Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-12-22
MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE.
The Lapksrshim.Jones Nuptials-A Gala
Social Event.

The Lapksrshin.Jonss Nupsials-A Gala
Social Event.
Yesterday afternoon, at the resi-.
dence OF Mrs. Doria Jones, on the
Plaza, occurred the most notable
society event Of the season. viz,
the marriage Of Miss g. A. Jones
to Mr.. J. Lankershim. For bril-
liancy and effects nothing could
have been added, nor could the
most imaginative have suggested
anything In detail that would
have heightened the splendor of
the gay scene. The drawing room,
where the ceremony took place,
was artlstIcaIly festooned with
smilax, ivy, gsranium and cedar,
the green being almost hidden
With orange blossoms, roses, tube
roses and all the numerous fora of
which this country is always SO
prolific. Over the dais where the
minister stood was a beautiful arch
of smilax and flowers, from which
were suspended two doves, made of
orange blossoms, with rings OF vio-
let's enoiroling their neoks; and.
over the bride and bridegroom,
hung unique marriage bell, made
Of the same description of flowers.
The embrasures Of the windows
were sklllfully converted into min
iature couservatOrIes, being CLEVER
ly arranged with palms, ferns and
other exotic plants, giving an at
tractive tropical appearance to the
scene. To make the pleasing ef-
feet still greater, the windows were
darkeped, the gaslight illuminate
ing q lovely scene. A 2 O'CLOCK P.
NJ, the time appointed for the cer-
emony, the bridal party came into
the room, being introduced by Mr..
B. w. Lee and Mr.. l. J. Rose, Jr.
First came Miss Constance Jones,
sister of the bride, and Mr.. Albert
Castle; they we're followed by Mrs.
Doria Jones, the mother OF the
bride, on the arm of Mr.. J. B Lam
kershim, the bridegroom; then came
Mr.. Mark g. Jones md Miss Carrie
Jones, the bride, whose smiling
and beautiful face was conepicuous
even in her gorgeous costume, with
a couple of prettily dressed pages.
bearing the bride's train. She was
dressed in q heavy white duchesse
satin, the front embroidered
with seed pearls forming wild
roses and wheat, and ending in q
deep pearl fringe, which fell over a
box pleating Of satin, in which
were caught sprays Of orange bios.
SONS and lilies of the valley. The
train fell In heavy folds, edged
with simple cord OF white sa tin,
and covered with sprays of orange
blossoms and duchesse lace. 1t was
attached to the waist by q large
satin bow, trimmed with pearls
and orange blossoms; from the
pointed waist, which was EN-.
In the same design as
the skirt, fell two panniers of or
ange blossoms and lilies Of the val.
ley. The elbow sleeves were of
lace and pearls. The coiffure was
= very simple one, the veil being
caught up by a cluster OF orange
The marriage ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. J. w, Ellis.
Mr.. M. Jones acted as best man,
aud gave the bride away. After
the tying Of the nuptial knot aud
aud kisses. tue
company adjourned to the dining
room, where q feast At for al epI-
cure had been spread.
Mrs. Doria Jones, the mother of
The bride, wore an elegant moirs
antique and satin dress. Ths
front of the skirt was perfect
mass OF irridescent bead embroid-
ery, the cosage being worked In
the same manner and trimmed
with point lace.
The bridesmaid, Mise Constance
Jones, was richly costumed In
white duchesse satin, trimmed very
with crushed roses aud
pearl embroidered lace, with dia-
mond ornaments.
Mrs. Lankershim appeared In n
black satin de Lyon, trimmed
with Chantilly lace. Ornaments
diamonds.
Amongst those present We no.
ticed the following: Mr. and Mrs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van
Nuyr, Capt. aud Mrs. G. E Thorn,
senator and Mrs. Cole, Gov. AMI
Mrs Downey, Gov. and Mrs. Maus ]
field, Mr.. and '.rs. 1. w. Hellman,
Mr.. and Mrs. SIsuson and daugh-
ters, Mr.. and Mis-. r. 8. Baker, Col
and Mrs. Dunkelberger, Miss NAL
lard, Col. and Mrs. G. W. Wells,
DR.. w. w. Ross, Mr.. and Mrs. Pr
roni, Mr.. aud Mrs. Brodrick, Mrs
and Mrs. Due ommun. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lecouvreur, Mr.. and M re-. Hutton,
DR.. and Mrs. Ellis, Mr. and Mrs.
Dsnker, Mr.. aud Mrs. Cuyss,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Childs,
Mr.. aud Mrs. w. P. Gardiner,
Miss M. GlassslI, Miss Pruneda.
Miss Kalisher, Miss Wollwebber,
Miss NJ. Well. Miss Emily Myer,
Miss Kerckhoff, Miss MacDougal,
Mrs. MacDougalI, Mrs. HIrschfsld,
Madame Maria, Mrs. Hathwsll;
Messrs. w. D. Stephenson, II.
Newmark, Geo. Patton, JIG. Kays,
Mayo ThOm, D0wney Harvey,
Otto Wsyse, g. Van Worst, w. de
Buxton, r P. Kelham, w. Kerck-
hoff, e. Levy and Henry Lake.
The following were come OF the
preseuts: A handsome full dinner
set Of plate, "a pieces; q silver gold
lined dinner set, q case Of brpnze
and silver carvers, q silver dessert
set, u case of gold and bronze fruit
h nives. n oOffaa eat of beautiful de-