The Washington herald., 1907-11-21

Archibald II. Davis. who were there 10
witness their marriage. Chrt tsanthemums,
against a background OF palms and ferns.
adorned the chancel. and nuptial music
was played as a prelude and accompani-
ment TO the service. which was read by the
two sncles of the bride, Rev. Summerfield
Snively. of Philadelphia. and Rev. Thad-
eus Snively. of Chicago, assisted by the
rector of the church. Rev. Roland Cotton
Smith
1t was military wedding most Of the
male attendants being brother officers OF
the bridegroom. and all wore the full
dress uniform of the service
The bridal procession was led by the
ushers-Lieut. Commander CIeland Da-
Wis, L. S. N: Lieut.. Commander Mark
Bristol, Lieut. Commander Scott. Pay
Inspector Thomas Holiday Hicks. Lieut.
Walter NJ. Falconer. all Of the navy.
with Capt Andrew T. Long, Z. S. A..
and Mr. Nathaniel Francis and KIM
borough Davis. a brother OF the bride
groom
Present Pretty Picture.
Following them came the two brides
maids, Miss Louise Foraker. daughter Of
Senator Foraker and Miss Helen Ffoulke.
daughter Of Mr. Charles Ffoulke Mrs
Davenport Brown daughter Of Justice
8IcKenna, followed in their wake as
aatron Of honor. All were gowned in
picturesque costumes Of old pastel shade
of old rose satin fashioned after the en-
pire model with manderin sleeves over
underbodice OF creamy point lace. the
surplice folds of the bodice and the edges
Of the outer sleeves being edged with
bands Of sable They wore large picture
hats OF the same shade, and carried bou-
quets of white roses.
The bride. radiant I'm her happiness.
was escorted by her father, Col Cotton.
and was superbly gowned In soft white
satin the soft folds falling in long. grace
ful lines TO the edge OF the train.
Old rose point. combined with tuiIe.
formed the trimming of the gown. and
tulle veil enveloped her slender figure.
being held IN place by a wreath Of orange
blossoms She carried a vellum bound
prayer-book, from which fell a cluster OF
white orchids held by streamers OF white
ribbon
Reception After Ceremony.
After the ceremony a reception and
wedding breakfast was held at the brides
home in Connecticut avenue. Pink chry-
santhemums everywhere gave an air Of
festvity to the handsome home. within
the entrance Of the first drawing-room Of
which stood Col. Cotton and the bride and
groom 20 welcome the guests
Later in the afternoon Lieutenant Com
mander Davis and his bride left for their
bridal tour, at the expiration Of which
they will make their home in Philadel-
stationed at League Island
They will spend every Sunday with
Col Cotton at his home here. so that
Washington Is not 10 lose one Of its
favorite daughters The bride OF to-day
has long been identified with the social
life Of the Capital. and has won for her
self position in the hearts of the hosts
of friends she can call her own for her
depth Of sweetness and character.
Among the out-Of-town guests who at
tended the wedding were Mr.. and Mrs.
Erwin Holt and Mr. Holts sisters. the
Misses Holt, of Burlington, n c. and
Miss Penelope Davis, OF Raleigh, n. c.
Among the distinguished members of
Capital society 10 witness the ceremony
was Mrs. Fairbanks, who looked very
we'll in handsome gown of grey chiffon
velvet with sable fUrs. She was accom-
panied by her daughter Mrs Timmons.
who was gowned in grey cloth trimmed
with lace and embroidery trimming in
pastel shades Mrs. Straus. wife of the
Secretary OF Commerce and Labor. wore
gown Of chiffon velvet Of London
smoke. with trimming Of lace and furs.
Diplomats Present.
Prince Koudachef and NJ. de Thai. Of
the Russian Embassy. were among the
members of the Diplomatic Corps present.
as were also Senior Pulido. First Secre-
tary Of the Venezuela Legation. and Mile
des Portes. daughter of the Counselor of
the French Embassy, the latter dressed
in a dark blue suit with ermine furs
Mrs. Stephen B. ElkiEs wore a superb
gown Of cerise panne velvet trimmed
with gold embroidery and lace. and car
ried sable furs- Her sister. Mrs. Arthur
Lee. was in a coral cloth gown. trimmed
with lace and braiding Mrs RidRelv
wore mole color and old gold striped vel
Vet with hat TO correspond Mrs. William
+. Draper wore old blue satin and lace
Mrs Charles Poor was in black velvet
with trimming OF Jet, and her daughter.
Mrs. Bulmer, wore mOdish gown of
London smoke velvet and lace. Miss Ma
rfon Oliver was smertly gowned IN prune-
colored cloth with braided tri aiming
Mrs. Boardmans gown was of black vel
vet, elaborately trimmed with Irish lace
Miss Boardman was clad IN a suit Of old
blue cloth with trimmings Of lace. Mrs.
Murray Cobb was very chic In q black
velvet. made princess. and worn over a
jumper of cream lace Her hat was
trimmed with White plumes. Mrs. Cha
tard's gown was Of London smoke a
broadcloth. elaborately braided and en-
broidered. Her hat Of the same shade
was trimmed with American Beauty
roses. Mrs Lee Phillips was srnartlv
attired in IA suit of pale blue cloth with
furs. Miss Jennings wore a suit of cafe
au lait cloth with hat 70 match. trimmed
with maribou, and a boa Of the same.
Miss Wil!iams was gowned in a suit
of London smoke Her hat was of na-
tunia cOlored velvet and plumes ME-
Seckendorff wore old blue liberty siIk
elaborately trimmed with lace. Mrs
Charles Bromwell wore a beautiful gown
of brown panne velvet with bat 10 COR
respond. Mrs. Foraker was Handsomely
gowned IN black velvet elaboratelv,
timmed with jet and chiffon. Her furs
were ermine. Mrs. Wainwright's gown
was a beautiful creation OF old blue
chiffon velvet with trimming OF ecru
lace. The brides cousin, Miss Clark, who
makes her home with Col. Cotton and
his family. was prettily gowned in ecru
net trimmed with bands of cloth and
sable. hat trimmed with sable and
emerald green plumes completed her cos
tune.
Among other guests were Col and
Mrs Elliott, of the Marine Barracks.
Mrs. Clarence Edwards, Dr. and Mrs
Pleadwell. who are Just home from
China: Mrs. Kinds. wife OF Lieut. Alfred
w. Kinds; Paymaster Samuel MCGOWAN.
Paymaster and Mrs. Heap and Miss