Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

erell and Miss Isabel Harris was SOL
emnized at the home Of the brides
aunt, Mrs. d. F. Day, Tuesday morn
ing at 7:45. Reverend A. j. DAILY of
| ficiated at the simple, but impressive
ring service. The ceremony was wit
messed only by the nearest relatives
and closest friends. There were no
attendants. The fair bride was beau
tiful in her blue tailored suit with hat
to match. She carried q shower bou-
quet of lilies of the valley. Follow
ing the ceremony an elaborate we'd
ding breakfast was served. large
bouquet of pink roses crowned the
center of the heavily ladeped festai
board.
The happy couple left on the East
ern for Denver. where they will re
main for some time at the Brown Pal
ace hotel. If weather conditions are
favorable they may journey east for
the holiday season.
On their return they will be at
| uOtilt W tHtiT WI iShCi-
ellis palacial home at Brookside.
Probably no marriage in the his
tory of the city proved such com
plete surprise to the friends as this
one, at least as far as arrangements
and time of the event were concerned.
1t seems impossible persons of such
prominence as both bride and groom
could keep the public, in fact their
close friends, so completely in ignor-
ance as to their plans. 1t had been
recently whispered that the wedding
was an affair that might occur in
the spring, but not once did even
Rumor suggest it was an event close
at hand.
Il The beautiful bride is one of the
most prominent girls in the social
circles of the southwest. She num-
bers her friends by her acquaintance
for her personality is most charming.
4. Mr.. Pckerell is one of the best
, known business men in western Colo
RADIO. In his commercial life he has
: met with marked success. In the sub
stantial upbuilding and progress of
! the city he is regarded as an import
ant factor. In social circles he is ex-
ceedingly popular. AS citizen he
commands universal respect. In fra
ternal circles he is one of the best
known men in the state. At present
he is grand master of the Masonic
! lodge of Colorado.
} Those who witnessed the marriage
ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
/ Myers, the latter a sister of the bride
} Mr.. and Mrs w. D. Lee, Mrs. Joe
Smith, Miss Lille Harris, Miss Irene
Foulk and Mr.. John Harris.
| Later they were showered with con
gratulations by hosts of friends who
; CHANGED to learn of the marriage, be-
: fore they left the city.
The Maccabees are too busy with
Christmas work to hold meeting
Wednesday evening but they will
make amends by dancing the old year
out and the new year in.
The Strater was the scene of d
pretty affair Sunday evening when
Miss Elizabeth Stilwell entertained
ten of her friends at birthday din
ner. Pink and white carnations form
; ed the floral decorations.
The Bostonian orchestra enjoyed
the hospitality of Mine Host Stilwell
at the Strater Sunday evening.
) The Ministerial association gave a
, banquet at the Strater Monday even
, ing complimentary to Bishop Brew
ster Covers were laid for eight.
II
. Cupid has been working overtime
) in Durango this month.
(. Mr.. William Mcdowell and his very
5 lovely bride are at home to their
) friends, 2117 West Second avenue.
The marriage of Mr.. Owen Frary
| Sr., snd Mrs. Clara Dave was one
) that proved a great surprise to their
! friends.
: Mr.. and Mrs. X. A. Gagg entertain
ed at bridge dinner last night.
Their guests were Mr.. and Mrs. C. C.
Perkins, Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Robin
and Mr., and Mrs. Frank Eldredge.
: Mr.. John Mcneil was host at din
ner which preceded the dance Tues
Iday evening.
) The Pastime club folk had one of
their very delightful dancing parties
at Red Men hall Tuesday evening.
i Nearly every member was present
) with wife, sweetheart, or just a good
: friend.
DENVER SUFFERS FROM SNOW.