Evening star., 1918-02-17
Dingley-Keenan.

Augustine before returning to Washing
! ton.
Dingley-Keenan.
The marriage Of Capt Nelson Dingley.
3r, of the Coast Artillery Corps and Miss
Elizabeth Keenan, was solemnized Tues
day evening. February H., At 7:so
Galveston, Tex. Rev. T. J. Sloan Of
iciating. The bride. who is the daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Sherman
Keenan,, was given in marriage by her
father and was attended by her sis.
ter. Mrs. Joseph T. Lykes. as matron OF
honor, and by her little goddaughter.
Genevieve Lykes. as flower girl Capt
Dingleys best man was Capt. Joseph
Walbach.
The brides dress was white tulle over
white satin the overdrape trimmed
with graduated bands of satin and the
bodice embroidered In pearl designs and
accentuated with motifs of rare old
lace. The dress was cut with long
court train, over which streamed the
brides veil of tulle, which was held in
place by cap effect of delicate old lace
and orange blossoms. She carried
shower bouquet Of bride roses and lilies
of the valley.
The little flower girl wore chic cos
tune of white organdie with pink ribs
bons. and carried basket OF pink
blooms. The matron of honor was gown.
in classical lines, and carried pink
roses.
Following the ceremony a reception
for relatives and intimate friends was
held at the home of the brides parents,
which was decorated for the occasion in
choice flowers, the predominating color
being pink. In the receiving line were
Capt. and Mrs. Dingley, Mr.. and Mrs
Edward Nelson Dingley Of Boston, par
ents of the bridegroom and Mr.. and
Mrs. Keenan,, parents OF the bride.
The brides table was arranged In
green and white, with bride roses and
stephanotis filling a large basket ana
with numerous smaller baskets contain
ing white hyacinths. The bride cut the
cake with Capt. Dingleys saber, in ac-
cordance with an old southern custom.
The going-away dress of the bride was
of sand-shade gabardine with georgette
crepe waist of the same shade. en-
broidered in silk design. Her tailored
hat matched her dress. as did the other
accessories.
Capt. and Mrs Dingley left for a
short wedding trip to New Orleans
and upon their return will be at home
at Fort Crockett.
Capt Dingley is a grandson OF the
late Representative Dingley OF Maine
For the benefit of the Thursday French
evenings, which have been in progress
this winter at the All Souls Lecture Hall
for the men in uniform. Mr.. Emile Vile
his lecture on Joffre at the Washington
Club 1910 18th street, Wednesday even
ing, February 20. at SIS O'Clock.
An invitation is extended to all men in
uniform.
Mr. and Mrs William Harryman Rap
ley are at the Traymore. Atlantic City
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Bennett are in
Florida for an indefinite stay on ac-
count of Mr.. Benefits health. Mr..
Bennett has been obliged. on account
of his health. to resign the chairman
ship of the Four-minute Men Of Wash
ington and to discontinue other activi-
ties. His physicians believe the rest
in Florida will entirely restore him
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett are now at st.
Petersburg, on the west coast.
Mr. Carl Anthony Hannen, United
States Navy, attached to the U. s. S.
Galveston. and Miss Mineola Barnitz.
both of this city, were married at the
home of the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Richard Barnitz, 1926 University
place, Friday evening at o'clock. leav-
ing Immediately thereafter, as Mr.. Han
men rejoins bis ship at once. He had
just returned after an absence of two
and half years, during which he has
been around the world. spending much
time in and around Shanghai, while in
the service. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Lewis E. Purdum.
The maid of honor was Miss Marjorie
Plummer, the flower girl. Miss Marjorie
Brown, the small niece of the bride,
and the best man was Mr.. Paul T. Han
men. the brother Of the bridegroom.
Miss Mary H. Carroll of College Park,
Nd. is visiting her brother, DR.. Walter
|C. Carroll, U. S. N, and his family at
his home, in Brooklyn, n. Y.
One of the most delightful card par
ties of the season was given by the
Robert E. Lee Chapter, U. D. c.. at Con-
federate Memorial Home Thursday, one
hundred and thirty guests participat-
ing. large number of thrift stamps
were given as prizes. The decorations
consisted of valentine and southern
colors Refreshments were served at
the close of the evening.
Preparations have been completed for
the George Washington dance to be
given by the Robert Z. Lee Chapter.
United Daughters of the Confederacy.
at the Cairo, 1915 Q street northwest,
Saturday, February %.
The floor committee will be Mr.. W. 5.
Stamper, Col. Robert f. Lee. Mr.. A. S.
Parry, Mr.. E. Hilton Jackson. Mr.. Theo-
dore Judd, Mr.. Hunter Laughton, Mr.. J.
Lee Webb, Mr.. H. G. Clay, Mr.. A. II.
plant. Mr. j. William Kyle and Mr.. w.
E. Hutton.
Mrs. Max E. Forester will be in charge
of refreshments.
large reception for relatives and