The Washington herald., 1914-02-01

The entire equipment of the exchange
and tearoom has been bought and paid
for from the business. and the venture
stands today recognized success. with
absolutely no Indebtedness against it.
The Christmas stock OF the exchange
was one OF the most attractive and varied
ever seen In this city, and gifts from D
cents to 500 were on sale. The trade at
the holiday season was so large as to
severely tax the ability Of the manage
ment and the business has shown a
steady increase since its inception The
present stock shows7a large diversity OF
useful things. such as towels, hand
embroidered linens, foodstufs. &C. as
well as the more exquisite work which
makes for the beautifyIng Of the home
A novel feature of the exchange Is that
OF rug weaving. recently established The
tearoom will reopen as soon as necessary
improvements and facilities are conn.,
pleted. Every woman who works and
every woman land mani who needs the
products of woman's handiwork should
be interested. either as seller or buyer.
A pretty wedding OF much interest in
Washington took place in Philadelphia on
January q. when Miss Elizabeth Clee-
man Clayton. well known In social and
music circles of Philadelphia became
the bride OF Mr.. James Everett Bacon.
of the class OF 1909. George Washington
University. Miss Clayton is the only
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Clay
ton. the latter formerly Miss Elizabeth
Bowen. of this city. a member Of one OF
washington's oldest families, prominent
in educational circles They lived in
washington during their early married
life. The wedding ceremony of their
daughter was performed in ST. Stephen S
Episcopal Church in Philadelphia BY the
rector, Rev. Carl E. Grammer. formerly
OF Washington and Baltimore. assisted
by Rev. Joseph R. Miller. The bride was
attended by her cousin. Mrs. William r.
Benham. OF this city. formerly Miss Jes-
sica Tabler. the prominent contrafto. as
matron of honor; Miss Martha Bacon, Sis
ter Of the bridegroom. maid Of honor:
Miss Susan NJ. Taggart, Of wynnefield.
Pa, bridesmaid. and little Margaret
Tench Benham. daughter Of the mstron
of honor. flower girl. The best man was
Walter Bostwick. Of Philipsburg. N j..
cousin Of the bridegroom. and the ushers
were Henry c. Bostwick, cousin OF the
bridegroom: Frank p. Anton. Harry L.
SeeIer and Reubert II. whitcomb, all OF
Philadelphia, the latter a prominent mu-
sician. also well known here
The bride. who is a famous beauty.
wore a gown of soft, heavy ivory satin
with much rare point lace: her veil Of
tulle was held with a wreath of orange
blossoms and she carried An arm-shower
of lilies of the valley and orange bios
SONS Mrs. Renham wore white char
meuxe with a tunic of chiffon edged with
dark fur, and a lace over-tunic. with
trimmings on the bodice and lace OF
rhinestones. The maids wore gowns with
accessories Of the palest blue and pink.
and the flower girl was daintily and ex-
uuisitely clothed in white lace and blue
ribbons. She Is but four years old and
carried out her part of the ceremony
with grace and poise. A reception at the
Roosevelt followed the ceremony. after
which the bride and bridegroom left for
their wedding trip. They will be at home
at Bala, Pa. a suburb Of Philadelphia.
Among the out-of-town guests, in addi-
ton to Mrs. Benham and her daughter,
were Mr.. Benham, Mrs. f. H. Tabler,
aunt of the bride. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Larcombe. Of this city: Mr.. and
Mrs James L. Bacon and the Misses Ba-
con, of Denver, parents and sisters OF
the bridegroom. The bride is a gifted
musician and has for several years been
a leading figure in amateur concerts and
opera for charity.
Mrs Harry woodward. OF West Vir-
ginia. and Mrs. H. ]. Simmons, of Park
ersburg, have had busy social season
since their return to the New Willard
ten days ago. Prior to the White House
reception of Tuesday night they were
at luncheon by Represent
ative and Mrs. J. ii. Hughes, Of Hunt
ington. and later at luncheon given by
Mrs. H. A. Cooper, wife Of the dis
tinguished member from Wisconsin Mrs.
woodward. during the eight years serv-
ice Of her husband. Hon. Harry Wood
yard, in Congress, was active in the
social life Of Washington and Is enjoy
Ing with Mira Simmons a reunion with
old friends and in meeting the new
members of the Congressional circle.
They were greeted by many old friends
at the dance given by Col. Edward B.
Dean at the New willard Friday night.
The committee on religion has sent out
Invitations to the regular meeting Of the
Of the Eighth Street Temple.
tomorrow at $50 p. m. in the vestry Of
the temple