Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-09-30
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uost beautiful wedding was cell
- at eight o'clock on the even
-, 80 of Tuesday, September the twen-
ln5 tb in First Presbyterian
n-'lAb when Reverend H. T. Bah
., eAI, read the impressive ring SER
cue s'i which made Blanche Beulah,
W. ,,nobter of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
o4usl ousoln Brown, the bride of Ralph
lLiinsnond linsT Matthews. The church
NJ NJ evidence of exceptional artistic
ssm ssm in decorating. Ferns and flow
sAn' -, we're banked high above the or
s tbe pulpit and chancel were en-
s-iv sani concealed with roses and as
Wy. W. in pink and white, mingled with
M ..n ferns. Pink shaded globes soft
ga the lights, throughout the edi-
g. Before the chancel rail, which
Nv Nv, tvined with flowers and vines,
y. bridal party assembled. In splen-
"a voice. followed by Miss Beatrice
SSslton with piano accompaniment.
T.. % Carlton Smith sang Mary Helen
Gowns Loves Way" Mrs. Henry
bigger. Jr., of Portland, whose
s,5ding march was played by Miss
proUn one year ago, returned the
aamnliment presiding at the piano.
~ tbe soft strains of Lohengrin's en-
rance melody, Reverend Babcock
soIIowed by the groom and his best
man Mr.. Otho Ragan, entered from
,bs s side and awaited the bridal pro-
osssion which was announced by
tSe coming of the ushers, Mr.. Paul
Wallace Mr.. Frank Myers, Mr..
George Brown and Doctor Harry
0Iinger Preceding the bride came
her charming maids of honor, Miss
Taie Mae King and Miss Marie Hof-
or in exquisite pink marquesette
GOWNS fashioned over messaline
silk pink rosebuds outlining the
semi low neck and continuing on
bodice and short sleeves. Most be-
coming dainty hoods we're worn, of
mink tulle and lace and rosebuds.
immense arm bouquets were carried
ofpink roses combined with aspara-
g1s fern and held with wide gauze
ribbons of the same color. The
bride entered alone, beautiful in her
handsome robe of cream pino silk
on train, over messaline and daintily
trimmed with lace and pearl beads.
The woke and sleeves composed en-
tirely of very narrow valenciennes
slightly fulled, the skirt showing the
same trimming of lace and insertion
with tiny tucks.
A flowing white veil entirely en-
yelOped the bride and was arranged
in hood like effect with pearl bead
ornament. Her flowers were OF
Bride roses and asparagus fern
with shoIer of buds on white gauzt
ribbon.
The brides father gave her into
the groom's keeping and after the
ceremony and blessing, Mendel.
ssOhns wedding march was played
by Mrs. Bigger as the newly welded
couple, followed by their attendants
passed from view.
Invitations for the ceremony were
extended to relatives and few neal
friends. A delight to every one wa!
the presence of the groom's sister
who has but recently recovered from
a serious illness.
Following the wedding, a small re
ception was held at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. George G. Brown, where
guests were received by the wedding
party, Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Brown anC
Mr., and Mrs. Matthews The livin!
rooms bore white and green decora
tons. Mrs. Andreas Hofer and Mrs
William R. King assisted.
In the dining room were pinl
roses and smilax. Centering the tabl
which was dainty with pink, ribbon
and rosebuds, was a silver candela
bTum with lighted tapers; and amoni
the flowers in the room were candle
IN tall silver sticks. Mrs. Fran
Myers cut the ice cream and Mrs
george Goodal poured. When tn
bride portioned her cake, the rim