Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1904-06-09
A brilliant Wedding Event.

events of the season was the weddini
which occurred at Fairmount Park, a
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs Henri,
Fawk, on Wednesday evening, whel
their eldest daughter, Lizette Carlis
became the wife of Mr.. James Walton
Jr.. of Portland. Rev. VIM. H. Hoppe
of the First NJ e. church. officiating
The spacious rooms were a mas
of floral beauty. The reception hal
was in red, and was deliberately decor
ated in Glori De Margotten roses, ant
maiden hair fern, which banked the
stairway and formed the graceful por
tiers in the doorway. Wedding bells
of red roses were suspended from
the ceiling by ropes of smilax. while
occasional red candles arranged in ar
irregular line up the stairway, cast q
mellow light over the scene. The
guests were received at the door by
Miss Dot Berry and Leila Cavanaugh
and Mrs. William Paul Babcock.
The parlors were in white, roses
and potted plants being the ornamen-
tations The ceremony took place be.
meath an arch of white roses and Low.
ers' knots of illusion.
Promptly at $3.50 e. Kinney Miller
sang "Thou Art Like Unto a Lovely
Flower" which was Immediately fol
lowed by Lohengrin's wedding march,
played by the Misses Florence Phelps
Tillson and Elizabeth Tillson. The
bridal party marched down the stair
way and were met at the altar by
DR.. Hoppe, who performed the beauti.
full and impressive ring ceremony, in
the presence of over 100 guests.
The beautiful bride wore a hand
some costume of crepe de chine over
peau de cygne. The veil was caught
with pearls, and she carried an arm
boquet of carnations. The brides sis
ter, Miss Moree, acted as bridesmaid,
and she wore an elaborate gown of
silk point de spirit over satin duchess,
hand embroidered In marguerites,
and she carried marguerites. The
groom wore the conventional black
Will Walton, the groom's brother, act
ed as best man.
Following the congratulations, a
dainty wedding luncheon was served
the guests in the dining room, which
was artistically decorated in pro
fusion of pink and green. The table
was elegant in carnations and mon
arch ferns. Festoons of roses, held
by satin ribbons. adorned the sides of
the table. while cut glass and silver
shone in gorgeous splendor. The
guests were waited upon by Miss
Blanche LaVerne Fawk and Miss Cora
who were attired in pale
green evening dresses of chiffon
They were assisted by Miss Lena Cav
anaugh and Miss Gertrude Fawk, who
wore pink chiffon gowns. Miss Leila
caught the brides bouquet
The wedding cake contained several
prizes. Miss Cecilia Haines received
the ring. Miss Talkington the dime
and the thimble was captured by
Miss Leila CaYanaugh,
A great many handsome toilets
were worn by those in attendance.
The brides mother was attired in
black peau de sol trimmed in Irish
lace. Miss Eileen, the brides young
est sister, wore a lovely costume of
green liberty satin and chiffon. The
grooms mother wore black silk with
of black lace. Mrs. Bah
cock was attired in charming crea-
tion of white chiffon over white satin.
Miss Cavanaugh wore grey voile with
trimmings of real lace. Miss Berry
wore a gown of crepe de paris with
trimmings.
The bride is one of Salem's most
popular society ladies', and will be
greatly missed by a wide circle Of
friends
The groom is the eldest son of Mr..
and Mrs. James Walton, of this city,
and Is very estimable young man.
He holds a responsible position with
the Security Loan & Trust Company,
of Portland.
Many beautiful and costly wedding
gifts were received.
The happy couple nave the best
wishes of a large circle of friends,
who wish them much happiness. They
leave today for Portland. and will be
at home to their friends at No. s, East
14th street. Portland Oregon.
The out of town guests were Mr..
and Mrs. c. A. Ball, Mr.. and Mrs. Jor-
dan Purvine, of Portland; Claude
Knight Of The Dalles; Mr.. and Mrs.
l., c. Cavanaugh, of Hillside Farm;
Vivian and Helen Cardwell, of Rose.
burg and Hon. f. H. Fawk, of Polk
county.
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