The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-11-13
WEDDINGS YESTERDAY.
BRILLIANT EVENT IN ORANGE
CONGREGATONAL CHURCH.


Attorney ufr-Barber-DudIey
weddIng-Lyons.Go Wedding.
The wedding OF Miss Bertha Grece
Clark daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Miles Clark. and Lieutenant Robert
Jeremiah Woodruff, prosecuting attor-
ney Of the common pleas court Of New
Haven county. celebrated at $50 last
night, was one of the most brilliant So
cial events which ever occurred in the
town or Orange Mr.. Wright ofTiciated
in the presence of large assembiage of
friends and relatives of the contracting
parties, The tying of this nuptial knot
united two of the most prominent and
representative families Of the town and
the young people were the recipients of
showers of congratulations of their
many friends.
The church was beautifully and elab-
orately decorated for the event. Green
and white were the prevailing colors.
The altar was a mass of palms and pot
ted plants tastefully arranged.
The bridal party was a large one.
First entered two ribbon girls unwind
ing rolls Of white satin ribobn as they
v alked. They are both nieces of the
groom, the Misses Catherine and Ruth
Woodruff. They wore pretty frocks of
Persian lawn. made with ribbon and
lace. Next come the ushers, Hubert H.
S. Averill of West Hacen, Yale '97, A.
William Sperry, civil engineer, New Ha-
ven; Robert B. Treat, Newark, N. j.,
graduate of the University of Chicago,
and Harry V. Richards of West Haven.
Then came one bridesmaid, Miss
Mary D. Woodruff, sister of the groom,
She wore white French lawn made with
white satin ribbons and lace.
After her came two bridesmaids, Miss
Grace whiting Merwin of Milford and
Miss Nathalie F. Clark, both cousins of
the bride. Their gowns were of white
French lawn, pale green ribbons sub
stituted for the white ones worn by
Miss Woodruff.
Next entered the flower children, lit
tile Miss Grace Clark and Master Don
aid X. Wright, son of the pastor, who
was dressed as a page. Both children
carried baskets Of flowers which they
scattered in the pathway of the bride
and groom as they left the church.
After them came the honor maid, Miss
Marion S. Clark, sister of the bride.
She was gowned in pure white, and
carried white roses.
The bride, leaning on the arm of her
father, completed the procession. Miss
Clark is an unusually pretty girl and
was an extremely lovely bride, in her
beautiful white gown made with a
sweeping train, the bodice showing a
rare duchess lace drapery about the
yoke, which is of transparent chiffon,
The tulle veil was caught to the hair
with lilies of the valley and shower
boquet of these flowers was carried in
her hand. A diamond sunburst con-
fined the lace at the throat and was
presented as a wedding gift by the
groom.
Mr. Woodruff will enter from the side
door, attended by his best man, DR.
Stanley Rogers Woodruff, Yale '97, Of
Bayonne, N. J.
An elaborate reception was held al
| the home of the brides parents at the
| attended by about 800 invited guests
Profuse and beautiful were the deco
rations consisting principally Of palms
| and potted plants inter- twined among
| which were white chrysanthemums
Fichtps orchestra played throughout
the evening. The wedding supper was
served in large tent stretched on the
lawn for the purpose.
| The bride Is an accomplished young
woman. For four years she taught in
the Orange public schools and has also
| devoted much time to the study OF
music. She is an universal favorite and
| her many friends extend their heartiest
congra tulations. Mr.. Woodruff is quite
we'll known throughout the state. He
| graduated from Yale academic SO anG
the law school '99. He has served one
term in the legislature as representa-
tive from the town of Orange and is q
| lieutenant in Troop A.
The presents received were from al
parts of the state and country, and ex.
ceptiona1ly handsome and costly. Mr.
and Mrs. Woodruff left last night fol
fortnights' wedding tour after which
they will reside in Orange