Los Angeles herald., 1910-03-20

countless rows Of pearls and diamond
orders, half concealing the deep blue
ribbon of the Garter. The large GULL
nan diamond blazed on her corsage,
and on her head was posed the famous
crown of Maltese crosses.
Her majesty wore the coronation
crown of India and Danish family or
ders In addition to the Garter ribbon
and diamond star in her corsage was
the famous ruby which Henry V wore
i'm his helmet at the battle of Agin-
court now mounted with diamonds to
forms cross, which her majesty wears
ON occasions such as last nights court.
Formerly Queen Victoria used this
jewel as the centerpieee of her imperial
state crown
The advent of Holy Week is a factor
in the world of social affairs as well
as a season for fasting and prayer to
the devout churchman, and the calen-
dar for the next seven days holds little
that is of general interest.
The procession of Easter weddings
win be led by Miss Ruby Archer and
DR. Frank Newland Doud, their inter-
change of VOWS taking place next
Sunday at the home of the brides
mother. Mrs. Almeua Allen Archer, in
Granada park. This wedding viii be
distinguished from the routine by its
environment of sky and LEAKAGE and
sunshine. for it is to be celebrated at
8 o'clock in the afternoon on the lawn.
and will be witnessed by personal
friends and a few acquaintances,
s.
The reception to be given by Mrs.
William II. Perry, Mrs. Mondini-Wood
and Miss Wood the afternoon Of
March 30 at the family home in st.
James Park promises to be one of the
most notable functions ever given i'm
Los Angeles for besides being beauti-
fully and elaborately appointed to a
degree the occasion will be Miss
Woods formal debut, and Los Angeles
society has never opened her doors to
more beautiful or charming debu
tante.
The assisting women will number
nearly fifty, and the stately rooms,
with their paneling Of rich wood and
exquisite pictures. will be transformed
for the occasion into veritable bower
of spring blossoms.
The young women who win assist
have been asked to remain, and young
men have been invited for the even
ing. A buffet supper will be served in
the new palm room, and there is to be
dancing.
Miss Woods family is one of the old
est in California, but it is also by
Tl2nL OF culture as wen dS iilItIlltu
position and great wealth that she will
have entree to the exclusive social
circles of the state
To her dark beauty Of eyes and hair
Miss Wood adds unusual YiVacity and
brilliant color, and an especial charm
of unaffected and radiant girlhood that
promises to make her reign lasting
and unrivaled.
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At a luncheon given yesterday by
Mrs NJ. O. English at her home in
West TwentY-thrd street formal an
nouncement was made of the engage
ment of Miss Maude Moria Park,
daughter of Andrew Park, a we'll
known attorney. and Herbert Peery of
San Diego The wedding will take
place soon after Easter in Christ
church. and the young people will
spend their honeymoon in Santa Bar
bara. The present plan is to spend
much of their time for a year or so in
travel. but the winters will be passed
in Los Angeles.
Mrs. Edwards used orange blossoms
for decorations throughout the rooms,
and both she and the bride-to-be wore
garlands and wreaths Of flowers ac-
cording to the ancient Greek custom at
betrothals. An epthalamium, a pro