Evening star., 1920-09-14

Gen. John J. Pershing returned to
washington yesterday afternoon from
New York and last night celebrated
his sixtieth birthday anniversary by
entertaining the members of his stan
and few other guests at dinner at
his residence in Chevy Chase. He was
accompanied from New York by his
brother, Mr.. James Pershing.
The marriage Of Mrs. Gwendolyn
wickersham Akin of New York and
Cedarhurst, L. H., to Mr.. Henry Ives
Cobb. jr, Of New York will take place
ar geI in Al Al soals sUv.G ChuFsh New
Mrs. Akin il the daughter Of former
Attorney General George w. Wick
ersham and Mrs. Wickersham and the
niece of Lady Hadfeld, wife. of Sir
Robert Hadfield of London and Birm-
ingham, England. Mr.. Cobb's first
wife was Miss Carolyn s. Postlewaite
of this city.
Mr.. Beale r. Howard accompanied
by his niece. Miss Kathryn Gwynn.
will return to Washington Friday
from Kennebunkport, Me-, and Mrs.
Howard will go to Manchester. Mass,
for a visit of a week or more with
her sister. Miss Mary B. Adams, before
joining them here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morton Hoyt, whose
marriage took place recently at Bar
6drOOT, Me-, nave dFTlVeu LII w WdSHIHS.
ton for a visit to the latter's grand
mother, Mrs. J. H. Bankhead, widow
Of Senator Bankhead, in her apart
ment at 1868 Columbia road. They
have taken an apartment In New York.
where they will make their future
home.
Capt. Carlo Huntington. assistant
military attache of the Italian en-
| bassy. and Signora Huntington had
! lx,t~ har in,
last evening at the Cafe st. Marks.
Capt. and Signora Huntington recent
ly returned from a visit with the for
| mer's cousins, Mr. and Mrs Lewis
Curtis. of Boston, at their summer
! home, at Nahant, Mass.
Mr.. w. J. Pike, formerly United
and recently appointed consul at
Strassburg, is in Washington on leave
of absence, as is Mr.. Robert Christen-
berry, United States vice consul in
Santo Domingo.
The marriage of Miss Margaret J.
Prentiss, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Clark Prentiss. to Mr. Ben
jamin M. McKelway. son OF the late
DR.. Alexander j. McKelway ana Mrs.
McKelway. took place today at noon
at st. Thomas's Church. the rector, Rev.
DT -. cfIeSL Smltn, OIuCldI1uS.
The bride was attended by Miss
Ruth McKelway. sister of the bride
groom. as maid of honor. and his
brother. Mr.. Alexander McKelway of
Providence. r. l., acted as best man.
A reception for the relatives and a
few intimate friends followed at the
home of the brides parents. 1920 Ore
gon avenue. Mr.. McKelway and his
bride left later for a short wedding
trip. and on their return they will
reside at 2071 Park road.
The out-of-town guests present at
the wedding included Mrs Robert F.
Stockton and Miss Agnes Blackfan Of
Elizabeth. N. j.: Mrs. st. Clair Nc
Kelway of Brooklyn, N. r, and Mr..
and Mrs. Addison Hogue of Lexing-
ton, Va.
DR.: 8. B. Muncaster and his daugh-
ter. Miss Edna Muncaster, have re-
turned to Washington after a trip
through the Adirondacks and a visit
to DR.. Muncaster's other daughter.
Mrs. Jack McKeage. in Mountrose. Pa.
An interesting wedding took place
Saturday evening at the home of Mrs
Henry Hurt. when her niece. Miss
Fannie Cue, became the bride of Mrs.
Walter F. Hardell of this city. The
bride was given in marriage by her
uncle, Mr.. Thomas Smell Of New York
grooms sister, Mrs. Ruby Hardell
Hefiin. as matron of honor. and by his
niece. little Ruth Small Hardell of
Macon. Ga, as flower girl. Mr.. Eve
rett 6. Hardell Of Boston was best
man for his brother. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. DR.. H. r. Ran
dolph Of Foundry N. e. Church. In the
presence Of largo number Of To1a.
tives and friends.
dfully deeornfe0 with palxna and hns