The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-26

which was utilized for the reception.
These were maSsed against palms and
ferns. which ornamented the walls.
AS the orchestra played the wedding
march from Lohengrin, its opening
notes announced the entrance Of the
bridal party, which was led by the
ushers, Mr.. Woodward Franzheim and
Mr.. L. L. Hopkins. who held lengths
Of white satin ribbon, which marked
off pathway for the bridal party.
Rev. Claude Porter Terry. pastor Of
the First Presbyterian church, in his
| ministerial robes. led, and was fol-
lowed by the groom, Mr. H. Richard
Markell, and his best man, Mr.. Ray
Kenney, of Pittsburgh, who took their
place at the altar, where they await
ed the coming Of the bride and brides
maids.
|! Miss Nell Long, of New York, the
bridesmaid walked alone. Her dress
was very beautiful combination of
pink satin and silver lace. The harem
skirt was gathered full TO slightly
raised bodice, had d panelihg of silver
lace rufiling down the front, with an
alternate fullness of pink tulle. A mar
row girdle of lavender ribbon was tied
in the back In a butterfly bow. The
bodice was in deep girdle effect, held
over the shoulders with narrow satin
straps. The frock was sleeveless. and
near the shoulder was a small bunch
Of lavender satin flower buds.
Miss Virginia Hoffman. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hoffman, Of
Woodsdale, and cousin of the bride,
was her maid of honor. and followed
Miss Long She was becomingly
gowned in pink and carried, as did the
bridesmaid. an armful of pink roses.
with touches Of lavender, and all tied
loosely with large bows Of pink tulle.
Her gown was fashioned Of tafreta and
tule. The skirt was short and very
full made of tulle, and had landings
Of taffeta edged with narrow silver
lace placed in panel effect. The V
necked bodice was very plain and
sleeveless, and was of taffela.
The maid OF honor immediately pre-
coded the bride. who WIS escorted ami
later given in marriage by her father.
She made n lovely brid. in her gown
II silver cloth and silk lulI". 'rh"
bodic" was square nrckrd ami SI"-.vc-
less and formed Of softly folded riuth
edged with SILVER lace. Tho skirt WIS
short and in harrm effect. mad" "nIi:"-
~ of Alternating bands ur silver lace
and metallic cloth. The tulIc veil WAS
full length and was held Ia he r0ifi IRA.
softly confined hy r"r"n"t at orange
blossoms. Inc lhtIS court liaIR rdS III
silk iull'' AS il fell from tn" shoulders.
and finished hy Il SQUARE length nf Eil-
yer cloth held by scroll trimmings -
pearls. which also "rHamrnt"d til" tap
Of IN" bodice. \ shower whit" rn$'':'
and whit" sweet peas r"mrI"t"l la.
costume. Hnl"r" leaving. IN" hrid"
tossed hcr huuuU"t. confirming lhImhl".
coin. wishh"u" and button. among h"r
guests.
Thc bridal PARTY was. met AT III"
floral altar hy pr Terry and an thu.
white SaIiu- rri" di"Ti plightcd :h"ir
lrulh. The ceremony AT which only The
nearest relatives. "ut-nf-Iuwn guests
and q few intimate friends If The brill"
were present, was followed 10y u lHrS"
r"rrptiun ut which resident Suri"iy was
brilliantly r,prcScntcd. This waS. at :?
o'clock.
The guests were received by Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank II. SlaIum. Mr.. Charles
Markell of New York. an incl" ui The
groom and the bridal party. Mrs.
Stamul wur" an exquisite gown Of gold
Iullc with punching ri gold ln"". over
II foundation of whit" satin. TIL"
bodice was square ncCkrd. III" front
and back of gold !nr". AMI the angel
sleeves Of gold IuIl". Th" rurSasr
bouquet was If lavender orchids.
Others assisting wrr" Mrs. George
Stamm. Mrs. Frank Hoffman. Airs. viii
taSsrll and Mrs. -. Sherman Smith at
Lancaster. Ia. They welcomed the