The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26

which In very large and spacious. was
trimmed In quantities Of Easter lilies. In
the west awing-room wall was placed a
prize dleu. a floral aisle leading to IT, made
OF tall. white satin-straw vases. each twined
with asparagus fern and crowned with
lily stake. The aisle led from stair
case in the hall through the drawing
room TO the imprcyised altar. which was
beautifully arranged with more lilies, light
Cd wax tapers. and a delicate curtain OF
green before the large mirror. In the rear
hail n strtnged orchestra played softly AZ
the wedding party entered on the stroke Of
four.
The ushers were mostly men from the
East. James Kissam Holly OF New York
was best man. Henry Lppet, Eugene Ma
son. Lauristan Hazard and Toward Stur-
ges. the brdegToom's brother, were all
from Providence. George Hayes. brother
OF the bride. was the remaining usher.
Mrs. Sam Plant. Miss josephine Walsh.
Miss Rernadette Kelly OF Minneapolis. lit
tie Miss Dorothy Sturges. as flower girl.
and the brides sister. Miss Florence Hayes.
AZ maid Of honor. came in before the bride
In attendance. Mrs. Ed Simmons was 20
have served as n matron. accompanying
Mrs. Plant. but an unfortunate accident TO
her foot. which happened during her re-
cent Eureka Springs visit, prevented
The bride, whose position as one OF the
towns p~retticst girls has been conceded
ever since she first appeared in society sew
ersl seasons Rgo. wore white chiffon for
her gown of EownS. Garniturc of old Val
enciennss lace. delicloUsly creamy In tint.
was its trimming. with the usual veil Of
tulle. She wore no jewels. but carried a
beautifully carved rosary Of gold. The maid
Of honor bore her bouquet, 4 shower Of
lilies OF the valley.
All the brides attendants were In frocks
Of ivory-whits chiffon. with large hats OF
tho same material. trimmed In white rose
~uw1.rAE ~srNan- ~, black NnlNaf ~fkhNn
with r nov and very chic effect They car
ried huge punches Of margueritee. Little
Miss Sturges's marEuerites were In a big
basket. while Miss Florence Hayes also
bore a basket OF the same flowers under
meath the brides bouquet. Father Grhllan
read the service.
The wedding guests were confined TO rela-
tives and intimate friends Of the brides
family. At half after four there was a re-
cepton. rather limited a. 20 numbers of
guests. Some OF those who witnessed the
eremony were Mr. and Mrs. Julius s.
Walsh. Mr.. ard Mrs. Edward II. Simmons.
AIr. and Mrs. Thomas s. Maffitt. Mr.. and
Mrs. VIII Mafhtt. Miss Sallie Walsh. Miss
Marie Walsh. Mr.. and Mrs. Edward s.
Pierce. Miss LAZY Belle Pierce. tho Misses
S~inphdns. Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Francis. Miss
Bessie Drew. Miss Euston. Mrs. Charles
Bland Smith. VIII Pope. Gsius Paddock.
MIR. and Mrs. James DrUmmond. Mr.. and
Mrs. Monroe Horton. Mark Ewing. Mr.. and
Mr.. Edward Goltra.
Mr.. and Mrs. sturges VIII go abroad for
their honeymoon. and DO. not expect to
reach Providence. where they are TO live.
before next Octerer. They have made no
plans for housekeeping as yet
Naturally most OF the functions this week
Will be oflclal. Two OF them. however. will
be exceptions. The Wednesday Club has
sent invitations 20 the Board OF Lady Man
ayers and the diplomats wives for a re-
ception on Friday afternoon In the club
rooms. This VIII be an elaborate aaair. and
an exceedingly pleasant break Ln the for
makty Of the three days rush. Mr.. Rus