The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-06-12

At 3 o'clock this afternoon one OF the
most beautiful wedding scenes ever
witnessed in this city occurred at the
Central Congregational church on An
gell street. 1t was the marriage of
Miss Avis Chapman TO Mr.. Abram
Barker. both of this city, an event TO
which Providence society has long
looked forward with anticipations of
keenest pleasure and approval. There
fore II Will be readily understood that
the great auditorium OF the church
beautiful with ivs fioraI decorations and
bright with the June sunshine, which
glinted through the stained glass win
oows-was flied with an assemblage
representative of the best social circles
OF this city and state.
AS the hour OF 3 o'clock approached
a hush Of expectancy filled the church
and a moment later the strains of the
march from Lohengrin arose upon the
air. lN
Slowly down the aisle came the bril-
dal procession, the bride leaning upon
the arm of her uncle, Mr.. Frederick X.
Chapman. Her gown was Of Austrian
lace over white satin. The trimmings
were OF Brussels net. ACCORDION
plated fiounces, with ruchings of liber-
ty gauze. The yoke was of very beau
tiful pearl net. The bodice was
trimmed with white panne velvet and
orange blossoms. The bridal veil was
OF Brussels net arranged with orange
blossoms. A beautiful butterfly of
opals and pearls. the gift OF the groom,
was worn at theithroat.
The bride was attended by Miss
Knowles of this city, as maid of honor.
Miss Knowles wore a very graceful
clinging lace gown over yellow satin
and trimmed with yellow panne velvet.
Her hat was OF plated chiffon. orna-
mented with yellow roses. She wore
also a handsome string OF pearls,
present OF the bride. and carried a
bunch OF yellow roses.
AS is customary the bride was pre-
ceded to the altar by the maid OF honor
and ushers. The ushers were: Mr.. De
Forest Danielson. Mr.. Charles Heiser,
Mr.. Harold Congdon. Mr.. William Mau-
ran. Mr.. Walter Hackney. Mr.. Alexan-
der Chaplin. The bride was met at the
altar by the groom, attended by his
best man. Mr.. Benjamin Barker of New
York city. NJ
THE CEREMONY.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Mr.. Moore, minister OF the church.
mother, Mrs. Robert Chapman.
During the ceremony soft music.
beautifully rendered by Miss Fanny
Cliff Berry filled the vaulted arches of
the church.
When the vows OF betrothal we're
said and the solemn benediction pro-
nounced the bridal party slowly left the
church. az from the organ loft ascend
ed the joyful notes Of Mendelssohn's
wedding march.
The decorations at the church were
especially tasteful and artistic 1t
was marguerite wedding" and with
this thought In view the entrance to the
altar was beautifully arranged with
white ribbons and marguerites blended
with ferns and palms.
The reception at Miss Dexter's on
Waterman street Immediately followed
the ceremony and was very brilliant
and largely attended affair. Here. as
at the church, the decorations were
tasteful and elaborate. The house was
decorated from the lower hall to the
third floor with yellow and white rib
bon and margueritcs
The same color scheme was carried
out In the dining room, the centre piece
being especially effective. The Misses
rations. M
At the reception Mise Barker received
with Mrs. Chapman. Mrs. Chapman
was gowned in very noticeable cos
tune Of violet and white silk, with
point lace trimmings.
Miss Barker wore nile green satin
with trimmings of black lace.
Mrs. Charles Chapman wore strik-
ing gown of purple satin with lace
trimmings.
Mrs. Fred Chapman wore a green and
white brocade.
THE GUESTS.
We're the following:
Mr.. and Mrs. William Goddard. Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Goddard, Miss Made-
line Goddard. Mrs. William @. Rocker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Dyer. Judge and
Mrs. lie Baron Colt, Miss Mary Louise