Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-27

drawing room. The part of the lower hall
occupied by the stringed orchestra was
screened Off by hedge of southern smilax,
which graceful foliage was sprayed over
the walls around the pictures and was fes-
TONED over the hand rail Of the staircase,
making an aisle of green to the second
floor. A great cluster of Easter lilies mark
ed the newell post and the pretty tracery of
green was continued up to the next story.
In the drawing room a beautiful effect was
gained in the fiat massing of the two mantel
shells with maiden hair fern and white
primroses, with clusters of tall Easter lilies
reflected in the mirrors. The deep recess
of the bay window at the north was banked
with palms and rubber plants, and across
the upper half canopy effect of the south
ern smilax completed the wedding bower.
Against this deep background of rich green
were the flags of the United States and
Nicaragua, the bride standing under the
Stars and Stripes and the bridegroom under
the blue and white emblem Of his country
lilies tied with gauze ribbons outlined an
arch effect around the bower The only
spot of vivid color in the room was large
rush basket filled with pink and white aza-
and good wishes of the Secretary Of State
and Mrs. Root. 1t was placed near the
mantel closest to the bower In the Ii
brary and in the dining room the white
adhered to. this particular form of
decoration being a favorite one with the
brides mother, and in the mind of her
friends always associated with her. The
buffet table had lovely centerpiece of
white lilacs and bride roses.
Meeting the Guests.
Mrs. Fleming, very elegantly gowned in
a robe of princess lace and wearing hand
some ornaments of diamonds and opals
had welcomed all the guests for the cere-
mony few minutes before IL, when Rev.
DR.. Hamlin advanced to his place in the
wedding bower. After the orchestra had
played few bars Of the Lohengrin wedding
march the bridegroom and his best man,
Senior Enrique Creel ambassador of Mexico,
came slowly toward the clergyman through
the library, while the bridesmaids Miss
Miss May Kearney and Miss Gertrude Fry,
came down stairs. AS the bridegroom
reached the bower, the maids had crossed
the hall and then slowly advanced to their
places, standing two at each side. Col.
Fleming came last, with the bride, and
relinquishing her to the bridegroom,
stepped back beside his wife. the two re-
manning close to their daughter in that
moment of great happiness in their family
circle. The brides brother. Mr.. Robert
Fleming, was another happy spectator.
After the ceremony the couple stood in
the bower to receive congratulations,
The Bridal Toilet.
The lovely young bride wore one Of the
most elegant wedding dresses of the year.
1t was made Of ivory white satin of the
old-time richness and beauty Of texture
held sacred for bridal finery.
The skirt had very long train, but no
trimming. save group of tucks down the
front, the sides and at the back These
were fastened for six inches below the
waist line with French knots. The bodice
was almost entirely formed Of rose point
and duchess lace, selected In Brussels last
summer by the fair wearer. This lace is
of exquisite fneness, and besides forming
the guimpe and corsage characterization it
also hung in the new sling effect over the
short pulled sleeves Of the satin and formed
a gfrdle garniture. The tulle veil was that
worn by her mother at her wedding and
was crowned by wreath of orange bios
sons 1t was fastened to the hair by
a large crescent of sapphires and pearls
-one Of several beautiful ornaments given
the bride by her mother-in which these
gems appear. and esp cially selected as
marking the Nicaraguan colors
The bridegrOom's gift-a true lovers knot
In diamonds-was worn in the corsage
This magnificent ornament is formed of
very large brilliants, and can also be worn
as a tiara. The brides bouquet was of white
orchids and bride roses, and the shower eff
feet fell to the hem Of her dress.
The bridesmaids wore trained dresses of
white silk null finished around the skirts
with insertions and hounces edged with
Mechlin lace. The waists and short sleeves
were exceedingly fauffy and dainty, the lace
being most becominGly used In q bretelle eft.