The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1915-01-19
Wartmann-H Hampton

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The following from the Fordyce,
Ark, paper will be read with much
interest by the Marion county friends
of the groom:
A wedding of much social interest
was solmnized at the First Presby-
i terian church on the evening of Jan.
5th, when Miss Louise Hampton,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. M.
Hampton, became the bride of Mr..
Henry Allison Wartmann, of Citra,
Florida.
For the occasion, the church was
beautifully decorated in Southern
Simlax and roses. The altar was
banked with ferns and simlax, amid
which tall and graceful vases of pink
and white Killarney roses were very
effectively used, emphazing the color
note of pink and white. In front. Of
the altar, rows of glowing white
candles, shed a soft light.
Mrs. Russell Doyne, Little Rock,
presided at the organ and Miss Bride
well, Arkadelphia, accompanied with
the violin. Before the ceremony, Mrs.
Eugene Cox, Atlanta, sister of the
groom, sang Perfect Love-"
1 To the strains of Mendelssohn' IS
wedding march, the bridal party en-
tered. The ushers were followed by
the groomsmen in pairs.
These stood in semi-circle, on
either side, forming guard of honor
| for the maids, who were beautiful in
their becoming dresses of pink crepe
de chine with lace and silver trim
mings and demi-trains. They carried
arm boquets of pink Killarney roses.
Next came the maid of honor, Miss
Katherine Simmons, New Orleans,
and the matron, of honor, Mrs. C. w.
Gates, Pasadena, CAL, sister of the
bride
The maid of honor wore lovely
gown of white maline over messaline
with silver trimmings and court train
and carried pink Killarney roses.
The matron of honor wore an ex-
quisite gown of white crepe de chine
with silver and lace trimmings and
court train and carried white Killar-
ney roses.
Little Katherine Virginia Hampton,
in dainty little frock of accordion
pleated white chiffon cloth, with pink
ribbons, as flower girl, and Master
John Harlow, in a suit of black velvet,
as ring bearer proceeded the bride.
She made charming picture in her
bridal robe of duchess satin with real
lace and pearls. Her veil of real lace
was becomingly arranged with a
wreath of orange blossoms and fell in
graceful folds to the hem of the long
court train; her boquet was shower
of orchids and valley lilies.
She entered upon the arm of her
father, Mr.. G. M. Hampton, and they
were met at the altar by the groom
with his best man, Mr.. w. B. Hamp-
ton.
The ceremony was very impressive
/ ly said by Rev. A. J. Cheatham and
/ just after the bridal party had pass
ed out g At Dawning" was very beau
tifully rendered by Mrs. Cox.
j Immediately after the ceremony, a
reception was held at the home of the
bride, on Main St., Mr.. and Mrs. G. M.
Hampton, Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Wart-
mann and Mrs. Eugene Cox, receiv-
ing.
r.. In the drawing room, the wedding
gifts were displayed and comprised a
handsome collection of silver, cut
glass, etc.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Wartmann left on the
1880 Cotton Belt for their wedding
| journey and will be at home after
february 1st, in Citra, Fla.
/ The brides going away dress was of
blue chiffon broadcloth with hat and
shoes to match
1 Mrs. Wartmann in the charming
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. M.
Hampton, and has a host of friends
here, who wish for her much happi-
ness in her new home. The groom is
a prominent young business man of
Citra, Florida.
Mrs. Edwin Spencer, Jr., and son,
Edwin, of Lakeland, are in the city
! for a several days visit. They are
guests of Mrs. T. Nj. Moore. Mr..
+ Spencer is in Orlando attending to
legal business