The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-07-25
NEwMAN-HoOD.
The Most Brilliant Wedding Party Ever
Given iu southern Kansas.
Marriage OF Fred. C. Newman and Kit
tie Hood.
A Complete List of the Presents.

daughter OF Major Calvin Hood, vice
president and general manager of the
EmPoria National bank, of this city,
which took place at the Majors residence
Wednesday evening, July 10th. was the
most brilliant and import n social
event of this year. On the occasion WAS
undoubtedly assembled tie largest we'd
ding party ever given in Southern Kan
sas.
Mr. Fred. c. Newman came here three
or four years ago and entered his broth
er's store. He was just from college, we
believe, and at once took first-class rank
in business and social circles. He had
not been here long before cupid shot a
dart with telling effect to his heart. The
friendship between him and the fair one
he now halls by the endearing title of
wife, ripened into love. Miss Hood came
here with her family nearly ten years ago,
from Michigan. She has been a gener-
al favOrite with all classes for her many
good qualities. In our midst she has
grown from girlhOOd to wOmanhOod,
and there is no one who knows her that
does not wish Kittie the realization of all
that she has pictured for herself in her
new relation in life The marriage is re-
garded by ali as most happy and pro-
pitiuous one.
1t has been known for some time
among the friends of the family that
preparations were being made for the
wedding, but the time was not known
until the appearance of the neatly execu-
ted invitations some three weeks ago, in
which Major and Mrs. Hood extended an
invitation to those fortunate enough to
receive them to witness the nuptials on
the evening of the 10th of July. Since
the issue of these invitIons the event has
been the society topic in our city. Every
feature of the affair was discussed, and
ladies who held cards inviting their
presence were busy with preparations
for what turned out to be the most bril-
liant party ever given in EmpOria.
The evening came and the attractive
grounds of Major Hoods residence were
found to be blaze of light. Soon the
spacious parlors, halls and every availa-
bic space was occupied with the gather
ing company. No finer assemblage of
| people was ever seen here. The time
was spent in greetings, in cOnversing,
and in viewing the magnificent display
of presents, which were on exhibition in
one of the rooms. The Major and Mrs.
Hood were in their happiest mood, and
extended cordial greetings to all. Out
side, the grounds were beautifully light
ed with Chinese lanterns, and chairs ar
ranged to accommodate all. A platform,
tastefully covered with canvas, and an
organ and orchestra were provided for
those who desired to dance. Everything
about the premises presented scene of
life and beauty.
The ceremony was announced for 10
spacious rooms to witness the marriage
The rooms were so arranged that view
could be had from all parts of the house
of the spot where the two happy hearts
were to be united as one. The rooms
were beautifully decorated with ever
green, and at the end of the double par
lOrs was formed beautiful arch of ever
greens and flowers, under which the
bride and groom stood while DIR. S. F.
McCabe, of Topeka, made them man
and wife. At the appointed time the
bridal party came into the room. First
came Charles Ryder and Miss Cora Bor-
ton, and DIR. II. p. Hood, the brides
brother, and Miss Florence Webster, of
Dunlap, as the attendants, followed by
tho bride and groom. The bride looked
lovely in rich costume of light blue
| gros grain silk, combined with brocade
of azure tint, cut a Ia painter, with long
court train trimmed with puffings, or
ange blossoms and lilies of the valley,
and to the pointed bodice and sleeves,
which were of the brocade, was added q
fall of rich point lace. The usual wed.
ding veil of white tullc, and diamond ear
rings, completed the costume. Miss
Florence Webster, first brides maid, was
attired in white Paris muslin over pink
silk, deliberately trimmed with puffings
of the muslin and valenciennes lace
pink silk bodice. Miss Cora Borton
second BRIDES maid, was attired in a SIM
liar costume of Paris muslin, with valen-
ciennes lace over cream-colored silk
pointed bodice. The groom was arrayed
in the customary suit of black, with
white vest
DIR. McCabe performed the ceremony
/ IN, INN ~, al,
greetings came. Then the company
made their way from the crowded rooms
to the grounds, and soon the bridal par
: ty led off in a cOtillion. But the out
door exercises, which would have been
, pleasant in the cool breeze, were destin.
, ed to be of short duration. One of the
severest rain storms of the season came
, up, and all were driven into the house
Here a fine repast was served in plates
; by walters. This was provided by Lev.
: eng0ed. The cakes were magnificent
specimens of the bakers art. AttwelvC
the company began to scatter, carriages
, and busses being provided to carry all
to their homes.
, At three O'Clock a. M. the bride anC
groom took the eastern-bound train OF
the Santa Fe for trip east. They viii
, visit Mr.. Newman's relatives in Maine
and different points of interest. TIL,
. best wishes of all their friends here q
with them, accompanied by hope for
safe return, and long, useful ead pros
3 porous lives.
l. LIST OF PRESENTS.
e The following is list of the present
o to the bride and groom:
c Certificate CT deposit, $l.OOO-Father of tn
| bride.
c solitaire diamond ear-rings-Frsm Bride
II groom.
II Artist proof, Franklin at the Court q
IS France" In elegant frame with cord and tas
Sel-Hon- VIM. Jay.
Silver sugar bowl and spoon, in case-HoI
~ p B. Plumb and wife.
Silver tea set, six pieces-Mr. and Mrs.
r 5 Danford, Mr.. and Mrs +. II DenmaI
a Usage City.
Gun buttons and scarf pin, mother OF peal
o. inlaid with gOld-MaJ IL. ID. Denman, Wash
inHtoE, ID. T..
T. Gold rlng-Col. n. b. Eldridge, Adrair
N | Mich; Silver sugar sitter, gold bowl, in cas-
i-COl. 5. L Smith, Adrain. Mich. (rheSe tV
IN were old army comrades of Major Hood
=. OnL dozen silver teaspoons and half doze
lO dessert spoons, in case-Capt. l.. T Heritage
9 The dinner year bOOk-Mrs. TheodOs la Hal
= WoOdsOnville, Ky.
1. Silver berry spoon, in caSe-MiSs CARR
n, Hall. WOodsonyille, Ky.