The Washington herald., 1908-06-24

Special to The Washington Herald.
Boyds. Nd, June 23.-The wedding at
7:SO o'clock this evening at St. Rose
Catholic Church at Choppers. Montgon-
cry County. OF Miss Henrietta Wheeler
Lewis to Mr.. Daniel William Baker.
United States District Attorney for the
District of Columbia. was one of the
most notable social functions held in
Montgomery County in Yeas.
Elaborate arrangements were made for
taking care OF the bridal party. A num-
ber Of automobiles were sent out from
Washington. with expert chauffeurs in
charge. TO convey the party and guests
to the church and back TO the house for
the reception.
Many Prominent Guests.
The church was thronged with promi-
nent people from every section OF Mont
gomery, Frederick, Carroll. Howard. and
Baltimore counties. and from Baltimore,
Frederick. and Washington. Probably
no larger or more distinguished company
was ever seen at a wedding in this sec
tion. which shows the popularity Of both
the bride and bridegroom.
The church was handsomely decorated
with evergreens cut flowers. palms and
ferns. and Southern smilax, and presented
a most attractive appearance. Rev. George
b. Harrington. pastor of ST. Marys
Church. Barnesville, and also Of st. Rose.
at Choppers. oficiated.
Those In the wedding Party.
The bridal party included Mr.. Andrew
Baker. Of Washington. brother Of the
bridegroom, best man; Miss Marie Lewis
sister OF the bride, maid OF honor; Miss
Lucy Edminston. Of Washington: Miss
Francis Dashiells OF Jessups Nd; Miss
jamie Burke. OF Towson. daughter Of
Judge Charles y. Burke: Miss Mollie
Burke. Miss Grace Duncan. and Miss
Marguerite Lewis, bridesmaids
Little Miss Virginia Lewis, sister Of the
bride. was flower girl; Messrs. Holmes
Baker, Of Frederick, Nd; William G. Ba-
ker. jr.. Of Baltimore. and Ross Perry
John Spaulding Flannery. Stuart McNa-
mara, and W. ". Sullivan, OF Washing
ton, ushers.
Given by Her Grandfather.
The bride was given in marriage by her
grandfather. Mr.. Richard c. Lewis. Of
Washington. Her gown was OF white
satin. trimmed with princess lace, and
she wore a tulle veil caught with
She made a most attractive bride. Of
slender build and petite figure.
The gown OF the maid Of honor was
pink satin, trimmed with embroidered
hlte lace She carried pink roses. The
bridesmaids wore white null over pink
taffeta and carried pink roses. The little
flower girl wore an embroidered dress
over pink and carried a basket Of pink
flowers.
Following the wedding the bridal party
returned from the church TO the home Of
the brides mother at Clarksburg. where
a reception was given. and al which some
OF the most prominent people OF the
State and Washington attended.
After the reception, the bride and bride
groom left for Washington in an auto
mobile on their bridal tour. and from
that point Will proceed further by auto
mobile.
Bride N Popular Young Lady.
The bride is one OF the most popular
young ladies in this section. and in the
with her grandfather. r. c. Lewis. for
many months. She is also well known
in Baltimore, where she has relatives.
Her mother was Miss Wheeler. Of Balti-
more. and very prominently connected.
Mr.. Baker has for some years been one
Of the foremost practitioners OF law in
Washington, and is at present holding the
position Of United States district attorney.
He is a son OF the late Mr. Andrew
Baker, of Carroll County, from where he
moved 10 Montgomery County twenty-odd
years ago. where he has since resided IN
| a delightful home with his mother, Mrs.
Annie Baker, and his sisters.
The BRIDE and bridegroom are to reside
at Germantown during the summer and
! IN Washington in the winter.
The number of presents received by the
couple from every section of the country
were beautiful and elaborate.