Evening star., 1914-04-26
Brooks.

st. Thomas' Church was thronged yes
terday afternoon At 4 o'clock for the
marriage Of : Miss Frances C1artnda
Brooks. granddaughter Of Brig. Gen. John
N. Wilson. o. s. A.. retired, and Mr..
Edward Cunningham Bergner Fletcher
Of Philadelphia-
Southern smiIax and clusters Of liliea
adorned the Gothic arches Of tho church
and Australian ferns and palms banked
the chancel. The altar vases were flIled
with lilies.s
Bouquets Of Easter 1ifies were placet
at intervals at the entrance to the pew
Of the center aisle, through which tn,
bride, escorted by her grandfather. Gen
Wilson, approached the altar. Rev. DR.. c.
Ernest Smith performed the marriage
ceremony.
Mr.. J. willis Conant gave musica
program during the seating OF the guest,
and heralded the brides coming with thu
wedding march from AT.ohensrin.'
The ushers were Mr.. Frederick Lsidy
Mr.. J. J. Sullivan. jr.: Mr.. George b
Evans. DIR. Louis T. de M. Fajous and
Mr.. Howard r. Hansel. r., all Of Phih.
delphfa,, and Mr.. John c. Aspinwal oil
this city, and Mr.. Gustavus Bersnel
Fletcher, brother Of the groom, was best
man. - ..,s
The bride: who has been one Of th&
most admired girls hero since her. debut,
looked lovely In her gown Of cream tinted
satin with the chiffon bodice veiled with q
bertha OF exquisite, honiton lace which
belonged to her great-sreat-grand
and knot of orange blossoms ut the
waist The skirt was slightly draped
with q tunic Of tulle, caught to make two
puffs with bands Of pearls.
"A cap Of honiton lace, also q family
heirloom held her tul1e veil, which fell
to- tho end Tof her long satin train. She
wore diamond pendant, the gift Of the
bridegroom, and carried q shower bou.
auet Of white orchids and lilies Of the
valley
Miss Amy w. Brooks was maid Of homo,
for her sister. and Mr.. Fletcher's sister;
Mrs. J. Ernest Richards Of Philadelphia,
was matron Of honor. Their gowns were
alike, OF lavender charmeuse with tunic1
and bodices Of cream silk shadow lace
The lace was caught low at the back o1
the skirts with bows OF pink moire rib
bon. which also formed the sirdles. ThaiI
Vatican hats were trimmed high with
orchids. and these flowers and pink roses
appeared on the handeaux.
The bridesmaids, Miss Ruth Hitchcock
Miss Ruth Larner. Miss Estefle Crane
Miss Gertrude Gordon, Miss Miriam Hub-
gowns Of pink charmeuse with lace over
dresses and girdles Of lavender MORE.
They also wore leghorn Vatican hate
trimmed with pink roses.
Z 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 a dainty French dress Of white
null and lace with a lingerie hat and car
ried basket Of pink sweet peas.
A reception followed at the home Of
Gen. Wilson, on Massachusetts, avenue.
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
enjoy in such degree, welcomed his guests
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 q
gown Of gray .hrocaded. satin and chiffon
with silver trimming and q violet and
lace hat.
Mrs Fletcher. the groom's mother, ir
q handsome gown Of black lace over whit.
satin, with q jet and 'tulle hat, also had
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 and
dining room were adorned with Easter
lilies. American beauty roses and pini
sweet peas.
Out-of-town guests here for the we'd
ding included Mrs. George A. Fletcher
Mrs. William p. Carter, Mr.. and Mrs. l.
M. Reed. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Reed. Mr..