Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-11-08
schIafy- Parker One Of the Most Brill.
Ian Weddings teyan Ever Knew.
Solemnlxed Wednesday Evening.

soIemnIxed Wednesday Evening.
"A notable nuptial event OF the season
engendering social interest was the mar
rage at st. Josephs Catholic Church on
Wednesday evening OF Miss Mary Ross
Parker. daughter Of Mrs. G. s. Parker.
and Mr. Hubert Joseph Schlafiy OF Car
lyle, ILL., This marriage united two we'll
known families and its interest was en-
HANGED by the wide personal popularity
OF both bride and bridegroom. Long be-
fore the appointed hour for the ceremony,
the church was filed to its capacity by
loving friends and relatives assembled to
witness the marriage OF one Of Bryans
most beloved girls. Since childhood she
has lived among these same loving
friends and has by kind act and word en-
deared herself to all. and at this browning
event in her life when her nuptial vowr
were TO be spoken. these friends were de-
lighted to participate In her happiness
and to give proof OF the warm friendship
OF their hearts. The wedding was dis
tinctive from all viewpoints. and was OF
Q dignifed character fitted to enhance the
sacredness Of the occasion which marked
the termination OF an exceptionally happy
girlhood and the beginning OF q new life
which. lit with the glow Of pure affection.
promises q continuance Of love and hap
piness. Of which the lovable bride Ii 30
deserving.
For several days the decoration Of this
ediflce had been managed by an expert
decorator from Dallas. under whose su-
psrvision the decorations were carried
out. exhibiting refined taste and beauty
beltting the joyous occasion. L. was In
deed . scene OF bewildering besuty. guam.
titles Of magnificent blooms and foliage
plants Transforming the stately interior
into . picture Of rare loveliness. white
and green being the color motif observed.
Within the sanctuary was an artistic
grouping Of palms and ferns Of varying
siss. while the railing was tsstefuily dec
GRATED with long sprays Of graceful
plumesa fern and crystal vases Of white
chrysanthsmums. On the altar exquisite
brides buds were vased In profusion with
fern sprays and many candelabras hsll-
ing burning tapers that threw . mellow
light over the scene and fell n benedic-
ton on the gathering. while on essher
side were very tall white enameled vases
cent snowy chrysanthemums. Al the
step marking the entrance to the sanct-
uary was an arch Of plumosa fern caught
with large bows Of, white maline. and
standing high on either side were I'm.
mensc white baskets Of shaggy white
chrysanthemums. The same pretty arch
effect was developed down the middle
aisle. which was used exclusively for the
bridal party. Handsome white chrysan.
themums marked each pew. ana connec.-
ing these were bows and streamers or
wide satin ribbon. The front pews were
reserved for the family and intimate
friends.
With Mrs T. X. Lawrence at the organ,
accompanied by Besserer's orchestra from
Austin. Mrs. w. c. Davis in her sweet
musical voice sang Until You Came" by
Metcalf. Then Mrs. Webb Howell. Mrs
George Adams. Mrs. II. o. Boatwright
and Mrs. w. c. Davis sang Lohengrin's
wedding Chorus and. to the soft
strains OF Lohengrin's march played by
the orchestra, the wedding party ad-
vanced to the altar In the foliowine
order; Misses Ray Conway and Rowena
Rhodes, then Messrs. George Brandon and
Louis Schlafiy. followed by Misses Mary
Watts Knight and Stella Lacy. Next
came Messrs. Bob Hearne and Tom Nc
Nally, and then Misses Frances Chance
ana Amelia schlaHy. followed by Messrs
w. J. Coulter and Dan Lyons. The
bridesmaids. attired In pink messaiine,
lace trimmed with girdles Of black velvet
ribbon, wore small pink hats and carried
white enameled baskets on stems which
.k.l.
filled with pink Killarney roses.
. The matrons OF honor. Mrs. Lamar
Acker and Mrs. ]. NJ. Gordon, who next
entered, were dressed In handsome white
messaline gowns and wore small white
hats. Tthey carried white baskets filed
with white buds and tied with pink ma
line.
Miss Dorcas Parker the maid OF honor
wore an elaborate gown of white satin
and a white hat. She carried basket
filled with white buds.
Preceding the bride came the dainty
little flower girls. Misses Jane Oliver and
Kate Parker, attired in pink with over
dress OF lace and carrying baskets filed
with pink buds.
The bride came in with her brother
Mr. Lawrence Parker. and at the altar
he entrusted her into the keeping of the
groom who, with his best man, Mr.. PAU
Schlafly advanced from side entrance.
The bridal party, forming semi-ci on
either side of the altar. made a pretty
picture, and as the groom placed the
golden circlet upon the finger OF his
chosen bride, Father Gleissner, assisted
by Father DeSimone and Father Litwora,
pronounced the solemn words which made
them man and wife. The bridal couple
knelt on satin pillows to receive the BEN
ediction, and there arose in every heart
an unuttered prayer for happy future
10 those who then plighted their troth.
The bride wore an elaborate robe OF
nsavy white satin exquisitely trimmed in
real lace. The handsome veil of real iac~,
adjusted In cap fashion at the coirrur-
with lilies of the valley, fell in billowy
whiteness to the length OF the long train
OF shimmering satin A shower bouquet
OF brides buds and lilies OF the valley
and a beautiful diamond bracelet, the
gift OF the groom, completed the elegant
and beautiful toilette.
To the notes of Mendelssohn's recess
sional, the party left the church and
waiting carriages conveyed them 20 the
home OF the brides mother, Mrs. G. >.
Parker where a brilliant reception was
held. This palatial home, ablaze with m
Vulnerable lights, lovely with choices,
blooms, and filled with the sound of swev.