality, a brilliant conversational
ist with a very attractive personality.
The former president wiz be the guest
of honor at a reception at the Press
Club at 5 o'clock today. Only men,
bers Of the club being invited to meet
him. This evening Mr.. and Mrs. Taft
will be entertained at q large dinner
party by Mrs Richard Townsend. who
has recently arrived at her Massachusetts
avenue home from Newport
Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Noyes, whose
eldest daughter. Miss Frances Noyes, II
one Of the bridesmaids. viii entertain
a dinner company OF young people this
evening complimentary to Miss Helen
Taft and other guests. who with Miss
Edith Morgan. Of New York, is guest
at the Noyes' home a'
Several luncheon COMPANIES have been
arranged for Mrs. Taft who viii meet
at informal occasions.
The counselor of the Germany Embassy
and Princess won Hatzfeldt have ar
rived and will be at the Shoreham for
some time.
Judge and Mrs. William Bailey Lamar
entertained at = box party at the Belasco
last night IN honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Clark
Howell, Of Atlanta, who are the house
guests Of Brig. Cen Albert L Mills and
Mrs. Mills After the theater the party
went to the New Willard for supper.
The, Peruvian Minister and Nine Pezet
have returned to their legation in r
street, from Providence, R. L, where the
minister was one Of the speakers at the
10th anniversary celebration OF Brown
University. The latter conferred a de-
gree on the diplomat
Mrs. John c. Fremont has returned
from her summer home in New Jersey
and reopened her r street residence. Mrs.
Fremont will have her mother, Mrs An
derson, with her for the winter.
Mr.. Duncan Phillips and Mr.. James