Evening star., 1921-06-19
Weddings Lend Charm.
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Miss Margaret A. Howard Becomes Bride Of Mr..
G. NJ Thompson-Other Matrimonial
Events of interest

Miss Margaret Allen Howard, aaugh-
ter OF the late Mr. John Spence How
ard and Mrs. Mary E. Howard of
Davidsonville. Md. was married TO
MIR. George Norwell Thompson of Lex
ington, Mass. yesterday afternoon
The ceremony was performed at
o'clock, in the Washington Cathedral
by Rev. Charles T. Warner. The bride
wore white satin, trimmed in chantilly
lace and pearls. and carried shower
bouquet of bride roses. Her only at
tendant was Mrs. Maurice R. Thomp-
son of this city. who wore pale blue
organdy and carried q bouquet OF
daisies MIR. Thompsons brother. Mr.
Maurice r. Thompson. was best man
and the ushers were Mr.. James h
Howard of Louisville. KY. brother OF
the bride. and Mr.. Thomas Howard
Duckett of this city. The church was
decorated with palms. ferns and dai'
sizes.
Mr.. Thompson is a graduate Of Har-
ward University, and during the wal
was an officer in the Lafayette Division.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr
and Mrs. Thompson left for wedding
trip. and will later be at home in
Lexington, Mass
The marriage of >Missf Jessie Louise
Gibbs daughter of Col. and Mrs.
George Sahin Gibbs. and Mr.. George
Kerrick Perkins took place Wednes-
day afternoon. The ceremony was
Of the bride by Rev. II. H. D. Sterrett.
Mrs Paul v. Rogers was matron of
honor and Mr.. William E. Stockett,
jr.. was best man.
The bride. who was escorted and
given in marriage by her father. wore
frock of blue and sand colored
canton crepe. with hat to match. and
a corsage bouquet of orchids and
lilies Of the valley.
The house was artistically decorated
in pink roses. daisies and palms. Fol-
lowing the ceremony small recep-
tion to the immediate families and
intimate friends was held. and Mr..
and Mrs Perkins lett later, for a short
wedding trip. They will be at home
after July Is at the Calverton.
The wedding of Miss Margarita c.
Mason. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Harry =; Mason. and Mr. Clyde s.
noon in the home of the brides par
ents. at 2o2 Summit street. Cherry
dale. Rev DR.. William B. Everett
will oficiate and only the near rela-
tives and intimate friends of the
bride and bridegroom will be present.
Mr.. Bain and his bride will leave i'm
meoately after the ceremony for a
trip through the east. which will in
clude visit to the former home of
Mr.. Balm. in Vermont. After July Is
they Will be at home at 1929 Califor.
MA street.
One of the most effectively arranged
Nf
nized Wednesday evening at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Alsop, River
road, near Bladensburg, Prince
Georges county, when their only
daughter, Miss Alice Irene Alsop, be-
came the bride of Mr.. Basil Pickett,
son OF Mrs. Hester Pickett of Balti-
more. The ceremony took place un-
der an arch of flowers, lighted with
varicolored lights. and was per-
formed by Rev. Charles E. McAllister.
rector of St. Matthews parish.
The bride. who was given in mar
riage by her father. was becomingly
attired in a beautiful gown Of white
veil caught with orange blossoms and
carried 4 shower Of bride roses in
terEningled with lilies of the valley.
The bride was attended by Miss
Rose Watson Of Bladensburg as maid
OF honor, who wore gown of pink
~H1NAAyB WIN HAT " ana car
ried sweet peas. tied with pink tulle
Of the same shade. and Miss Julia
Hautwell Of Washington. as brides
maid. who wore lovely gown of
nile-green organdy, with hat to
match. and carried sweet peas tied
with green tulle.
The flower girls, little Thelma AL
4op. cousin of the bride, and little
Florence Pickett, sister of the BRIDE
groom. wore quaint dresses of yellow
organdy and carried baskets Of yell
low roses tied with yellow ribbon.
Mr.. Hugh Hinen1an of Washington
served as the best man. Miss Louise
Hitler ef Washington played the we'd
The house was beautifully decorat-
cd with towers and softly shaded
lights. Just after the ceremony there
was q reception to the families and q
few intimate friends. A stringed or
chestra played. Mr.. and Mrs.. Pick
ett will be at home after June 22 at
the home Of the brides parents.
Quite interesting in Warrington and
nearby Virginia was the wedding in
San Francisco Thursday of Miss An
ner Ellis. dau8hter Of Mrs. NJ. A.
Eilis of Herndon. Va, to DR.. Edward
Rancroft ToWge.
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