Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1904-06-09
Mifchel-Rutler Nurtlals.

Il happy sOCldi event HH4CA nae
been looked forward to with much in
terest took place yesterday afternoon
at ? o'clock IN St. Agnes Catholic
church, in Shepherdstown, when Miss
Nellie Lane Butler, the beautiful and
accomplished daughter of Mrs. Rob-
ert Gibson, of Philadelphia, became
the wife of Mr.. Charles Piquette
Mitchell, a prominent young lawyer
and clubmau, of Washington. The
wedding was one OF the most beauti-
full that has ever been seen in SheP-
herdstowu. The social prominence Of
the contracting parties brought to-
gether large and fashionable gather
ing to witness the ceremony. St.
Agnes church was deliberately and
tastefully decorated-under the d.
rection Of Miss Julia Grove, OF SheP-
herdstown. Green and white were
use1-Jeautitu palms, smilax and a
prcfusiou OF white roses, with a hun
dred lighted candles, forming the dec
oratons for the main altar, while the
two side affairs were brilliantly light
ed and decorated with maiden. hair
fern and white honeysuckle. The eu-
tire sanctuary was draped with fes-
toons Of smilax and honeysuckle, max
ing a most handsome effect During
the arrival OF the guests selections
werg rendered on the organ, presided
over by Mr.. Richard Spohn. At the
appointed hour the LohengTin we'd
ding march announced the arrival Of
the bridal party, which entered the
church in the following order Four
ushers, Messrs Reginald Huidekooper,
George c Laferty, William C Mar
row and Frank D Mullen, preceded
the party, followed by the bride on
the arm of Mr.. Robert Gibson. who
gave her away. Next followed the
maid of honor, Miss Laura Hardage
Butler, the beautiful sister Of the
bride. The groom with his best man,
| Mr.. Richard T Merrick, entered from
the sacristry, followed by the priest,
Rev. Father J. L. Collins, and the two
acolytes, Masters VIM. Rau and
James Burleigh. The party formed
an imposing group inside Of the sane
tuary, in front of the main altar,
where Father Collins performed the
sacramentai rite. During the impress
sive ceremony Mr.. Edward H, Spohn
sang ave Maria. The bride was
gowned in an exquisite creation Of
white net over white tatieta and car
ried bouquet Of lilies OF the valley.
Her veil was caught with beautiful
crescent of diamonds, a gift OF the
groom. The maid of honor wore
beautiful gown OF pink pastel crepe
de chene, painted IN roses. She
carried a bouquet of sweet peas and
wore a white lace poke bonnet Ma
ny OF the ladies present wore hand
some gowns, notable among which
were Mrs. Robert Gibson, mother OF
the bride, in black lace over white
| silk, and Miss Elise Hoban, sister Of
the groom, in beautiful gown Of Nile
green crepe de chene. The ushers
wore doube-breasted blue serge suits,
white shoes yellow gloves and bou-
tonuieres OF lilies OF the valley.
Messrs. David Lemen and Arthur
Pierce, OF Shepherdstown, were assist
ant ushers. The happy looking bri-
dal party left the church TO the
strains of Mendelsshons wedding
march and were driven to "Ayrlie,
the beautiful summer home of Mrs.
Eugenia Pierce, near town, where a
reception was held, which was largely
attended and which was beautiful az
fair. "Ayrhe" Is an ideal country
home overlooking the Potomac river,
and it's natural charms, together with
the beautiful reception rendered the
bridal party and their friends, left a
lasting impression on all present.
The out.of-town guests who were
present were Mr.. and Mrs Robert
Gibson and Mr.. Robert Greer, Of Phil
adelphia, who were entertained by
Mrs. Alice Gibson, and the house par
ty at "Ayrlie' was composed Of Mr..
and Mrs. F. D. Mullen, Miss Grace
Bell, Mr.. Hoban, Miss Elise Hoban,
Miss Laura Butler, and Consul Mas
anio Hanihara, of the Japanese legs-
ton at Washlngton-a close friend Of
the bride and groom.
The happy bride is former resident
Of Shepherdstown, and is highly re-
garded here as a bright and lovable
girl who has the sincere good wishes
Of a wide circle Of friends. Mr.. Mitch
Ell is talented and popular Wash
ingtonian of excellent family and
bright prospects. WecOngratulate hin
upon winning 90 charming a bride!
ar1 wa hone theirs NAV be long and