The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-07-27
BRENNAN BUDGET.

Brennan. Texas, July 2s-This even
Ing at st. Peters Episcopal church, .
O'Clock. Bertha, eldest daughter of Or.
and Mrs. Edward f. Becker. was united
in marriage to Mr.. Charles Lewis VIII
kins. Never has st. Peters presented
more brilliant appearance than on this
occasion. The color scheme white and
green. with gauzy butterflies lowering
amongst green vines and boughs, pre-
sented rustique effect
Prior to the entrance of the bridal party,
"A Dream OF Paradise Gray's intense
melody, was eXquisitely rendered by Mrs.
l.. j. Lockett. with violin obligato, by
Miss Sadie c. Harrison. Mendelssohn's
wedding march. Prof Klaerner at the or
gan, with clarionet and violin accompani-
ment. announced the approach of the
bridal party. First the ushers, Messrs.
William Lusk, Giddings Stone James Har-
rison. Charles Carlisle, walking two
abreast. Next the maids. Misses Bessie
wilkins. Hattie Wilkins. Martha Boett-
cher Of Weimar. Katie Hill of Hampstead.
Mollie Harrison, Clara Carter of Hous on
Alyind KNITTED OF Burton. Lucy Caldwell
Of Ennis, They were all gowned in white
orgaudies, with lace frillings, point lace
butterflies in coffures. They carried arm
lunches OF crinum lilies Two charming
little misses Hildegarte Wangeman.It ~.
Brenham and Viye Carter Of Houston. in
wh& frocks. preceded the maid of honor,
MlsT Ada Becker, who wore gown of
yellow satin, covered in net, with violet
trimmings. Miss Becker carried an arm
bouquet or roses
The bride entered upon the arm OF her
father in robe Of white satin duchesse.
yelled in lr--- silk, with soft trim
mings of mOusseline, the corsage a point
lace butterfly clasped with diamond
buckle; the veil reached the hem OF her
robe. The groom, with his brother and
hest man, Mr. Wilhugh wilkins of Bee
VILE entered from the vestry, and under
an outstretched winged butterfly il
Iumined with a double heart OF frosted
lights, received his bride from the hands
Of her father
The ceremony was impressiveiy per-
formed by the rector, Rev. James Noble,
soft music Schumann's reyerie. Traume-
rel being played the while. Following the
custom OF more than 1000 years, the be-
trothal was said at the entrance to the
choir and the marriage proper performed
a the sanctuary gate. The altar was
resplendent with fowerg and burning
tapes Inc office OF acolyte WIS filled by
Mr. Reece Lester.
Immediately following the ceremony a
reception was held at the residence OF
Or. and Mrs Becker for the bridal party
and relatives. The rustique effect was car
ried out f. unique designs throughout the
house Natural wood benches and 6reen
bowers transformed the hall into sylvan
scene, where claret punch was served
mir evening. The young couple
received the congratulations OF their friends
beneath canopy OF white and green. The
bridal supper, salad course, ices, wines
and fruits was served In the dining room,
which was in white, the table decorations
being lilies and ferns, with ribbons and
tule
The mails are bringing many letters am
nounclng that State tennis players and
champion shcts will visit B.enham for
the tennis meeting and State shoot next
month.
Henry Van Dee Hughes. aged ~ years.
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. hughes. died
We6nesdss night and was buried this al
;ernoon al I o'clock.
The J.. t. l., will be accorded re-
ee~tion from 10 Friday afternoon at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Camp
bell. The regular meeting at the Metho-
dist church will not be held.
On account OF the concert 1t Park the'
alter tonight the regular monthly meet
Ing OF Brennan Hook and Ladder company
was not held.
Editor w r. Beaumier OF the Hemp
stead Herald is In the city
Mr.. Lonnle williams OF Wallis, In the
city today. reports that large crowd oil
chicken hunters will celebrate the com
ing Of the open season by hunt on Turkey
creek His business here is to induce a
number OF the BRENNAN hunters to lain
IN the sport.
Mr.. J. C. Robertson and bride. nee Miss