Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
DAY
 WEDDING MOST
 IMPRESSIVE ONE

Combiring Christmas features with the military note, the wedding of Miss Ella Luhrs. daughter Of MT. and Mrs. George II. \. Luhrs and Captain Arthur C. Taylor, supply of- ficer of the l5Sth infantry, which took place yesterday afternoon, was the most elaborately appoineted event of the winter season.
 Although only the relatives and few close friends were present at the ceremony the arrangements far surpassed in point of beauty any large function of the year. The military idea brought prominently to the fore gave a particular meaning to The impressive service read promptly qt 8 o'clock by Dean Scarlett of the Trinity Pro-Cathedral.
 The living rooms of the Luhrs apartments in the Commercial were most artistic in the profuse use of holiday grcenerY and scarlet shaded lights and bells that featured the decorative scheme. The arches were hung in pepper boughs and leading the way to the improvised altar were scarlet strands forming an aisle down which the bridal party passed.
 The altar was a veritable Christ mas bower formed by semi circle of Christmas trees. that were hung with the bright tinsel and gold orna- ments and tiny boxes of wedding cake for the assembled guests Draped from the ceiling to the floor was a huge American flag on which con- Cealed electric lights threw a sub dued light. The flag was in evil dence on either side of the rug on which the young people knelt as they plighted their troth. American Beauty roses added the floral ef- Iects.
 The music was delightful feature of the ceremony. The wedding march was played by Mrs. William Bertram and George Luhrs, brother of the bride, played the violin accompani- nent. During the service Mir Luhrs sang 70 Promise Me" and Miss Anna Monihan q Love You Truly"
 Little Arthur Allen Luhrs. a 1ep- hew of the bride. led the bridal party In place of carrying a basket ol flowers, he held a shepherds crook Mrs Arthur Luhrs and Mrs. Regi- nald Stroud the matrons of honol and only attendants, wore effective frocks of pink taffeta and tulle aid carried long stemmed La Franc, roses.
 Miss Luhrs was very lovely, in hel becoming gown of soft white satir and net. Her long veil. smartl, drapedr fell the full length of thu train. She carried a shower bouque pf brides rosebuds.
 Captain Taylor. who appeared il white dress uniform. was attended b, Dr. Reginald Stroud.
 The young army officer and hi bride left last evening for the Grant Canyon, where they will pass a few lays enroute for Camp Kearney where Captain Taylor is stationed The young people will take up thei "csldense in Sah Diego and upon tn, captains departure for foreign serv Ice his wife will return to this city Tor the war period.
 Mrs. Taylor is one of the .bes Snown and liked young women il Phoenix. where she has lived sine, childhood. She is a favorite in tn, smart set aLd is particularly popu. lar in Eastern Star circles. She il The youngest girl to have ever served hs worthy matron of that organi ;aton
 Captain Taylor is equally liked il Arizona, where he has made hi home for the past eight years. II lS president of the Arizona Stat Press, having retained his interest il Inc corporation, when he left her n the early spring for border duty Ile was named secretary of the Ro ary club on its organization an 1eld the position as long as he re nained in the city.