The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1907-12-14
Foster..trOmweH


the residence of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs B. S. Crcm-
well, 3ll4 MCGEE street, Kansas City,
Mo-, when their daughter, Miss
Bernice Musgrove Cromwell was
united in marriage to Mr.. George
Oliver Foster Rev. D. McGurk,
pastor of the Grand Avenue
Methodist church, performed the
ceremony.
All the rooms were artistically and |
elaborately decorated, the reception
hall being in green and red. A
heavy background of Southern
smilax, interspersed with magnolia,
served to emphasize the beauty of
the red carnations and Christmas
bells. The parlor was green and
white scheme, the windows being
banked with palms and ferns. Inter-
mingled with a profusion of white
roses, was large floral canopy from
which was suspended handsome
bell, composed of smilax and white
roses. The parlor was lighted by
many tall wax candles in addition
to the chandeliers The dining room
was continuation Of the green and
white scheme, and was lighted by
green and white candles. arranged
in heart shape, while graceful vines
trailed from the chandeliers to the
four corners of the table
Just before the ceremony Miss
Matte Lou Catron sang Love You
Sweet by Bartlett. This was fol
lowed by Mendelssohn's Wedding
March, on the violin, by Miss Elma
Eaton, accompanied on the piano by
| Miss Sadie Jay. AS the party moved
slowly to their positions the tones Of
the instruments sank till they sounded
like a distant aeolian harp First
came the minister; then the
"Matron of Honor Mrs. J. Leslie
Adams, sister of the bride, accom-
panied by Mr., Henry Carr Iatt; then
the lovely bride and handsome groom
who took their places beneath the
floral bell, and the minister, in i'm
pressive tones, spoke the magic
words that made them man and wife.
After congratulations the guests
! were invited into the dining room,
where refreshments were served.
This part Of the function being over,
: many Of the more sedate guests re-
tired, but many remained to see the
newly welded pair depart for their
new home, and to play the usual
: pranks of decorating their baggage
and carriage.
5 The bride wore white messaline
e gown, over white taffeta, elaborately
trimmed in princess lace. Her
n diamond brooch was the gift of the
e groom. Her veil was fastened by
handsome pearl, an heirloom of the
J. family. She carried bouquet of
r brides roses. She is the second
1 daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. B, S. Crom
well and was born reared and educa
o Gated in Kansas City. She gradu-
!. ated from the public schools and
from Central High School, and tool
n a post graduate course. She is ;
fine pianist, and has promising ability
}. as a vocalist. She is bright, cheer
full, lovable and has the love and es
}. TEEN of all who know her. The hus-
band of such wife has jewel be
s yond price. She is niece of Col
n Samuel l. Drysdale, and of the Misse
= Drysdale, of this city, and has otter
a visited here, where she has man,
% friends.
Z. The "Matron Of Honor" Mrs. J
e Leslie Adams, of 1'ullahoma, Tenn
n is herself a bride, having marrie'
n last June. She wore her wedding
q gown Of white radium silk.
Ie Mr.. Foster is a young gentleman 0
10 fine business ability being membei
of the firm of Foster & Son, live stocl
s. commission merchants. He has eS
s tensiye acquaintance and is a mem
ber Of the Live Stock Board Of Trade
t He had secured splendid apartment
ri at 3l36 Central street and furnishe
IS them elegantly for the reception o
If his bride.
'r Misses Katie and Lille Drysdal'
to and PinIlie Chinn Of this city attends
the wedding and assisted in tn
lie decorations,
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