El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-09-28
WEDDINGS.
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One of the most charming church
weddings of the fall season was that of
Miss Ethel Rowe and J. Walter Christy,
solemnized Monday afternoon at $50
o'clock at ST. Clements Episcopal
church.
The church was simply, but most eff
fectively decorated with numbers OF
palms, which formed an aisle leading
from the chancel steps to the altar,
while the altar was covered with pro-
,usion of white carnations and ferns,
over which the many candles shed a
soft radiance.
AS a prelude to the ceremony, Miss
Adele Paxton played the Angel ChO-
rus" and Schubert's Serenade," which
was followed by the Lohengrin we'd
ding march, sung by the full vested
choir of the church as they advanced
up the aisle. The ushers, H. z. Christy
and Herman Bateman, entered next,
and were followed by the maid of hon
or, Miss Alma Johnson. Then came the
bride, leaning on the arm of her father.
They were met at the altar by the
groom and his best man, George L.
Christy, and the marriage service was
impressively said by Rev. Henry Eas-
ter.
The bride looked very lovely in a
gown of white chiffon satin, with pearl
trimmings and hand embroidered. The
hat was a picture model with willow
plumeS, and her flowers were brides
roses and ferns in shower effect. The
only ornament worn was a diamond
brooch, the gift of the groom
Miss Alma Johnson, the maid of hon.
or, was attractively gowned in pink
hand painted chiffon, over pink silk A
pink picture hat completed this be-
coming costume. Pink roses and ferns
in shower effect were carried
The bridal party left the church to
the strains of the Wagner wedding
march and returned to the home of the
bride, 1905 Boulevard, where a recep-
ton was held from 10 o'clock yell
low and white cut flowers combined in
developing a most attractive color
scheme for the decorations of the
house.
In the receiving line were: Mr.. and
Mrs. P. A Rowe, Mrs. ]. NJ Burroughs,
Miss Alma Johnson, G. L. Christy and
the bride and groom. Miss Adele Pax
ton and Miss ESSie Darbyshire presid-
ed at the punch bowl. and Mrs. Charles
Wilmington assisted in the dining room,
where dainty ices in heart shape and
cakes were served. In cutting the
brides cake, Miss Ceral Christy secured
the ring, Miss Nellie Gaillard drew the
thimble and penny, while the brides
bouquet, indicating the next bride, was
caught by Miss Alma Johnson.
The bride, who is a charming young
woman, is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter A. Rowe. She has grown to wo-
manhood in this city, is a graduate of
the Ell Paso high school, and is very
popular in musical circles, being the
poSsessor of an unusually sweet voice
The groom is the son of Mrs. ]. NJ.
Burroughs. He has been reared in
this city and has been for II years an
employe of the Ell Paso Smelling com
pany, where he holds responsible po-
sition. The esteem in which the young
people are held was attested by the
handsome collection of wedding pres
ents, noticeable among them, a chest
of exquisite silver from Mr. Christy's
friends at the smelter, and handsome
dinner set Of 100 pieces from the
groom's mother and brothers and sis
ter.
The brides going away gown was
tailored broadcloth in navy blue, with
hat and accessories to correspond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christy left Monday
evening for months tour of Califor-
MIA, and upon their return will be at
home at 1919 Wyoming street
The marriage of Mrs Eileen Windsor
Syme to r. d. Alves IS announced TO
take place on Thursday, September %,
at st. Clements Episcopal church. The
wedding will be quiet, with only rela-
tives and intimate friends in attend
ance.
Immediately after the ceremony they
will leave for New Orleans, st. Louis
and other eastern cities, to be absent
a month.
Mrs. Syme is the daughter of Mrs. E.
Z. Windsor of this city. She is well
known in Ell Paso and has here a host
Of friends.