Semi-weekly herald., 1915-06-07

Foley -Phelan Wedding.
Wednesday morning, June 2, WAS
chosen as the wedding day Of Miss
Mercedes Phelan, only daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Phelan, and
Mr.. Frances Foley of Pennington.
Elegance and simplicity marked the
event. The marriage ceremony was
performed at St. Coiumba's church
at $3.50, Rev. Father White officiat-
ing.
The church was effectively decorat-
ed in yellow and white.
The bridal party motored to the
church. alighting at the main en-
trance. The solemn strains Of Men
delssohn's wedding march articticai,y
played by Mrs. George Robertson, an
nounced their approach. The first to
be seated were Mr.. and Mrs. William
Phelan, father and mother of the
bride, and Mr.. and Mrs. James Phe-
Ian, her uncle and aunt. Mrs. William
Phelan was gowned in a very becom-
ing gray silk poplin. Mrs. James
Phe!an wore handsome gray purple
creation.
The bridesmaid, Miss Zeta Scott, Of
Grand Junction, Iowa, on the arm Of
the groom, preceded the bride through
the main aisle. She was attired in
beautiful yellow voile, hand en-
broidered creation, and carried mag
nificent bouquet Of Killarney roses.
The bride came with the best man,
Mr.. James Foley, brother of the
groom.
She was striking picture, clad in
a lovely gown Of white satin char
meuse, covered with chiffon trimmed
with silver and brilliant trimming,
simply cut and most becoming to the
youthful wearer. Her long white veil,
which fell to the bottom Of her dress,
and enveloped her like billowy mist,
was held in place by silver trimmed
white satin band.
The grouping before the altar,
where Rev. Father White spoke the
words which united the lives and
hearts of these young people, was
beautiful. Following the impressive
ceremony which included the custo-
mary prayers and exhortations of the
Catholic ritual, the happy couple pro-
ceeded down the aisle as Lohengrin's
march pealed joyously forth.
The wedding party, thirty in num-
ber, motored to the Hotel Savoy,
where at $3.50 an elaborate wedding
breakfast was served. The dining
room, where the handsomely appointed
table was laid with sparkling cut
glass and silver, presented dazzling
appearance. The brides cake banked
with white carnations, centered the
table. Yellow and white, the color
motif, was emphasized both in the
menu and decorating.
Shortly before noon Mr.. and Mrs.
Foley left in their auto for Farming
Ton, where Mr.. Foley has very pref
ty home awaiting his bride. Mrs.
Fo.ey's going away gown was \ dark
blue tailored creation. A close fitting
blue hat was a becoming adjunct to
the modish suit.
The handsome presents they receiv
We'd each other in showering them
esteem in which they are held. Friends
view each other in showering them
with silver, china, linen and other
valuable articles.
Mrs Foley was graduated from the
Durango high school five years ago.
Two yesIs later she received her do
gree at the state tachers' college.
Sine chen she has been engaged in
teaching, two years of the time in the
Durango schools. Marked success has
crowned her work. She is an accom-
plished woman who will be an ideal
home maker, and one who possesses
the grace of mind and person that
wins friends everywhere. Mr.. Foley
is popular, progressive and substan-
tial business man of Pennington
They will be at home to their
friends, in Pennington, after June 10,
Miss Violet Cornelius is entertain
ing the members of her Sunday school
class and their teacher, Mrs r. S.
Fairckild, at the fnmily's hospitable
home in Animas City this afternoon,
Mr.. and Mrs. X. A. Gagg and Mas
ter Rudolph returned from California
Monday night and are domiciled in
their new home, the Mcneil house.
Mr.. and Mrs. John L. Mcneil will
take possession Of their new home
the palatial Amy residence, June 15.