The morning call., 1894-07-16
WEDDINGS.

The Simpson Memorial Methodist Episcopal
Church was the scene OF a very pretty we'd
ding last Wednesday evening, when Miss
StapletOn, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
StapetOn. was united in marriage TO Chalmers
a. Graham OF the Durham, Carrgan & Hayden
Company. The popularity Of the young couple
attracted a large number Of their friends to the
church, and the sacred edihce was well filled
by them. In the chanCel there was a beautiful
array Of roses g, sweet peas. palms and other
tropical plants that made a very pretty setting.
1t was o'clock when the OrganIst played the
bridal Chorus" from "LoheDgrn" and the
bridal party appeared headed by the uSheTs,
Frederick SurTvhne, Robert n, Van NOTden,
Daniel OCallAghan and Thomas Hodge. Then
came two little flower girls Miss Artie Staple
ion and Miss Ida hnSman Wta airing gowns OF
pink India elk and carrying baskets full of
pink sweet peas. Miss Maud StapetOn, the
maid of honor, came next attlred In a becoming
gown of cream. cOlOTed Chinese silk made
walking length and trimmed with lace and SILK
ribbons. she carried bouquet OF white sweet
peas. Last OF all was the bride leaning upon
the arm Of her eldest brother, Joseph Staple
ton.
Tho bride. who is a remarkably handsome
girl, wore an elegant robe of blanc iVoire faile
Franchise with a long court train. The bodice
was high and trimmed with Duchesse lace, and
the sleeves were bOuttant and long ending
with a fall OF lace over the uuglOved hands.
There was spray of orange blossoms in her
cOiffure which held in place the flowing veil of
white tulle. Her hand bouquet was OF white
carnations.
The groom and his best man, Frederick Ora
ham, met the bride in the chancel, where the
marriage ceremony was impTeSsively performed
by Rev. A e. Hirst. After the wedding there
was an Informal reception in the fOwer-decked
parlors at the home of the brides parents,
5251a Fell street. Only relatives aud few
intimate friends were present. and they were
hOsuitaby entertained. The wedding presents
were numerous and elegant. Mr.. and Mrs.
Graham left on Thursday TO make southern
trip aud Will return home during this week to
occupy their home on LeaVenwOrth street.
Ehrer- Roy.
The wedding Of Miss Irma G. V. Roy and
Charles c. EhreT took place on June Il. in the
presence Of few relatives and intimate friends.
Rev. j. S. Simon oficiated. Miss Adrienne
Roy sister of the BRIDE was the maid Of honor
and the bridesmaids were Miss Flora Mansel
ana Miss May Gallagher. A, II. Heney acted
as best man. After the ceremony an elaborate
dinner was enjoyed at the MaisOn TOrtOni.
The newly married couple left aftrrwaTd 10
pass their honeymoon in The southern part OF
The State.
LOrey"-KrausS.
The wedding OF Frank Lorey aud Miss Hen
rietta Krauss was solemniZed on Sunday even
ing, July s. in the parlOrs of the Germauia
Club. 421 Post street. the Rev. j. Fuendeling
officiating Prior TO the wedding ceremony the
Germania quartet sang some choice wedding
melodies. The groom is member OF the club.
The parlors were deliberately decorated with
pamp&s plumes and ferns while directly In the
center OF the room was stationed two immense
bells. Precisely at . o'clock the wedding
party advanced. the bride being escorted by
the best man. Fred Meyer. Miss FTedia Sacks
acted as bridesmaid. The bride was elegantly
attired in pure white SILK. After the ceremony
congratulations were extended to the happy
couple by their friends, after which a wedding
repast was INDUCED III. Speech-mdking, sing
ing and dancing followed.
The groom is widely known and holds a Gov
eminent position IN The Railroad Mail Service.
He mas many friends, who all wish him well.
The bride is an estimable young lady OF this
city. who Is very pretty and bright, nd Mr.
LOrey is to congratulate himself on receiving
80 pretty girl for wife. Too much praise
clnuOU be given to Herman KraeIZer and
Richard Thomas, who were IN charge OF the
arrangements, The success OF the affair was
Que 10 these gentlemen.
The musical compostlon by Lustigen Brunder
added much 10 make the evening an enjoyable
one. The happy couple are now at Blue Lakes.
II was Mr. Lorey's intention TO make CONT
mental tour with his bride, but the strike pre-
vented him from so dong,
Among those presrn nj were the following: Or.
George SIrankey, Samuel Thiel and wife. ii. n.
Wilbur ana wife. Frederick X. Miller, Louis
Ringen. Frank Hastings, Peter Ringer. George
" Never. Miss Title Meyer, Miss Mamie
Cauter. En- Buckley, Miss Rita Bell, Luxe Fay,
WiIIIam RaubnZeT, q. Waterman, Miss Emma
Never. Fritz Muhl, Dr. and Mrs. Mangus, w.
i G. Muhl and wife, Arthur MuhlI john holl-