Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-01
IN THE WORLD Of SOCIETY
SPEAKER AND MRS. CLARK
GAVE A LUNCHEON TODAY.
Engagement of Washington Belle
ard Diplomat-0ther
Events-Notes.

The Speaker and Mrs Champ Clark
gave luncheon today in the former $
dining room at the Capitol in compliment
to the new ambassador to France and
Mrs. Sharp.
They had in the company to meet them
Senator and Mrs. Fomerenc. Representa-
tive and Mrs. Flood. Representative and
Mrs. Mann. Representative. Cooper. Rep
resentative Booher. Representative Nc
kellar. Miss Fannie Booth. dean of the
womans department of Stanton College.
at Fulton, Mo; Miss Rubcy Miss Helen
MIR. Bennett Cla H.
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Boist. 3lG Nir-
glna avenue southwest, announce the
marriage of their daughter, Catherine \
Boist. and Mr.. Eugene f. Roberts
Thursday, June is.
Col. and Mrs. l.. $. Brown are at NJ
lantic CITY where they will spend the
summer
Mrs. II. L. Williams and daughter. Miss
Madeline, wife and daughter OF Dr.. J. E.
Williams, left today TO spend the summer
with relatives in Caldwell. Tex
Col Henry May, who is spending the
summer at Chevy Chase. verified today
the news of the enga cement Of his
younger daughter, Cecilia JacuueIine
May, to Mr.. Wilhelm vom Ratb .tl1ache
OF the German embassy i'll this city.
Mrs. and the Misses May went abroad
a month or two ago. as did Mr. rom
req fI,n
mission of the kaiser to marry a pre-
caution which German subjects in the
diplomatic service must take, il they
intend to remain in its RANKS Mar yo n
Rath is wealthy, and was "A prominent
figure in social lie here last winter
HIS brlde-to-be is one of the prettlest
girls in resident society, and her belle
| back.
Last night, at the Presbyterian Church
Maple avenue. 1akoma PARK Md. Miss
sara Elizabeth Watkins, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs William Watkins of Ia
homa Park. and Mr.. Harry Leo Steiner
OF hnishtstoWn, Ind. were married by
fieV. Thomas c. Clark. d. D., pastor of
the church, in the presence OIL a large
aSSemblaSe of relatives and friends The
church was decorated with palms and
roses. and musical program was rem
dered during the ceremony by Miss
Dorothy Davis.
The young bride was given in marriage
by her father, Mr.. William Watkins She
wore white satin trimmed with princess
lace, and her tulle veil was wreathed
with orange blossoms. She carried a larg.
shower bouquet of white roses and lilies
of the valley. Miss Jessie Watkins, sis
ter OF the bride. was maid of honor and
wore yellow crepe meteor with lace and
Chiffon. and carried a bouquet of yellow
rosebuds. Little Misses Doris and Eve
| Of he in laiD fy
lace frocks over pink. acted as flower
girls. They carried baskets of pink
roses. Master Benson Johnson, in a
white satin pages suit, acted as ring
bearer.
The best man was Mr. Clifton k,Idridge
of knishtstown. Ind The ushers We're
Mr.. Walter Wakefield. Mr.. Harold Lin
coin. DIR. Archie l.. Miller and Mr.. Edwin
Dudley. An informal reception followed
al the apartments of Mr.. and Mrs. Wat
kins on Cedar street which attended
by the wedding party Mr. and Mrs.
Steiner left later in the evening an
extended wedding trip. after which they
will make their future home at Knights
town, Ind. where the groom is engaged
in business The bride was the recipient
of many handsome presents. which were
displayed.
| Among the passengers sailing on the
steamship KONG Albert. July 1, from
| New York for Naples and Genoa, Will be
Miss A. NJ. Mason and Rev. and MRS. e.
r. Stetson of this city.
Miss Mary Margaret Cannon and Mr..
Thomas Francis Carlin were married at
the Church of the Holy Name last even
ing, Rev Thomas j. kervic'l peri orininS
the ceremony. assisted by Key Andrew
Carey The church was beautifully deco
rated: and the altar boys. of whom the
groom was leader for many years, took
ma TT in The ceremony.
..Oh. Promise Me was sung by Miss
Edna Strudley after the ceremony.
The maid of honor was Miss Catherine
Shechan and the bridesmaids Were Miss
orena Brooks Miss Marion Brooks, Miss
Margaret Leech. Miss Genevieve Nc
Mahof. Miss Helen McProuty and Miss
Anna Mccarthy.
The flower girls were Alice Cannon
and Margaret Long, the baoy sister and
niece of the bride
The bride was escorted to the altar by
her father. and Mr.. Bernard Carlin. a
brother of the groom. was best man. The
Thomas Clark. Thomas Cannon, John
Cannon. Joseph Monroe and John
Chez alier.
| The brides gown was of white satin
trimmed in lace and chiffon and made
with court train. Her long veil was
caught with orange blossoms and she
Wore a diamond brooch. the gift of the
groom.
lowed at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas \. Cannon. parents of the bride.
The bride received about 800 wedding
gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. carlin viii travel in the
north before returning here to reside.
A large gathering of their friends from
army navy and resident circles wit
messed the marriage yesterday at )
o'clock at St Margaret's Church of Miss
Rose Mary Bradford, daughter of Rear
Admiral Royal S. Bradford. [. 5. n.
and Mrs. Bradford, and Lieut.. Clarence
A. Richards. L. S. \.
Rev. Herbert Scott Smith ofticiated and
the chancel was beautifully adorned with