El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-04-09
Weddings

Inc Wtuulug MONDAY evening OF
Miss Gertrude, daughter Of Mrs Grace
Oglesby Ellis, and Francis Lee Moore
united two prominent families of FL
Paso.
The marriage took place before a
large and fashionable gathering, In
St Clements Episcopal church. Rev.
Henry Easter performed the cere-
mony using the beautiful ring ser
vice.
The church was beautifully decorat-
ed. Easter lilies, pear blossoms and
towering palms were used in album
dance.
The altar was banked with Easter
lilies, interspersed with many white
candles in brass sticks. Large palms
thanked either side of the aisle from
the chancel steps to the foot of the
altar, and large bowls Of salt cedar
bloom and pear blossoms were placed
on either side.
Just before the hour in which the
bridal party entered Miss Virginia
Bean played two violin selections &C
companied on the organ by Mrs. Y. L.
Bean, following Parvin Witte sang
4 Love Thee Through All Eternity
and Believe Me If All Those En-
dearing Young Charms"
At the first notes of LOhengrin the
bridal party entered-led by the eight
ushers, two abreast, forming an aisle
on either side Of the chancel with
the last two standing just below the
chanceI steps. Next came Mrs. ". r
Brown. sister Of the groom and ma
IrOn OF honor, gOWned in an exquisite
toilet of lace over yellow satin. she
wore a most becoming picture hat
laden with daffOdils and tulle, which
was tied with q fluffy bow Of tUue
Her flowers were daffOdills-
Following the maurOn of honor was
Miss Anna Grace Ellis, who made
lovely maid Of honor. She was most
becOmingly gOwned in wnIJe lace
embroidered with pearls which was
tai trimmings. On her head she wore
a mob cap of white tulle caught at
either side with pearl ornaments and
fringe Her bouquet was Of pink Kill
arney roses.
The bride came in on the arm Of
W. W >Turney, very old friend OF
her father, and was met at the foot
Of the chancel by the groom and his
best man, w. r. Brown
The ceremony was performed at the
foot Of the chancel steps and at the
altar the bride and groom knelt for
the minister's blessing.
The beautiful bride was gOwned in
rich weave -Of white satin, garni-
ture of handsome lace, envelOped in
white tulle veil held in place over
her wealth Of Titan hair by orange
only ornament was handsome diamond
brooch, which belonged to her great
grandmother. bouquet OF pure
Easter lilies completed the bridal
scene.
Mrs. Grace Oglesby Ellis, mother
Of the bride, wore a very handsome
gown Of gray crepe meteor. Her hat
was Of purple rulle ana TiOletS- She
carried a formal bouquet OF viOlets.
Mrs. A. B. Moore, mother of the
groom. looked very handsome in
black lace over purple satin Her
flowers were viOletss
The ushers were Davis Mayfield,
Tom Mayfield. Paul Ellis Robert
Holiday. Claiborne Adams, Robin
Gould, Norman NJ Walker, and Dr. j.
NJ, Ridley.
Following the ceremony at the
church, a large and elaborate recep-
ton was given in honor of the bride
and groom at the home Of Mrs W. r.
Brown. Upon entering the grounds
the guests passed under the long per
COLA. leading TO the steps, massed in
pink roses and studded with pink
electric lights which made a most
dazzling and beautiful effect
Inside. the house was deliberately
decorated with brides roses, ferns and
smilax, which was turned around the
chandeliers. The dining table was
beautiful Resting on a handsome Jap
anese embroidered cloth was a silver
basket filled with brides roses and
large butter fly bow Of white tUlle-
The bride cake was decorated IN
gold and white and placed on one side
Of the table. An ice course was served
An orchestra played throughout the
evening.
Those receiving were; Mr.. and Mrs.
". r. Brown. Mrs. A B. Moore, Mrs.
G. o. Ellis, Mr.. and Mrs W. w. Tur-
ney, Mr. and Mrs Francis Moore,
Miss Anna Grace Ellis, Davis Nay
field
Assisting in the Inequalities were;
". H Burgess, j. j. Raster
W D. Howe A. H GOIdstein, J. II.
Nations. L. G. WitherspOOn and Miss
Elsie KOhlberg-
The happy coupe went 10 Lnelr new
home, 216 west Rio Grande street
The groom is the only son Of Mrs.
A. B. Moore and has lived in FL Paso
the greater part Of his life. he was
educated in the Sherwood school Of
Chicago and is a popular and talented
musician.
Mrs. G. o. Ellis She is formerly Of
Uvalde. Tex, but has lived in FL Paso
for the past four years Mrs Moore
Is very popular and a great taVor-
tie in social and musical circles.
Many handsome gifts of silver, cut
glass and china We're given
Frank Maxwell and Miss NJ. L War
len were married Sunday afternoon IN
he DarlOrs of the St. Regis hotel by
Rev. c. L. Overstreet. in the presence
If only q few intimate friends. After
he wedding a very elaborate dinner
vas served. The bride and groom are
10Th of Ancho n NJ and after spend
No few days in Ell PasO. viii return
yIass and china were given the young
couple.