The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-04


val since he is 10 grace the wedding
feasts OF no less than a score of brides
during the first few days OF this month
OF rare days" and June roses.
The first OF these weddings and withal,
one OF the most beautiful ever witnessed
evening at the Narragansett Hotel. 1t
was that OF Amey Taylor Hailett,
daughter OF Mrs. Emma f. (Taylor) Hal
lett OF Pawtucket. and granddaughter of
the late Judge Taylor 10 Mr.. George Ed
ward Foster OF this city
The beautiful parlors OF the Narragan-
sett hotel had undergone complete
transformation under the skilful hands
OF O'Connor and on every side was there
evident the work OF an artist.
Indeed the Transformation was so COM
plete that one might easily have imag-
ined oneself In some far OFF tropical isle
where graceful palm trees are as com
mon as the elms in America and where
the fragrance OF flowers is perennial.
PROPULSION OF PALMS AND FERNS.
The walsl OF the parlors were almost
hidden with a most graceful arrangement
The six great mirrors also were outlined
with asparagus vine terminating at the
top with huge rosettes OF pink and white
sweet peas. The foyer OF the hotel ad-
joining the parlors. was screened from
the stairway and floor below by a mas
sive bank OF palms which completely hid
the lower floor from view and formed,
at the same time. a sort of semi-circle In
which the musicians (Reeves' orchestra.
10 ,-lra IA
ed
The dining room OF the hotel on the
same floor was beautiful. In the super
lative degree.
The four sides OF the large room were
lined with tall palms leaving a space In
front OF each of the mirrors. on either
side. where a small tree was placed-and
on the mirror stands behind these trees
was a wreath OF cut flowers and sweet
peas.
THE WEDDING SUPPER.
The whole OF the dining room was util-
lied TO serve the wedding supper.
long table reaching practically across
the room was singularly lovely In Its
decorative scheme having a centrepiece,
formed OF asparagus vine. palms and
sweet peas. which stretched the entire
length OF the table. The piece de resist
ance OF the entire decorative scheme.
however. was the magnificent arch,
OF ferns and pink and white
sweet peas. This arch was suspended
Just behind and above the bank OF palms
I'm the centre parlor and here-while the
soft strains OF the bridal march were
waited in from the foyer beyond, the
bridal party took their places.
The bride, a petite and graceful pru-
nette was extremely fair to behold In
% yyh DuCheSSe.
with trimmings OF rare old Duchesse
lace and the neck OF the bodice studded
with pearls.
A beautiful bridal veil was worn. edged
also with Duchesse lace and Fastened
with pearl ornaments. boquet or bride
roses was carried
The maid of honor. Miss Elizabeth
Foster. a sister OF the groom. was a
sweet picture In a gown or ivory SILK
gauze made over cream Louisine win
trimmings of embroidered gauze. she
"a rr,ed a boouet of bridesmaid roses.
The bride was attended by her father
Mr. James w. Hallett, OF this city, VINO
gave her away.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
George w. Kent of this city, pastor OF
the Mathewson Street Unitarian churcn'
The groom was attended by his broth
er. Mr.. Ralph l.. Foster. as best man
The ushers were Mr.. Charles roster
another brother; also Mr.. Howard VII
cox. Mr. Harold Warren ana MT rraih
Bowen all of this city.
Mrs. Hallett. the mother OF the bride,
wore a magnificent gown OF black Thread
lace with rich trimmings OF black Six
applique. and diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Foster, the mother OF the groom
wore a handsome black lace gown over
white silk.
Following the ceremony very large
receptfon for which more than svo lnNita-
tons had been issued was held. Inc oc-
casion was exceedingly briihant-the
and artistic decorations. the ell
trancing music and the handsome gowns
Of the women all combining TO create an
atmosphere Of unusual beauty, harmony
and grace An elaborate wedding supper
was served by the chef OF the hotel
Late In the evening Mr.. and Mrs. Foster
departed upon a bridal journey
Upon their return they Will enter upon
the ioys of their own fireside. at Eu-
Ola avenue. this city, and that their
home will be a beautiful one those VINO
have been privileged to look upon the
magnificent display OF bridal gifts, may
well realize.
Among the guests invited to the recep-
ton from this city and Pawtucket were
the following: Mr. George f. Leete, Miss
Bessie Leete, Miss Remington, Mr.. ann
Mrs John Foster Mr. and Mrs. John TIL
linghast. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Herbert Foster,
Mrs. Clora Allen, tho Messrs. Allen, Mrs
Edward p. Taft, the Misses TAFT, Mr
Orray Taft. Mrs. Elizabeth Leete, Miss
Louise Leete. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Balcn,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Chambers, Mr.. ana
Mrs. j. Lewis Pierce. Miss Pierce, Mr.
and Mrs. Fred u. Carr. Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward r. Trowbridge. Mr.. and Mrs
Charles b. Trowbridge, Mr.. and Mrs
Louis 7 Taft. Miss Foster, the Misses
Foster, Hon. and Mrs. Lorin M. Cook.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank r. Potter, Mr.. AND
Mrs. Albert w Smith, Mr.. and Mrs Ben
iamin Sphinx, Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Com
stock. Mr.. and Mrs. William Sessions,
Mr.. and Mrs f. w Arnold. Mr. and Mrs.
Edward I. Nickerson. Mr. Christopher IS.
Arnold. Mr. and Mrs. Charles w Bowen.
Mr.. Richard Bowen. Mrs Louise NJ
Bowen. the Misses Bowen. Dr. and Mis-.
Robert Noyes, Mr.. Orray Taft Or. and
Mrs. William II. White, Dr. and Mrs. 10.
II knight Mr. and Mrs. James O. Wood
worth. Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbour Fiske. Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Southwick, Mr.. and Mrs.
rr,,ip0 potter Or William Il, Church,