The Washington times., 1912-05-01
Society Out in Force for Opening
Of National Capital Horse Show
Miss Ne al Is Bride
OF William A. Kemper

Rhode Island Avenue Methodist
Protestant Church was the scene
OF pretty wedding last night
at 8 o'clock when Miss Viola Eliza
beth Neal, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs
Charles 4. Neal, and william Alfred
kemper were married by the pastor
the Rev. Frank T. Benson. A large
gathering of relatives and friends we're
present at the ceremony and at the re-
ception which followed at the home of
the brides parents. .. ..
The house was prettily decorated in
green and white, and the musical pro-
gram which preceded the entrance Of
the bridal party included two vocal solos
oy Mrs. BENJAMIN shreve, 90 Promise
Me" and II Love You Truly" and an
organ recital by Louis A. Potter, jr:
Among his selections were Meditation"
II G,a .Iassauets "Thais," and Believe
Me. IL All Those Endearing Young
Charms" besides the "Lohengrin" and
Mtnnelssohn wedding music.
The bride, who was escorted and given
In marriage by her father wore hand
some gown of ivory crepe meteor satin
and duchess lace, with pearl ornaments
blossoms. She carried a shower bou-
quet of Bride roses and lilies of the
valley.
Miss Mary Byrne Neal. sister of the
bride, as maid of honor, wore a pannier
gown Of pink chiffon over white satin
with white aigrette I'm her hair, and
carried shower of pink sweet peas.
MISS Jessie Besselieyre. Miss Bessie
Greenwood, Miss Pauline Martin. and
Miss Irene Kimler the bridesmaids.
wore pale green chiffon in pannier ef-
feet over white satin, with silver net
caps over green, and carried white sweet
peas.
Little Miss Alice Estey also attended
the bride, as flower girl, wearing
dainty frock of white muslin and lace.
Laird L.. Neal, brother OF the bride,
acted as best man for Mr.. Kemper,
and the ushers were Harry Lee Hamil-
ton, Harry s. Wood Jack Kemper, and
w. 4. Wilson.
After the reception. which followed
the ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs Kemper left
Washington for a bridal trip to New
York. bermuda, and Atlantic City. Mrs.
Kemper Travelled In tailored suit of
blue whipcord with hemp hat trimmed
with American Beauty roses and pan
sies, and faced with black velvet. Upon
their return. in about three weeks, they
will reside at IS Bryant street.
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Miss Dorothy Graves
Bride of H. B. Wurdeman.
Miss Dorothy Graves. daughter OF
Mrs. Edward Graves. was married TO
uenry Bailey WIrdeman last evening
nj o'clock at the home ct the brides
brother. Il. Charlton Graves. 1879 La
mont street The Rev. DR.. Wallace
Radcliffe. pastor Of the New York Ave-
nu" PRESBYTERIAN ChuI ch. performed the
wedding ceremony, which was attended,
by a small gathering Of relatives and
intimate friends.
Palms. ferns. and Quantities Of white
blossoms adorned the drawing rooms,
and In the dining room ferns and pink
string blossoms formed the chief deco
ratiGns.
Thr bride, who was escorted to :he
irnproviscd altar % palms and whits
flowers, and given IN marriage by her
brother. f. Charlton Graves. wore a
lace. Her long tulle veil was arranged
with orange blossoms. and she carried
B~ihc roses and lilies u the valley.
Mrs. F.. Charlton Graves. who was the
r.atron of honor. wore pale green satin
lrapcd in white lace and carried Il
snnsf bouquet Of Bridesmaid roses.
Miss Edith Wurdeman. who vas the
embroidery and carried an armful Of
pink roses.
Little Miss Aloise Graves. who was
flower girl for her aunt. wore a dainty
white betlsts frocic over a blue slip,
and carried a basket OF spring blossoms.
Herbert Ruhl, of Baltimore. was the
best man for Mr.. Wurdeman.
wedding ceremony and later in the
evening Mr.. and Mrs. Wurdeman left
Washington for a wedding trip. They
will make their future home here.
s.
The marriage is announced Of Miss
Hazel Davis, of Indianapolis. Ind. and
w. II. Cook. jr., of Washington, d. =.
The ceremony took place in Baltimore
yesterday.