Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-06-04
oRAHGE BLOSSOMS.

One Of the most brilliant, social events
of the season was the wedding of
w. w. Gibson and Miss Lille Schmitt,
which occurred last Wednesday evening,
June list 1892, at the NJ. E. church, Rev.
G. w. Rich performing the marriage
ceremony.
The wedding was announced for eight
o'clock, but before that hour the church
was filed with the neighbors and friends
OF the contracting parties and there was
room only.
Shortly after eight o'clock the quartet,
consisting of Mrs. Rea, Mrs. Wilson, d.
w. Matthews and Pierce Metz, with Mrs.
Shuler at the organ, sang the bridal
Chorus" from Lohengrin, during which
the bridal party entered and took their
places under q "Wishbone" of natura!
flowers, handsomely arranged. suspended
from line which extended across the
room, and composed of clingiug vines of
various kinds. The effect was novel and
most artistic. At the close of the cere-
mony the party Withdrew from the
church while Mrs. Shuler played the
Mendelssohn March.
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Nellie Schmitt and Miss Ida Black
burn. The groomsmen were Len.
Schmitt, of Salina, brother of the bride,
and Schuyler Opp. 81. K. Walker, C. N.
Benedict, and 81. j Penny and @. NJ.
Wann, of Hays City, were ushers.
The bride wore a handsome gown OF
cream colored Faille silk, trimmed in
pearl trimming and embroidered chiffon.
The V at the throat, was artistically
filed in with chiffon; and pearl trimming
edged the short pointed basque front.
The front of skirt had clusters of tiny
plaits inserted at the bottom. The back
was made princesse, with full train; over
all of which gracefully fell shimmering
silk bridal veil. held in place by orange
blossoms. A bouquet of Bride roses was
carried.
The ceremony was simple and very i'm
pressive, the responses clear and en-
phatic, the bride and groom evidently
realizing fully the responsibilities thus
voluntarily assumed, and the pledges
given, to love and cherish each other
through life and unto DEATH
During the ceremony and antil the
bridal party left the church, soft, sweet
music was rendered by the organist.
This, as well as the singing by the quar-
tet, was pleasing innovation which we
believe was appreciated.
The reception, given by the brides pa
rents was held at the residence of the
latter and also at the residence of the
bride and groom, adjoining, which had
been completely furnished throughout
and was in readiness to receive them.
A larger gathering of people we have
never seen in Wa-Keeney on a similar
occasion. It seemed as though every
body was present and all seemed to enjoy
in the highest degree. The
supper certainly deserves more than
mere passing notice. Tables were spread
on the lawn, which was illuminated with
and in the house in order to
the large crowd withou. too
much waiting. This arrangement was
appreciated and many we're the praises
bestowed upon the culinary skill OF Mrs
Schmitt. The only fault that we could
possibly find, if we were seeking for faults,
is that such occasions are of too rare
occurrence.
The presents were numerous, and many
Of them costly and elegant. We give
herewith complete list and know
know that the recipients will prize them
highly, not entirely for their value but as
evidences of esteem and friendship.
Silver crumb tray and scraper, crayon
picture, parents of bride; silver tea service,
DR.. and Mrs. Jones; silver card receiver,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Forester; solid silver
gravy ladle, DR.. and Mrs. L. M. Gibson;
silver souvenir spoon, Chas. Edmond
Gibson, Hays City; silver sugar bowl,
Len. and Nellie Schmitt; silver spoon
holder, butter dish and syrup pitcher, Mr..
md Mrs. C. N. Gibson; silver toothpick |
holder, Mrs. Henry Whitehill, State
Center. Iowa; set silver fruit knives, Mrs.
Harvey Brock and Mrs. James Bradberg,
Marshalltown. Iowa; handsome lace, Mrs.
INN Cook, Quincy, Ills; plush tidy, Mr..
md Mrs. j. G. Haynes, Hester, Mo-;
liver berry spoon, Robt. Warden, Van
Jleve, Iowa; silver pickle castor, Mr.. and
Mrs. V. Schmitt, Quincy, Ills;
Silver water set, silver tray, silver gold
ined cake basket, set solid silver table
moons, silver nut bowl, 8 pairs silver In
lividual salt and peppers and carving
et. by Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Wilson,
Nelson, Brown, Osborn, Cortright, Law
ence. Wilson, Hutzel, Olson, Shuler,
Jowick, Phillip, Thompson, Monroe,
Moore, Lewis, Davis, Hogan, Rea, Blair,
Damn, Gleason. Harrison, Cross, d. 81.
aenkel, c. P. Henkel, lille. Charvat,