Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-09-06


grandfather, Capt. Frank S. Robert
son, and one of the most historic
places in the state, having been the
residence of the late Gov. Wyndham
Robertson of Virginia. The drawing
room of the beautiful old mansion
was the scene of the wedding, and the
marriage service took place between
two large white columns in the CEN
ter of the room. The Rev. Luther
Williams, rector of st. Thomas Epis-
copal Church, Abingdon, officiated.
The Meadows never looked lovelier
than on this occasion. Myriads of
white candles, mingling with the gold
and green floral decorations, compos-
was set in Crown Derby, marked
"Mary's Meadows" a gift to the
brides greatgrandmother from her
parents nearly a hundred years ago
when she married the late Gov. Rob-
ertson In the same drawing room
yesterday evening.
me wedding music was rendered
by Miss Mamie H. Griffin of Bedford
CITY. Va, while little Miss Katie Rob-
ertsor Motley. the brides cousin.
served as flower girl. Miss Stella
Reade. the brides sister, was the
maid of honpr. and Misses Mary
Willoughby Reade, another sister
and Miss Jean Cunningham of Sa-
vannah. were bridesmaids Mrs. Rob
ert Pollock of Charlotte, n. c., for
merly Miss Agnes Messick of Wash
lnSton, was matron of honor
The bride entered the room with
her father She wore an exqusit
gown of heavy white satin, with a
court train. The bridesmaids dresses
of orchid. green and sapphire blue
harmonized with the rainbow effect
of the gown worn by the matron OF
honor. The brides grandmother, Mrs.
Frank Smith Robertson, wore black
velvet gown trimmed in old lace and
jet. while Mrs. Treholm, the bride :
groom's mother, wore black satin
with iridescent spangles Of black and
blue.
Mr. Tazewell Taylor, jr, of Norfolk,
was Mr.. Trenholm's best man.
The ceremony. which by reason of a
recent death in the brides family
was quiet one. was attended by
Mrs. Conally F. Trigg of Abingdon
Mr.. and Mrs. Wyndham B. Robertson
of Plasterco. Va; Miss Gay Black
ford. Mrs. Philip H. Minis of New
York, Miss Kathleen White of Abing-
don; Miss Kathleen Penn of Los An
geleS. Mrs. w. de S. Trenholm, Mr.
Willoughby Reade. Mr.. Frank Reade.
Mr.. Robert Pollock Of Charlotte.
Capt. Frank s. Robertson. Miss Katie
Robertson. DR.. and Mrs. Coleman
Motley, Mr.. Louis Cornick, Mrs.
Luther Williams. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
White of Washington state and
others
Miss Carrie Lee Prince who has been
The guest of Representative and Mrs
William r. Stevenson of South Caro-
lima at their summer home. Montreal
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ington.
Mr.. James Francis Burke, of Pitts
burgh. Pa. former representative. is a,
the New Willard for few days, arriy-
ing yesterday.
DIR. and Mrs. c. Augustus Simpson
who spent the month of August a,
the Hill Top Inn. Newport. left there
Monday and are returning to Wash
ington by motor.
The marriage of Mrs. Mary f. Wise,
daughter of the Rev Henry c. Early
of Harrisonburg. Va, and Mr.. A. w.
Felka took place at noon yesterday
in the Brightwood Park Methodist
Church, the Rev. John E. Fort Off
ciating. A number of the friends and
relatives of the bride and bridegroom
were present. and there was a pro-
fuse decoration of summer flowers
about the altar.
Preceding the ceremony Miss Ellen
Collins sang several solos and Mrs.
Richard Topham played the wedding
marches
The bride entered the church and
was given in marriage by Mr. K. B.
Kinsbury of Silver Spring, and wore
a becoming gown of dark blue crepe
meteor and carried a cluster Of bride
roses, orchids and lilies of the valley.
She was attended by Miss Pearl Ner-
kirSt and the bridegroom had as best
man Mr.. E. r. Lewis.
A bridal luncheon was served at the
future home of Mr.. and Mrs. Felka,
1441 Madison street northwest. where
there was charmingly arranged
decoration of summer flowers.
Later in the afternoon Mr.. and Mrs.
Felka sailed for Boston and will
make a tour of the Atlantic coast be-
fore returning to Washington.
Mrs. Valerie Fennell Donaldson has
gone to New York city to spend few
days with her sisters.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Cans have re-
turned from trip through the White
mountains. On the homeward trip they
stopped at Springfield, Mass, and
visited friends.
Leading society women and prom :
inent men, constituting the board or
patrons OF the w lOl odlot anu
United Arts Society. have completed
arrangements for an additional free
tuition French class for beginners,
enrolment in which may be made to-
morrow evening at 7:15 o'clock at the
salons school. 1413 H street north
west. The eight classes now in course
of study are attended by over 800 stu
dents, many of whom are prominent
in resident and official society.
abroad since the early summer, will
sail from England today for New
York aboard the Majestic.
The assistant postmaster general.
Mr.. j. H. Bartlett, will return to
Washington tomorrow from Ports
mouth, N. H., where he has spent
a brief holiday with his family.
The third assistant postmaster
general, Mr.. w. i. Glover, who is