The Washington herald., 1910-06-05
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

One of the most artistic weddings Of
the season took place yesterday afternoon
at o'clock, when Miss Grace Bell, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles J. Bell, was
married to Granville r. Fortescue at
Twin Oaks. the suburban home of the
brides parents. The ceremony was per-
formed on the lawn under the trees in
front Of the house, where a prie-dieu was
erected for the occasion, Rev G. c. f.
Bratenahl, rector of st. Adams, officiat-
ing. Owing 10 mourning in the brides
family. only a few relatives and intimate
friends attended the ceremony.
A string orchestra played the music for
the bridal procession, and the bride was
escorted and given in marriage by her
father She was gowned In white satin
and rose point lace, made very simply in
princess effect, with a long train. Her
veil was caught with orange blossoms
and her bouquet was Of orchids and lilies
OF the valley. The bridesmaids, who were
Miss Laura Merriam, Miss Marion Wise.
Miss Julia GOldsborough, Miss Mary
Chew, Miss Jean Oliver, and Miss Gladys
Hinckley. were all gowned in white ba-
tiste and lace, with large white rolI-brim
hats faced with blue and trimmed with
lunches Of daisies and foliage. They
Kenyon Fortescue, the brother of the
bridegroom, acted as best man, and the
usheTs were John Barrett. Preston Glib
son. William Hit. Newton Gulick, Gerald
Morgan, OF New York; Gardiner II. Bell.
brother OF the bride. and Julian Ripley.
OF New York. brOther-n-laW OF the
bride
Immediately after the ceremony. the
couple left Washington for a trip in the
North. The brides gOing-away gown
was a tailored suit of dark blue cloth
Upon their return they will make their
future home in this city. where the
bridegroom is assistant TO Mr.. John Bar
rett. director Of the Bureau of American
Republics.
Invitations are out for the wedding Of
Miss Matilda May Wells. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs Edmund J. Wells. and
George NJ. HarnesbergeT, which will take
place on Wednesday evening. June 10. at
Trinity Church at Lander. WyO., at S
o'clock. Miss Wells has a large circle
OF friends in Washington, where she has
spent most Of her life, having been grad
uated from the Eastern High School and
attended the graded schools here.
Her father has been secretary to Sena-
ter Clarke. of Wyoming. for many years.
and he and his family make their home
here. Mr.. Harnesberger is the son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Harnesberger
OF this city. and has only recently lived
elsewhere. Mr. Wells and Miss Glenn
Wells, sister of the bride, will leave here
shortly 10 attend the wedding Mrs
Harnesberger and her son have already
arrived in Wyoming.
The marriage Of Miss Lille f. Smith,
daughter Of Robert L. Smith. of Warren
ton. Va, and Mr.. William F. Shelton, of
this city, took place yesterday afternoon at
the home of the bride in Warrenton
when the Rev Mr.. Knott officiated. The
bride was attended by her sister, Miss
Anna Smith, and Mr.. CARMEL Schneider,
of Washington, acted as best man. The
couple viii make their future home IN
this city, residing at 11oS K street.
Miss Louise Joyce, daughter of Mr.
George W. Joyce. will be married on
Wednesday afternoon, June s, 10 DR..
Murray A. Russell, Of Virginia and WASH
ington. The ceremony VIII be performed
in the chapel of the apostolic delegation
by his excellency Mgr. Falconio. The
bride will be attended by her sister, Mrs.
Harvey X. Arthur, who viii act as ma
iron Of honor, and Mr.. Stanlin Russell,
or Baltimore, brother or the bridegroom
elect, VIII be the best man. Miss Joyce
Is the house guest of her relatives, Mrs.
Charles G. Thorn and Miss Frances
Thorn.
Representative and Mrs. Martin B.
Madden. OF Illinois, have issued invita-
lions for the marriage of their daughter
Mabel and Mr.. Paul Henderson. The
ceremony win be performed at Castle
Eden, Hindsdale. H.. on Saturday after
noon. June Il After a wedding trip they
will make their home in Chicago.
Mrs. William B. Clagstt announces the
engagement of her daughter Gertrude
DulRney TO Mr.. r. Hunter Dulaney Hall,
OF Lynhams, Va. The wedding viii take
place the latter part Of June.
DR.. and Mrs. Melick, of GAINESVILLE.
Ohio, announce the engagement OF their
daughter Eva Carolyn to Mr.. Robert
Parsons Boggis, formerly OF this city.
Mr.. Theodore Roosevelt, jr., whose mar
rage with Miss Eleanor Butler Alexan-
der. daughter OF Mrs. Henry Addison
Alexander, will take place June 20, gave
his bachelor dinner last evening in New
York. His guests numbered twenty-fcur
ana included al Of the men of hts bridal