The Washington times., 1915-06-13
MISS MILDRED POOR
WEDS A.Y.P. GARNETT
Marriage Performed at Brides
Parents Estate, As.You-
Like-It, Easthampton, IL.

NEW YORK, June 1s.-The wedding
of DR.. Alexander Yelverton Peyton
Garnett, a son of the late Henry Wise
Garnett and grandson of the late
Henry A. Wise at one time governor
of Virginia. and also a grandson of
the late DR.. A, Y. P. Garnett. and Miss
Mildred Poor. the younger daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Harper Poor, of
New York, was celebrated at / o'clock
yesterday afternoon at the country
house of the brides parents, As-You-
Like-It, In Easthampton, L. I.
The large. low, and picturesque
house was decorated throughout with
masses Of rose-tipped white peonies
ner and on window lodges, with now
and then cluster OF. bright blue
larkspurs on the stairways. and here
and there white stocks and snap
dragon.
The ceremony took place in the large
living room before the fireplace. which
was banked with white peoriies, at q
white satin-covered prize dieu to which
several clusters Of peonies were fas-
tened.
Procession Descends Stairs.
The bridal procession came down the
stairs. through the foyer hall to the
living room, headed by the Rev. DR..
Ernest NJ. Stires, rector of st. Barth6l-
omews Church, New York, and the Rev.
DR.. Oscar Treder Of Easthampton, who
officiated. They were followed by the
ushers, who were William p. Meredith.
Z. S. 1heall. Randall H. Hasner. Clarke
DR.. J. Blair Spencer. DR.. John Burt and
DR.. Louis c. Lehr, all of Washington.
Dr.. A. r. Moffitt, Of Poughkeepsis;
David B. Tennant, OF Virginia, and
ttghen came the matrons Of honor. Mrs.
Philip p. Gardiner, the brides sister.
and Mrs. ]. Breckinridge Bayne. Of
" ashington. who was Miss Olga Roose-
oroidered cream net and lace frocks.
short and not very full, over the palest
| rose-tinted chiffon. The skirts were ar
| ranged in straight tunics, and their
| with scarf ends over one shoulder ter
| minating In pearl tassels. The lower
part Of the corsage was pale rose taf-
1eta- laid in folds. The elbow sleeves
small round cream net and crinoline
| hats showed touches of green and pink
leaves and buds. Their large bouquets
| were creamy waxen pink roses.
Bride Handsomely Costumed.
The bride followed with her father
Her short soft satin frock had an over
dress OF white silk net. irregular in line
bordered deeply with crystals and pear
embroidery. The narrow. square cour
train was also Of white net embroid
cred in crystal flowers and also had 4
deep pearl and crystal border. The satii
| corsage was very low, but silk net cam'
up over the shoulders and was edged II
large pearls. The sleeves were close
fitting and white tulle. Her wide tullt
veil came nearly to the floor. and wal
| held to the dusky hair by circlet o
orange blossoms that crossed her fore
head and held the veil at the back only
She carried a sheaf bouquet Of lilies o.
| the valley and white orchids.
| DR.. Garnett and the bride stood where
they were wed to receive congratula-
| tions. and afterward the breakfast wa.
| served in the open. The brides table
decorated with white snapdragoons and
peonies. was placed in an arbor over
| hung with lavender wisteria in full
bloom. and the tables for the guests
were placed on the lawn, each spread
| with pink moss roses. An orchestra
played softly during the ceremony and
afterward for the dancing.
Among the guests were Mr.. and
borg. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles de Kay
Nheelo Miss Emily Wheelock, Mis-.
Dorothy James, Mrs. Lyttleton Fox
Mrs. and Mrs. J. Stevens Ulman, Mr.
and Mrs: Killaen Van Rensselaer,
Mrs. John q. Wise. Mr.. and Mrs
Macomb Foster, Mrs. Venn. of Wash,
ington, and Miss Garrett. sisters OF
! the bridegroom: Mrs. John B. Walker
Miss Caryl Hackstaff. and many