The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-11
ORANGE BLOSSOMS. .

The Celebration of the NuptiaIs of Mr..
; Kate SIneed, at the Home of the Bride,
in Lawrence.
Social expectation in two of the lead
ing cities of Kansas, eliminated on Tues
day evening, of this week, in the mar
riage of Mr.. Charles S. Cross, son of Ii.
c. Cross, president of the First National
bank, of this city, aud Miss Kate Smeed,
daughter of a prominent railroad official
of Lawrence, which brilliant event took
place in the latter city in the presence of
five hundred guests from different Sec
tons of the state. The prominence and
popularity of Mr.. Cross and his fair bride
renders this pleasant affair a matter of
profound interest in our city, and we
take pleasure in awaiting ourselves of the
following ample description of the we'd
ding and reception, published in the
Lawrence Daily journal, of June q
At Trinity church last evening was
witnessed the most gorgeous wedding
that has ever taken place in this city, and
in fact in any city so rich display is
seldom equaled and at the same time one
in which so many persons could heartily
join In wishing the choicest of heavens
blessings on the contracting parties.
Miss Kate Smeed, the bride, was a young
lady whom everybody knew and loved,
because she was an accomplished must
clan, perfect lady, and had u kind word
for every one, while her personal beauty
lent charm to her kind disposition that
few can boast. Mr.. Charles 5. Cross, OF
EFnnWN In Es.,r III
versity student here, is one of the most
brilliant young men of Emporia, and
adds 10 his other attractions superior
business qualifications. With all these
favoring circumstances, what wonder
then that the whole city, and in fact
many outside, for their circle of ac-
quaintance is large, should join together
in wishing them happy and prosperous
journey through life.
The ceremony took place at halEpast
nine O'Clock. The church was filled
with guests and friends some time be-
fore, who were assigned seats by the
ushers, Mr.. Scott Hopkins, Mr.. Frank
Webster, Mr.. w. Z. CritZer and Mr..
Chas. Manhart, of Kansas City. The
church itself was handsomely decorated
with flowers. In front of the altar was
a floral arch, the keystone of which was
the monogram S. & C., underneath which
hung the marriage bell, all artistieally
arranged in flowers. Over the organ
was a harp, while to the right ec The al
tar was the symbol of good luck I'm
derneath each of the gas lights and in
each of the windows were wreaths and
baskets of flowers.
At $50 O'Clock the organist COM
menced to play Mendelssohn's marriage
march, and the ushers in pairs marched
up the aisle, separating in front of the
alter and taking their places on either
side. They were followed by the
following gToomSmen and bridesmaids :
Dir. +. p. Payne, of Emporia, and Miss
Lizzie Miller; Mr.. j. H. Hibben, of
EmpOria, and Miss Annie Beatty, Mr..
Otto Faas and Miss Lizzie Wilder, who
also took their places on either side of
the altar Mr.. Chas. S. Cross, the
groom, came next, and stopping in front
of the altar, turned aud faced towards
the aisle. The bride as she walked up
the aisle was preceded by two little
little girls dressed in white, who
strewed flowers in her way MIR.
Smeed and Mrs. Cross, Mrs. Charles
Wilder and Mr.. and Mrs. Bates
followed. The bride and groom ascend
ed to the altar rail, where they knelt for
a moment in prayer, after which Dr.
Beatty performed the ceremony after the
form of the Episcopal church-Mr
Smeed giving the bride away The re-
sponses of the bride and groom were
clear and distinct, and could easily be
heard over the entire church.
The bride was dressed in white satin
de Lyons, with court train, the front
covered with tulle and pearl passemen-
teries, trimming of seed pearls, pointed
waist trimmed with satin and pearl
passementeries, while the whole costume
seemed decorated with point APPLIQUE
lace and orange blossoms The long
white veil was of silk knit Brusselles
and the shoes were of the same material
as the dress.
OF the costumes of the bridesmaids
Miss Lizzie Miller wore a white organdie
trimmed with lace and flowers; Miss
Beatty wore white satin and tarlatan
with flowers, and Miss Wilder a white
satin and tarlatan with flowers. The
gentlemen were in full evening dress.
After the performance of the ceremony
the company repaired to the family resi-
dence on Kentucky street. If there was
one failing to mar the pleasure of the
evening TO Mr.. and Mrs. Cross, it was the
fact that they had not more room; for
although the residence of Mr.. Smith
next door, the two yards and all had
been added to the residence ofMr. Smeel
for the occasion, still the walks and
street in front of the house were filled
with people whom all these accommoda-