Evening Star Newspaper, December 7, 1930, Page 46

i 4 Le] Early Winter CIETY. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASH D. C, DECEMBER ' 1930—PART THREE SOCIETY m Wedding List Of Interest in Wide Circle Nuptial Cexemony Yeste Church Among Leading Society Events of Present Season. Historic 8t. John's Church, familiarly | throug] called the President’s Church, was the (a :hm of c!;finm'l green cloth trimmed Sscene yes y afternoon of one the most interesti . 'The ceremony was performed . J. at 4 o'clock, the Rev. Dr. Robert John- ston officiating in the presence of a |Pleasant, also in Prince 1 ntative of smart arge company, represes residential soclety and a number of guests from out of town. for the wedding party, and as the guests Mr. . ‘were assemb! marriage by Mrs. Jordan. made & beautiful picture in with a ruching effect of tulle. The skirt fell gracefully into a long train at the back, and her tulle veil, Erranged Sortly snd sumply. abou her ly ang ply t her face and hel of seed She wore long cream- Mrs. J. Blaise de Sibour, formerly Miss Elizabeth Anne Robinson, daugh- ter of the former Assistant Secretary and Mrs. Robinson, was matron of hon- or and the other attendants were Mrs. de Sibour’s sister, Mrs. John A. Hinck- ley; Miss Nancy Newbold, Miss Jaquelin Story, Miss ‘Wil sister of the bridegroom. The attendants wore striking gowns of yellow gold flat crepe, des! on gmuun( long lines, the skirts in tier effect and the sleeves long and close fitting. They wore small hats of brown velvet, led with ostrich tips, which dropped in chic fashion under their chins. They carried arm bouquets of russet nzom Mr. J. Blaise x lbour was best man, and the ushers selected were Mr. Cleveland Perkins, Lieut. Willlam D. ‘Thomas, U. S. N.; Mr. e Garrett, Mr. John A. Hinckley, Mr. Spottswood ‘White, Mr. Charles Stone, Mr. John Bland of Baltimore and Mr. Townsend Phillips of New York. Burton Salmon, young brother of the bridegroom, was dressed as a page ‘wearing an Eton suit and Pauline Cur- tis, young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis, was flower girl in a dainty frock of yellow crepe and carrying yel- low chrysanthemums. A large reception followed the cere- mony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Curtis on F street, when the couple were assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Balmon, parents of the bridegroom; Mrs. Curtis and Mrs. Jordan. Mrs. Sal- mon wore & gown of brown velvet and Mrs. Jordan was in black flat crepe. . Curtis had on a gown of black e. Following the reception Mr. Salmon snd his bride left for a short wedding trip in the South and they will return to ‘Washington for a brief stay before going to New York preparatory to sailing for Europe, where they will spend about a month. Upon their return they will be at home in New York temporarily at & hotel until they select a house. Mrs. Salmon’s going-away apparel of & chartruese wool crepe n, trimmed with a band of mink , & small brown hat and a mink wrap. Among the out-of-town guests were . Benjamin Holcombe, who came her home at Newlport., and Col. t. of the Junior League. ent Southern family, one of her Gen. Robert Lewis, having Mr. Salmon is 8 graduate of Harvard and took an active part in athletics at the university. An attractively arranged wedding took place last evening at 8 o'clock Mr. He 3 Me,” and Truly” Miss Dorothy Galligan, violin- ist, piayed “At Da; = “The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore & gown of cream- satin made along the princess with a long satin train covered tulle_veil, which hung from a color 1n by cap of ducheéss lace. She carried white roses and lilies of the valley, made in a shower bouquet. Shades of blue and yellow formed the eolor scheme for the.gowns of the bridal attenadnts, who numbered four. Miss Marie Jorolemon, and Mrs. Louise Young, wore pale yellow crepe and the en! carried Talisman roses. s corsage of Talisman roses, while Mrs. Pinch wore pale blue crepe and a cor- -fi:luam of Butterfly roses. bride had as his best man Mr. . Oliver ley and the ushers in. cluded Mr. Dwight Harris, Mr. Ray mond Ward, Mr. Edward Reinnith and Mr. George Wills of Baltimore. A reception in the home of the bride's parents followed the marriage, at which of the immediate families and friends were present. Mr. Finch and his bride left later for a motor trip LIEBSTER FINE FURS 716 13th Street The Lowest Fur Prices in a Decade ! 35th ANNIVERSARY SALE OF FINE FLIRS - | Gibbons, was in & gown of ivory satin rare old rose point lace and similar lace formed short sleeves, which were at_the back by a string | " panied ey ax. havtang n&lgh @ v1" Love You cousin of the bride, was maid of honor and wore & gown of perrywinkle blue crepe. The|y Ashpy to Mr. Frank Rice of St. bridesmaids, Miss Hazel Young, Miss| . DT, M e aabyroan: | Louls, Mo. on Saturday, November 29. WIS of | Rey J. M. Moran in the rectory of the e party Mrs. Young, mother of the bride, ‘wore a gown of coral satin crepe, with rday in Historic St. John.a h the South, the bride wearing wi Ferns, evergreen and white chrys- anthemums formed the setting for the marriage of Miss Nancy Gibbons, | daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Gib- bons , Prince Georges County, Stanley Wilburn, son , which took place in St. Thomas' iscopal Church at Croom Wednes- day e at 7:30 o'clock. The wed- united prominent Southern Mary- families. ‘The Rev. Willlam R. Branch, rector of St. Thomas' Church, performed the ceremony in the presence of a large complng of friends and relatives. Mrs. George S. Harrison, sister of the bride, played the wedding marches, and Miss Maud Gibbons, another sister, sang “I Love You,” “Because” and “I Love You Truly.” ‘The bride, who was given in mar- riage by her brother, Mr. Willlam A. trimmed in lace. She wore a veil and carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley and bride roses. Mrs. William F. Smith, jr., of this city, was matron of honor for her sis- ter. She was in orchid satin with silver accessories and carried talisman Mr. R. Raymond Wilburn, brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and the ushers were Mr. William Norman Wil- burn of Seat Pleasant and Mr. Willlam A. Gibbons of this city. ‘The bride’s mother was attired in black chiffon trimmed in lace, and the bridegroom’s mother was i flowered georgette. Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn left for a trip, the bride wearing brown velvet with accessories to match. They will make their home at Seat Pleasant. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Herndon nounce the marriage of their daughter, Pauline, to Mr. William D. Gross Tues- S e marionage ot Dougits M_E. 'sonage of . E. mch, the p;v. A. H. McKinley offi- , in t.hzé;reaence of a large group of relatives and friends. ‘The bride's only attendant was her sister, Miss Edith Herndon. Mr. John QGross, brother of the bridegroom, served as best man. ‘The couple left at once for & short wedding trip, the bride wearing a cos- tume of dark blue crepe edged with white fur, with hat and slippers to match. Upon their return they will make their home with the parents of Mr. Gross, 645 G street northeast. Miss Margaret Elizabeth Butler, daughter of the Rev. Charles H. Butler, pastor of the Columbia Heights Lu- theran Church, and Mrs. Butler, was married Saturday afternoon, November 29, at 4 o'clock to Mr. Edward Marion Barron. The ceremony was performed at the bride’s home, 1427 Montague street, the bride's father officiating. The decorations were palms and ferns, with white and pink chrysanthemums and pink roses. The bride was charmingly attired in | the bridal gown of her mother, a crea- tion of lace over ivory-colored satin. She carried a showed bouquet of brides roses and lllies of the valley. Miss Mildred Troxail was maid of honor. Mr. Alvin Barron, brother of bridegroom, acted as best man, and the ushers were Mr. Willlam Barron, also a brother of the bridegroom, and Mr. George Butler, brother of the bride. Mrs. A. M. Blaisdell of Riverdale, Md., played the wedding marcn. A reception followed immediately after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Barron later left for Roanoke, Va. which city is the groom’s headquarters as fleld manager of a publishing com- ‘The home of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Backenheimer was the scene of an at- tractively arranged wedding Wednesda evening, Nove r 26, at 7:30 o'cloc] .m., wWhen their daughter, Miss Rosa ckenheimer, became the bride of Mr. Baron Solomon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Solomon of Washington, D. C. The Rev. Dr. Abram Simon performed the ceremony. An attractive musical program was rendered. Mr. Melvin Haddersheel, well known pianist of Washington, D. C., and Mr. Clarence W. 3utwn. tenor Vorg‘lhsl. ofbeAleXlndrll, 'a., gave appropriate numbers. alms, terns, white, yellow and orchid chrysanthemums, carnations and roses :lnd liles of the valley decorated the ome. ‘Turquoise blue lace fashioned in the new long lines formed the costume of the bride and she carried a beautiful bouquet of white rose buds and lilies of the valley. Miss Lucy E. Wilkins was maid of honor and the bride's only attendant. Bhe wore & gown of shell-pink chiffon, slso fashioned along the new longlines, and carried a bouguet of pink rose buds. Mrs. Henry Backenheimer, brother of the bride, was best man for the bride- groom. Following the ceremony sn informal reception was held in the home of the bride's parents, where many local and out-of-town guests were in attendance. After the reception the young couple left for a wedding trip through the Bouth. Upon Yheir return they will be at home at 1349 Kenyon street north- west to recelye their many friends and relatives. Mrs. Charles 8. Jones announces the marriage of her daughter, Miss Elton | The ceremony was performed by the Sacred Heart Church. ‘The bride wore a gown of beige crepe and carried a shower bouquet of Ameri- can beauty roses and lilles of the val- ley. Miss Alma Thornton was the bride's maid of honor. After the ceremony & luncheon was served in the home of the bride’s mother, 1300 Massachusetts | avenue. Mr. Rice’ and his bride will | make their ‘home in North Carolina after a short wedding trip. Mr. and Mrs. Louis I. Doyle of Chevy | Chase, Md., announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Virginia al quand, to Mr. Charles Ellwood Green An excellent Opportunity to Purchase Christmas Gifts of FUR COATS and FUR SCARFS ‘the | vember 28. Upper left: Miss Clarke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Lynn Clarke of West Irving street, Chevy Chase, Md., to have her coming out tea Tuesday afternoon in her parents’ home and who will be given a ball at the Mayflower the night before Christmas. —Underwood Photo. Upper right: Miss Helen Fortescue, ‘winsome schoolgirl daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Granville R. Fortescue and grand- daughter of Mrs. Charles J. Bell, who will attend the Christmas festivities in the Capital. Bachrach Photo. Lower left: Miss Eleanor e, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Jai ‘William Orme, who was “brought out” at one of the few home affairs of the early season, making her debut at a tea dance at Valley View November 25. —Clinedinst Photo. Lower right: Miss Barbara Korff in her coming out costume, worn at the reception given for her by her mother, Baroness Korff, at the Mayflower No- —Harris-Ewing Photo. of New York, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Green of Chevy Chase, Saturday morning, November 29, in the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church. The Rev. J. H. Hollister performed the ceremony. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore an afternoon gown of black and white cloth, and carried gardenias. Mrs. W. Merle Kline of Jackson Heights, Long Island, who acted as the bride's maid of honor, wore & gown of Burgundy-color lace and & corsage of pink roses. Mr. W. Merle Kline acted as the bridegroom’s best man. Mr. and Mrs. Green left later for Philadelphia and will make their home in New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Kline spent the Thanks- glving holidays with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle. Wil-Nor Glee Club Plans Christmas Carol Progrum A Christmas carol program in cos- tume by the Wil-Nor Glee Club, under the direction of Bernice Randall Anglico, will be rendered in the lounge of the Congressional Country Cluh on Sunday, December 21, at 5 o'clock. In presenting Christmas carols, poems and stories, the glee club will be assisted by a group of children, who will sing Ch"ll‘dh:envn Christmas songs. program is the first of the Congressional Country Club's an- nual series of twilight musicales, which will continue through January, Feb- ruary and March. This is the third season these delightful musical affairs have been under the direction of Mrs. Dorothy de Muth Watson. Idaho State Society Enjoys Rare Program The Idaho State Society gave a “dancing-card playing-visiting party” at the Roosevelt Hotel Thursday night, December 4. Mrs. Irene Kan;-d'.ley, gene&fl s}::xr- Ton of Mrs. Walter Shoup ‘and_ Mrs, | Pected to come to Washington' the first Marshall Wright the card playing was |Of the week. Miss Gertrude Lamont made a special feature. Other features | Met her mother upon her arrival. included a special violinist and crooner. The Reception Committee was headed by the club's president, Mrs. C. C. Moore, wife of the commissioner of the General Land Office, and Mr. Moore, and included the entire membership of the congressional delegation and many ?th:;‘upr?mlnent Idahoans now located % 4 The BSecretary of Commerce, Mr, to Washington the first of the week | from a short stay in Chicago. Mrs. Lamont, who arrived in New York yesterday from Eufope, Senator Lawrence C. Pl;\rps will be Joined tomorrow by Mrs. Phipps, who is spending a short time in Philadelphia. ‘The new Senator from Ohio and Mrs. Robert J. Bulkley returned yesterday to their home in Cleveland and are ex- pected in Washington again the middle of the week. Brothers 1213 F Beginning Monday! Our Semi-Annual DRESS SAVE Street, Afternoon and Evenng EVERY DRESS REDUCED Very Special Values at 820956 ] $3950 1 $4950 r—e ALL COATS RADICALLY REDUCED ALL SALES FINAL Has Been in Chicago for Few Days—Special Events of Interest Noted of Walhindton Official Family. b | Yor e Shoreham Hotel, where Robert Patterson Lamont, will return | he wiil make his home during the pres- ent session of Congress. Representative R. Walton Moore of 1s ex- | Virginia and his sister will remain at | their home in Fairfax during the short session of Congress drive into Washin Secretary Lamont to Return Soon to His Post in Capital Mr. Moore will gton every morning. Representative Chester C. Bolton will be joined the middle of the week by Mrs. Bolton, who is in Boston for & short stay. Representative and Mrs. Adam Wyant Con?e ional Club Host o Members of Cabinet The nal Club was the cen- ter of social official life Friday after- fivities” with ‘s Targe reception Tor dhe a large or IR 1h Fogetving Line, headed by Mrs, n ng line, 3 Porter H. Dale, president of the clul were Mrs. Patrick J. Hurley, wife the Secretary of War; Mrs. William Witt Mitchell, wife of the Attorney General; Mrs. Walter F. Brows, wife of the Postmaster General; . Charles Frangls Adams, wife of the tary of tl avy, Mrs. Ray ‘Wilbur, of the Secretary of Interior; rs. Arthur M. Hyde, wife of the Secre- tary of Agriculture, and Mrs. James J. Davis introduced her successor, Mrs. William N. Doak, wife of the new Sec- retary of Labor. In the line also were the other executive officers of the club, Mrs. Willlam Ramseyer of lowa, Mrs Clarence Lea of California, Mrs. S. Wal- Iace Dempsey of New ‘York, Mrs. Tom Connally of Texas, Mrs. Danlel Reed of New York and Mrs. Clay Stone Briggs of Texas. A long and distinguished line of un- usually gracious women was greeted by hundreds of members of the club and their guests. There seemed to be many persons from a distance who were in the city at this time and had “friends at court.” Musiclan Santelman led the Marine Band Into unusually good music and the scarlet coats of the musicians gave & gay color note, The receiving line showed a gamut of black materials— Mrs. Dale in black satin, Mrs. Mitchell in black velvet with touches of white fur, Mrs. Wilbur in biack chiffon em- broidered in gold, Mrs. Hyde in black crepe Elizabeth, Mrs. Doak in black lace. Mrs. Adams in red, Mrs. Hurley in flowered crepe, Mrs. Ramseyer in blue velvet and Mrs. Reed in blue chiffon interspersed a bit of color in the line. Mrs., Stimson, wife of the Secretary of State, was absent on account of ill- ness, and Mrs. Lamont, wife of the Sec- retary of Commerce, ls just returning from abroad. At the long tea table. ressplendent in lace, siiver, cut glass and pink roses, three past presidents of the club pre- sided at the first hour. Mrs. Irvine L. Lenroot of Wisconsin, who was attrace tive in red velvet; Mrs. Lindley Hadley of Washington in old blue, Mrs. Horace Towner of Iowa in gray, Mrs. Towner, wife of the former Governor of Porto Rico, and Mrs. Cleveland Newton of Bt. Louls were visitors who received warm welcome. A noticeable number of new sena- torial hostesses were recelving congratu- lations, among them Mrs. ~Wallace White of Maine, Mrs. Cordell Hull of Tennessee, Mrs. Lester Dickinson of Towa, Mrs. Willlamson of Kentucky and Mrs. Reed Smoot of Utah. Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen, the only woman Representative present, was sur- rounded ba,her usual goup of people, delighted meet the Great Common- er's daughter. A visitor was heard to remark, “I never saw so0 many people glad to see each other.” The spirit of friendliness and gayety was contagious and starts g;ebnemn well for the Congressional ub. Bridge Par Sc}le;iuied For Benefit of School A benefit bridge party will be given at the Wesley Heights Community Club Tuesdsy for the 34-Hour Day School at 4719 Condult road, directed by Mrs. Beulah Shull Barnes. Mrs. Laurence J. Porter is in charge of ar- rangements for the br and her com- mittee_includes Mrs. Helen E. Black, Mrs, David L. Thoi ey 8. Williss, Mrs. G. Fenton Cramer and many others. have with them at their apartment at Wardman Park Hotel Mrs. Wyant's brother, Mr. Edward 8. Goty, who will spend the Winter with them. Repre- sentative Wyant is in Greensburg, Pa., for a few days. Mrs. Willlam E. Hull, wife of Repre- sentative Hull of Illinols, has returned to Washington from her home in Peoria, 1II, and is with Representative Hull and their niece, Miss Virginia Harris, at their apartment in the Ward- man Park Hotel. Mrs. Owen J. Roberts, wife of Justice Roberts of the United States SBupreme Court, has been efected a mem! of the Board of Directors of the Travelers' Ald Society of Washinton. Mrs. Rob- erts has taken an active part in soclal and charitable work in her former home, Philadelphia. ‘The Surgeon General of the Public Health Service and Mrs. Cumming have as their guest their daughter, Mrs. Man- ville Kendrick of Wyoming, who ar- rived Friday evening from New York. Mrs. Kendrick spent a short time in New York with her aunt, Mrs. Henry A. Wise, and will remain with her par- ents until after Christmas. Mr. Ken- drick, who is a son of Senator and Mrs. John B. Kendrick, will join Mrs. Ken- drick here for the holidays. Assistant United States Attorney Miss Rebekah S. Greathouse, niece of Sen- ator Dwight W. Morrow, flew to New York yesterday. ‘The Assistant Postmaster General, Mr. W. Irving Glover, will return to his apartment at Wardman Park Hotel the first of the week from Oanads, where he went to confer with officials of the Canadian post office department. = %40 GIFTS Corner Clocks Electrie Everyone will appreciate Desk Lamps, in old brase Sewing Tunn Upholstered Chairs Coffee Tables Desks and Chairs. Foot Stools \ Secretaries Console Tables Drop-leaf Tables Revolving Book Tables D. S. Pool, Inc. 729 11th Street N.W. Reproductions of Early American Furniture Distinguished Audience At Last Beethoven Concert Mrs, Hurley, wife of the Secretary of | War, and her young daughter, Pa- tricla, were among those who attended the final concert yesterday afternoon of the Beethoven festival, given in Constitution Hall by the Boston Sym- phony Orchestra, Serge Koussevitsky, | conductor. Overl: ng the «White Howse Furnished & Unfurnished Reservations Now Among others who attended yester- Being Made day’s concert, at which the great Ninth i ae Tomn BT Y Symphony, with chorus, was given, 001 d 3 R‘.“. Hiectrie re- were the Ambassador of Cuba and mfi..':ll:' (”lu water, %"“:" de “““"’"v &‘:'4 (g‘*;‘;l‘:" ‘1’1‘“‘ and most convenient - pariment ughes, o _of ef Justice; 2 Countess Szechenyl, wife of the Min- INSPECTION INVITED ister of Hungary; the Speaker of the Wagdman Management House, Mr. Longworth; Mrs. Robert Metropolitan Low Bacon, Mrs. 8ol Bloom, Miss Vera Bloom, Mrs, hen B. Elkins, Mrs. U. 8. Grant, 34, and her daughters, Miss Edith Grant and Miss Clara Grant; Mrs. Tracy Dows, Canon Anson Phelps Stokes and Miss Olivia Phelps Stokes, Mrs. Lawrence Townsend, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmott Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. David Meade Lea, Mrs. Carl A. Droop, Rev. Dr, and Mrs. Charles Wood, Rev. F. 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