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an extremely pretty party frock in blue moire silk, with very full tiered skirts, so full that one caught tantaili- zing glimpses of a froth of frilly underskirts, Hungarian peasant style. The bodice of his dress was fairly loose, and sleeveless, but worn with a matching bolero cape. He wore a very wide-brimmed picture hat of Italian straw, with matching handbag, and pearls galore, in necklace and bracelets. In this lovely attire, the best man yielded nothing to any of the ladies present, and the deportment drew many compliments, for the practiced style in which he managed his skirts and his five-inch stiletto heels.
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The bride was attended by two maids of honour, in long flowing gowns of the same material as the best man's dress a charming touch of "togetherness". There were six bridesmaids, all in elegantly simple yet pretty long frocks in white organdie, and four delightful little page boys, dressed in exactly the same way as the brides- maids.
After the ceremony, the party adjourned to the Central Hotel for the reception and to view the presents and trousseau. This was an extremely happy and color- ful affair, strictly for ladies and Femme persons. The Rev. Jones, who had officiated at the ceremony with dignity and style, withdrew discreetly, to re- appear at the party in a ravishingly pretty shirtwaist dress in white silk, with a bold floral pattern; this was a very charming and personal present to him, from the bride; she had choosen it with him, and taken him on a shopping tour, until he found something that he really liked. The bride and bridegroom, too, changed into something less ela- borate, after the formal exchange of toasts and the cut- ting of the cake. They appeared, both in simple but tasteful dresses, that they found "right" both for the party and for the honeymoon journey. The bride had choosen the material and had them made especially. Hers was a close-fitting sheath, and his a looser affair with swirling skirts, each made of the same surah print, in glowing colors of red and tangerine and yellow. They made a striking couple. Actually the husband's dress was a good deal more sophisticated and clever than met the eye; for the party. It seemed gay and playful, with very full ankle-length skirt that swirled seductively as he moved about, graceful on his high heels, In fact, it was
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