The evening times., 1900-04-27

ST. Johns Church. which has been the
scene Of so many notable weddings dur
ing the past year. was beautifully decorated
last nigh, for the marriage Of Miss Mar
garet Rateman, daughter OF Mr. and Ms.
A. f. Bsteman, and the Rev. Ernest Nor
head Paddock assistant rector of the
church. which was sOlemnized in the pres
ence of an assenblage os friends from this
and other cities. The arrival of the bride
was heralded by the choristers Of 81
Johns. who emerged from the vsstry and
passed down the aisle chanting the psalm.
To Thee. o. Father. ThrOned on High. =
They joined the wedding train at the Doors
and preceded IL to the chancel by way of
the left aisle, singing the nuptal chorus
from 'Lohengrin- The Ushers who led the
bridal procession were Ar. Walter Brush
and Mr. +. C. Cranberry Of New York Mr.
John Sinclair Mr.. Frank McTiheuJ. MessrS-
Arthur and Enroll Hoy. all of Philadel-
phia; Mr. Burcheu and Mr.. Chris;iancy OF
this city
The nine bridesmaids who succeeded them
were Miss TURNKEY of Chicago. Miss Eat
on of Boston. Miss Alice Hoy CT PhiIadel-
phia, Miss Ogden OF Portland. Miss Laura
Green. Miss Laura Cook. Miss Cranberry
and Miss Geery OF New York. and Miss
Lucretia Dodge OF this city. all relatives or
former school friends of the brice-
They wore gowns alike OF sheer white
organdie with tucked yokes and sleeves and
boleros OF Flemish lace soft scarf of
Naied green chiffon draped the shoulders
and the crush belts were of green panne
velvet with silk frinSed ends. Each carried
a sheaf OF Easter lilies tied with love knots
CT green ribbons. The brides young sister
Miss Bella Edgerton Bateman was her at
tendant maid OF honor. and walked imme-
diately before her. girlishIy lovely in
with streamers OF white satin ribbGa
The wedding gown was OF white satin
deliberately trimmed with rare old Mechlin
lace that has belonged 10 the brides family
made with a bolero of tucked satin with
yoke and sleeves Of the lace, together with
a Mechlin scarf knOtted about the waist
with the ends falling to the edge cf the
lace trimmed skirt Orange blossoms
wreathed the tulle veil, the folds of which
were fastened with a pearl pin. the gift
of the groom Orange blossoms were
mingled with the Iaces Of the corsage and
scarf. and the bridal flowers of lilies of the
valley arranged in a shower bouquet.
MI Bateman escorted his daughter -
the ehaneeI steps. where the betTotha.
service was read by Rev. DR. Alexander
Mackay Smith, rector Of st. Johns. The
ehoristers then took their places in the
choir stall. the wedding train passed
into the chaneeI. and the marriage cere-
mony was solemnized by the groom's faith
er. Rev Wilbus II. Paddock. ID. D. OF St
Andrews Church. Philadelphia assisted by
Dr. Maokay-Smith. The ceremony was foi-
lowed BY a reception at the Bateman resi-
dence. f1l5 Connecticut Avenue. the bride
and groom receiving under a canopy of
richly embroidered pink satin, to which
bower-like effect was given by an artistic
arrangement of white blossoms aud palms.
Mrs. Batenaan received in a handsome re-
ception toilet of blue satin ana silver
studded crepe de chine. Sad latsF Mr. and
Mrs Paddock left for their hcaeymc on
journey, the latter gouned for travelling
in blue broadcloth.
Upon their return they win reside at
the Maury.
Another beautiful church wedding last