Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-18

weddings, took place last evening In the
Mount Vernon Place M. Z. Church,
when Miss Lucille Hutchinson, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mortimer Hut.
Gibson, became the bride OF MT.
Camillus Edgar Newcomb. SON OF MI;
Clarendon, Va. The ceremony was per-
formed at 8 o'clock, the Rev. George
w. Gather Of Clarendon, Va, ON
eating, In the presence of large COM
pany of relatives and friends.
A profusion Of blossoms maSsed with
tail palms and ferns formed an effec-
tive background for the wedding party.
end as the guests were assembling an
impressive program OF nuptial selec-
tions were given on the organ by Mrs
Deal, wife of the Rev. Haskell r. Deal
assistant pastor of the church. Pre-
ceding the ceremony Miss Jordan sang
"At Dawnins" and "Oh Promise Me"
with Mrs. Deal playing the accompani-
ments.
The bride was escorted to the altar
by her father, who gave her in mar
rage: Her wedding gown was un-
usually lovely. fashioned of chantilly
lace and tulle. The sleeveless bodice
was designed with V-shaped neckline
edged with soft folds Of the tulle. caught
at the front with lace medallion and
falling down the back Of the frock into
streamerS which crossed at the low
waistline. The full skirt had deep
flounce Of the tulle long at the front
and forming train at the back and
cascades of lace and crepe de chine
Gala lilies with paStels OF pearls fell
from the waiStline at the front to the
END of the lace where the tulle flounce
began. Her tulle veil was arranged
softly about her face and held by q
cap Of orange blossoms and tulle, and
she carried shower bouquet Of brides
roses and lilies of the valley.
Mrs. Noble Simpson, sister Of the
bridegroom. was matron Of honor wear
ing a gown Of green point d'eSprit,
fashioned with closely fitted bodice
and O. long full skirt made with an
uneven hemline. "A large taffeta bow
corresponding In color with the gown
was caught at the back giving the effect
of q bussel, the streamers falling to the
hemline Of the gown. Her hat was Of
green hair braid trimmed with satin
ribbon to match and she wore slippers
of satin to correspond In color with her
Columbia roses.
The bridesmaids were Miss Oslo
Adrian and Miss Evelyn Palmer. They
wore frocks of chiffon in shades of
orchid and peach colors respectively.
The frocks were fashioned alike, with
fitted bodies. deep cape collars Of the
chiffon edged with tulle and long skirts
of folds of chiffon which went into long
points and were edged with tulle. They
wore hats of hair braid to correspond
with their frockS and trimmed with
satin ribbon, had on slippers to match
and carried arm bouquets Of yellow
roses.
Mr.. Charles A. wingfield was best
man and the ushers selected were Mr..
4NIA Nlf VN
Mr.. G. Earle Grantham and Mr.. Noble
Simpson.
Following the ceremony q small re-
ception was held at the home Of the
bride when the wedding couple were
assisted in receiving by their parents.
Mrs. Hutchinson, mother of the bride,
wore a shell pink chiffon gown with q
corsage bouquet of Columbia roses, and
Mrs. Newcomb, mother Of the BRIDE
groom. was in q gown Of orchid chiffon
and wore corsage bouquet OF yellow
roses.
Mr.. Newcomb and his bride left later
in the evening for motor trip, and
will be at home upon their return after
September l at 2807 Connecticut ave-
nue.. Mrs Newcomb's going cos
TUNE was a dark blue georgette crepe
ensemble with a felt hat ana otner ac-
cessories to correspond.
New York Wedding Interests
Society Of Two Cities.
The marriage Of Miss Josephine Nc
Clellan, daughter Of the late Gen. and
Mrs. John Mcclellan of this city, to Mr.
Cuthbert Lee, son OF DR.. and MRS. 7nn
yesterday afternoon. The ceremony was
performed at o'clock In st. Bartholo-
news Church In New York, Rev. DR..
Paul Atkins of1ctating.
The bride was given In marriage by
her cousin, Mr.. Arthur z. Poultney OF
Baltimore. She wore q gown OF cream
color satin trimmed with Irish point
lace and fashioned on princess lines,
with long, tight-fltting sleeves which
fell over the wrists. The bateau neck
line had a deep bertha and the court
train was covered with the full tulle
veil which was held by wreath OF tiny
Gala lilies and she carried prayer book
bound in white leather.
Mrs. Charles w. Exton was matron
of honor for her sister and Mr.. Roland
Lee was best man.
A reception for the members Of the
two families and few intimate friends
followed In the Colony Club.
Mr.. Lee and his bride will sail Thurs
day for Europe. On their return they
will make their home in New York. Mr..
Lee Is the son of the former president
of ST. Lawrence University, DR.. Lee, ana
is a graduate Of Harvard In the class
Of 1912 and served as special assistant
to the United States Ambassador to
Russia from which position he resigned
in 1917 to enter the service. He served
as an officer through the war and was
later liaison officer to the Peace Com
mission. He is now in business in New
York and is the author Of several books.
His bride Is descendent Of Thedoric
Lee of Virginia, brother of that famous
Harry Lee known as Light Horse Harry
Lee" and uncle of Gen. Robert e. Lee.
She is also a direct descendent Of Sir
Robert Mcclellan and Lord Kirkcud-
bright of Scotland.