The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-07

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An ideally pretty wedding occurred last
night at s O'Clock at the residence Of Mr..
and Mrs James W. Somerville. when their
daughter. Miss Elizabeth Somerville, be-
came the bride of MIR. William Hyatt Nor
wood Of this city. The family residence,
1913 Princeton Street was deliberately dec
GRATED throughout with flowers and palms.
White roses and Easter lilies added their
floral beauty to the drawing room. together
with garlands OF sml3X that draped the
doorway and wreathed the chandeliers.
The spacious reception hall was abloom
with pink roses and carnations. and in
the dining room were masses OF meteor
roses. with lights that glowed under ruby
red shades 4 string orchestra stationed
in a corner Of the spacious hall behind a
wall Of palm foliage added the charm OF
music TO the ceremony and the reception
which followed. The service was per
formed in the palm embcwered bay WIN
dow Of the first drawing room, to which a
chanceI-like effect was given by white and
gold posts from which extended white
ribbons. forming an aisle 10 the reception
hall The young ribbon bearers were
Grace Somerville, the brides sister; Anna
May Somerville. a niece; Louise Shaw.
H
Masters James W. Someryille, jr., Percy
Schneider, Ralph Quinter, and Percy Rog-
ers. The lads we're picturesque in black
velvet, while the little girls were as pref
~ as white flowers in snowy silk MULE
and lace The bride descended the stairs
and passed along the ribboned way to the
bay window attended by her father, by
whom she was given in marriage The
wedding gown was an imported robe OF
white lace. arabesqued with white taileta
over white silk. The train was trimmed
with misty ruches Of chiffon and the high
corssge was richly embroidered with
pearls The tulle veil was fastened with an
aigrette and orange blossom sprays, and
the wedding flowers were lilies OF the val
ley arranged in a shower bouquet. The
brides only attendant was her sister, Miss
Eleanor Somerville, who preceded her in
q dainty gown Of renaissance lace over
pink silk The flowers were bridesmaid
roses. The groom, attended by his best
man. Mr.. John Lawton, awaited his bride
in the imprOvised chancel. and the cere-
mCny was performed by Rev. Stowell L.
BRYANT. rector Of 81. Paul's VI. Z. Church,
in the presence of the family and few
relatives and intimate friends. Mrs. Som
eryille received the guests who attended
the reception after the ceremony in an
lmpOrfl gown OF DiaGA cut ldHtAd anu 4St
over grey silk. Among those present from
out Of town were Mr.. and Mrs. Frank II.
Watkins Mr. Percy Moore. and Mr.. Har
old Moore. of New York: Miss Katherine
White OF Bridgeport. Conn. and Mr.. and
Mrs. j. c. Iawton. grandparents Of the
groom. Miss LawtOn Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. William Lawton,
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph LawJon. Mrs. William
Mentzel Mrs. Rufus Norwood, DR.. and
Mrs Vernon Norwood Miss Florence
Brown. Miss Daisy L. Butler Mr.. and
sirs. Philip Donohue Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Spencer. Mr.. and Mrs. John McPhail. Mr..
and Mrs. T. C. Burton, Mr.. William Brown,
and Nj Albert Brown. all Of Baltimore.
The bridal presents were unusually hand
some and numerous Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
wood left during the evening for their
HONEYMOON trip. the latter gowned for
travelling in mode cloth, with a chenille
hat trimmed with chiffon and straw pom
poms Of the same color. They will be at
home at 1913 Princeton Street after
March 90