Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-01-08
Brilliant Wedding Yesterday al
"Annsfal'' on Hampton Roads.
GROOM IS An ARTILLERY OFFICER
Bride Charming and Popular Mem
Der Ct Society Observation-Disclosures
some Residence Magnificentiy Deco
rated-Many Officers Present.

One OF the most brilliant home
weddings that has taken place In
Tidewater Virginia for many years
was that of Miss Mary McMenamin
and First Lieutenant William Henry
Shepherd, Third field artillery. United
States army. which WAS solemnized
yesterday afternoon at $50 O'Clock.
Tn" ceremony took place in "Annis-
fail" the beautiful McMenamin resi-
dence on Hampton Reads. and was
witnessed by IA fashionable assem-
Dlage OF society people from liamp-
ton. Newport News, Fort Monroe.
Norfolk and Richmond Rev. Father
Wilson. pastor of St. Mary's Star or
me Sea Catholic church at Cll Point.
was the officiating minister and he
was assisted by Rev. Father Shan
dele. OF Georgetown. d. c., and Faith
er Donohoue. OF Portsmouth.
Miss Margaret Schmel2. i cousin
Of the bride, was the maid OF honor.
while the Misses Victoria Shepherd.
of Washington. Rose Parramure. OF
Hampton Roads. and Margare, Kim
berry. of Old Point, were the brides
NV illil o.'us u = :
Of Fort Meyer. attended Lieutenant
Shepherd as best man and the
groomsmen were Lieutenant Sher-
man Miles. CT Fort Monroe. and
Messrs. John McMenamin and James
A.cMenamin brothers of the bride.
The residence was masniicentIy
decorated for the wedding, 1t was
Illuminated throughout with incan-
descant lights. especially in the H.
brary. where the marriage ceremony
was performed.
The floral decorations were along
very elaborate lines. southern smi-
lax. daisies and palms being used in
the decorative scheme. There were
number of army and navy officers
in attendance. their gorgeous uni
forms adding greatly to the atirac-
tiveness Of the scene
The charming LTide wore lovely
gown of white satin. covered with
clusters of handsome lace and car
ried a shower bouquet Of lilies of the
valley and Roman hyacinths.
Miss Margaret Schmelz was dressed
in a beautiful gown Of old god satin.
and her mowers were marguerites. The
bridesmaids were attired in white
gowns. covered with daisies. and car
ried flower baskets resembling hats
cons ructrd Of daisies.
Following the wedding masnifi-
cent dinner was served the wedding
party.
After receiving the congratulations
of their friends. Lieutenant and Mrs.
Shepherd came to Hampton ana took
the Chesapeake and Ohio train for q
wedding "Trip
After the honeymoon Lieutenant
Shepherd will take his bride to Fort
Myer, where he is stationed. and
where they will make their home.
Mrs Shepherd. as Miss Mary Nc
Menamin. was one of the leading
members of society. Charming Of
manner ami literally endowed with
the qualities that attract. Lieutenant
Shepherds bride has been ccnspic-
uouS and popular figure in social CIR
cleS
Lieutenant Shepherd is Virsinian.
having been a resident Of Norfolk IN
til his appointment to the United
States army several years ago. His
mother now lives in Washington.
A magnificent array Of costly we'd
ding presents were received by the
happy couple.
Little Misses Mary Cofer and Rosa
lie Cofer were the flower girls.
The bride entered the library lean
ing upon the arm Of her uncle. NJ.
Henry Lane Schmelz ana preceded
BY the flower girls.
Among the out OF town guests pres
ent were Mrs. W. II. Shepherd, Miss
vicr oria Shepherd. and Miss Pope. OF
Washington; Lieutenants Huntley
and Miles. Of Fort Myer: Mr.. and
Mrs. Cofer. Of Norfolk: Mrs. c. F.
Phillips. o. Portsmouth: Judge W "
Portlock. Of Norfolk: Miss Honora
Moomau. Of Roanoke: Capt. and Mrs
Bicktord. of Old Point: Miss Mar
gaTet Walk. Of ST. Louis: Miss En-
ma Clarke Of Richmond and Mr.