The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-06-03
PRETTIEST BRIDE
IN MANY JUNES
DeSdamOna Morris Welded
to w. S. DelgadO.
MANY HANDSOME PRESENTS
Ceremony at the Home Followed by Re
eption-Notable Guests
Present.

Quite the prettiest bride seen in
Washington in many Junes was Miss
Desdamona Norris. who became the wife
OF Washington Sherwood Delgado, Of
New York at a charmingiy arranged
wedding at the home Of the brides
mother. Mrs. Morris. widow Of the late
Col Louis Thompson Morris. at 1.3D
O'Clock last evening.
The house in o Street was transform
ed into a veritable bower OF pink and
white blossoms and trailing vines and
ferns for the occasion. The bay window
in which the bridal party stood was
draped and canopied in pink roses and
vines. and a wedding bell of pink car
nations hung over the bride and groom
An imprpovised altar of white satin made
a dainty background for the decorations.
The Rev. c. Ernest Smith. rector of st.
Thomas Church. performed the cere-
mOnY.
The Wedding Party.
The bride was surrounded by her girl
friends. and had in her wedding party.
Miss May Applegarth, Of Baltimore,
maid of honor. and Miss Ada Ramsey.
and Miss Nettie Lowery. a cousin. all
of that city; Miss Helen Humphrey. OF
Washington. and Miss Bessie DeFrees.
CT Indianapolis, as bridesmaids.
Frank DelgadO, of New York. brother
OF the groom. was best man. and Major
Thomas DeFrees, Of Indianapolis, and
Raymond Dickinson. of New York. were
masters Of ceremony.
The Brides Gown.
The brides gown was superbly adapt
ed 20 her fine figure. and was made of
soft satin. with a yoke of shirred chit
fon. and a bertha Of rose point lace.
She wore a tulle veil. with orange bios
SONS the same flowers forming rosette
effects on the chiffon draperies OF the
skirt and bodice. a shower bouquet Of
lilies OF the valley. and pearl ornaments
completed the effective bridal costume
The maid OF honor and bridesmaids
wore particularly dainty gowns Of white
mouseline. trimmed with lace. and car
T1eu bouquets Of pink roses.
About hundred guests witnessed the
ceremony, while fully 80 more attended
young people
Many Handsome Gifts.
A large number Of handsome gifts
were sent the bride. among them a full
chest OF silver from her mother while
a number OF large silver trays urns.
pitchers. and other heavy pieces, com
biueu Win uAlntleE EllLS from al over
the country. sent by an army friend
foi med a handsome array.
The groom S gift to the bride was a
bracelet of turquoise and diamonds.
Each OF the bridesmaids received a bow
knot pin set with turquoise. and the
maid Of honor a similar pin set with
utaTls.
AR. and Mrs Delgado went to New
York. where. after wedding journey
OF some length, they will reside.
A Beautiful Blonde
The bride is Of the purest type OF
blonde beauty. and has been popular IN
society since making her debut. She was
she bridesmaid Of Miss Elizabeth
Young. daughter OF Gen. 5. 3. NJ
Young. who married Capt J. r. r
Hanney. and OF Miss Mary Dewitt
daughter Of Gen. Calvin Dewitt
who married DR.. Robert Moore BIan-
chard
Among the out-of-town guests who
came to Washington for the wedding
were Col. and Mrs. Charles @. Starr
Mrs G. A. Delgado. Frederick Delga-
do. and Mrs. A s. Jarvis. all Of New
York. Mrs. .. T. Webster. Of White
Plains. y. Y; Mrs. John H Emery
AIr. and Mrs Ramsey. Mr.. Webster
Mr.. and Mrs. Schenkel. and John g
Legg. all Of Baltimore, and Mr.. and
Mrs +. 7. Peal. and Mr.. and Mrs
Washington Hearst. of Philadel Uhia