The herald., 1895-11-12
THE POLITE WORLD

The marriage OF Andrew Boyle Work.
man and Miss Martha Frances Widney,
winch occurred at high noon yesterday
at the home of the BRIDES parents. aided
another brilliant event TO the social an
mails OF Los Angeles. Owing to the prom
inence of both families in this city. the
wedding has been looked forward to TOR
some time, with much interest and pleas
urc.
Miss Widney is the daughter OF Judge
ana Mrs. K. NJ. Widney. and ever since
her debut has been an acknowledged IA
vorite in society. She has frank and
open nature and u gentle disposition that
have won her the hosts of friends that
she so we'll deserves. Mr.. Workman is
one of the rising young business men OF
the city, and his integrity of character
has gained for him an cnviable reputa-
ton among men OF high business stand.
ing. He is the son of ex-Mayor W. II.
Workman.
The house was beautifully decorated
with potted plants and garlandj of
smilax. Festoons of the dainty vines
were in all the rooms, green tracings run
ming over the walls and falling with
graceful loops over pictures and door
white blossoms. On the baIustrade of the
stairway the same effective flowers a~d
smilaX converted the dark wood into
band of green and white. The pure color
scheme was un broken in all the rooms
save by the bright dash of color that was
given by large basket of pink carnations
thar stood on the piano, with other
floral tributes that had been sent by
friends, and a heart of red carnations
that repused on the side wall of tie din
ing room. that made a charming adjunct
to the soft effect of the white and green.
The bridal table was placed under heavy
ropes of smilax that radiated to the inter-
section of wall and ceiling, and over the
table white blossoms we're scattered with
careless grace. The happy event of yes
terday was a repet ton OF similar aus
picious occasion that occurred twenty
seven years ago. it being the anniversary
of judge and Mrs. Wldneys wedding.
Some time before the appointed hour the
spacious rooms were filled with fashion
able asse blage of guests, and promptly
at II the bride appeared on the arm of
the groom.
The ceremony was performed under
canopy OF smiax, the solid green being
relieved by large bow and arrow of
white carnations. Rev. Robert S. Maclay,
great uncle of the bride, otfi Heated. Low
Insky's orchestra PLAYED the Bridal
Chorus from Lohenarin as the couple en-
music was subdued to the soft notes Ct
cavatina. The brides only attendant
was little Miss kathl zen Spence, VINO
prec, de the bride and groom carrying
two rims IN white satin cushion. She
was attired in n dainty gown OF white
| and from a white ribbon was pendant a
basket of flowers. The bride wors an ele-
| giant creation OF cream satin made with
! long court train. The corsage was high
with close fitting collar which was
| edged with duchess lace. The touffant
sleeves were trimmed with lace OF the
same and met at the elbows with I'M
dressed XII gloves. Epaulettes of duchess
lice fe,I over the shoulders and the b. ice
WAS confined at the waist vi n Van by ks
points OF pearl. She carried white vio-
lets in her hand. Mrs. Wldney, the
BRIDES mother, wore her OWE wedding
gown Of pearl gray MORE antique SILK.
The old-fashi1ned bertha was e iged with
rare lace ard the heavy folds of the skirt
fell with a swe+pingg train. Mrs. Robert
J. Widney, sisIer-in-law of the bride, was
charming in white silk with diamond
ornaments. Immediately after the cere-
mony reception was held and a wedding
breakfast was enjoyed by the guests. The
delicious viands were in charge OF Lee ~
Reynolds. The rooms were thror ged un
| til late hour in the afternoon with the
many guests. AmSng the selections OF
the delgbtfll music that was heard was
new WetuiHG HarCu toHH pSstu w 4ul'
Lowinsky and played for the first til e
yesterday in honor of the bride. Judge
| and Mrs. Widney and the bride and groom
were assisted in receiving by Mines. ROB
| ert J. Widnev, J. Ii. Norton and A. est.
| johns. The ladies that assisted in making
the afternoon replete with pleasure were
Mines. j. E. Hollanbeck, J. Ellis, Alfred
Salano. Il. +. Spence, X. l.. Mcknight,
! S. C. Hubbell, J. II, Van Nuy.. Il. r..
Smith. L. b. Millar, Modini-Wood. J. NJ.
| Stewart. A room on the second floor was
devoted to the numerous and costly pres
ents, which gave ample evidence of the
| high esteem in which the young couple
are held Among the valuable list of
brlc-a- brac, gold and silver and cut glass
was an old gold chain with pearl pen
! dant. which is an heirloom OF the Widney
| family over hundred years old. Mr..
and Mrs. Workman left yesterday for a
| short visit to Coronado and will be at
! home Thursdays after Decem Der LIST at 4l6
! South Olive street.