Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-01-24

In the presence Of seventy-five
friends Miss Luella Irene Hopkins
and Mr.. Albert Mercer were this art
crnoon made one In bonds of nuptlal |
troth spoken at the altar OF the Con- /
grogatioEal church Despite the ut
most simplicity In every detail the !
service was one of the must bcauti- |
ful and impressive ever seen here. AZ
8 O'Clock when the strains Of the
wedding march played by stanley Sc
der gave melOdiOus announcement OF
the professional the company was
treated to u vision OF lovelines AZ the
bride entered leaning on the arm Of
her father, MIR. n. w. Hopkins. The
ceremonial gown, hair concealed By
the cloud OF shimmcring Veil. heCom-
inely enhanced the graceful figure Of
the bride. White crepe de chine over
messallne. madc empire style EN- train
with chiffon fichu and panel borders
of crystals, we're the materials Of the
handsome bridal oress.
advancing 10 the ai,ar where ilc
groom waited with the minister. the
bride was given by her father into
the keeping Of MIR. Albert Mercer Of
Paaadcna, California. the ring ritual
being read by DR. Tolbert, while the
afternoon sun shOne In variegated
hues through the stained glass win
dows and rested like a benodicuon
on the bowed heads OF the respond
ing couple.
After the ceremony tho company
repaired 10 the parlOrs OF the church,
where an informal reception was held
and calculations extended. The groom
was also the exposure OF all eyes,
since many feel unified" that CALI
fornlan should take from Albuquerque
SO popular girl. But the verdict
OF an was that Mr. Mercer seemed
10 be worthy Of the honor Robert
Hopkins. brothos of the bride, acted
as usher
when the season of congratulations
had beea followed by a general social
season. and the guests departed, the
bridal party went to the home of the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs r. W.
Hopkins where followed "a family
wedding luncheon. The motif of the
house decorations was white and
green. and In this combination every
decorative detail harmonized. rom
the flowers 81 the tables to the adorn-
,ncnt OF the room wherein are dis
played the wedding gifts, and the ap-
polutments OF the three-cOurHe lunch
con. At ego o'clock this evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Mercer Will board the
northbound train for Denver, Colo
RADIO SPRINGS, Salt Lake city san
Francisco, and thence 20 Pasudtna.
The goiug-nway suit Of the bride Is
a nobby tailored model Of kings blue.
win hat. gloves. shoes and reiieuie
uf tan.
aaldrldge. Blueher Nuptials.
The second wedding Of the day VIII
lac soiemuisCI af Ire home cot th'
bride pareBts. Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Blueher 100 Old Albuquerque this
evening only the relatives Of me
slncinals will be present % witness
The ceremony and phrtakc OF the
post- nuptlai feast; yet IN appoin 2
meuts aud dignity the wedding VIII
rank az one Of the most notable OF the
GEAR The beautiful Butcher home
has been IN the hands OF the deco
rator8 aud Is all ready for the happy
event this evening. PINK ana Whlie
Do Doe color sChUao throughout WIN
touches of green 20 acceniuaie lhe
dellcacy nf the pastel shades
A pro .igal array Of roses ana car
nations Ia pink and white forms enc
dominant note in The decorations,
while pink satin streamers, amhaA
and palms are the accompaniment An
alcove IN the drawing room has been
made into an altar niche, And the
ritual win be- read by Rev Hugh A.
Cooper under a beautiful bridal arch
Of smilax. fFlnged with white bells
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