The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-12
SOCIAL FUNCTION
AT WASHINGTON
Miss CIarICo jonos' Marriage
Seasons Big Event,
POPULAR YOUNG EDUCATOR

the Wife Of James w. Miehaels, .
Successful Contractor of Salisbury,
N. c.-Episcopal Ceremony Perform
Cd by tho 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. 27, when Miss
Clarice A.. Jones' the accomplished
daughter Of Attorney, and Mrs. Thomas
L. Jones, became the bride Of James
w. Michaels, prosperous contractor
of Salisbury, N. G. The nuptial cere-
mony was performed at o'clock at the
stately home of the brides parents,
1901 Vermont avenue, Northwest, In
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 mill
lister asked the great question" Albert
Booker interpolated a solo, Because"
The bride was given in marriage by
her father DIR. 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
er, 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 Cla-
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 receiv-
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 bower OF rare
beauty. In front Of the house was
canopy extending to the curb, laid the
entire length underfoot with carpet.
Following tile ceremony came the re-
ception, and hundreds Of representa-
tiyes of the elite Of the nations capital
througed the place. voicing felicitattons