Evening star., 1921-08-14

One of the largest weddings Of the
usual interest throughout the country,
took place last evening in Cedar
Rapids. when Miss Margaret Powell,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs William
Patton Powell Of that city. became
the bride OF Mr.. John Brodhead Wall
lace. son of the Secretary of Agricul-
ture and Mrs. Henry Cantwell Wal
lace. The ceremony was performed
at o'clock on the spacious lawn of
the brides home, where the trees
formed an arch overhead, and an
abundance of shrubbery and late sum-
mer flowers made a beautiful setting.
The Rev. Edward r. Burkhalter of
the First Presbyterian Church per-
formed the ceremony in the presence
of more than ESQ guests. and standard
and great wicker baskets filled with
hydrangea and varf-colored asters
formed the background for the bridal
party. Aster shades were the keynote
Of the color scheme.
An orchestra played the wedding
music. and as the first strains of the
wedding march were heard the bridal
procession. led by the bridesmaid, de-
scended the stone steps leading from
the north entrance of the house and
were met by the bridegroom and his
brother. Mr.. James Wallace, who acted
as best man..
The bride, who was escorted and
later given in marriage by her father
wore gown Of white satin and lace.
made on very simple lines. and her
long tulle veil was becomingly ar
ranged with a coronet She carried
a shower bouquet Of orchids and lilies
Of the valley Miss Eleanor Powell.
younger sister of the bride. was the
maid of honor. and she wore an effec-
tive orchid gown. Two of the brides
maids. Miss Margaret Dows and Miss
Margaret Douglas Of Cedar Rapids,
wore pink gowns with touches of or
child while the other two. Miss Helen
Babbitt Of Glencove, L. l.. and Miss
Mary Wallace of Des Moines. sister
Of the bridegroom, wore orchid gowns
with pink sashes. All of the atten-
dants carried large bouquets of asters
of various shades.
reception followed. when the
bridal couple were assisted in re-
ceiving by Mr. and Mrs. Powell.
parents of the bride: Secretary and
Mrs; Wallace and Mrs. Afford Lore
Mr.. Wallace and his bride left last
night for a wedding trip in the west
with Ways Mount, the Wallace sum-
mer home, at Green Mountain. Colo,
as their destination. Upon their re-
turn. they will reside for a time
at the home of Secretary and Mrs.
Wallace in Des Moines. before going
to their apartment. The bride be-
longs to one of the oldest and most
prominent families in Cedar Rapids
and has been very popular IN society
there. She is a graduate of vassar
Mr.. Wallace during the war was
commissioned a first lieutenant at
Camp Cody, n. NJ. and served six
months overseas with the 126th Field
Artillery. He Is now on the stan of
the Wallace Farmer, owned by his
father.
MI. and Mrs H. R. Bedingfield of
CALDWELL, Ga, announce the engage
ment of their daughter. Essye Cor
nelia. to Mr.. Loomis Taylor OF Dex-
in the early autumn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archer G. Bailey an
nounce the marriage OF their sister,
Anne Belle Ellis. to Mr.. Randolph
H. Page. Saturday. August 13. at
Takoma Park.
Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Blick of Hamp-
ton. Va, announce the marriage Of
their daughter, Hazel B.. to Mr..
George w. Flynn of this city. The
ceremony was performed Wednesday
evening, in Alexandria, Va, by the
Rev. Owen P. Lloyd. Mr.. and Mrs.
FLYNN will be at home after Septem-
ber 1, At 1913 18th street.
Miss Nina Mai Miles. daughter Of