Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1907-09-18
Society,"

Vincent M. E. church was filled last
evening with large company Of
friends who gathered to witness the
nuptials of Miss Reba May Hull and
Hubbard searls Russell, which took
place there at $3.50 o'clock. The i'm
pressive service was read by the pas
tor, Rev. B. c. Cory.
The bride was very sweet in her
/ bridal dress of white net, which was
worn over slip of white taffeta. A
| crown of orange blossoms took the
place of veil, and shower of white
rosebuds formed the bouquet. There
were no attendants, the bride entering
with the groom, and during the cere-
mony Mrs. B. r. Rush, who was at the
organ, played softly Mendelssohn's
Spring Song" Hanging fern baskets,
potted plants and ferns and fragrant
blossoms decorated the auditorium.
| Ushering were Messrs. Harvey and
Merrill Russell, brothers of the groom,
e. NJ Rebber, Frank Crowley.
| Over 900 invitations were issued for
the occasion and after the ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. Russell received con-
gratulations in the church parlors.
| The bride, who is a daughter of Mrs.
Elizabeth Hull 3443 South Hope street,
has been a resident of Los Angeles
since girlhood She is a prominent
member of and worker in Vincent
| church, has taught In Claremont and
Hollywood schools for several years.
and as a vocalist has a charming So
/ prano voice. Mr.. Russell Is the son
of Mr.. and Mrs A. d. Russell of New
bury Park, in Ventura county, and has
built a pretty bungalow home for his
bride beneath the immense live oak
trees on Ell Canejo ranch, his fathers
property. Ell Canejo is one of the
large historic ranches of Southern
California, containing 5000 acres, and
having been presented to former
owner by the Spanish government for
services rendered in the early days
when the Indians claimed right to
| California.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Russell will take
short trip before going to their home
| in Newbury Park.
kiIgore- Mckenzie
Miss Willie C. Mckenzie of Friars
Point, Miss, and William r. Kilgore of
this city were quietly married Monday
evening in st. Paurs pro-cathedral,
Rev. ]. ]. wilkins, D. D., officiating.
The young people had intended to
be married first and invite their friends
afterward. but some one guessed the
secret and when the bride and groom
entered the church they were greeted
by a company of friends who were
anxious to act as witnesses.
Miss Mckenzie has been a guest for
three months at the home of A. ].
Plowman, 1910 Shatto street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kilgore are in San
Diego for a short stay. After October
they will be at home at 1910 Shatto
street Mr.. Kilgore Is in the employ
of Barker Bros.
To Wed This Evening
A charming wedding is scheduled to
take place this evening at the Pico
Heights Congregational church, when
Miss Alice Bernice Cherry, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Cherry of 1903 Wilton
place, will become the bride of Jess E.
Stephens, vice president of the Title, ABB
stract and Trust company The service
will be read by the pastor of the church.
Rev. Mr.. Schaeffie.
Although the ceremony is to be quite
simple the bride having no attendants,
the decorations are to be elaborate and a
happily selected musical program is to be
rendered Sibley Pease, church organist,
will give several numbers previous to the
entrance of the bridal party and during
the interchange of VOWS Miss Edytha
Marchant will sing softly "I Love You
Truly" by Carrie Jacobs Bond. Owing to
the size of the church, relatives and
friends only will be present, the invited
guests to number about 100.
The bride has chosen cream net over
taffeta for her wedding gown. and instead
of veil will wear a wreath of lilies of
the valley in her hair, the pretty toilette
to be completed by a shower bouquet of
the same dainty blossoms.
A short trip has been planned, and for
her going away gown the bride will wear
tailored suit of brown broadcloth, with
hat. gloves and shoes to match On their
return the newly married couple will go
at once to their new home at 201S West
Thirtieth street where Mrs. Stephens will
be at home after October /.
Miss Cherry, who is recently from Chi
cago. spent the earlier part of her life
in Los Angeles, and her charming person
atty has won for her a host of friends.