Evening star., 1914-01-15


Others who entertained at dinner at
Chevy Chase Club last night preceding the
hop were Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Brown,
Miss Parker. Mr.. and Mrs. J. Z. Ditson,
Mrs. A. T. Britton Lieut. Beverly Dunn,
Mrs. l. T. Mann Mrs. Thomas Dawson,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hoover. DIR. and
Mrs. Reid Hunt and Mr.. and Mrs. George
Dunlap.
Today at noon. at st. Thomas Church,
the marriage took place of Mrs. Louise
Sheppard Vail and Mr.. Charles Henry
Stone. Rev. DR.. c. Ernest Smith per-
! formed the ceremony in presence of 4
large company of the friends of the cou
pie from diplomatic, official and resi-
dent circles.
Poinsettias and white blossoms inter
, mingled with palms and ferns formed
the decoration in the church.
The ushers who seated the guests and
| later preceded the bride and her brother
to the chancel included Mr.. Charles I.
Harry Hickey, Mr.. John w. Holcombe,
Capt. French, u. S. A., retired, and Dir.
Breckinridge Bayne.
Mr.. Arthur Bishop Sheppard of Cievc-
land, Ohio, escorted his sister to the
chancef, where the bridegroom and his
brother. who was his best man, Lieut.
Commander q. L.. Stone. L. 5. n,
awaited her
The bridal toilet was of silver gray
charmeuse veiled in tulle and silver lace
and made with long pointed train The
hat was of gray tulle trimmed with wired
silver lace, and the shower bouquet was
of pink Maryland roses and lilies of the
valley.
Mrs. Arthur Bishop Sheppard was the
matron of honor for her siSter-in-law and
wore very smart costume of cloth of
gold trimmed with fur and lace. \
large black velvet hat trimmed with
fur and yellow roses completed the cos
tune. Her bouquet was OF tea roses.
No reception followed, as Mr.. and Mrs
Stone left shortly afterward pr their
wedding trip.
The bride of today is the daughter of
the late William \. Sheppard, who was ii
prominent banker in Troy. N. Y. She has
been widow for several years Her
schoolgirl daughter. Miss Julia Vail, was
present at the wedding and was beauti-
fully dressed in white chiffon frock
with pink sash and Il pink velvet and lace
hat. Mrs. Thomas Buckley of Albany.
N Y, SISTER of the bride, wore black
charmeuse and black hat trimmed
with b ack and white feathers.
Mrs. Brinton Stone, mother of the BRIDE
groom, was also present. She was hand
Somely Gowned in cream lace and back
velvet, and wore Il black velvet hat with.
white and black feathers. On their re-
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ISL NJ street, where they will be at
home February II to their friends. The
bride received number of ELEGANT gifts
from home and out-of-town friends.
Mrs. Ralston will not be at home to-
morrow, but will receive the following
Fridays OF the season.
Mrs. Oscar Wilkinson. 47oI Avenue of
the Presidents, vii. be at home Fridays
han fl.a -yv1fx.v
Mrs. Henry George jr. 1881 Biltmore
street, will give Il reception tomorrow
FROM to Il in honor of the members of
the Fels Fund Convention Mrs Jessie
l.. Lane will receive with Mrs. George and
Mrs. Frederick l.. Siddons and Mrs.
Louis $. Post will be at the Tea table
Miss Brenner, Miss Sddons. Miss Van
kuminer and Miss George will assist
The congressional ladies at Congress
Hall Hotel will entertain at a tea to h.
given at the hotel Monday January 2s,
from 3 to q O'Clock, for which invitations
will be issued in few days.
Miss Daisy Goldberg of this city has
gone to New York, Boston and St
Louis -.l-
Mai. John Russell u S. A, and Mrs.
Russell of Washington are the house
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Talbot j. Albert at
their home in Baltimore. having gone
over for the dance given last evening by
Mr. and Mrs Albert for their daughters,
Miss Emily Albert and Miss Mary Clare
Albert.
Mrs W. E. Kraft of the Juniata apart
ment and her son Melvin left for New
York Tuesday and will be away month.
They will be the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. Singer.
Mrs w. S. Knox. Mrs. Berry and Miss
Van Arsdale will not receive tomorrow.
but will be at home Friday. January %.
Miss Van Arsdale is entertaining at an in
formal dance tonight.
Mrs Samuel 2. Howard and Miss Mel
day, January 20.
Mr and Mrs. Alexander G. Bentley gave
one of the most delightful balls of the
winter last night at the Highlands. en-
tertaining in compliment to Miss Mar
earet Fechteler, the debutante, daughter
of Can't and Mrs. Fechteler. The hostess I
wore a most becoming gown of turquoise
blue brocade, the bodice and short tunic 1
being of gold lace. Her ornaments were
of pearls and diamonds. Miss Fechteler
wore a dancing dress of white lace and
satin.