Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-07-01

on their arrival A lunch was spread
late in the afternoon and the picnic
edibles were much relished.
The chaperones were Mrs. WHIP
|precht, Miss Lula Bullock and Mr..
Blaylock.
Erard-Martin Wedding soIeninized at
/ Whitewrisht Wednesday,
| On Wednesday afternoon in White
wright, the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
w. Smith was the scene of brilliant
and representative gathering assem-
bled to witness the nuptial ceremony
of Miss Vivian Martin and Mr.. Ed
Erard, of Kingsville, which was per-
formed by Rev S. c. Riddle, pastor
OF the Methodist church at that place.
This announcement is received with
much interest by Bryan people, as
the bride was born and reared here,
being a daughter OF Mrs. Jim Martin
No girl has ever enjoyed more sincere
friendship than this bride who left
her childhood home few years ago
to make new acquaintances in a new
home. She is sweet and iovable
young woman and the charm of her
life is felt by all who know her.
The bride has, since leaving Bryan,
made her home In Whitewright with
her sister, Mrs. Dan w. Smith, nee
Miss Emma Martin, formerly of this
city. The beautiful Smith home was
deliberately decorated for the occasion,
and the guests received a most cordial
welcome In the reception hall; and
a t.In mi. A..
the guests were asked to register in
the brides book, Mrs. c. p. Johnson
having charge of the register Most
elaborate decorations were seen in the
dining room, where everything was in
red. Pretty blossoms encircled the
crystal punch bowl, which rested on
fern covered table, and was charm
ingly presided over by Miss Evylin
Ayres.
At the time appointed for the mar
rage Miss Ayers, in a most pleasing
manner, read An Old Sweetheart of
Nine" Immediately after which the
sliding doors were opened leading into
the back parlor Beneath a vine
covered canopy, from the top of which
was suspended a white bell, stood the
bridal party, which made a beautiful
tableau. The parlors were fragrant
with wealth of white blossoms effect
lively placed in bowls and vases and
amid profusion of ported ferns and
palms, producing a color scheme of
white and green, white and green
candles in crystal spires threw soft
light over the scene. The decorations
showed beautifully that willing hands
of relatives, friends and neighbors had
wrought loving tribute to this lovely
bride, whom they delighted to honor
on her wedding day. Immediately fol-
lowing the beautiful and impressive
ceremony Miss Gladys Ball, with much
expression, read Goodbye; God Bless
Youl"
The bride was pretty picture in her
elaborate wedding gown of embroid-
cred net with trimmings OF point lace
made over cream satin. Her veil was
caught at the couture by brides roses.
She wore a diamond brooch, the gift
of the groom, and carried shower
bouquet OF brides roses and ferns.
Miss Abbie Martin, of Lampasas,
sister of the bride, was her only at
tendant, and was becomingly attired
in a white embroidered gown with
baby Irish trimmings. She carried
white carnations. The groom was at |
tended by Mr. I'D Martin.
The cutting of the wedding cake |
afforded quite a bit of amusement |
Many elegant and handsome wedding |
gifts were received, which showed the |
high regard in which the contracting |
parties are held among their friends.
The brides travelling dress was |
pongee silk with accessories to match. |
After a bridal tour Mr.. and Mrs. |
Erard will be at home in Kingsvil1s, |
where the groom holds position with |
the Brownsville railroad.
Engagement Announced
At an informal dinner party given |
by Miss Mamie King at the palatial
King home on Lexington street Thurs |
day evening in honor of Miss Johnnie |
Wilson, of Bryan, Miss Wilson's en-
gagement to be married in November |
to Mr.. Samuel B. Stocking, of Seattle, |
Wash, was announced. The engage
ment was announced in poetical verse,
written and read by Miss Hattie
Kritser.
The bride-to-be is well known in
Taylor, having been a popular young
lady in local social circles and a pop
ular teacher in the Taylor public
schools. Two years ago she resigned
her position to accept the chair OF
in the Bryan High School,
which she resigned following the close
of the recently ended term.
Mr.. Stocking is a prosperous young
business man of Seattle, having re-
sided there and engaged in business
for several years past following his
from Williams college in
his native state of Massachusetts.
Miss Wilson is now visiting the
family of her brother, p. o. Wilson.
The wedding in November will take
place at the home of Miss Wilson's
relatives, Col. and Mrs. R. H. Baker, /
IN Austin Taylor Democrat.
A delightful social hour of the past
week was on Friday, from $3.50 to $3.50
D. M, when Mrs. Albert. Buchanan en-
ertained with an informal tea for her
daughter, Mrs. George R. Branch, of
Houston, who is in Bryan for short
visit. Cut flowers and potted fern
gave fragrance and beauty to the