The Washington times., 1915-10-31

honor

Harriet Conscr. now Mrs. Donald
Wheeler Hamilton. was the bonnicst
bride that ] have seen In many moons.
nnd tho wedding charming In every de-
tall. Quaint old st. Paurs Church. with
'ts raftcred ceiling. its paim-d decked
rhanccl and lighted tapers on tho altar.
made a delightful setting for the we'd
ding party. the girls in their picturesque
costumes Of cleaning taffeta md the
men brave with brass buttons and gold
lace. And the bridesmaids were an at
tractive group. All the Conger girls
~. handsome. and Emily and Owyn-
meth. Mrs. Ward Brown and Mrs. Au-
h-"" Fitch. who were n,atrons OF honor
for their sister. looked their very best.
Horriet's gown was perfectly simple.
cut low in the mock, and made without
anv trimming save for q bit Of fins lace
to finish the decoltage. and frilly sleeves
of tu!le. Her veil was arranged in a
can. with q wreath OF orange blossoms
across the front-a time-hon.red fash
lon. but one more becoming than all the
new and original methods yet devised.
Invitations to the reception were lin
tied as the Consers live In an apart
ment. and It was all very jolly and in
formal. Frederick Morgan Cameron
was among the guests. and. as usual.
there was frequent comment upon the re-
scmblancc between her and the bride.
Lieutenant Hamilton's gift to his bride
was a bracelet of platinum set with
sapphires and diamonds.
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Congressman and Mrs. Henry T.
Rainey are back In town. and Mrs.
Rainey appears to be torn between
conflicting emotions. She Is always
glad to be here. yet was loath to leave
Walnut Hall. their home at Carrollton,
III. And at that ! do not wonder. for
1t is place of many charms. Mr..
Raincy has one class OF constituents
upon whose support he can always de-
pend-regardless of his troubles with
the fiscal relations Of the District of
Columbia-the small boys. You see. In
the midst OF tho woodland. which forms
part Of the Walnut Hall property. he
has constructed an artificial lake. and
there he allows the boys Of the sur
rounding country to frolic to their
hearts content. The lower end Of tho
lake is fitted up for safety in SWIM
ming and diving. bath houses have been
provided. and the boys are allowed the
privileges Of the lake and the grounds
at any time during good behavior. They
prize this privilege so much that only
In one or two cases has 1t been neces-
sary to withdraw the standing invita-
ton.
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The shallow end of tho pool Is re-
served for girls. who have their own
bath houses. so--when Illinois comes
out fat-footed for woman's suffrage.
instead OF toying with 1t coyly in the
municipalities. as she has-there will be
tremendous addition to Mr.. Rainey's
majority. or plurality. whichever Is the
approved political term.
A considerable portion OF the place Is
devoted to scientific farming and stock
raising. but there Is forest preserve
covered with a splendid growth OF ma
tive trees. and there. tucked away in
a sheltered spot, Mr.. Rainey has placed
camping equipment including a portS
able stove and other accouterments, for
use by parties of boys. who are en-
couraged to come for a taste OF camp
life.
The interior of Walnut Hall is in a
way even more interesting than Its
surroundings. Mrs. Rainey is a keen
collector Of antiques and in almost ev-
cry room rare ~eld pieces Of colonial
furniture or rarer china and tapestries
are to be found. In the dining room,
near the table with its claw feet, Is an
antique sideboard which came from
New orleans perhaps a century ago.
In Mrs. Raineys room v q huge FOUR