The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-03
LEE-M z AID,
Brilliant Nuptial Event Last Night at the
Residenc, OF Wlchita's Pioneer,

linked together the lives and fortunes OF
Mr.. Isaac B. Lee and Miss Mamie Mead.
The decorations were very elaborate, and
consisted of roses and eyergreens. All the
parlors save one were decorated with red
roses. The room in which the ceremony
was performed was decorated solely with
white roses and eyefgreens. which were
artistically entwined and rendered a very
pleasing effect. In the east bay window
of this room there was an arch OF roses,
and from the ceiling was suspended &
white dove Under this bower of roses
the happy pair stood during the ceremony.
Myriads of white wax candies shed soft
glow over the elegantly furnished rooms.
Promptly at 1880 o'clock last evening
Shaw's orchestra struck up the familiar
and sublime strains of Memberships wed
ding march, and to this music the wed
ding party marched into the parlor ana
stationed themselves at the proper places.
The march was led by the bridesmaids.
Misses Minnie Skinner and Mable Gle
ment. and the groomsmen, Messrs- Bun
ME Meade brother of the bride, and Mr..
JOS Lee, brother of the groom.
Following were Mrs Firebough and Mrs.
Walker, and then came the happy
pair. Two little girls, maids of honor,
followed the bride and groom. When the
party came TO the entrance of the room
where the ceremony took place, Mrs. Fire
baugh and Mrs. Walker swung aside the
handsome portieres. symbolic of throwing
open the yelled future allowing the rest
to pass. The bridal couple took their po-
sition under the arch of roses the brides
maid and groomsmen stationing them
selves upon each side of the bridal
pair Raw. David Winters then step
ped forward and performed the beautiful
and impressive ceremony. 1t was most
solemn. DR.. Winters address was concise,
heartfelt and earnest, and impressed every
one present.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bridal party and guests repaired to the
dining room, where an elegant wedding
dinner was spread. The table was mag
nificently decorated with pink roses and
draped in smilax. The room was lighted
with white wax candles. Miss Mulvey,
Miss Della Hutchinson, Mrs. G. B. Strohm
and Mrs. Victor Murdoch presided at the
tables
The bride was becomiugly attired in
ostrich plume silk, trimmed in white lace
and pearls. She looked strikingly hand
some in this beautiful costume AS she
stood there, the picture of true woman
illness and grace many thoughts of the
past fitted through the minds of those
who witnessed the ceremony and who
knew her as child, as a school girl and
saw her blossom into womanhood.
noticeable feature was that every one was
interested in her and her future. Miss
Mamie is Kansas girl. She was born
in Kansas, grew up in Kansas, was edu
Gated in Kansas and last evening was
married in Kansas. Every body knows
Miss Mead and she knows everyone. Her
parents, old settlers of the pioneer days
are well known and much respected, and
it is but natural that everyone has a kind
" interest in this fair daughter of Kansas.
She has many accomplishments aud pos
sesses "A true heart aad all the clements
which constitute Il good and noble woman
and model wife, all her friends wish her
well and pray for her happiness and pros
perity in the future.
Mrs Firebaugh, Mrs Walker and Mrs.
Victor Murdoch were atlired in their we'd
ding gowns These ladies were dear
friends of the bride from girlhood. They
were all married within the past few
years, and very appropriately appeared Iii
their wedding gowns on this occasion
Miss Mable Clement, one OF the brides
maids, WAS atLired in white Paris mus
lin over China silk, diamond ornaments,
and carried pink roses. Miss Minnie Skin
ner wore a robe OF white Henrietta with
chiffon trimmings and carried red roses.
She also wore diamond ornaments. Mr.
and Mrs. Lee left for their future home at
Iowa City, Ia, on the 9;55 Sante Fe train
last night. Mr. Lee has resided there for
many years and is prominent merchant
there. He enjoys the confidence and re
spect of every enc, and his prospects are
very bright indeed. When the bridal pair
were taking leave, bevy of young ladies
! from the neighborhood, who have known
the bride for 80 many years, came to the
carriage and bid her farewell and extended
/ best wishes To the couple The
parting was the only sad moment
| of the evening. Farewells were said and
many cheek was moistened as the lips OF
| the dear friends met in parting. The best
wishes of the entire community follow Mr..
| and Mrs Isaac Lee and may their life be a
! long and happy one. All the best wishes
extended are most sincere and heartfelt
| The couple will Immediately go to their
| home at Iowa City.
The presents received were many and
! comprised some very costly, elegant and
useful articles The presents were dis
played upon large stand, and were much
admired. Hundred of cougratulatory
kilograms and letters from all parts of the
} Ir1f1 az
to entertain the hundreds of friends and
acquaintances of the family in this city,
tue guests comprising the most intimate
friends of the bride The costumes of the
ladies were elegant and number OF the
gentlemen wore dress suits. During the
evening Mr. George Lewis took flash
light picture of the bridal party and
guests, which viii be dearly treasured oT
the participants. The guests were
Joseph J. Lee of Iowa City, Miss Lizzie
Mead of Davenport. Mr.. and Mrs. STrohm
of Arkansas City, Miss Della Hutchinson
of Muscatine, Mrs. and Mrs. w. Mead OF
Monterey. Mex, J. L. Mead of Chicago,
Mr. and Mrs Mathewson, Mr.. and Mrs
c. A. Walker and daughter Elva, Mr. and
| Mrs J. ID. Hutchings, Mr. and Mrs
CIapp, Mr. aud Mrs. 5. Houck. Mr.
and Mrs. Lytle, Mr.. and Mrs. I. {.
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs G. w. Clement, Mr.
and Mrs d. V. Walker, Mr.. aud Mrs
Victor Murdoch. Mrs. Brewer. Mr.. and
| Mrs. Firebaugh, Mrs, Russell, Miss Matte
Mead, Miss Matte Fabrique, Miss Miani'
Skinner, Miss Lucy Mathewson, Miss
Mamie Houck, Master Adrian Houck, Mr.
T. w. Sergeant, Professor Joseph Allen
Master Fred Mathewson, Miss Mate
Josephine Clement.