The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1917-02-10
SOCIAL FUNCTION
AT WASHINGTON
Miss CIariCe Jones' Marriage
Seasons Big Event.
POPULAR YOUNG EDUCATOR

Daughter of Noted Lawyer Becomes
the Wife of James w. Michaels, a
Successful Contractor of Salisbury,
N. C.-EpiscopaI Ceremony Perform
ed by the Rev. Emory 3. Smith.
Washington.-The stellar event of the
social life of Washington's Yuletide of
1916 was the charming wedding on
Wednesday evening" Dec. q, when Miss
Clarice A. Jones, the accomplished
daughter of Attorney and Mrs. Thomas
l.. Jones, became the bride of James
W. Michaels, a prosperous contractor
of Salisbury, N. @. The nuptial cere-
mony was performed at o'clock at the
stately home Of the BRIDES parents,
1901 Vermont avenue, Northwest, III
the presence of large number of rela-
tives and friends Of the contracting
parties, both in and out Of town.
The impressive ring service OF the
Episcopal church was pronounced by
the Rev. Emory B. Smith, pastor OF
the Lincoln Memorial Congregational
church. The marital VOWS were ex-
changed amid sweet strains softly dis
coursed by Professor Coles orchestra,
after the triumphant bars of Mendels-
sohn's wedding March" had been Civ
en-. Prior to the entrance of the bridal
party into the spacious double parlors
Miss Marie G. James, the noted prima
donna contralto, sang DeKoven's 20
Promise Me-" and just before the min
lister asked the great question" Albert
Booker interpolated solo, Because"
The bride was given in marriage by
her father. DR.. Ernest Robinson OF
Salisbury, N. c., acted as best man.
Miss Jones was gowned in beautiful
costume of white duchess satin, trim
med with silver lace founcing, over
georgette Grape, with long train, veil
to match, surmounted by wreath OF
orange blossoms. She carried an i'm
mense bouquet of white roses. The
bridesmaid was Miss Claudia Brandon,
who wore turquoise blue net over silver
metal CLOTH The attendants were Miss
Ruth Moore of California, who was at
tired In pink and blue meteor over blue
taffeta. and Miss Fannie Holland of
this city, who wore white net over
white satin. Mrs. Georgia Jones Tuck
err, sister of the bride, was matron of
honor and wore charming gown OF
canary satin. Mrs. Jones, mother OF
the bride, wore gown of black satin
and lace.
The flower girl, who played her part
with piquant precision, was Miss Ga
rice Antoinette Tucker the little grand
daughter of Counselor and Mrs. Jones.
Mrs Minnie Lucas Wright, the Misses
Carrie and Lizzie Woodford and Mr..
and Mrs. Wilkinson assisted in reeeiv-
ing the host of visitors and other
friends rendered timely aid in all of
the activities of the joyful hour. The
towering mansion of the well known
Jones family-not excelled in domestic
appointments and architectural mag
nificence by any home in the capital
was tastefully decorated throughout.
The spacious parlors and drawing
room were an artistic maze of palms.
smilax, American Beauty roses and
white chrysanthemums, and about the
stairway evergreens were gracefully in
twined. The hymeneal altar in an al
cove extension was a bower of rare
beauty. In front of the house was
canopy extending to the curb, laid the
entire length underfoot with carpet.
Following the ceremony came the re-
ception, and hundreds of representa-
| tiyes of the elite of the nations capital
thronged the place, voicing fluctuations
and wishing the happy couple bon voy-
age through life. A dainty luncheon
was served, and each guest received
piece of the wedding cake.
The presents, which filed an entire
upper apartment, were unusually rich,
varied and pretty, embracing daz=
zling array of gold and silver, spark
ling cut glass, rare china. fine linens,
handmade conceptions for milady's
boudoir and numerous articles for
practical household use.
Mr. and Mrs. Michaels departed at
! 10 o'clock ON their wedding eve Tor
Salisbury, n c., where they will make
their future home. Mrs Michaels, LET
it be said in passing, is an honor grad
uate of the conservatory or music OF
Cornell university, Ithaca, n. Y, and
her finishing recital at that historic in
stitution is conceded to have been the
most brilliant that had been given by
any student taking a degree in music
there.
For several years Miss Jones mow
Mrs. Miehaels) has served with dis
tinction and complete satisfaction as
director of music at the Livingston
university, Salisbury, N. G., and will
probably continue in that capacity for
the remainder of the current year
She has been brilliant figure in the
younger social set Of the nations CAPT
tai, and her graceful bearing, sunny
disposition. lofty ideals and pleasing