The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-12-31
Gates-Smith Nuptials

The marriage of Mr.. .Hardeman
Claude Gates and Miss GeneYieve
Ethel Smith at the residence of the
brides father, Mr.. z. c. Smith on
Daugherty street last evening was
an event of great interest to the wide
circle of friends of both the bride and
groom and at the same time the most
beautiful wedding Of the Christmas
season.
The lower floor Of the home was
opened en- suite and profusely and
artistically decorated. Palmetto
leaves overlapping framed all Of the
doorways, luxuriant ferns and palms
in pots were placed in all of the
hooks, garlands OF bamboo We're
used to drape the windows, balus-
trade and the white walls. The only
light, save the cheerful glow from
hardwood fires, came from dozens of
white candles, which were placed in
every conceivable spot. White roses
were used exclusively in the parlor
great bowls of pansies and violets
with other flowers frightened the
other rooms. The bridal party stood
facing a bay window entirely hidden
with green's and beneath an arch
W white from the center of
a was suspended wedding bell
made of white chrysanthemums. In
the corners of the bay windows were
two pedestals surmounted with
candelabrum holding a half dozen
candles each. The dining room was
done in white except for pansies on
the sideboard and the green foliage.
Streamers of white fastened to the
ceiling were caught to the corners OF
the square table and terminated with
a fluffy bow. A vase of carnations
on a Cluny lace cover was the cen
trail attraction.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Bunyan Stephens Of the Bap-
fist church, who used the impressive
ring service. Preceding the cere-
mony, Miss Gladys Martin sweetly
sang Memories and 20 Perfect
Day Miss Mary Conner playing her
accomplishments. At 7:45 o'clock
to the strains of Mendelssohn. play
ed by the brides youngest brother
E. C. Smith, Jr., on the violin, &C
companied by Miss Conner on the
piano, the bridal party descended the
stair, crossed the hall and entered the
parlor. An aisle across the latter
was formed by white tulle, carried
by Misses Lillian Smith, the brides
youngest sister and Catherine
Strunk, both wearing white dresses
exactly alike made of batiste and
shadow lace with wide sashes of mes
saline.
The ring bearer, Master Harold
Killebrew. came first, carrying 6
wee white basket in which was the
precious circle of gold, and he was
followed by the maid of honor, Miss
Bertha Smith, who looked particular
>-s-ou6ely in yellow crepe de chene
WIN SOiu rose enOeIllSnHleHI OF
the DoYdice and trimmed with fringe
OF the same shade. She carried al
arm bq uquet OF yellow roses ant
Lilies bf the Valley Next entered
the mol wer girl, little Miss Edith Xii
lebreW wearing an exquisite hand
made tdress, daintily trimmed il
Valenteinnes lace.
AS the bride marched into the par
lor foA"qwing the pathway of ros'
petals a I'D on the arm Of her father
who gay e her away, she presented /;
cta rr-g picture. She was attiret
in white crepe de chene gown owe
a foundation of white satin, trimmed
in the prettiest Of shadow lace. Tht
draped model which was most be
coming, was made en- traine an;
tiny clusters of Lilies of the Vale!
were fastened in the folds of th+
lovely gown. Her bouquet wa
brides roses and Lilies of the Valley
The pretty tulle veil falling 10 TIL