Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-05

WEDDINGS Miss Florence Smoot
andMr. Robert Wilson Wheat, of Upper
Vile, Va, we're married last evening al
the residence of the BRIDES mother,
Mrs. Susan A. Smoot, corner of Duke
and st. Asaph streets. Mrs. Smoot
and her daug Mrs. ]. Gin
ton Smoot, received the guests. The
scene presented at the house was o
most interesting and attractive one.
The parlors and vera1ds were sglow
with lights, flowers, plants and music,
and a noticeable company OF handsome
men and lovely women ell eDthused
with the pleasing anticipation incident
to such an occasion, and 10 the fu
swing OF the enjoyment Of social chat
suggested by the suspicious hour. At
s o'clock the minister took his position
behind the EneeliDg altar. The groom,
with the beet man, Mr.. Harry Wheat,
entered the parlor by the east door, the
bride upon the arm OF her brother, Mr..
J. Clinton Smoot, preceded by her sis
ter, Miss Cora Smoot, and sweet little
Frances Egerton Smoot, the 5-year old
niece Of the bride, entered by the west
door aud approached the altar to the
sweet strains OF Mendelssohn's we'd
ding march rendered by Prof Dunn's
orchestra, where the nuptial knot was
most gracefully tied by the Rev. James
/. Vance, of New York, according to
the ritual OF the Presbyterian Church,
thus converting Miss smoot into Mrs.
Florence Wheat. The bride was gu
perbly gowned in creation OF white
satin and point lace and carried a
shower bouquet OF Bride roses. Miss
Cora Smoot wore white embroidered
crepe de chine over white satin and
carried pink roses. The little flower
girl was prettily attired in white or
candle carrying a miniature basket OF
sweet peas. The happy couple left
amidst a shower OF roses and rice On
the 9:20 train northward and upon their
return will reside at Upperville. About
$50 relatives and intimate friends OF the
contracting parties were present iDclud'
ing among them relatives and guests
from New York and San Francisco.
The presents were numerous and
costly. Refreshments were under the
charge of Mr.. George T. Budd, of
Washington, and Mr. ]. l.. Loose deco
rated the house.
The marriage of Mr.. Peveril II.
Smyth and Miss Mary E. Hsvener, in
st. Paul's Church this morning, was one
OF the most interesting and beautiful
weddings which has been celebrated
hereabouts for long time. The chan
Gel had been tastefully decorated with
ferns, &C., snd every accompaniment OF
such an occasion had been anticipated
and carried out with precision. About
half.past eight o'clock large number
OF friends OF the contracting parties had
taken seats 10 the church, and a few
minutes later the bridal party entered
and slowly approached the chancel as
the enchanting tones of the wedding
march pesled from the organ, presided
over by Miss Alice Thomas. As the
s,ra,ps ceased aud while the sunbeams
were bathing all around In their mel
low RAYS and the birds without were
singing apparently 10 unison with the
ioyous surroundings, the contracting
parties were, In an impressive.manner,
u0lteu IN WcutOCh ny Nov - Vs.
lips. rastor of the church. At the con-
clusion of the ceremony the happy cou.
pIe received the congratulations OF all
present. They will reside AT Falls
Church. The presents, which were
numerous, were valuable and useful.
The ushers were Messrs James 5.
Smythe and Chas. Bouldin.
A very pretty wedding took place at
10 O'Clock this morning at Emmanuel
Lutheran Church, when Mr.. Thomas
Elliott and Miss Mary Helena Bauer
were married, Rev. NJ L. Luecke otfi'
ciating. The bride was attired In 8
travelling suit of brown and carried
Bride roses. She was attended by the
eroom's sister, Miss Bessie Elliott, anc
the best man was Mr., J. t. Bell, while
Messrs. Leo D. Chase and 5, W. Pits
acted as ushers. A number OF relatives
and friends were IN attendance and I'm
mediately after the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Elliott left for trip to Buffalo.