The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1886-02-16

her guests. A feature of the invilations
was the tact that they were designed with
especial reference to either the tastes or
pursuits of the individual to whom they
were sent, and were beautifully ornamented
by Miss Nellie, with pen and ink sketches.
The entire affair was very prettily arranged
and very pl, asant Among the invited
guests were Mrs. F. A. Hatch, Mrs ] II.
Boutwell,, Misses Helen Gallie, Kate and
Gertie Faulhaber, Fannie ]. Grimshsw, of
England, Phemie Highleyman, Grrtie
Smith, Lou Eva Walker, Annette Jones,
Julia Miller.
VALENTINE SOCIAL.
The ladies of the First Baptist church
gave a card or valentine social at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs J. B. Van Dyne, on
Croadway last Fri ay evening. TIE cards
We're selected with much taste, and the
gentleman purchase one selected as his
partner tor the evening the lady bearing
the corresponding card. Considerable
amusement was the result of these selec-
tions, and SD the evening was whiled away
with music, games, etc. The affair was
very pleasant. The refreshment table was
an unusually taking feature, the decora-
tions of flowers and fruits making il look
very beautiful. The refreshments of meats,
sandw ches, cakes, salads, coffee etc, were
abundant and deliciously prepared. ars.
Van Dyne is q very accomplished hostess,
and her guests appreciated her efforts in
their behalf very much A large number
OF persons were present and handsome
sum was realizedI
The following account of the wedding
of Mr.. g. A. Sturgis, taken from the Troy,
Mo-, Free Press, will be read with much
interest by the many friends of the groom
in this city:
STURGIs-PERKINs.-A the residence of
tn brides parents, III. w. Perkins and
wife, in this city, Wednesday afternoon.
February 10th, 1886, at o'clock, Gould A.
Sturgis, of Lexington, NO., to Miss Hattie
X. Perkins, Rev. A. A. Pfanstiehl, of
Columbia, officiating. Attendants I. j
Cummings, of st. Louis, and Miss Lizzie
Perkins W. B. Mackey, of Sedalia, and
Miss Madge Sturgis, OF Sedalia.
The elegant home of Mr.. and Mrs. Per-
kins was, upon the occasion of the celebra-
ton of the above event, the scene of an as
semblsgc of the beauty, fashion and elite
of Troy's social circles. The mansion was
brilliantly Lighted, and the handsome par
lor and drswing-room Hastily decorated.
Guests began to assemble at alb ut three
o'clock and the assemblage numbered per-
haps one hundred ladies and gentlemen.
At the hour named above, the bridal
party, to the entertaining music of the
wedding march, entered the presence of the
guests and faced Rev. Pfanstiehl, and were
by him united in marriage by ceremony
both beautiful and impressive. Congratu-
lations of those in attendance were then
rendered the newly welded couple. After
warts the guests were seated at marriage
supper VI the choicest viands arranged upon
tables appropriately decorated.
The bride was beautifully arrayed in
cream satin and duchess lace. Pear front
and trimmings, Rembrant collar filled
with me him lace, elegant cream veil loop
ed with tea roses and lilies of the valley;
diamond ornaments and hand bouquet of
tea roses, lilies of the valley and smilax.
Miss Lizzie Perkins, first bridesmaid,
wore a combination of pink satin duchess
and MORE, made round neck and sleeveless,
trimmings of tulle and Bon Silene rose
buds short veil and diamond ornaments.
Miss Madge Sturgis, second bridesmaid,
wore combination OF light blue satin,
duchess and brocade;. trimmings of silk
lace; square corsage and sleeveless; short
veil, Marechel Neil roses and diamond
ornaments.
Mr.. d Mrs. Sturgis left on the uorth
bound train at 100 p. M, for Sedalia,
where the will be rendered a reception at
the residence of the grooms mother, after
which they will depart on an extended
bridal tour before settling at their future
home at Lexington.
Mr.. sturgis is one of the most promi-.
nent aid prosperous young business men of
Lexington, and Miss Perkins is well known
as one of Troy's lovliest daughters. The
best wishes of numerous friends In this
city will accompany them along the jour-
ney of life
Society Elsewhere.