Evening star., 1919-04-06
rompkins-Hamilton Wedding.

Tompkins-Hamilton Wedding.
The residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
George E. Hamilton was the scene OF a
beautiful noon wedding yesterday
when III cir eldest daughter. Miss Eliza
beth Hamilton, became the bride OF
Maj William F. Tompkins. Corps of
Engineers, L. S. A., son OF MFs. Tomp-
kins and the late Dr.. christopher
Tompkins Of Richmond. Va Blooming
with feathery ferns and towering
palms gave a delightful spring touch
to the drawing rooms and reception
hall, and in the latter Str1nged or
chestra played during the ceremony,
which was witnessed by only few
large reception which Immediately fol-
lowed. The ceremony was performed
in the library by Rev. William Key
nolds Cowardin, S. j., assisted by Rev:
J. B. Creeden. S. j., president OF
Georgetown University. the Dr1dai
by streamers of wide white satin
ribbon held at intervals. by taA stand
ards of white roses, to a bower OF
palms with an overhanging canopy OF
smilax and asparagus vines.
The. BRIDE who was escorted by her
father. wore a handsome gown of
heavy white satin fashioned on long
slender lines with court train, the
skirt slightly draped. Her long tulie
veil was edged with point lace and
was caught to the couture oy pan,
dean of orange blossoms. She carried
shower of bride roses and maiden
Miss Louise Hamilton, who was her
sisters maid Of honor, wore 2 drapeo
gown of rose pink taffeta, with leg
horn hat trimmed with'pink oeef1cn
piumes, and carried lavender sweet
tied xuith mink YauZe.
The bridesmaids, Miss Mamie Mer->
pick Hamilton, another sister OF 'sthe.
bride: Miss Mary Tompkins, sister O!
the bridegroom; Miss Marie Sims ana
Miss Katherine Beach. wore gowns CUT
on similar lines to that Of the maid OF
honor. but of apple green taneta.
with leghorn hats trimmed with
green ostrich plumes. and carried
bouquets of sweet peas tied with
green gauze.
DR. James McCaw Tompklns was
best man for his brother ana the
ushers were Maj. Paul A. Hodgson,
Mai. Donald A. Davidson. Maj. Doug
las H. Gillette, Maj. John T.. harris
and MIR. George E. Hamilton, jr.. a
brother Of the bride. WASHINGTON
official, resident and army ano Navy
society was largely represented at
the reception which followed.
Among the guests were Miss Tomp.
lins and Miss Nellie Tompkins OF
Richmond. sisters OF the orloegrooIi'
and the brides aunts. Miss Merrick
and Miss Mildred Merrick, anc me- mes
cousin. Miss Mildred Ramsey. The
Young couple were assisted in receiv-
ing by Mrs. Hamilton. who wore
a Handsome gown Of black velvet and
Mrs. Christopher Tompkins. who wore
black xeorgette. Mrs. George BroWn
of Philadelphia. house guest OF Mr:
and Mrs. Hamilton. wore black Vei'et
tat fpir n
The wedding breakfast was served
in the billiard room. which was deco
rated with smilax and ferns. with
white roses on the table.
Later in the evening Maj. ana mrs.
Tompkins left for their wedding trip,
the latter travelling in smartly tar
lored suit of dark blue serge with
tricotine vest embroidered in Roman
colors and a small fat black hat
weather with a Belgian blue ostrich
spray They will make their nome
in washington. as Maj Tompkins has
heen assigned to the office of the
chief engineer. Previous to his serv-
ice in France, from which he return
ed hut a few weeks ago. MAI. Tomp-
kins was one Of the aids at the White
House.
Mrs. William Howard Taft will be
the guest of honor at a card party
which Mrs. Charles Henry Davis will
give Thursday afternoon.
Gan. and Mrs. Charles B. Drake
we're hosts at a dinner party last
evening. later entertaining their
guests at the theater.
Mr.. William Phelps Emo has as his
guest his niece. Miss Alice Emo of
Princeton, N. j..
Mrs, Sidney Ballou was hostess at a
buffet supper with dancing last even
ing, entertaining for her daughter.
Miss Betty Burnett, and their house
1 guest, Miss Natalie Fisher of Cali
| fornia.
Mr.. and Mrs James s. Harlan, who
| have been in New York since Christ
mas, have returned TO Washington