The Washington times., 1916-11-10
MAJOR HOLCO NIB
AND MISS CLOVER.
LUNCHEON GUESTS
Bethrothed Couple Are Enter
tanned at Marine Barracks
by Gen. and Mrs. Barnett.
WEDDING is TOMORROW
Mrs. Clover Will Entertain
Bridal Party This Evening
Before Rehearsal.

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Miss Beatrice Glover and Major
Thomas Holcomb, jr., L. s. NJ. c., whose
marriage tomorrow will be one of the
most interesting events of the season,
were honor guests at luncheon given
by Maj Gen. and Mrs. George Barnett,
at the Commandments House. Marine
Barracks. today.
Major Holcomb is aide to General Bar
nett.
In the party asked TO meet Miss Clover
We're Rear Admiral and Mrs. Richardson
clover. Miss Eudora Clover. who will be
naid OF honor for her sister, and the
bridesmaids. Miss Pauline Kindleberger,
Miss Carolyn Nash, Miss Ruth Wilson,
Miss Helen Draper. Miss Mildred Dennis,
anq Miss Todd. Mrs. Henry c. Muslin,
sister of Mrs. Barnett, and Mrs. Fat
rick Bellinger; Of Pensacola, Fla. were
guests, and the best man. Capt. Fred
erick g. Mcconnell. l.. S. VI. c., OF New
York, and the ushers. Lieut.. Comdr
Adolphus. station. Lieut. Comdr. George
w Steele. Lieut.. Comdr. John NJ.
Enochs. all of the navy, and Major II. p.
Williams, Capt. Ralph s. Keyser, and
lieut.: David Brewster. Marine Corps,
complete the party.
Music by Marine Band,
The Marine Band played during the
luncheon. which was served in the sun
parlor. and for the informal dancing
which followed. Decorations were of
Easter lilies. and among the lilies on the
Table were dainty and original bridal
fayors.
This evening Admiral and Mrs.
their daughters bridal party. at dim
ner before the rehearsal at st. Johns
Church. There. will be twenty-four
guests, including the Rev. Dr. George
m nf ~
Clover. and the Rev. DR.. Roland Cot
ton Smith and Mrs. Smith. Dr. Glow
or, who Is the BRIDES uncle. will per-
fcsm the marriage ceremony tomor'
rector of st. Johns.
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Mrs. Williams Opens Home.
Mrs. John r. Williams, who has been
tho guest of her son-in-law' and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Letter,
since her return from the North
shore, moved Tuesday to her &ome.
1912 r street. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bailentine Pitney. the latter former
her. Colonel Williams, who is at
Beverly Farlhs with his daughter,
Mrs. McCombs. wifi join Mrs. VIII
liams here Thanksgiving.
Miss. Viola Meow en- Johnson. Of Ma
con, Ga. will reach here today to be
the guest of Miss Joan Oil until after
the Wedding, OF Miss Beatrice Glover
and Major Holcomb tomorrow.
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Secretary Lane, Secretary Baker. Sec
retnry Daniels, Secretary Wilson and
ccretary Wilson formed an interesting
terday. Others lunching In the Rose
Room were the Counseor of the French
Embassy NJ. Dejean. Jules Blondell at
tache of the French Embassy. and Count
rnF DnnlN
OF the Netherlands legation.
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Mrs. ]. Mansfield Brown has taken an
department in the Shoreham for the
season.
Tho Cuban Minister and Nine d,
Cespedes dined Informally last evening
With Mrs Macneil and her son, Robert
Barra.
Leave for Norfolk.
Mrs. Leroy futile and her two debu
tante daughters, the Misses Margars
ana Adelaide futile. accompanied b,
Miss Edith Blair and Miss Minna Blair
the latter bud of this year and tn,
former one of last, left last night fol
Norfolk to attend a brilliant dance Il
be given in their honor at the nav,
yard by Rear Admiral and Mrs. Walte
Mclean ON board the admirals flagship
one of.the most brilliant social affair
Norfolk has had for some time. TIL,
young ladies will return here on Mon
day morning.
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Capt. r, b. Creepy, L. S. VI. c., an,
Mrs. Creecy arrived at Washington to
da yfrom Westminster, Va, and are a
the Willard.
Mrs. Joseph n. Pew and Miss E,he
Pew, OF Bryn Mawr. Pa. TnOtoral "a
Washington. arriving last evening
They are at tho Willard during the
stay. Mr.. and Mrs. Prescott Huide
koper, formerly of Boston, who arrived
today from their place at Romney, W
Va. and Mrs. William Gules Northup
of Minneapolis, Minny are also at tn
Willard.
Richard Whiteleys Take Apartment
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Whitley hav
moved from the Farnsboro. where the
have lived for about n year, and hav
taken an apartment in the st. Nicholas
s.
Mr. and Mrs. John Buchanan are re
ceiving congratulations on the birth OF
daughter Wednesday. The baby Is to b
christened Ruth Lester after her mothc,
Mr.. and Mrs. Buchanan who have live
near Berryville, Va. Since their MAJ
riage last winter, will spend the winte
in Washington.
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Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Legare who pass
ed the summer at their country home /
Ritz-Carleton. in New York, for seyera
days before returning to Washington
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