El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-12-05

~ EAUTIFUL in its setting OF or
child pink chrysanthemums. III
- church wedding OF Miss Virgins
Burl and Clinton Conger Ballard. Ii
Trinity, Tuesday night, will 90 dow
in the annals Of society as one OF tn,
most attractive happenings OF tn
winter.
By the time Mrs. J. 7 Pearce be,
gan the prelude. The Angels Sere.
made" with violin obligator by 20,
MEL German. every seat in the edifics
was occupied by an affectionately in
terested and eager group Of people
Mrs. Pearce. by the way, has been tbs
brides teacher in voice. for the pas
year, and devoted attachment exist
between the two.
The altar was massed in delicat,
green, with palms, ferns and pottey
plants making an effective back
ground for the wealth Of shaggy
ElobClar NUNS that entered into
the exquisite decorative motif The
aisle was roped off in white tulie and
floral sheafs. and the bridal path
strswn with rose petals.
Messrs. Clifton Douglas and Lee
Crews. the groOmsmen. led the pro-
cessiOnal, starting at o'clock. the
arrival Of the party being announced
by the Lohengrin chorus that imme-
diately followed Because impress
sively sung by J. Lewis CogEeshall.
They were followed by Miss Vera
Ballard and Miss SOphy Frances John
son OF Nashville, the bridesmaids, and
the maid OF honor. Miss Dan Ella
Burk Che brides sister,, each Of
whom walked alone 70 the sanctuary,
where the groom and his best man,
John Ellis, awaited with the Off
ciants-Reys. o. !. Wade and Percy
R. KnickerbOcker-
The trio Of charming attendants
were similarly attired in fetching
frocks Of pink metal cloth and satin,
combined with silver lace. The skirts
we're caught ~ in genuine Vatican
fashion. Picture hats Of pink silk
net. Kreathed in tiny rOsebuds. held
huge butterfly bows at the back, eX-
tending in steamers to form billOwy
scarfs over their shoulders Each
OF c~chid pink chrysanthemums. ac-
centuating the dominant note Of the
autumnal nuptial service Little Mary
Ebert, daughter Of Dr. and Mrs. R.
7. Ebert, as flower girl, was adorable
in white ruffled tarlatan and satin
a veritable Cupid who carried instead
OF her bow and arrows a basket Of
rose petals which she showered IN
snowy fragrance Immediately in front
Of the bride.
As Miss Burk entered the church.
a vision Of loneliness, on the arm OF
her father z. II. Burk- Her bridal
gown was extremely handsome, fash
Toned Of white satin and seed pearl
and made with court
train-in general effect quite simple
and girlish, and yet elaborate in in
finite detail Her long veil fell in
filminess from a quaint
Juliet cap. TO the border OF the train,
and she carried a shower OF orchids,
valley lilies and brides rosebuds.
As the wedding VOWS were pro-
nounced, the strains Of 7 Love You
Truly vibrated through the church
Rev. M Wade read the service, and
Rev. NJ. KnickerbOcker offered the
prayer Messrs- Franklin and Harry
Henderson ushered-
For the occasional, the ever beauti- F.
full MendeIssohn wedding march was
played, the intimate friends, kinsfolk
and bridal party going to the Burk
home on 2T29 Copper for a reception. /
Palms, ferns and orchid toned nuns
were used here, as we'll. in continuity
frosted bridal cake, TERED high. was
surmounted with q confectioned we'd
ding bell. while the ice cream and
individual cakes were done in pink
and white 10 carry out the color ,
scheme.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burk and Mr.. and
Mrs. H D. Ballard were in the re-
ceivinE line. with their daughter and .
son, the bride and groom, and the .
wedding marty Mrs. Burk wearing a. I
rich black chiffon velvet. beaded in /
let, and diamonds. Her corsage was /
Of pink rosebuds- Mrs. Ballard was .