Semi-weekly herald., 1914-06-29

Alter the ceremony the wedding
party motorcd to the brides home,
where reception was held and the
supper served. Mrs. Herr, mother Of
the bride, was attired in an eIabor-
ate turquois blue brocaded elk, drap-
ed in grey metal lace. She carried
a bouquet of cream roses. Mrs. Win
gate, mother of the groom, looked
lovely in d changcable grey and Law
eDder silk, trimmed in iridecent lace.
Mrs. Samuel Herr, cousin OF the
bride, was gowned in a hand en-
oroidereo lavender Japanese silk.
Friends every where WED with each
other in showering presents upon the
young couple. They received a. won
derfu array of silver, cut glass, linen,
Persian rugs, etc. The groom's par
ents gave them substantial check.
In addition his father presented him
with diamond ring and the bride
with diamond pendant, botf jewels
being heirlooms in the Wingate fam
ily. A touring car was one of the
gifts from the brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wingate left for a
5our Of California in their auto. On
their return they will be at home to
friends in San Diego, where Mr.. Win
gate holds "A responsible position with
the Spreclsles company, in the engi-
neering department.
The marriage of this couple unites
two of the most prominent families
Of the southwest. Mrs. Wingate is
the only daughter of Hon. and Mrs.
Charles Herr. She is a young wom-
an of unusual charm and was one
Of the most popular members of Du-
rango's younger social set. She came
here to live when she was weet bit
Of tot, attended our public schools
and WIS graduated from the high
school and has since been leader
among the unmarried folk in all
things social.
Mr. Wingate is the only son of
Gen. and Mrs. John Wingate, one
of the best known and most highly
respected pioneer families in western
Colorado. He has grown to mans
estate in Durango and his splendid
worth is recognized by all who share
his acquaintance.
If all good wishes expressed for
their happiness materialize, naught
but bliss can attend their way.
Miss Angie Hayden, who has been
in California since early last fall, ar
rived in Salt Lake yesterday, where
she will, visit with friends for few
weeks. She expects to return to Du-
range about the first of August.
Miss Pauline Newland and Miss
Alice Wheeler, two of Bayfeld's most
popular young ladies', were the house
guests of Mrs. d. c. Coulson this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs +. R. Graham, Mrs.
Barber and Miss Margaret Stafford
notored to La Plata city today.
Mrs. A. w. Robbins and children,
Who have been out in the bayfield,
section spending fortnight with old
time friends, are scheduled to return
to Durango today.
Mrs. ]. A. Coppinger, who has been
abroad since early in January, ex-
pected to return home the first of July
but at the last moment changed her
plans and will not sail for America
until September.
The social affair of the week
among the young folk at the Electra
camp was a "potato bake" held We'd
nesday evening. After the eats, the
participants treated their neighbors
to tin can serenade and then be-
took themselves to the club house,
where they had merry dance. The
company included the Misses Eulalie
Pulliam, Mary Carnahan, Gladys
Montgomery, Helen Carico and Mar
thu Shurvington and the Messers. AL
fred Spencer, Raymond Doyle, Arthur
Pulliam- Howard Carnahan and Les
ter Johnson and the Mesdames Dud-
ley, Black and Harry Turner and Mr..
and Mrs. James Pearson.
Miss Eda Anderson and Mr.. Tr-
win Baker were the dinner guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Gilbert Wednes-
day evening. Later the company mo-
tored to Trimble.
The engagement of Miss Nellie
corlette to Mr.. Quincy Cornelius has
been announced, the wedding to take
place in July. Miss Corette is a
popular Monte Vista girl, who was
numbered among Aztec's successful
teachers last year. Mr.. Cornelius is
one of the urosnarnnR sons of Mr.