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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-03
The Weeks Attractions in Local Theaters
Reviews of New PhotopIays and Stage Productions

with good fun and large doses of fem
mime appeal, this reveu seems to be a
considerable favorite with its audience.
Among those who reap the most re-
ward are Jerri McCauley, Betty Carlton
and Wee Mary Clark, and among the
roster of male virtuoSoS, Charles Smith
and Jack Ryan may be included.
An ever-f1owing collection of scenes,
that find favor until the final drop of
the curtain, have in their midst 1.-THE
Garden of Love-" over which lyric idylI
a good deal of fuss is made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-03
Cited for Gallantry in France.

Percy A. Lainson, sheriff of Pottawat-
tonne County, Iowa, has been awarded
a citation by the Secretary Of War for
special gallantry in action near Flirey,
France, September IL, 1918, while serv-
ing as captain, 16sth Infantry, And
Division, A. E. F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-03
ARMY TO CONCENTRATE
FLYERS At SACRAMENTO
Maneuvers in April VIII Be Sec
ond of Series to Determine
Defense Ability.

The fighting strength of the Army Air
Corps viii be concentrated at Sacra-
mento, Calf, next April in the second
OF a series of Spring nlaneuvers to de-
termine the ability Of the forces TO con-
centrate and protect the Nation In case
of emergency.
The maneuvers, as was the case In the
first event Of this kind, held last year
at Dayton, Ohio, will be grueling test
OF the efficiency of every type OF service
squadron, plane and pilot in all classes
OF war maneuvers under actual service
conditions.
The Sacramento exercises will be test
OF improvements made In the Air Corps
since the rnaneuvers of 1929.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-03

AT Sandhurst, England's famous mill
tary college, the 400 cadets are at pres
ent waited on by 181 servants and
grooins, and the annual average cost for
eacn student has moEnted to $2,165.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-03
(continued Prom Fourth Pace


dancer, portrayed by budding Mae
Clark, in the triangle. It's all q very
diverting entertainment, and IL you
get in on the first or the supper show,
there's a scream Of a comedy short by
the veterans Clark & McCulloch, as
music Fiends."
mix on Danes" gets away to a bad
start, due principally to the sound APP
paratus, which SquawkS, and partly to
a slow plot about the two buddy aero
bats, but when Mae Clark, who Is not
what you would call beautiful, but who
has a smile of fetching charm, steps
into the story things begin to pick up.
Then the sound improves, so does the
action, the plot, and the whole bust
ness ties up neatly into a triangle love
knot, climaxing in a knockout fight be-
tween the two inSeparable buddieS of
the acrobat act. A happy ending
achieved through smiles and comedy
is worth seeing. Robert Ames and
William Harrison manfully handle the
acrobat roles, which threaten at any
moment to become maudlin with
brotherly love, but never quite do.
Maude Fulton and George MacFarlane
fill the bill as keepers of the boarding
house. There is singing Negro chorus
of some ability
The outstanding features of the stage
show are the Scintillating sister acts
two of them. The Lucille sisters, in
''Topsy and Eva" present a striking
picture with delightful close harmony,
while the beautiful Vercell sisters, for
merly with the "VanitieS," I'LL the eye
gorgeously in a spectacular costume
dance. Miriam Hoffman is leader of
the girls stage band and mistress of
ceremonies. HIATT and Herman bounce
hilariously on springing table; Mile.
Noree twists herself into acrobatic
knots and Mary Marlowe is a clown
IN representations.
Alexander Callam grows in favor as
the Fox's own singer, even though he
does not master the ceremonies" this
week. He sings, with feeling and fine
Interpretation, "On the Road to Man
da1ay"
The Fox Grand Orchestra presents a
medley of melodies from Fritz Kreisler.
R-K-O KEITH'S = With WHEN %n-
'Hit the Deck" popu larity
Deck" commences its third weeks run
at Keith's, and the winning ways of
Jack Oakie continue to please capacity
audiences.
Based on Belasco's "Shore Leave"
the picture discloses Polly Walker as a
poor girl named Looloo in love with
Jack, as Bilge Smith, sailor. All goes
well until Looloo suddenly becomes
rich. terminating the match on Bilge's
part, and he, like the COB of song and
story, "shoves off," But love finds a
way. Later Looloo disposes of her for
tune and seeks Bilge, comedy element
being added to the romance because
Looloo knows only her lovers last
name.
A picturesque technicolor scene Of a
dance on shipboard, during which the
story winds up, is pleasing. The sing
ing CO "Hallelujah," the theme song of
the musical comedy, is an outstanding
feature among the musical numbers, !
old and new.
Subsidiary pictures, including a news
reel, round out the program.
q. A. II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-03
Haze You ATTENDED?
Living Model
Fashion Showing
Peter Pan
Wash Fabrics
II to 1870 Daily
Wash Goods Section
Third Floor

It was way last Summer that the
court dressmakers in England ex-
cited considerable interest by ex-
plotting cotton sheers for formal
wear-now at Palm Beach one sees
them on the smartest women, for
evening as we'll as afternoon.
These, along with the rest of the
Peter Pan fabrics for sports and
street wear, will be shown on living
models all this week.
Peter Pan Prints yd., 55c
Sunnyland Broadcloths .yd., 45c
Polly Prim Wolfe ..... ..,. yd., 3Sc
Wendy Batiste ,.,..,.. .rsa. .yd., 3Sc
MOIOw Dimity ............... yd., 3Sc
Midwale Pique ..,.-.. ). .,a. yd., Soc
Deauville Lawn. ..r. ...... yd., 4Sc
Beeno Lawn ....,.r.. .r.-. yd., 45c
Pan Yam Suiting. ..yd., SOC
Cotton Fabrics-Third Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-03
LANSBURGH s. BRO
E sh-FA

Most Of us do not think Of our kitchens any than
have tobut pays take inventory at the beginning of
year and how efficiently they being 1t surprising no
things there make houseOrk easier and more peas
things intend to buy but forget, until special
such Kitchen Week shows how very inexpensive they really
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-03

Miro ALUMNI
mum . c o " cred
Saucepan;
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
TREATY BALLOT
SEEN In FALL
Solons Round Up Forces
To Delay Action On
Pact Ratification

WASHINGTON, July i4.-CR-
The senate today began its second
week of debate on the London
treaty with sponsors Of the pact
frankly worried over the problem OF
keeping a quoroum present.
Before the end Of the week they
foresaw an effort by opponents Of
ratification TO postpone a vote until
fall and they were drawing up
plans to defeat this move.
Meanwhile, foes of the pact were
preparing new reservations for in
PRODUCTION. Senator Moses of New
Hampshire expected TO present sew
eral Of these in connection with a
prepared speech opposing ratifica-
ton.
The attendance during the first
week OF the debate numbered but
a few more than the 40 necessary
for a quorum. On Friday Just 49
answered the roll call.
Those present have included every
one of the opponents of the treaty
and administration leaders conced-
ed their opponents had the power
10 break a quorum at any time by
absenting themselves.
The week was expected to see a
vigorous contest over the reserva-
ton introduced by Senator Norris
as an aftermath Of President Hoo
ver's refusal to give the senate GER
tain confidential documents on the
negotiation of the pact which 1t had
requested Of him.
The Norris proposal would have
the senate ratify the treaty with
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
Large Attendance
At Church Meet

Approximately 100 representatives
Of Valley Baptist churches attended
the workers conference Of the Low
er Rio Grande Valley association
held Friday at Rio Hondo. Rev.
o. L. Smith, local pastor, was
among the local delegates.
Lunch was served at noon by the
women Of the Rio Hondo church.
Among the interesting features of
the program was an -inspirational
address delivered by Rev. E. II.
Crouch, returned missionary from
Brazil. A number OF other talks
on pertinent subjects was made
throughout the day by pastors Of
Valley churches. Rev. n. A. Holt
Of Edinburg was presiding officer.
Much interest In church matters
was evident In the business ses-
sion, during which the associations
~treasurer's report IA given by Mr..
Couch of Weslaco. The financial
matters OF the organization were
shown TO be In commendable shape,
with a cash balance. Rev. Charles
Riddle, nov missionary for the
Valley association. outlined the pro-
gram he is following throughout
the summer. showing varied and
continued activities.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14

Thursday morning for Alpine for a
few weeks stay, Miss johnson will
enroll for the second session Of sum-
mer school at Sui Ross College at
Alpine.
M. and Mrs. n. 3. 6ublett and
son, Henry, have gone TO Colorado
for a few weeks vacation.
Mrs. A. +. Taylor returned Sun
day after q few weeks visit In Gen.
trail Texas.
Miss Helen Taylor has resumed
her studies at the College OF Arts
and Industries after spending the
weekend here with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. +. Taylor.
Miss Alice Wall, who has been Wis
ting at the home OF her uncle. +. d.
King, has gone to Albuquerque, New
Mexico for q stay before returning
to her home in Mariana. Ark.
MI. and Mrs. +. Wier and two sons
are here from California for a visit
with Mrs. Wiers sister, Mrs. @. S.
Pugsley.
Mrs. Ora A. Goolsby has as her
way and son Roy Goolsby, Of Mar
shall.
Eugene Sealey is home after a few
weeks stay in Tennessee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Richardson left
Thursday for their home in Hous-
ton after visiting at the home OF
MI. and Mrs. I. v. Jolly, Jr.
Paul Redman Of Kansas City Is
visiting at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. s. Glover.
MI. and Mrs. Z. G. Earnest Mar
ley and little daughter. Doris, are
visiting relatives and friends Of Mrs,
Marley near Houston. They expect
to return the latter part OF the
month.
Mrs. J.. II. Koontz and little sons
and mother, Mrs. Jessie Mason, de-
parted Friday afternoon to spend
several weeks vacation in the Fort
Davis mountains. They will be &C
companied as far as San Antonio
by Mr.. Koontz-
MI. and Mrs. 7. M. Thompson and
son, Tignon, of Eldorado, Ark, and
DR.. and Mrs. II. S. Thompson OF
Bearden, Ark, are here visiting a
brother, Jesse E. Thompson and
family.
MI. and Mrs. Jesse "A. Welch ana
two sons left Friday morning for q
visit with Mrs. WEIGHS relatives al
Meridian. Misses Lois and Thelma
Gardner, sister and niece Of Mrs,
WEIGH, who have been visiting them,
are returning to their home IN Dali
las.
Paul Joplin, who has been visit
ing his aunts, Miss A. Spann and
Mrs. j. NJ. Jones for a few days,
has returned to Laredo where he Is
employed. \.
Mrs. Belle Kennedy OF Homestead,
Pa, who has been visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Frank Barber, for several
weeks has been called home by the
serious illness Of her son. She was
accompanied by her niece, Miss
Margaret Barber. who will remain
for a lengthy visit with relatives IN
Pennsylvania.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14

A corner OF the living room was
effectively transformed bower ia
shion for the ceremony, with CO.
roma and fern, pink roses and be-
gonia. Miss Ruth Helvig played
the wedding march as the bride
descended the stairway with her one
attendant, Miss Corinne Rutledge
Of Edinburg. They were met by
the bridegroom and his best man,
Seth Gabitsch, at the foot of the
stairs.
The bride was prettily gowned in
a peach colored georgette frock,
made long, uneven hem style. with
slippers to match. She carried pink
roses in an arm bouquet. Miss Rut-
ledge wore pink and white lowered
georgette, carrying pink roses.
MIR. and Mrs. Bevil are making
their home in Brownsville in the
May Day apartments.
The bride Is popular in the city
as 3 teacher In junior high school,
and plans TO continue her work next
year. She has been attending the
summer session Of G. A. I. al Kings
vile this season. Mr.. Bevil is con-
nected with the Merchants National
bank here. and is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. George Bevil of McAllen.
After the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served at the YER
treSS home. Out-of-town guests
were the parents. brothers and sister
OF Mr.. Devil. his uncle, Fred Devil
and family OF McAllen: William C..
vertress. the brides brother. VIM.
G. Vertress. who has been attending
c. NJ. r. c. al San Antonio. and
Miss Hattie May Ayres OF College
Station. Others were Mrs. Charles
Rel. Mrs. Young. and Mr.. and Mrs.
d. S. Leftwich.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
MRS. n ALSAIEYER
HONORS COUSINS

Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Henry
Alsneyer entertained with q delight
ful bunco party at her home honor
ing her cousins. Misses Evelyn and
Margaret Pope OF Mission. Use OF
pink zinnias for floral adornment
suggested the pink and green color
theme which was featured through
out the afternoon. Ruth Ellen Jes-
UP was winner at the four tables Of
bunco and received the pretty tro-
ply. Souvenir for low score went
to Marjorie Sellers. Attractive gifts
were presented to the honorees. A
frozen salad course was enjoyed In
the late afternoon. Guests were
Catherine Pugsley, Helen Worley,
Betty Nosler, Charlotte Hinkley.
Marian Barg. Aubrey Lewis of Hous-
ton, Lois YoSt. Kate Robertson, Ma
bel Humble. Catherine Reese. Ruth
Ellen Jesup, Marjorie Sellers and
the two honorees. Mrs. Alsmeyer
was assisted in hostess duties dur
ing the afternoon by her sister, Miss
Grace AlSmeyer OF Mission.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
Search Opened For
Slayer of Minister

DALLAS. July 14-tP1- Search
continued today for q prowler, be-
lieved TO have been a white tramp.
who shot and fatally wounded
Charles s. Maxson. 80. In his home
here early yesterday.
Maxson. an ordained Baptist
minister and Dallas salesman, a.
wakened and discovered the prowler
in his bedroom. Mrs. Maxson said
when her husband ordered the man
TO leave, the intruer stared at him
q few moments. as though watch
ing to e II Maxson had q gun.
then shot him.
She said as she and her husband
screamed for help. the intruder fled.
Neighbors saw him running toward
the Dallas-Fort Worth pike. along
which numerous tourist camps are
situated.
Maxson died later in a hospital
He had believed. I'm the darkness
that his assailant was a negro but
Mrs. Maxson described him as 4
white man. slight OF stature and
with several days growth OF beard
on his face.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
WITNESS SEEKS
TO UNDO WRONG
Baltimore Man Says His
Testimony Against
Mooney False

BALTIMORE. July l4--tP)-John
MacD Donald today awaited his re-
lease by Baltimore authorities so
that he could go back to California
TO tell Governor G. G. Young that
his evidence IA years ago which
aided In sending Thomas j. Mooney
and Warren X. Billings to prison
for life, was untrue. Mooney and
Billings were convicted Of causing
the deaths Of 10 persons in the 1915
bombing Of a San Francisco Pre-
paredness Day parade.
Macdonald, who says he now
desires to undo the wrong he has
done regardless Of the personal con
sequences" as taken into custody
Friday evening after his identifica-
ton through q photograph publish
ed In a Baltimore newspaper. For
years, he said, the knowledge Of
what he had done worried him.
In a sworn affidavit he said his
testimony ut the trial that he saw
Mooney and Billings place a suit
case at the corner where the blast
occurred was false; that he had
never seen either OF the two men
and that 1t would be impossible for
him to identify them"
His affidavit charged he was
coached before he took the witness
stand, and that he was offered
money for his testimony and had
his expenses paid during the trial.
In 1921 he made a similar affi-
davit and 1t was used without sue
cess to obtain a pardon for Mooney,
a west coast labor leader. A week
ago Mooney was refused a pardon
and q nationwide hunt was begun
by the labor leaders friends for
MacD Donald. for Governor Young
had said II he would come to CAL
ifornia Of his own accord and admit
his testimony was false, 1t might
throw a new light on the case.
For the last few years Macdonald
has been living under his own name
In Baltimore working as a switch
board operator in an apartment
house.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14

cult emotional roles II again vivid.
" demonstrated In her newest
Metro-G oldwyn-Mayer talking We
hicle, The Divorce" which ls nov
showing at the Capitol theatre.
In this picture adapted from Q
story by Ursula Parrot, the attract.
i've star plays the part Of a woman
whose attempts nc showing hei
husband that there Is . double
standard for women ms well as mer
result I'm utter disaster.
Jerry Bernard attempts To con-
sole herself for the loss of her hus.
band. who has deserted her because
OF her affair with his best friend
by living a life Of perfect freedom
even II she has to break all soclai
codes In doing SO. The husbands
previous liaison with a divorces
had determined the high-gtrung so
ciety girl that she would meet hirr
on common ground.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
MISS MILDRED SOwDERS
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

AT a slumber party announcement
of the engagement and approach
ing marriage of Miss Mildred Sow
ders to Nicely Newman was cleverly
made. The party was given Thurs
day night by the bride-elects moth
err. Mrs. g. E. Sowders. MINIS and
TALES for the games Of bridge en-
joyed during the evening featured
a pink and green motif, harmonic
ing with the color theme noted in
lavish ~clusterings Of summer bios
SONS. At midnight a prettily ar
ranged luncheon course was served
with favored colors being effective
~ carried out. Delicate tracery of
green fern and pink corona overlaid
the table cover. At each place was
a miniature butterfly net with a
butterfly inside. On one wing was
written the words, Mildred and
Nicely, caught in the net, August
3rd."
The guests. who departed follow
ing breakfast included Misses Beyrl
Mathis. jeanette Gay. Elizabeth
Nommenson. Lorraine Siderius, Err
nestine Ramsey, Mary Gilbert, Ruth
Gilbert, Oracle Atkinson. Mae Hou-
sci and Mary Sowders, Miss Darline
Parker Of Brownsville. Miss Made
line Clark OF Harrington and the
guest Of honor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14

plans to be In other Valley towns
on his return trip to North Texas.
Mr.. Sheppard was Governor
Moody's appointee in March to sue
coed Sam H. Terrell, resigned state
comptroller. He Is a native citizen
Of Sweetwater and Nolan County,
where he IS widely known for his
public-sp.rited civic activities. This
Is his first elective term, his can
didacy having the endorsement Of
more then 100 prominent men and
women of Sweetwater. and county
officials. When Mr.. Sheppard's ap-
pointment vas placed before the
senate, IL was confirmed without a
dissenting vote.
He expects to leave here Monday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14

the understanding 1t Is not modified
In any way by any secret docu-
ments nor by any agreement among
its authors not included In the pact
itself.
Administration senators are op-
posed TO the reservation. Its ap-
proval. they say. would be a direct
slap at President Hoover as he has
given the senate repeated assurance
no secret commitments were made
in drafting the treaty.
Over the weekend. Mr.. Hoover
conferred with senator's V~andenburg
OF Michigan. and Allen OF Kansas,
both staunch supporters Of the adj
miniStration at his fishing lodge In
the Blue Ridge mountains.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
z Glasses Water,
Not Too Cold,
Help Constipation

One glass water is not enough
take 2 glasses a half hour before
breakfast. You get quicker and bet
ter results by adding a little simple
glycerin, saline, etc, known as (Ad-
lerika) to one glass.
Unlike other remedies. Adlerika
acts on BOTH upper and lower
bowel and removes old poisons you
never thought re- In your sys-
tenn. Adlerika stops GAS and sour
stomach in 10 minutesl Relieves
constipation In 2 hours. Eagle
Pharmacy, Inc. In San Benito BY
Palace Pharmacy. adv
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
Comings. Goings

Miss Hattie May Ayres of College
Station is here for a few days visit
with Mrs. w. j. VertreSs, following
the wedding Sunday Of Miss Doro-
thy V~ertrees, which she came to at
tend.
H. Z. Tucker Of Houston spent
Sunday with w. E. Bennett and
family here. He is a newcomer in
the Valley. residing in San Benito.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pedro Chapa are TO
return this afternoon by plane from
Mexico City, where they have spent
the past three months.
Miss Kathleen Heaner returned
Sunday night from a weeks visit
with her parents at Laredo.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
San Benito
MRS. PRENTISS is
SHOWER HONOREE

Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Amos
Prentiss was honoree az a shower
given by Mrs. Pat Murphy st her
home on North Mccullough ave
nue.. A pink and white color theme
was represented IN decorations for
the affzE. pink roses and white
phlox being lavishly clustered about
the rooms. IN an interesting con-
test, Mrs. John Prentiss was win
ner, receiving the high score prize
while the consolation awarded for
low score went to Mrs. Clarence
Howard Of Harlingen. Pink and
white brick fce cream. cake and
iced tea was served 10 sixteen
guests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
CACTUS CLUB Is
ENTERTAINED

At the home Of MI. and Mrs. j..
A. Goolsby members Of the Cactus
club were pleasantly entertained.
Three tables OF players. all mem
bers Of the club. enjoyed the diver
sions OF the evening. When the
games ended Mrs. James G.. Buck
and J. A.. Goolsby held high score.
In the late evening delicious punch
and sandwiches were served. Mr..
and Mrs. H. r. McFadden will n
terrain the club at the next meet
Ing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
SHEPPARDPAY
VALLEY VISIT

George II. Sheppard. state comp
troller OF public accounts and can
didate to succeed himself in the
democratic primaries, was in
Brownsville over the weekend Wis
iting friends and acquaintance. He
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14

The hoof II q horse Is really a
hard shell filled with flesh and
blood. The section Of the hoof
into which the shoe nail is driven
Is molly about one-eighth to three
eighths OF an inch thick.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
WEDNESDAY ~
CIIJB MEETS

t. \ Wednesday Evening club was
entertained with an interesting af-
fair at the home Of Mrs. z. L. Butts.
Gorgeous zinnias. lavishly display
ed, gave q pleasing decorative eff
feet. Mrs. j. T. Wilcox was high
among the women guests when
playing ended and Sam Richardson
OF Houston ranked first among the
men. Both were rewarded with at
tractive gifts. Mr.. ana Mrs. Rich
ardson were the only guests OF the
club. In the late evening a refresh
ing luncheon was served. Next
meeting Of the club will BE- held
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
l.. Buell..
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-07-14
Dorothy Vertrees Is
Bride of Guy Beol

Miss Dorothy vertreSs. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. J.. verues, be-
came the bride Of Guy Bevl in an 8 o'clock ceremony Sunday morning
at the home Of her parents. The rites were performed by Rev. @. L.
Smith, pastor of the Baptist church, before a small group Of relatives
and intimate friends Of the bridal couple.