The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-25

Miss Laura Rollins Payne. only daugh-
ter of the late Major ]. S. Payne, U. S. A..
and DR.. Charles Staples Mangum. of the
University of North Carolina, were mar
red at $50 o'clock last night at St. An
drew's Church. The vested choir of the
church, of which the pretty young bride
has been member met the wedding par
ty in the lobby of the church and preceded
them up the centre aisle to the church
singing the bridal chorus from "Lohen-
grin" Following them walked the ush-
ers: Mr. Eppa Hunton, jr., of Warrenton,
Va: DR.. Thomas Ruffin, of the University
of North Carolina; DR.. Vincent; Mr.. Julian
Carr, of Durham, n. c., and DIR. Thomas
Steele. of Rockingham, n. c. The maid OF
honor was Miss Julia Barry, of Warren
ton, and the bridesmaids in attendance
were Miss Virginia Payne, the brides
cousin and Miss Sarah Taylor. of Georgia
All were gowned in dainty trailing robes
of white organdie trimmed with lace
edged ruffles: the decollete waists finished
with empire knots of wide white satin
ribbon and the elbow sleeves formed Of
tiny tucks. Their large bouquets Of
jacqueminot roses and maidenhair fern
were tied with bows and streamers of white
gauze. The bride, who is girlishly pref
ty brunette. was escorted by her uncle,
General Payne. by whom she was given in
marriage. Her gown of cream colored silk
crepe that chung gracefully to her slender
figure was edged about the train with small
f1ounces. and the bodice was made with a
shirred effect and finished with lace and
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SONS held her veil in place and she car
ried a shower of bride roses and lilies Of
the valley sheathed in maidenhair fern.
The groom and his best man, DR.. Basker-
vile, of North Carolina. Joined the train
in the chancel and the ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Josiah Perry, rector of
st. Andrews, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Argo,
rector Of the Church of the Holy Nativity.
Philadelphia. During the ceremony the
choir chanted 20. Perfect Love-" chang
ing their theme to the jubilant strains Of
Rejoice. oh, Pure in Heart" as the
bridal train passed out of the church.
A reception was held at General Paynes
residence, 22l5 Washington Circle. and
later DR.. Mangum and his bride left for
wedding trip that will end at their home
in North Carolina.
The wedding of Miss Ida Van Ness
King, daughter of Prof. and Mrs Harry
King, and Mr.. Albert Combs Thorn. took
place last night at st. Andrews Church
at 1880 o'clock. the chancel was elabo-
rately decorated in palms and the full
choral service was rendered. Dr. Josiah
Perry oficiated. The large gathering of
friends were assigned to seats by the ush-
ers, Mr.. F. W. Won Dachenhausen, Mr.. T.
l.. Stevens. Mr.. Upton Edmonston, Mr.. ".
E. Pearson. Mr.. George Dempsey, and Mr..
Thomas ]. Fisher, jr. The bridal process
sion was led by three children. Frances
and Roslyn Thorn. both in pink silk frocks.
carried baskets Of flowers, as did Master
Charles Stellwagan Thorn their small es-
cort. Two bridesmaids in pink mousseline,
carrying bouquets of La France roses. fol-
lowed. These were Miss Mabel King. sis
ter Of the bride, and Miss Emma Culver,
who were followed by Misses Estes and
Miss Warlitz. of Baltimore. Their gowns
were of white organdie and their flowers
La France roses. The maid of honor, Miss
Annietta King. walked before the bride
and her father. Her gown was of pink Or
gendie and her roses white and pink COM
bined. The bridal toilet was of white
Duchess satin. with trimmings of the same
lace. A tulle veil, caught with the groom's
gift, diamond sunburst, was worn, and
the flowers carried were white roses ar
ranged in shower bouquet. The best man
was Mr.. Columbus w. Thorn, brother OF
the groom. A wedding reception followed
the ceremony at the home of the brides
parents. 1885 Q Street, which was deco
rated in pink roses and palms. After their
wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs. Thorn will re-
side in Washington. Mr. Thorn is in bust
ness here. Mr. and Mrs W. H Shryock.
of Baltimore, were among the out of town
guests.