Wichita eagle., 1889-01-10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The NuptiaIs of Mr.. Frederick Herbert, OF
Denver, and Miss Fanny Hanscome,
of This City,

The social event of the new year was the
marriage yesterday afternoon OF Miss
Fanny Hanscome, a popular young society
lady of this city, and second daughter OF
Mr. w, B. Hanscome, of the Royal Spice
mills, to Mr.. Frederick Herbert, of the
Denver Water " orls company. For some
days the approaching nuptiaIs have been
the chief topic in social circles
The bride formerly resided in Denver
and her attendants, as well as those OF the
groom, came from the city az the foot
Mills.
The wedding occurred at twilight yes
terday evening at the Second street
Plymouth Congregational church, in the
presence of about one hundred and sew
enty-iiye invited guests. The church had
been lastly decorated with flowers and
the stained glass windows darkened, the
interior bathed in mellow gaslight.
The guests assembled early, and before
the arrival of the bridal party listened to
the strains of Shaw's orchestra, which was
obscured from view.
AT a quarter before six Mr.. and Mrs. H.
r. Farnum, uncle and aunt of the bride,
entered the church, when the orchestra
re ldered the Bridal chorus from Lorhen-
gren The bridal party proceeded up the
center aisle in the order named. The
groomsmen, Messrs Howard Crocker
and Edwin Kassler, followed
by Mr.. Fred McCarty, the best man.
Misses Jennie Brown and Lulu Wells,
the bridesmaids, proceeded Miss Nellie
Alling, maid of honor. The groom es-
corted the brides mother in advance OF the
bride leaning upon her fathers arm. The
maid of honor and bridesmaids took
positions before the chancel to the left
OF the bride, while the groom's attendants
were to his right. The bride and groom
met before floral embankment and under
an archway of smilaX,
The Rev. Joel Harper performed the
ceremony according to the ritual OF the
Episcopal creed, with ring. the father OF
the bride giving her III marriage. The
service was longer than usual, but WIS
very pretty and impressive.
The bride was attired in a white faille
Franchise silk Ell Grain, with flowing veil,
Corsage high, Duchesse point lace at
throat and sleeves. The heavy box plait-
ing on the front of skirt being Sustained by
diagonal fold terminating on panel to
the left in fan plaitings. Handkerchief OF
Duchesse point lace, hand bouquet OF
white roses, white satin boots. No Orna-
ments.
Miss Nellie Allng, the maid of honor,
wore beautiful Directorie gown of white
surah silk, decollette, point lace trim
minigs pearl ornaments, bunch OF white
hyacinths, tan colored gaunt de SUICIDES.
hriI from
Denver, wore pretty costume, decollette
of white surah silk, Directorie, with over
dress of white point de-esprlt lace, white
satin ribbons, tan colored, gaunt de SUICIDES,
diamonds, white cornation pinks.
Miss Lulu Wells costume was of white
China silk, la Directorie, corsage
decollette, Her gloves, ornaments and
flowers corresponded with those OF Miss
Brown.
The brides mother, Mrs. W. j, Hans
come, wore becoming black fallle Fran
caise costume trimmed in jet.
Mr.. H. r. Farnum, aunt of the bride, a
handsome wine colored silk, diamond or
naments.
The bridal party and a few particular
friends of the family repaired to the resi-
dence of the brides parents. No. AS North
Waco avenue, where an elegant dinner was
served
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert left last evening
at 10 O'Clock over the Frisco for st. Louis
Chicago and the east, They left the resi-
dence of Mr.. HanscOme followed by a
shower of rice and slippers. On the 2lst
inst they Will return TO this city, when
for d weel, they Will be the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Hanscome, before leaving for
their future home in Denver.