Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-11-04


led by her father, where she was met by
groom, attended by his best man, Mr..
Richard Alexander. Of Charles Town
The officiating clergyman, Rev. pr. s.
Scollay Moore, rector of the church. said
the betrothal. The bride and groom then
proceeded to the altar. where the mar
riage service was completed, The ben
ediction was pronounced by Bishop Co
adjutor Gravatt. of Charles Town, the
former pastor Of the groom. As the last
words Of the benediction fell from the
bishops lips the stirring tones of Men
delssohn's wedding march pealed from
the organ. and the bridal party left the
church with stately dignity. each maid
accompanied by one of the ushers. The
passing of the bride with her large num-
Der of attendants under the green arches
made the approach to the altar very
beautiful, as the pure white gowns of the
maids made delicate contrast with the
rich green decoration overhead.
There was beautiful uniformity in the
gowns of the maids, which were of white
silk null over fluffy organdy, with the
skirts tucked from hem to waist line in
inch wide tucks. The low bodice was al
80 tucked and finished with a bertha of
handsome ilmy lace. The sleeves were
short, formed Of graceful puff at the
shoulders. Rich liberty silk sashes, long
white gloves and graceful coiffures of os-
trich feathers were the finishing appoint
ments of these beautiful toilets. Each
maid carried a large boquet of exquisite
white chrysanthemums. The maid OF
of honor was attired in a dainty gown Of
silk null over white satin, elaborately
trimmed in rufiles, shirring and rich silk
passemetre, with white liberty satin sash.
The matron of honor. who was one of the
spring brides. wore her handsome wed
ding gown of white panne crepe. heavily
embroidered and trimmed in rich poinl
lace. The matron of honor and maid Of
honor also wore feathers in their hair anG
carried white chrysanthemums.
The brides gown. of rich white satir
brocadedin forget-me-nots, was extreme
ly becoming. The skirt, which fell il
straight folds, was finished at the bottom
with large scallops which revealed the
underskirt of white silk and chiffon. TIL,
bodice was exquisite in every detail
Masses of rich duchesse point were ap
pliqued on the yoke and collar of chiffon
and the same lace made the bertha will
which the waist was finished. The seal
Hoped effect was also produced in th,
waist, the scallops falling over a blous,
of white tucked chiffon. The sleeve
reached to the elbow, where they wer,
finished with a rich fall of lace. Th,
wedding veil, which fell in foanl-llk,
beauty to the hem of the Princess train
was becomingly arranged and held il
place by lilies of the valley The brid,
carried shower bouquet of lilies of til,
valley.
Shortly after the weddingceremoay sev
eral hundred guests repaired to the hospit
able home of Mr., and Mrs Holmes Mos
on Juliana street, where~a delightful re
ception was held, The house was bril-
liantly decorated with autumn flower
and foliage. AT the west side of th
drawing room a canopy of asparagus vim
and white chrysanthemums had beef
erected, under which the bride an,
groom received the congratulations o
their many friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Mos
and Mrs. Julia Alexander, mother of tn
groom, received standing at the right o
the entrance to the drawing room, Th,
rest of the bridal party received in TIL
different rooms of the first floor, whicl
were all thrown en- suite.
| During the evening the orchestra
which was placed on the piazza, rendere,
a choice program
4 The bride has alw avs held undisputet
sway in Parkersburg, where her unfallins
courtesy of manner, the direct effect of
sweet disposition and kindness of heart
has made her a favorite in all circles o
Parkersburg society. Mr.. Alexander i
the son of Mrs. Julia Alexander, 0
Charles Town. He has been located il
Clarksburg for several years and is on,
of the successful young business men o
the State. After the return IF Mr.. ans
Mrs. Alexander from trip in the Eas
they will make their home in Clarksburq