The marriage of Arthur E. Wadhams, son of ex-mayor Wadhams, and Miss Winifred C. McElmon at the Baptist church last Monday evening, was an event which will long be in pleasant remembrance by the large gathering of friends and relatives who were present on this happy occasion. The beautiful and impressive service of the episcopal church was used on this occasion, Rev. R. D. Nevius of Tacoma officiating. The bride was attired in white organie, over white satin, the Maid of honor, Miss Nellie McElmon, white organdie over light green, and Miss Edith Jackson and Miss Caldwell, bridesmaids, white organdie over yellow, and picture hats. The groom was attired in the regulation black, Richard Spink of Vancouver acting as best man. The office of giving away the bride was performed by George Terry of this city. The church was tastefully and appropriately decorated for the occasion. John King and Harold Hunter, were the ushers and Henry J. Horton presided at the organ, accompanied by Messrs. Charles Merritt and E. H. and H. E. Thomas. At the conclusion of the impressive service at the church a reception was held at the residence of E. A. Wadhams, father of the groom, after which the wedding breakfast was served. Among those who sat down were: Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wadhams, Mr. E. A. Wadhams, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wadhams, Mrs. H. J. Hutcherson, Miss Laura Wadhams, Rev. R. D. Nevius, Miss McElmon, Miss Nellie McElmon, Mrs. Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. George Terry, Dr. and Mrs. King, Miss Nell Thompson, Mrs. Perley, Mrs. Coldwell, Mrs. Jackson, Miss Coldwell, Miss Edith Jackson, Miss Shaw, Miss Lorena Shaw, Miss Power, Miss Waller, Messrs. Richard Spink, Herrold Hunter, John King, Henry Horton, H. E. Thomas and E. H. Thomas. The happy couple left on the morning train, amid the congratulation and best wishes of a host of friends on a bridal trip which will extend to San Francisco.
