The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-07-06
Adnms.c Cromwell.

One Of the prettiest June weddings
of the season was that Of Miss Lillisn
Ingram Cromwell aud Mr.. ] Leslie
Adams, OF Brownsville, Tennessee,
which occurred at s O'Clock p. N.
June, 18th, at the home Of the brides
parents, Mr. and Mrs B S Cromwell,
Sll4 MCGEE street. An effort was
made to limit the invitations to the
relative and near friends OF the bride,
but these were sufficient TO fill the
house to overlooking The couple
stood beneath a large monogram,
"a. G " composed Of pink and white
roses while Rev. n. W. Virgin, of
the Benton Boulevard Baptist church,
repeated the ceremony that made
them man and wife. They we're at.
tended by Miss Bernice Cromwell,
sister of the bride, and Mr.. ed Adams,
brother of the groom.
The flower scheme was very elabo-
rate and the effect was beautiful as a
whole and beautiful in detail. The
soft light of many wax candles, held
by old silver candelabra, seemed to
give a home-like and inviting appear
ance, Two tall palms stood out from
the wall and back of them we're banks
uf plants and flowers. The dining
room was also deliberately decorated.
A few minutes before the entry of
the bridal party, Miss Jessie Palmer
sang Gan fer You" This was
followed by Mendelsohn's Wedding
March, played very softly on the
violin by Miss ElmasEatOn accompa-
MED IN piano by Miss Saba Jay.
Little Miss Aileen McClearey was the
lovely "Ribbon Bearer"
1t is custom, and not altogether a
bad one, to write the bride down as
charming, but in this case it is no
stretch of imagination. All who know
her love her. sand it is easy tn see
beauty when the eyes OF love are look
ing. Miss Cromwell is a graduate Of
Lexington College for young ladies,
and while here made many friends in
our city, She Isl a niece of Mr..
Samuel !. Drysdale and Of the Misses
Drysdale, AND has beer a frequent
visitor here. Besides her literary
education, sne is a pianist Of more
than usual merit, and a vocalist Of
rare ability. She has 8 pure high
soprano voice, well TRAINED, and 1t is
a treat to hear her sing. Last year
she taught voice culture In Middle
Tennessee University.
Mr.. Adams is a young gentleman Of
rare business ability. He has been In
the service Of the government for a
number Of years, and is now stationed
at Tullahoma, Tennessee. We
extend to them u congratulations
and best wishes,
A large number Of elegant presents
was received, Dainty refreshments
wers served.
Mrs. Cromwell was assisted by Mrs.
W. G, Musgrove, Mrs. E. l.. Spurgeon,
Mrs. Nelson Jay, Miss Katie Drysdale,
Miss Lille Drysdale, Miss Mamie
Chlnn and Miss Lillian Worthington.
The punch bowl was presided over
by Misses Katheryn Cromwell and
Valera McCleary.
The bride wore a white radium silk
gown. Her veil was caught up with
a wreath Of lilies of the valley and
fastened with pearls. Her lace bertha
was fastened by a brooch of diamonds
and pearls, a present from the groom.
She carried a handsome bouquet Of
brides roses.
Miss Berniece Cromwell wore a
white Paris muslin over taffeta gown,
trimmed with princesSe lace, and
carried a boquet Of pink roses.
At the departure of the bridal party
they we're given a shower Of rose