Evening star., 1923-06-18

ing are witnessing the mar
riaee this afternoon of Miss
Louisa Ruth Hoar to Mr..
Christopher La Fargo, which is taxing
place at 4:30 o'clock in Bethlehem
Chapel of the Protestant Episcopal
Cathedral at Mount St. Aioan.
large company Of officials apd mem
bers of smart residential society are
attending the wedding, including
members of the cabinet. of the Su-
preme Court and the diplomatic
corps, and large reception at
Grasslands will follow. The Bishop
Of Western Massa chusetts, the Rt
Rev. Thomas F. Davies, who was
formerly rector of the church attend
ed by the brides family. is officiat-
ing, assisted by Canon Walden Myer
of the cathedral. The chapel is en-
hanced in beauty by Australian ferns
in the chancel and clusters of stately
Easter lilies and Mr.. Edgar Priest
preSideS at the organ.
Mr.. La Fargo is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Grant La Farye of New York,
and a grandson of the late Mr.. John
La Fargo. the distinguished artist, and
q great-grandson of Commodore
mother of the bridegroom. was for
merly Miss Florence Bayard Lock
wood, niece of the late Senator
Thomas F. Bayard of Delaware.
The bride has long been popular in
Washington society. official, diplo-
matte and residential, and, with her
sister. now Mrs. Reginald Foster of
Boston. has aided many a worthy
and her sister were both presented
in Washington and in Boston. and
are members of the Junior League
and of the fashionable Sewing Glass
of Boston
She is the daughter of Mrs. Fred
erick H. Ciillett and the late former
Representative lockwood Hoar of
Massachusetts.
She is escorted to the altar by her
stepfather. the Speaker of the House
OF Representatives, and her mother is
giving her in marriage. She wears
the bridal gown worn by her mother.
fashioned of delicate ivory satin,
veiled in white chiffon, with full.
long skirt and quantity tight fitting
bodice. The neck line. which falls
gracefully off the shoulders. and the
tiny puffed sleeves are edged with
small pearls and ropes of pearls bit
larger are draped on the bodice. The
full skirt of chiffon is edged with
fringe of pearls. showing her dainty
white satin slippers. trimmed with
the same pearlstudded satin bows
worn on her mothers bridal slippers.
The heavy, full court train of rare
and her generously full tulle veil
completely covers the gown and
reaches beyond the train. The veil is
held by wreath of orange blossoms
worn by several generations in her
family and her only ornaments are
string of pearls with a pearl and dia-
mond pendant, worn by her mother,
and twisted rope of pearls. the gift
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. Grant La Fargo,
parents of the bridegroom. A simple
cluster of white water lilies instead
of the usual bouquet completed a
charming picture.
Mrs. Reginald Foster of Boston, for
merly Miss Frances Hoar is matrou
of honor for her sister, and is wearing
yellow brocaded crepe, fashioned with
tlght-ftting bodice and draped skirt
The waist line is marked in the back
with a band of blue flowers, and two
panels of the crepe fall from the waist
line in the back to the floor. In her
hair she wears wreath of blue
flowers and brown tulle, and she car
ries blue larkspur.
The brides other attendants are
Mrs. George Plimpton of Buffalo. Miss
Martha Keep of New York and Mrs.
Thomas Blagden and Mrs George
Garrett of Washington. They are
dressed alike in apple green taffeta.
the skirt gracefully draped and held
by large bows on the left side. They
carry yellow poppies, and In their
hair wreaths of yellow flowers and
Drown tulle.
Mr.. La Fargo has as his best man
his cousin. Mr.. Thomas Wharton of
Philadelphia, and the ushers are Mr.
Oliver La Fargo and Mr.. Francis La
Fargo, brothers of the bridegroom; Mr.
William II. Osborn, brother-in law OF
Mr.. La Fargo, and Mr.. Henry Wharton
of New York; Mr.. Albert W. Rice of
Boston and Mr.. William Stuart Reyburn
Of Washington.
Grasslands is particularly charming
this afternoon, with its decorations of
rambler roses. palms. ferns and early
summer flowers. Mr.. La Fargo and his
bride and the members of their we'd
ding party will receive in front Of the
great fireplace. which is banked with
ferns and white peonies. and the dainty
rambler roses are entwined in the ban
listers of the stairway. On the veran-
das large pots of blue and pink hy-
drangeas are placed, and light repast
will be served both on verandas and
lawn. where chairs and tables have been
placed for the guests. The dining room
Of the club was cleared for dancing.
After the reception Speaker and Mrs.
Gillett will entertain the members of
the wedding party. members of the two