The Washington herald., 1917-08-17
Society Folk Fill ST. Matthew's
For a Mid-August Noon Wedding

of honor who wore a delightfully."-
simple gown OF sky-blue chiffon over
white satin. The surplice waist with
its Zouave jacket effect in the back.
and the large collar, split in the CEN
ter and falling to form a fichu In
front was edged with blue and crys-
tai beads. and the same hand-beaded
effect showed on the yoke-like girdle
and the cuffs of the mandarin sleeves.
Mrs. Kappler's hat was OF silver net
trimmed with two tones of pink roses,
and she carried a bouquet of shaded
pink roses.
Miss Edith Oracle, who is soon to
wed Mr.. Dunbar Burchell Adams, OF
New York. and Miss Amy Bennett,
were bridesmaids, their gowns OF
pink chiffon being fashioned along
the lines OF that worn by the matron
Of honor. Their hats were of silver
net trimmed with pink roses and
their bouquets were of two shades
of pink.
The brides robe was unusually SIM
pie and girlish. though rather longer
than most wedding gowns have been
for the past two seasons. over the
soft satin skirt there fell severnl
layers of long. pointed drapery. the
edges finished with seed pearls and
each point bearing a design in pearls.
The pearl embroidery combined with
heavy white silk threads for a decora-
ton across the back OF the short
Zouave packet from which fell the
long train, while the cascades of satin
on the square-cut bodice and the tulle
sleeves were also finished with pearls.
The sides of the court train were
turned back near the hem to form
cuffs and these were embroidered in
silk threads and pearls. while a lovers
knot of pearl beads held the two
points of the cuffs together Just above
the hem. The only bit of lace on
the costume was that which formed
the vestee below the square-shaped
bodice in front. The long veil OF tulle
was held with a chaplet of orange
blossoms. and she carried a bouquet
of white orchids, gardenias, and lilies
of the valley.
The Rev. Edward L. Buckley off,
ciated both at the ceremony and the
nuptial mass which followed. A
string orchestra was added to the
organ recital of bridal music which
continued throughout the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shuey assisted the
bridal couple in receiving the guests
at the wedding breakfast at Rausch-
er's. Mrs. Shuey wearing a gown OF
white-embroidered net combined with
fillet lace, and a hat of white satin
finished with white aigrettes.
The ballroom at Rauscher's where
the breakfast was held showed the
brides fancy for pink in the wall
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the receiving party and in the baskets
OF pink roses, gladion and lilies on
the table.
Mrs. Smiths smart going-away
gown was typical of her entire trous-
seau. and was of dark blue satin.
worn with a black hat trimmed with
aigrettes. After short wedding
journey. Mr.. Smith and his bride will
return to Washington to remain with
Mr.. and Mrs. Shuey until their plans
are fully decided At that time II Mr..
Smith is not permanently attached to
the legation Of Norway, he and his
bride will sail for that country.
The new Minister Of Switzerland,
Mr.. Jean Alolphe Sulzer. will arrive
in Washington this morning, and with
Nine. SulZer and their three sons,
John, George and Frederick, will go
to hotel. probably the Grafton. to
remain until plans are made for them
at the legation. The Minister will
present himself at the legation this
afternoon. and speedy arrangements
will be made for his presentation at
the State Department and White
House.
There will soon come to Washington
to identify himself with Red Cross
work Mr.. Winthrop Murray Crane. jr.,
son of former Senator Crane by his
hrst wife, who will take UP work
with the war council of the society.
Mr.. Crane has been associated with
his father in the famous Crane Paper
Company and other enterprises which
make them OF vast importance finan-
cially not only in New England, but
in the world at large. He will give
up his connections at Dalton, where
his own and his fathers home is To-
Gated. and will take I'D Red Cross
work without pay.
The appointment by the President
OF former Representative Victor Muir
dock to the Federal Trade Commits
sion, to fill the place left vacant by
the death Of Mr.. Parry. will bring
again into official life two exceeding
ly popular persons. Both Mr.. and
Mrs. MurdOck were closely identi-
fled with the social life in Washing
ton during their years OF residence
here, and they will be welcomed back.
Mrs. Murdock is a member of the
Congressional Club, and their home
at lI5S Q street, was a hospitabIe
meeting place for Mr.. Murdock's COL
leagues.
Miss Margaret Ferguson. who was
presented to society here through her
uncle and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
lin McVeagh. while the former was
Secretary of the Treasury in Presi-
dent Taft's Cabinet. has deserted So
ciety, and will adopt the stage as