The Washington herald., 1914-06-04

One OF the most largely attended Of
yesterdays many weddings was that Of
Miss Majorie Kendall Edison, daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph r. Edson. to Mr..
Horatio Hugh Armstrong, Of Hartford.
Conn, which took place at 5 O'Clock in
the afternoon at St Thomas Church. Du-
pont Circle.
The ushers who seated the fashionable
congregation witnessing the ceremony
were Mr.. Donald Rarey, of New York;
Mr.. Lawrence Bonfoey, of Chicago: Mr..
Winthrop Hayeriand. Mr.. Warren Day,
Mr. Edward Roberts. of Hartford, Conn.
and Mr.. William Strong. Of this city.
who later led the bridal procession to
the altar to the music Of Lohengrin.
The bride was escorted by her father.
and wore a beautiful gown Of chiffon
moire. with court train and drapery OF
old lace on bodice and top Of the close
fitting skirt Her tulle veil was edged
In lace and held by orange blossoms. Her
bouquet was of lilies Of the valley. Mrs.
Hermann w. Schulz sister of the bride.
was matron of honor. The bridesmaids
were Miss Emily Beatty. Miss Anne
Bryan, Miss Ruth Anderson. Miss Doro-
thy Brooks, Miss Dorothy Adams, and
Miss Estelle Crane. all of whom wore
gowns of pink silk, with cream lace FORM
ing the greater part OF the corsage. They
like the matron attendant, carried pink
roses Mr.. Luther Armstrong. of st.
Louis, brother Of the bridegroom. at
tended the latter as best man. Rev. c.
Ernest Smith, D. D.. rector Of the church.
ofiiciated.
A reception at the home of the brides
parents followed the ceremony Mrs.
Edison received her guests in a handsome
gown of blue satin draped In black lace
with which she wore a veryl smart black
hat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Armstrong will live In
Hartford, Conn.
st. Stephens Episcopal Church. Mount
Pleasant. was the scene Of one OF the
most beautifully appointed Of last even
ing's weddings, at which the contracting
parties were Miss Ruth Worthington
Bowie and Mr.. Arthur Clifton Hough-
ton. The large wedding party, led by
the ushers, included Mr.. Joseph Addison
and Mr.. Thomas Jefferson Clagett. of
Baltimore; Mr.. n. Guiger II. Clagett, OF
Upper Marlboro; Mr.. Frank Addison. Mr..
J. West Chambers. Mr.. Richard Hough-
ton, Mr.. Stanley Holland, and Mr.. Jo-
seph C. Zirkle, Of this city.
Miss Margaret W. Clagett was maid
Of honor. with the Misses Marie Clag-
EFT, E0nd Bach Sdun0tIs. E$llcnf t%dnc
williams and Coryl Van Antwerp Wilson.
as bridesmaids. The costumes of these
attractive young attendants were par
ticularly effective. The maid OF honor.
who followed the four bridesmaids. wore
one OF the smartest OF pink taffetas with
founced skirt. The bridesmaids gowns.
entirely of white lace. had skirts In three
deep f1ounces, with the newest of fichu
bodices. The waistlne was covered with
pink satin girdle finished in the back
with large butterfly bows. Each maid
wore a fascinating Dutch cap of white
lace with pink rose and carried Brides
maid roses. Two small cousins Of the
bride, Elizabeth Clagett Clark and Helen
Beale Clagett, wearing dainty gowns Of
white muslin and lace with pink ribbon
accessories. served as flower girls. walk
ing directly in front OF the bride. The
latter escorted by her father looked
charming in a trained gown Of white
crepe meteor with low neck and elbow
sleeves. A feature of the costume was
q bertha Of point lace made for this oc-
casion and the work Of several years.
The long tuIle veil was fastened with
orange blossoms and the bridal bouquet
Of lilies Of the valley and white rosebuds.
The bridegroom was attended by his
brother DR.. H. W. Houghton. The re-
ception at the home Of the brides pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Worthington
Bowie. of $50 University place, followed
the. ceremony