The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-16
United States Senate AID
jOurnS for Members to
Attend Wedding.
BRILLIANT AFFAIR
TAKES PLACE AT NOON
Reception and Large Buffet Break
fast Follow CeremOny-Many
Out-of-Town Guests.

Seldom has a bride been so signaiIy
houored as was Miss Lena May Hemen-
way. daughter of United States Senator
James A. IIemellway Of Indiana and
Mrs HemenWay, when the United
States Senate adjourned until 1;5J
O'Clock today, that il might attend her
marriage at noon TO Alfred Bennett
Gates. OF Indianapolis.
The ceremony took place in the small
ballroom of the New Willard Hotel,
which was effectively decorated with
palms, ferns, Easter lilies, American
Beauty roses and quantities or white
Hlacs, the BRIDES favOrite flower. The
Rev. Q. Ernest Smith, Of St. Thomas
Episcopal Church, was the officiating
clergyman.
A string orchestra played the Men
delssOhn wedding music for the en-
trance OF the bridal party, and an APP
propriate program during the ceremony
and the reception
Speaker Cannon a Guest.
Because Speaker Cannon also wanted
TO attend the wedding he delegated the
post OF presiding over the House to
day to Representative John Dalzeu Of
Pennsylvania.
Miss Hemenway, who was escorted and
given ia marriage by her father, wore
an exquisite bridal gown OF white eatln,
made in empire style, with panel OF
I
from each shoulder. The yoke Of point
de Venice lace, beautifully embroidered
in pearls was finished with DuJCh
neck, and the long, tight sleeves were
also Of the lace. The bridal veil or
/ tulle, which fell to the hem Of the long
/ court train, was arranged with c0ro-
net Of orange blossoms, and the bridal
/ bouquet was a shower or orchids ana
lilies Of the valley The bride only Or
uameut was a diamond and platinum
chain with a diamond and sapphire
pendant the gift OF the bridegroom
Bridesmaids Gowns.
Miss Eleanor Woodward, OF New
York; Miss Martha Ross, of Evans
willie Ind. and Miss Margaret Cray,
who acted as bridesmaids, wore beautl-
fuI directOlre gowns of deep yellow
satin. with yoke and sleeves OF cloth or
gold, yelled In tulle, and directOlre
/ sasnes OF black tulle. The large picture
I bats which completed the effective cos
tunes were of cloth OF gold, trimmed
/ around the crown with a band OF black
I lynx fur and a single yellow rose at the
side
/ Instead OF the conventional bouquet,
/ all three bridesmaids carried huge nuns
/ Of yellow chiffon.
Richard Fairbanks son of the Vice
President and Mrs Fairbanks acted as
/ best man, and the sroonlSlLHieh We
Cary Moon, Of Cleveland ohloi ReSl-
Maid Hughes and William Harding, or
Indianapolis. and George r. HemenWays
1 brother of the bride.
After the ceremony a reception was
held, followed by a large buffet break
fast in the larger bail room. Here the
decorations were Richmond roses ana
lfaCS.
Mrs. Hemeuway, mother of the bride.
assisted in receiving the guests wearing
I a mOdish gown OF pearl gray sauns
/ with an embroidered Oyerskirt, with eff
/ feCtive touches Of DuChesse lace on
7 the bodice.
T Seated Breakfast.
F Following the large breakfast. d seat
I ed breakfast was served to the bridal
I partv at 100 O'Clock Later I'm the
+ afternoon Mr.. and MIS-. Gates LETT for
( a short bridal trip. Mrs. Gates travel
4 ing costume was z tailored gown OF
/ amethyst brOadCIOth with coat OF
+ corded silk of the same shade and a
f has Of the corded silk trimmed Win
/ bands of mink fur.
. Before going 20 their future home az
F 1910 North Meridian street, Indianapolis
+ AIr and Mrs. Gates will return 10
/ Washington for q short visit
( Among the Cut-Of-tOWn guests present
T at the wedding were Mr.. and Mrs
/ George Bishop, OF Cleveland, Ohio. Alr.
/ and Mrs. a. ". Herts Of Louisville KY
/ Miss Anita Gheeus, of L.Ouisvll%e KY,
/ Miss Helen Mcmillan. OF Philadelphia,
L
I ford, Of Brooklyn, and II. Is. Gates, Ia
. Their Of the bridegroom.
/ The bride of today leaves a host of
/ real friends in Washington, where she
made her debut two years ago, being
+ introduced by Mrs Fairbanks, wife of
the Vice President, Since then she has
/ enjoyed the unique distinction Of beinG
F The most youthful hostess I'm the Sen
atoriaI ciIcle, her mother being some
what Of an invalid, and unable TO as
IN -fsH q q
. Miss Hemenway maintained her posi-
ton with unusual poise and dignity,
/ and is one of the most popular yOung
/ women in Washington society as Well
F ass among her fathers constituents i'm
Indiana. She has always displayed the
most perfect taste I'm the selection OF
. her gowns and i'm addition to her we'll
4 groomed appearance, is exceptionally
pretty. with q gracious cordially Of
F manner
+ The round of preuuptial entertain
meuts in her honor has added consider
able zest to the festivities Of the week