The Washington herald., 1910-10-09
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

| WEDDINGS-ENGAGEMENT
The wedding of Lieut. D. Pratt Mannix
jr., and Miss Mary II. Perkins was one
of the prettiest Philadelphia has seen
in long time. II was a ve.itable floral
wedding, and Is Of very special interest
10 society IN Washington. The ceremony
was performed at noon on Thursday in
the Church of the Holy Trinity, which
is a large and impressive edlice. 10
which the elaborate decorations lent
themselves effectively.
The chancel rail was transformed into
a flower bank with blossoms Of pale YET
low chrysanthemums, shaded 20 deep red,
with a row OF soft white blossoms along
the top. Inside the chancel the decora-
tons were all OF white, Bride roses.
lilies Of the valley. and orchids. massed
about and above the altar The only
greens used as a background for the
blossoms were dwarf bay trees all about
the chancel. and tiny ones in pots. mark
ing the pews for the members Of the fam
lilies.
The brides only attendant was the
bridegroom's sister. Mrs. Ernest 6.
Walker. OF this city, who was maton
OF honor. The best man was Lieut.
Forde Todd, L. s N, and the ushers
were Maj. Harry Leonard, L. s NJ. C.
Lieut.. John w. Tlmmons. L. s. N;
Lieut.. Arthur Heating. L. S. n. Liest
Darst. L. S N; Lieut.. George W. Steele.
jr. Mr.. Rowan Penrose Perkins. brother
Of the bride. and Mr. Ernest G. Walker.
OF this city. brother-in-law OF the bride
groom. The brides gown was an i'm
ported one of the most modern design. of
| heavy ivory satin. yelled with the most
delicate lace studded with brlliants. The
| bodice, mace with a Dutch neck. was OF
rare old point lace. Her veil of tulle was
held with a coronet OF orange blossoms.
/ and completely euveloped her as size en-
tered the church. Her only ornament,
among the great numbers OF superb
/ jewels she received as gifts was the
! brldegrooms gift OF a necklace Of aqua
marines and pearls. She carried a shower
OF lilies OF the valley and white orchids.
which was caught after the breakfast
by Miss Biddle. OF Philadelphia.
Mrs. Walker, the matron OF honor.
wore an ultra fashionable gown Of white
marquisette over white satin. trimmed
with touches Of gold and OF pale pink. a
band of gold lace giving a modified hob
BILE skirt effect. She wore a white pic
ture hat with a superb willow plume and
rosettes OF gold lace Her ornaments
were diamonds. and she carried mauve
orchids and lilies OF the valley The
bride had two little flower bearers in
Mannix Walker, the bridegroom's nephew.
and Beau Hayes, her own great-nephew,
who wore sailor suits. the former all in
white and the latter in dark blue and
white.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bride and bridegroom with the best man
and matron. stepped into the vestry room
with the minister. Rev Floyd Tompkius.
according 20 the English custom. TO sign
the register after which the very pretty
procession moved down the aisle from
the church. The guests were held in
their pews by three white satin ropes
u I'll the ushers had escorted the rela-
uves out OF the church Mrs. Perkins.
black lace and velvet over white silk
with hat Of delicate gold lace with
pale pink willow plume. Mrs Mannix,
mother of the bridegroom. was fin French
gray marquisette over gray satin, with
an embroidered strip In the skirt and
the bodice trimmed with lace In yoke
and neck, toque Of black velvet with
gray willow plume. and diamond orna-
ments
The breakfast and reception followed
In the Perkins home in Philadelphia The
bride and bridegroom stood under a can
opy Of white orchids. lilies OF the valley.
and Bride roses. similar to one in the
chancel. under which they received the
blessing Of the rector and friends con-
gratulations. The house was a mass OF
flowers and a marquee was erected in
the garden az the back OF the house,
where small tables were arranged for
the breakfast The places We're marked
with small baskets OF Bride roses. charm
ing souvenirs.
The brides table was laid in the library.
which was adorned with Bride roses. The
table, laid for twenty-six guests. had
decorations and place baskets of white
orchids and lilies OF the valley. and in
addition to the bridal party, a number of
the special girl friends OF the bride were
asked, including Miss Emily Fox, Miss
Hannah White. Miss Mary Hodge. Miss
Edith Collins, Miss Pugh, Miss Hammers
ley, Miss Horstmann, and Miss Hayes.
The bride and bridegroom left for New
for a two-months' trip abroad !
They will have an apartment near the |
Perkins home. on their return. which the |
parents of the bride are furnishing COM
pletely for them. Among their wedding !
gifts were numerous jewels and silver
ware OF such value that the rooms In |
which they have been for some days |
have been guarded by two detectives all
the time
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth DarI-
ington. daughter of Mr.. J. J. Darlington,
10 Dr. Charles Augustus Simpson will
take place Tuesday In the home of the
brides father, in Twentieth street.
The ceremony will be performed at
noon, and viii be followed by recep-
ton and breakfast from IL 80 to O'Clock.
The bride will be attended by Miss Ina
Singleton. maid of honor; Miss Anna
Darlington, Miss Lillian Damn. and Miss
Mary Wilson, all of this city. and Miss
Mary Griggs. of Cedartown, Ga, brides
maids. The best man will be Dr. A. L.
Hunt, and the ushers will be DR.. Charles
5. White, DR.. Marion Penichet. Of cuba:
DR., John T. Briscoe, and Mr.. Hugh
Obear.
Miss Darlington is a recent graduate of
Hollins Institute, Virginia. and has been
Many October Brides VIII Ride
IN Downeys elegant carriages. No finer
turnouts can be had. Stylish and lux
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