Evening star., 1914-04-26
Fletcher-Brooks.

St Thomas Church was thronged yes
terday afternoon at o'clock for the
marriage Of Miss Frances C1arinda
Brooks, granddaughter of Brig. Gen. John
NJ Wilson. U. s. A., retired, and Mr.
Edward Cunningham Bergner Fletcher
Of Philadelphia.
Southern smilax and clusters of lilies
adorned the Gothic arches Of the church
the chancel. The altar vases were flned
with lilies.
Bouquets of Easter lilies were placed
at intervals at the entrance to the pews
of rthe center aisle, through which the
bride, escorted by her grandfather. Gen
Wilson, approached the altar. Rev. DIR. c.
Ernest Smith performed the marriage
ceremony.
Mr. J. Willis Conant gave a musica
program during the seating of the guests
and heralded the brides coming with the
wedding march from -ELohengrin.'
The ushers were Mr.. Frederick Leady
Mr.. J. ]. Sullivan. jr.; Mr.. George B
Evans. DR.. Louis T. de NJ. Fajous and
delphia,- and Mr. John c. Aspinwall OF
Fletcher, brother Of the groom, was best
man.
The bride, who has been one of the
most admired girls here since her debut.
looked lovely In her gown Of cream tinted
satin with the chiffon bodice yelled with a
bertha Of exquisite honiton lace which
belonged to her great-great-grandmot
and knot Of orange blossoms at the
waist. The skirt was slightly draped
with tunic Of tulle, caught to make two
puffs with bands of pearls.
A cap Of honiton lace, also family
heirloom. held her tulle veil, which fell
to the end of her long satin train. She
wore a diamond pendant, the gift Of the
bridegroom, and carried a shower bou.
quet of white orchids and lilies of the
valley.
Miss Amy W. Brooks was maid of homo,
for her sister, and Mr.. Fletchers sister
Mrs. ]. Ernest Richards Of Philadelphia,
was matron of honor. Their gowns were
and bodices of cream silk shadow lace
The lace was caught low at the back OF
the skirts with bows Of pink moire rib
bon. which also formed the girdles. TheiI
Watteau hats were trimmed high with
orchids, and these flowers and pink roses
appeared on the bandeaux.
The bridesmaids, Miss Ruth Hitchcock
Miss Ruth Larner. Miss Estelle Crane
Miss Gertrude Gordon. Miss Miriam Hub
bard and Miss Clara Kingsbury, wore
dresses and girdles of lavender MORE
They also wore leghorn Vatican hats
trimmed with pink roses.
All of the attendants carried directoire
STATS, on which were tied shower bou-
quets OF pink sweet peas and lilies Of the
valley with a single orchid in the center
of each.
Little Miss Joy A. Fletcher. the flower
girl, wore dainty French dress Of white
null and lace with lingerie hat and car
ried a basket Of pink sweet peas
A reception followed at the home OF
Gen. Wilson. on Massachusetts, avenue
The host, whose personal popularity in
creases with his years and whose alert
mind in all that regards his profession
and his friends in this city and else
where are distinctive qualities, which few
with the delightful charm which has al
, ways been attached to the hospitality
of his home. He was assisted by Miss
| Waller. the brides aunt, who wore Z
gown of gray brocaded satin and chiffor
with silver trimming and a violet anG
lace hat.
Mrs. Fletcher the groom's mother, II
satin. with a jet and tulle hat, also hat
part in the reception.
The newly married couple stood in The
bay window to receive the congratula
tions of their friends. The brides at
| tendants were in line also, and completed
a lovely picture.
The spacious drawing room, hall anc
dining room were adorned with Easter
lilies American beauty roses and pinl
sweet peas.
| f-town guests here for the wed
! ding included Mrs. George A. Fletcher
Mrs. William P. Carter. Mr.. and Mrs. L
M. Reed. Mr.. and Mrs Harry Reed. Mr.