Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-15
UNDERWOOD WILLIAMS.

The marriage of Mr.. Lawrence Staley
Williams, of New York City, and Miss
Mary Stanton Underwood, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jarvis A. Underwood, of
this city, took place on Wednesday
afternoon, October 9th, 1907, at 4;30
O'Clock, at the residence of the brides
parents. 507 Warren street.
The ceremony was performed in the
east parlor, in front of the large fire
place and mantel, in the south end of
the room, which had been screened
with asparagus fern and on either side
were azaleas and masses of ferns, while
bouquets of white chrysanthemums
occupied the mantel shelf, all of which
formed a beautiful background for the
nuptials. The parlor was further dec
GRATED in pink and white chrysanthe-
NUNS and the chandelier and side
lights were entwined with smilax. The
decorations in the hallway were chrys-
anthemums and smilax and in the west
parlCr were American beauty roses.
The wedding march from Lohengrin
was played by the Misses Nell and Mar
garet Dunbar at the appointed hour
and announced the appearance of the
bridal party. The procession came
down the staircase, led by the Misses
Eunice and Josephine Underwood, lit
tie nieces of the bride, who were attired
in white and wore slippers and ribbons
of blue, each carrying basket of flow
ers. They were followed by the maid
of honor, Miss Louise Underwood, sis
ter of the bride, and the bride accom-
panied by her father. Advancing to a
position in the east par.or, the party
was joined by the groom, attended by
his brother, MIR. Ellwood Williams, of
New York City.
The bride was radiant in a gown of
white chiffon with rose point lace and
she wore white tulle wedding veil and
carried bouquet of bride roses.
The maid of honor was attired in
blue chiffon and carried white chrysan-
themums.
The ceremony was very impressigely
performed by the Rev. DR.. S. N. Wilson,
pastor of the First Presbyterian church
of this city, in the presence OF the fol-
lowing relatives:
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Underwood and
daughter, Miss Susie Underwood; j A.
Williams, of Columbus, Ohio, father of
the groom; Mrs. Theodore Dove, of
ShellbyviIle, ILL.,, an aunt of the groom;
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur w. Underwood
and children, of Evanston, Ill.,; Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry S. Shedd and sons, Went
worth and Jarvis, of Evanston. H.;
Miss Elinor Sawyer, of Montclair, N. j.
A reception followed which was at
tended by large number of the friends
of the family from this and other cities
and it was characterized by delight
full spirit of informality. The guests
were received by Mr.. and Mrs j. A.
Underwood; the bride and groom. Mr.
and Irs. Lawrence Williams; Mrs.
Theodore Dove, Miss Louise Under
wood, Mr.. James A. Williams and Mr..
Ellwood Williams. Refreshments were
served in the dining room, its beauty
being greatly enhanced by its decora-
tions of bride roses and smilax.
A source of attraction to the guests
was the room on the second floor which
numerous and beautiful we'd
ding gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams will make
New York City their home, where the
former is art editor for the ID. Appleton
& Company, publishers. They will re-
side at 207 east Fifteenth street and
where they will be at home to their
friends after November 18th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams departed for
their eastern home at o'clock and it
is unnecessary to say that they carried
with them the good wishes of hosts of
interested friends.