El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-09

A distinctive JOuCn Oh DedulN anu
| general atmosphere of happiness char
acterized the marriage on Wednesday
| evening of Miss Sallie Tom Waithall. 10
| William D. Graves.
The ceremony was solemnized at the
| First Baptist church, at $50 o'clock, in
the presence of a large aSsembiage of
friends The church was beautifully
decorated in green and white
The central steps leading up on the
altar were covered with dainty aspara-
gus ferns, while on either side were
potted plants, palms, and Easter lilies.
The baptistry back of the pulpit,
which was thrown open, was a mass of
greenery, and the arch above was fes-
TONED luXuriantly with asparagus
ferns.
The pulpit columns were also en-
twined in ferns, all giving most
charming effect.
Mrs. Edward Earl presided at the
organ and just prior to the wedding
march Mrs. Courtney Camp sang "An
For You" in her usual charming style.
The full choir of the church rendered
the bridal chorus from Lohengrin, as
the bridal party entered the church.
The bridesmaids came single file down
the left aisle, while the ushers advanced
from the right.
The bridesmaids. Misses Lynette
Fisher, Bertha Pool, and Sue Crombie,
came first. and were met at the altar
by the ushers, Messrs. Edwin Hodge,
Edgar Kayser, and Frank PickreH-
The matron Of honor, Mrs j. L. Dunn,
proceeded the bride, who came down
the aisle on the arm of her father.
The groom, with the brides brother,
Harris Walthall, as best man, awaited
the brides coming. AS the bride took
her place on the pulpit platform. the
numbers of electric lights above the
altar were turned on. lending singular
charm and vividness to the scene
Rev. Robert Bruce Smith performed
the beautiful ring service
The bride was exqusitely gowned in
white embroidered chiffon, over white
satin, and trimmed with pearls. The
long tulle veil was held in place with
a spray Of natural orange blossoms, ana
the only ornament worn was pearl
pendant The bridal bouquet was of
lilies OF the valley and brides roses, in
shower effect
The bridesmaids were all gowned
alike, in dainty white lingerie dresses,
with pink girdles. Their flowers were
pink La France roses.
Mrs. J. L. Dunn, sister of the bride
and matron of honor, wore a handsome
DlnK gown Oh crepe OC Cnlllt, WIFI pcdtI
trimmings, and carried. shower bou-
quet Of brides roses -
Following the ceremony an informal
reception for the bridal party and a few
friends was held at the home of the
brides parents. A color motif of pink
and green prevailed in the decorations
of the home and was developed with
carnations, asparagus ferns and pink
shaded candles.
of Judge and Mrs. A. NJ Walthall. She
has lived in FL Paso most of her life,
and her pleasing personality and Iowa
bic nature have given her large circle
of friends.
The groom has been in Ell Paso the
past two years, coming here from Tex
arkana, Texas. He is connected with
the First National bank, and is promi-
nently identified with the business and
social interests of the city. The young
couple received a magnificent collection
of beautiful and expensive gifts from
their many friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Graves will be "at
home" after April Is at 1147 Nevada
street.
At a beautifully appointed luncheon
given today at 1 o'clock by Mrs. James
L. MARI, announcement was made of
TIE engagement OF MISS IlllldH dhCcS
Austin to Thomas r. Hasam, of Mex
leo City
The luncheon table presented most
alluring picture. with its artistic bridal
decorations, entirely in white. The
central decorative feature was the
typical bridal bouquet of lilies of the
valley, and orange blossoms. in shower
effect, sent by Mr.. Hasam from Mexico
City.
Strewn over the table in graceful
abandon, was a profusion OF orange
blossoms, a gift from a friend in Cali
fornia.
The white candle shades were deco
rated with lilies of the valley, and the
place cards were also of artistic lily de-
sign.
Dainty white boxes, adorned with
hearts and arrows and filled with rice.
were at each cover, one box containing
a ring. the receiver of which indl-
Gated the next bride to be-
Those seated at the table were:
Misses Lillian Austin, Maude Austin,
Nell Pollard. Anna Shelton. Ethel
Walz Leigh White, Ethel White, Kath-
crime Coles, Lena Fletcher. Josie MARI,
Mamie Lakeland, Mrs Lula Hasam
Montmorency, Mrs c. J. Maple.
The marriage of Miss Austin and
Mr.. Hasam will take place in June, the
date not definitely decided
Miss Austin has been reared in this
city, and is one of Ell Paso's most popu-
lar and attractive society girls She |
attended the National Cathedral school |
at Washington. finishing last year, and ]