Evening star., 1935-12-19

]. OF Interest
ToCapital
Miss Simpson Wed to
Mr.. Elcan Last Night.
Other Nuptials.

A marriage Of much interest to
Washington was that of Miss E
Demarest Simpson, daughter of Mrs.
John D. Simpson, to Mr.. Paul Bar
ringer Elcan. The ceremony was per-
formed in the home of the brides
mother last evening, Rev. DR.. John
9. Palmer, pastor of Washington
Heights Presbyterian Church, off1ciat-
ing, at o'clock. Preceding the cere-
mony Mrs. Gertrude Smith sang, ac-
companied at the piano by Mrs. Ralph
II. mccarthy. The house was beau
tifully decorated in late Autumn flow
srS and greens.
The bride was gowned in pink lace,
carrying lilies of the valley and white
roses. She was escorted by her
brother, Mr.. John B. Simpson, who
gave her in marriage. The maid of
honor was Miss Florence Lauman, who
was gowned in cream-color satin, car
rying pink roses, and the best man was
Mr.. Joel E. Elcan of Columbia, S. c.,
brother Of the bridegroom.
A reception Immediately followed
The bride is prominently known in
both social and business circles of
Washington, and at the present time
she holds a responsible Government
position.
The bridegroom is a native of
Virginia and for a number of years
has been in Washington as a practic-
ing attorney.
The out-of-town guests were Mr.
Gordon A. Elcan of BlackSburg, Va
brother of the bridegroom, and Mr.
and Mrs. George Daniel of Richmond
Va. also relatives.
Immediately following the reception
Mr.. and Mrs. Elcan left for Northern
tour, the bride wearing rust-color CO.'S
tune, white accessories and sealskin
coat. They will make their home in
Washington.
Miss Rachel Catherine MoXley
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Ernest w
Moxley of Gaithersburg, Md, and Mr..
Marbery F. Gates, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Gates of Rockville
were married in the home of the
brides parents last evening. The
Rev. Norman o. Scribner, pastor OF
Epworth Methodist Church at Gath
ersburg, officiated at o'clock in the
presence of only members of the two
families and few intimate friends
The home was attractively decorated
with evergreens, ferns and lighted
candles.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her father, was dressed in
a gown of ivory satin with full sleeves
to the elbows, Tightening from there
to the wrists and forming a point
over the hands. The neckline was
high, with a standing collar. The
skirt terminated in bell-shaped train
and her tulle veil hung from Juliet
cap faced with orange blossoms. Her
shower bouquet was of gardenias and
lilies of the valley.
Miss Amy Phoebus of Washington
was maid Of honor. Her costume was
of electric blue transparent velvet,
trimmed in silver, and accessories to
correspond. She carried cream color
roses tied with silver ribbon.
Mr.. Walter Moxley of GaitherSburg,
brother of the bride, was best man.
The music was played by Miss Hazel
Jacobs of Gaithersburg.
Immediately following the ceremony
o small reception was held, after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Gates left for
their wedding trip. The brides going
away costume was a dress of black
ripple crepe, trimmed in white; a
black fur coat and black accessories.
They will make their home in Rock
vile.
Miss Helen Wilmer, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John w. Wilmer, and Mr..
William C. Watkins, jr., son of Mrs.
Carrie B. Watkins and the late Will
liam C. Watkins of Rockville, were
married last evening in the home of
the brides parents at 921 Hamilton
street northwest, the Rev. j. Lloyd
Black, pastor of the Rockville Chris
tian Church, officiating. The home
was prettily decorated.
The bride was attended by Miss
Anna Stearman of Washington as
maid of honor and Mr.. ]. Cullum
Barnsley of Rockville was best man.
Following their wedding trip the
young couple will occupy an apart
ment at 921 Hamilton street.