The Washington times., 1905-12-28

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Miss Martha Moore Hendriek and ed
gar Davis Edmonston were married last
evening at the Church of the Covenant
by the Rev. DR.. Hamlin
The church never before presented a
more beautiful aspect than il d!d last
night. the decorations being unusuaiIv
handsome. Almost the entire interior
was covered by palms and white fiow-
ers, while curtain of Southern smiIax
hung half way over the organ, and a
shower OF white blossoms decorated the
pulpit The pews were marked by posts
over six feet in height, upon which
punches OF Boston fern and white roses
were fastened by broad white satin
The briGe was given away by her
brother. John Thilman Hendrick. She
wore gown Of white chiffon messaline
satin with bertha of old rose point and
duchesse lace. The skirt was similarly
trimmed A tulle veil was held in place
by coronet OF orange blossoms and q
lilies of TIE valley.
Mrs. John w. Childress was rnatroh of
honor, her gown. an imported affair of
white brocade. was made princesse with
panels of mauve orchids. She carried a
large cluster OF the same flowers
The bridesmaids were Miss Frances
Edmonston, sister of the bridegroom,
and Miss Maud Lambert. of this city;
Miss Irma Eliason, of Chestertown, Md,
and Miss Cornelta Jefferson, of Buzzards
Bay, Mass. granddaughter of Joseph
Jefferson All were similarly attired in
white net over white chiffon taffeta
trimmed with satin ribbon and Valen-
ciCnnes lace. All wore wreaths of red
roses. and carried large bouquets of
American Beauty roses.
One of the brides small sisters Miss
Lillian Hendrick. was flower girl She
wore a dainty white lace frock and car
rled a tray of American Beauties. Misses
dressed In white lace. were the ribbon
bearers.
The wedding ring was borne on
white satin pillow by Wyatt Coleman
McKimmie. who was dressed in an ivory
satin suit trimmed with old lace
Benjamin ID Riegel OF New York was
best man to his brother-in-law and the
six ushcrs were Upton 3. Edmonston,
John w. Childress, Sypret Warfield
Hendrick and David S. Hendrick
The ceremony was followed by a recep-
tion at Rauscher's, which was limited to
the bridal party and both families. Mr.
and Mrs. Edmonston left on a late train
the brides going-away gown being OF a
dark blue cloth with gray hat and furs
They will be at home after January
10 at 2722 st. Charles avenue. New Or
leans.
some beautiful gowns were seen at
the wedding. Mrs Hendrick, the brides
mother, was dressed In black sequins
and lace The groom's mother. Mrs. Ed
nonston, wore white chiffon voile and
lace. Mrs. S. w. Hendrick was in a
white lace robe and pearls, and Mrs
Riegel, OF New York, in a gown or white
princesse lace.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles r. Gerrish and
son. of Boston. are the guests of Mrs
Gerrish's father. George w. Taylor, 5l2
NJ street northwest.
Mrs J. f. GIL. wife of DIR. Gill, L. S
N has returned from New York and
viii spend the winter at 1872 Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest.
Mrs E A. Linger and daughter. Elsie
have gone to New York on a visit 10
remain until after New Year.
Former minister to Cuba. AIr.
| Squiers. and Miss Gladys Squiers re-
| turned to Havana for Christmas taking
with them the three younger sons Of the
| family Entertainments continue to be
many for the minister and his family
! They attended the opera. dinner parties
| and receptions and Miss Georgia Squiers
V as one Of the bridesmaids at the fash
/ iCnabIC wedding OF Sanor Francisco
| de In Gratitud. and Senorita Petronlla
del Vale. the largest and most brilliant
| wedding of the season at Cuba's capital
Society folk were dismayed yesterday
! by the receipt OF recalls of the invita-