The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MISS WILLINGHAM WILL
nE RnInE nE rABT or

MISS WILLINGHAM WILL
BE BRIDE OF CAPT. COOK.
A very beautiful home weddins.
though quietly solemniEed, will be that
Of Miss Phoebe Willingham, the lovely
daughter Of Mr., n Mrs. Edward
George W~illingham. to Capt. Everett
Richard Cook. the ceremony TO take
place at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs,
Willingham on Central avenue, Wed
nesday evening at 8 o'clock.
The bride. who will be given in mar
rage by her father, will wear a beau
tiful wedding gown Of white duchess
satin with draperies Of exquisite Chan
tilly lace: Her veil of filmy white tulle
edged with Chantilly lace will be fas-
tened to her hair in coronet fashion,
with a wreath Of orange blossoms. She
will carry a shower bouquet Of orchids
and valley lilies.
She will be attended by her sister,
Mrs. George c. Wellons, as matron OF
honor, who will be charming In a gown
OF flesh tinted georgette beautifully en-
broidered In beaded effect. Her flow
ers will be a corsage Of roses and val
ley lilies.
Little Miss Mary willinEham wellons,
the lovely niece Of the bride, and Mas
ter Benjamin Parker, Jry will be the
ribbon bearers. Little Miss wellons
will wear a dainty frock Of pink French
organdy, while Master Parker will wear
a handsome suit Of white satin.
Capt. Cook will be attended by his
brother-in-law, Mr.. Cecil Norfleet, as
best a
For the occasion the willingham home
has been beautifully decorated with
potted plants, ferns and a profuslon of
pink roses, gladiolas and pink and white
peas. In the living room an altar COM
posed Of a bower Of greenery, starred
with pink roses, has been arranged,
ma u 10 thara that tho wedding will
lake place.
A program Of nuptial music will be
rendered by Mrs. Ben Parker, soprano;
Angelo Cortese, harpist, and Joseph
Cortese, violinist. Preceding the en-
trance Of the wedding party. Mrs. Par
ker will sing the aria from Louise
which win be followed by a prelude for
the harp and violin by Messrs. Cortese.
For the entrance of the wedding party
the beautiful bridal chorus from
"Lohengrin' will be played, and during
the ceremony the Meditation from
harp and violin.
The impressive marriage ceremony
will be read by the Rev, w. d, Buck
ner, Of Calvary church.
Following the ceremony a reception
will be held. when the popular young
couple viii receive congratulations OF
their hosts and friends before leaving
for Washington.
Mrs. f. G. Willingham. who will re-
ceive the guests, viii wear a handsome
gown Of flesh georgette with touches
Of the exquisite Chantilly lace, while
Miss Dorothy Pank. who has been Miss
Willingham's house guest for the past
week, viii assist her, wearing a charm
ing frock Of Nile green satin, with
draperies Of blue chiffon and a cor
sage bouquet OF valley lilies and sweet
peas,
At a late hour Capt. Cook and his
lovely bride will leave for Washington.
where they will remain until he re-
celves his honorable discharge from the
American air forces, Mrs. Cook will
travel In q stunning Jenny model OF
navy blue Poriet twill, with hat and
accessories In harmony.
Both Capt, and Mrs. Cook have a
host Of friends throughout West Ten
nessee who will regret that they will
make their future home at Mariana,
Ark, where Capt, Cook will be engaged
In the cotton business,