The Washington herald., 1917-03-22
of State and Mrs. Lansing
Hosts at Large Dinner Party

entertaining at their residence in Eight
eenth street.
Mrs. Lansing's sister, Mrs. A. NJ
Dulles, of Auburn. N. Y. will arrive at
secretary OF State and Mrs. Lansing.
and Gen. and Mrs. John W. Foster, for
. fortnight
Mira Ali Kul Khan. counselor Of the
Persian legation. and Mime. Ali Kun
Khan entertained at dinner last evening
at their residence in Wyoming avenue In
celsbration Of the Persian New Year, a
feast day observed by the Persians with
hospitalities and gifts. Persian dishes
were served at the dinner last evening
and fragrant spring blossoms were scat
tered over the table
The marriage of Miss Lydia Hodges
Clark, daughter of Mrs. Frank H. Clark,
end passed Assistant Paymaster William
Gilmore Neill, U. s. N. took place yes
terday afternoon at o'clock In the apart
raent Of the brides mother. at the Brigh-
ton.
Rev. DR.. U. G. B. Pierce performed the
ceremony in the presence Of a small COM
pany Of relatives and intimate friends
The drawing rooms were effectively dec
Grated with snapdragons, tonquils, syrin-
gas and pussy willows.
The bride. who was given in marriage
oy her brother, Commander T. H. Clark,
U. s. N, wore a gown OF white bridal
satin' trimmed with pearl embroidery.
The long square court train which fell
from the shoulders was fastened with a
pearl ornament in butterfly design. Her
tune veil was held with a coronet of
orange blossoms, and she carried a
shower bouquet of orchids and lilies o.
the valley.
Miss Ardelia Clark Of Boston, cousin
OF the bride, was her only attendant,
and her gown was Of blue taffeta, with
an applique trimming of rose color
silk. She carried a bouquet Of pink roses.
Passed Assistant Surgeon ]. P. Haynes.
U. g. N, was best man. The men Of the
. wedding party were in full dress uniform.
A reception followed in the ballroom.
which was decorated with large bas-
kets Of spring flowers, palms and ferns.
Mrs. Clark, mother of the bride, as
sisted IN receiving. wearing a handsome
gown of black georgette crepe over satin.
with black tulle hat trimmed with black
feathers.
Mr.. Neirl and his bride left last eve
ming for their wedding trip. the latter
wearing a modish travelling suit Of brown
cloth with brown and tan hat.
They will reside at Washington on
their return. Paymaster Neill is attached
to the u S. s. Dolphin, which is sta
toned here.
The out-of-town guests at the wedding
were Miss E. H. Clark and Miss Kather-
Inc Clark of Boston. Miss Anna F. Clark
OF Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Staley and Miss
Staley of New York and Mr.. c. H. Rich
ardson of Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs Perry Heath were hosts
at dinner last evening at their home in
street.
Senator and Mrs Robert l. Owen en-
tertained at dinner last evening at the
Chevy Chase Club in compliment to their
daughter Miss Dorothea Owen, and her
guest, Miss Alice O'Gorman. Among the
guests was Miss Laurie Smith. who is
visiting her sister. Mrs. Harry Bald
ridge.
Mrs. Douglas l.. Wearts is hostess at
a card party followed by tea yesterday
afternoon, entertaining in compliment to
her sister-in-law, Miss Wearts of Chi
cago who is the guest of Lieut. and Mrs.
Wearts at the Northumberland Invited
to meet Miss Wearts were Mrs. Tasker
H. Bliss Miss Bliss. Mrs. Mason Patrick.
Mrs. Gustave Lukesh. Mrs James G. B.
I.amperf. Mrs. Robert s A Dougherty,
Mrs. c. II. Knight, Mrs. Tyler. Miss Mary
Wingste and Miss Barber The table was
adorned with yellow spring flowers.
Mrs. c. Albert Hill, of Charleston, S.
C.. will pour tea at the last Of the Len
ten tea lectures to be given at the resi-
Cerce Of Miss Isabel Wells. 1909 Con-
D. lieut. avenue, Saturday afternoon at
4 o'clock. Mrs. Rose Gouverneur Hoes
will lecture on THE Historic Costumes
worn by American Statesmen and Mill
tlry Heroes" and the talk will be ac-
c0mpanied by lantern slides.
Mr.. John Barrett. director general
OF tho Pan-American Union. and Mr..
were among those lunching at
the Shoreham yesterday.
Mr.. end Mrs. Harry Campbell Graef
entertained at " dance last evening at
their residence in X street. Among the
guests who numbered about 100 were
their daughter. Miss Olyve Graef. who
IS at home for the Syringe holidays. and
two Of her srhoolmates. Miss Barbara
Johnson. of Denver, and Miss Lila 'Hotz,
II Chicago. who are visiting her.
NJ Edward Box and Mrs Box ar
rived in Washington from their home
In Philadelphia yesterday and are
stopping at the Shoreham.
The engagement has been announe need
Of Miss Helen Willis, daughter of the
late Atr. and Mrs. L. A Wills, OF cam
bridge, Nd. and Mr.. Richard Temple
man NayIor, son Of Mr. Henry Naylor
and the late Mrs. NayIor of Washing
ton. The wedding will take place at
Cambridge on May ., and. after a we'd
ding trip, Mr.. Naylor and his bride will
cccCgy a cottage at Ruxton for the sum-
mcr Mr.. Naylor Is at present living
al Baltimore. He belongs to several of
the leading clubs.
Mr.. and Mrs James L. Karrick and
Mrs. Daniel Anthony entertained last
evening at the Chevy Chase Club in
compliment to Mr.. and Mrs. 8. W. Board,
of Chicago.
Mrs. Stanley D. Embick was hostess
at an informal tea yesterday afternoon
at her residence in twenty-frst street. en-
tertaining IN compliment to Mrs. Paul
Herman. wife OF Capt. Herman, who
has been recently ordered to Fort Wash
hgton.
Col. and Mrs. James A. Shipton gave
q dinner last evening at the Chevy Chase
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