Evening journal., 1916-04-20
MISS Smith IS APRIL
BRIDE OF MR.. CONNER

Miss Edna Louise Smith, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Brinton Smith
and J. Christy Conner. son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joshua Conner we're married IN
Grace NJ. T.. Church last evening by
the Rev. Herbert +. Randolph.
The bride, who was given away by
her father was attended by her sis
ter. Miss Elsie A. Smith as maid OF
honor and by Miss Paulina NJ. Smith,
another sister. Miss Alice B. Conner,
sister OF the groom. and Miss Sarah
Bonham and Miss Mary Burke as
bridesmaids Her niece. little Miss
Elizabeth Smith. was the flower girl.
The grooms attendants were Robert
Forman OF Elsmere. who was best
man. and John Kienle. Of New York;
Walter Blackson. Henry Lackey and
bride. as ushers.
Previous to the ceremony Norris c.
Morgan. organist gave a half hours
organ recital. during which he played
Nevins Venetian Love Song"
"Marche Nuptiale." by West; The
Rosary" by Nevin: Meditation" by
Kinder. and "The Bridal Song" by
Rogers. During the ceremony he
UAul fN N0iAiN uu lnt fnANlt1 a Itl-
feet Day" Upon the entrance Of the
bridal party to the church the organ
chimed seven" The Lohengrin
bridal march was played for the pro-
cessional, while the MendelssOhn
bridal music was played for the re-
cessional.
The four bridesmaids entered the
church from the chancel door and met
the bridal party at the rear door.
Then with the ushers leading the
bridesmaids. maid OF honor. flower girl
and lastly The bride on the arm OF her
tather. who gave her in marriage. pro-
,eeded up the right aisle to the altar.
rhe bridal party departed down the
left aisle and the little flower girl
scattered flowers in their pathway as
hey departed.
The bride wore a charming gown
" Duchess satin made with a court
train and trimmed with Brussels
lace. Her veil OF tulle was caught
In the newest cap effect with a spray
~ orange blossoms. She carried a
shower bouquet OF orchids. lilies of
he valley. bride roses and sweet
peas. The maid OF honor's gown
was Of orchid brocaded satin cas-
,aded with silver lace. and she wore
shepherdess hat OF pink chiffon
trimmed with orchids and maiden
hair fern. Her bouquet was Of Easter
lilies and sweet peas. The gowns OF
he bridesmaids we're OF nile green
chiffOn taffeta trimmed with silver
lace. while their hats we're large
white picture hats trimmed with
Pink ostrich tips and touches OF nile
green ribbon. They carried bouquets
Of pink Killarney roses.
Little Miss Betty Smith, as flower
girl. wore a white Organdie frOck
trimmed with Valenciennes lace and
carried a green basket filled with a
profusion OF spring flowers.
The brides mother wore a gown
Of white chiffon taffeta veiled in
black Brussels net and trimmed with
blue iridescent trimming while the
groom's mother wore lavender bro
caded taffeta.
The church was prettily decorated
with Easter lilies and spirea whicl
we're banked against a background
OF palms and ferns about the chan
eel Large sheafs OF Easter lilies
spirea, palms and ferns also fOrme,
the decorations az the house wher'
Immediately following the ceremon.
a reception was held. Guests weri
present from New York, Philadelphia
Washington, Baltimore and man,
parts Of Delaware.
Upon their return from their hon
eymoon, Mr.. and Mrs. Conner vii
be at home Tuesday afternoons dur
ing June at their new home No. $50
hfFf
by the groom. The couple we're tn
recipients OF a large number o
handsome and useful presents.