The Washington herald., 1907-11-13

friends only. but was followed from 7:50
to 9 by a large and brilliant reception.
The marriage ceremony was performed
in q bay window which was decorated
in altar effect with chrysanthemums and
palms. clusters OF white satin bells being
suspended from the center. The color
scheme Of yellow and white was carried
out in flowers throughout the entire nrst
floor of the residence. except in the din
ing-room. where pink was used.
The bride was escorted and given in
marriage by her brOther-in-laW. Mr.. Will
lam Balderson. OF This city. Mrs. l..
Percy Daniel was her sisters matron Of
honor; Mr.. L. Percy Daniel WAS the
bridegroom's best man. and their little
girl, Audrey Virginia Daniel. as flower
girl, preceded the wedding party 10 the
altar.
The wedding gown was Of white
batiste. over a taffeta slip. Irish crochet
lace was deliberately used I'm the waist
trimming, and was introduced about the
skirt. a full tulle veil. caught 10 the
hair with "a wreath OF orange blossoms,
completed the becoming costume and the
bridal bouquet was shower OF Bride
roses and lilies of the valley
The matron Of honor was gOwned in
white prinCeSSe gown over taHeta. and
The little flower girl wore childish
frock OF muslin and lace. and carried q
basket Of rose petals which she scat
tered in the path of the wedding train.
Mr.. and Mrs. Speakmau left late in
the evening for wedding trip. after
which they viii go TO Philadelphia 10
make their future home
Mrs. Thomas Lee johnson. daughter Of
Gen. and Mrs. Forbes. is the guest Of her
parents at the Connecticut for several
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cleveland Perkins,
who have spent the summer abroad. have
arrived in New York. where they Will
spend some time before returning 10 their
residence in Connecticut avenue.
Second Assistant Postmaster General
James r. McCleary left Monday for Chi
cago, where he will join Mrs. McClearv
and return with her 10 Washington.
Among the present seasons debutantes
Will be Miss Helen Durant Church who
will be introduced at tea at the home
OF her parents on Wednesday, Decem-
Der l.
The marriage Of Mrs Mae Hamilton
Wilson TO Mr- Henry Spencer Powell was
solemniZed last evening at the residence
Of the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
A Hamilton. Only family party and a
few intimate friends were asked 10 be
present. Mr.. Hamilton escorted his daugh-
ter. and gave her hand in marriage. and
the ceremony was performed By Rev.
Edward \. Buckley. assistant pastor Of
ST. Matthews Church There were mo
attendants except Mr.. Walter Powell Of
Cincinnati, who was his brothers best
man.
An artistic arrangement of golden vel
low and white chrysanthemums, inter
mingled with ferns. palms. and autumn
leaves. was used in the construction of
an improvised altar. which had as it's
background large mirror in which the
soft light of wax tapers, which stood at
each side in tall candelabra. was reflected.
A white satin priedieu, where the couple
knelt 10 receive the blessing Of the Roman
Catholic Church. stood at the foot.
The wedding gown was OF princesse lace
over chiffon and taffeta. fashioned on
modified empire lines, and becominglv
touched with white satin. The bridal bou-
quet was a cluster Of purple viOlets and
orchids
Mr. and Mrs. Powell left Washington
later in the evening for an extended we'd