The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-10-04
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.


The marriage Of Miss Gertrude Smith,
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. r. p. Smith,
aad Dir. Frank 5. Crane was solennizsd
last evening in the brides home, corner
Of Fourth and Tyler streets, and about
one hundred and fifty OF the society Peo-
pie Of the city Witnessed the ceremony.
which will add another name to their
list Of matrons. In the first parlor one
corner was banked high with palms and
here, under a canopy of smllax, the we'd
ding party stood. Rev. l. Blakesley re-
peated the service of the Episcopal
ritual
The bride looked beautiful in a gown
of ivory white satin whose elegant sim
plicity suited her admirably The high
bodice was severely plain, with no trim
ming save yoke EN- brOidered in pearls.
The train was square and a long tulle
veil was fastened in the hair with pearl
pins She carried a cluster of bridal
roses Miss Glenna Cross, as maid Of
honor, wore white chiffon over white
silk. The neck was finished with high
collar, and the sleeves ufed to the ell
bow. Her gloves were long ones Of
white suede and she carried perle roses
Mrs Arthur Capper presided at the
piano and PLAYED the wedding march
from Loheng grin. She wore her wedding
dress Of white crepe de chine in the
Empire style. Mr. Louis Smith, brother
of the bride acted as best man. The par
lors we're simply decorated with palms
served in Mrs. VIM. MuelIer'S DarIOrS,
carpets were spread across the lawn aud
the guests were served al small tables in
charge of Miss Mabel Knowles, Grace
Van Houten. Nellie Small and Grace
Weiss.
Mrs. Smith, in handsome black satin
gown trimmed with duchesse lace, was
assisted in receiving by Mrs. Geo. w.
Crane in black and white satin with jet
trimming. and, Mrs. SIlas Rain who wore
black velvet combining with mauve
satin. The wedding gifts were excep-
Both bride and groom are very popular
in society here aud are SO we'll and fav-
orably known that further delineation
would be superhuous. They will be at
home after Nov. 4, at 1116 Van Buren,
street
Golden wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs W. G. Souther celebrated
the fftieth anniversary of their marriage,
the golden wedding, last evening at their
home. 700 Jefferson, aud a large gather
ing of relatives and old friends were as
sem led to rejoice with them over the
many years which they have been en-
abled to enjoy together Mr.. SOuther is
old settler Of Topeka; he came here
in 1869 and took charge Of the book and
job department of the Record. under +.
P. Baker and Henry King After that
he was connected with newspaper bust
he became clerk IN the auditor of pas
senger receipts Office, which position he
holds now.
Last evening the gathering was en-
livened by music and supper Of many
good things was served A bell Of au-
tumn leaves hung in the doorway be-
tween the two parIors. Some very hand
among them dinner Jet Of
gold band china from the employees in
-.
MIR. and Mrs. K. Z. Souther of St Louis,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. H. Souther and Major
and Mrs. Lewis of Springfield, Ill, Mrs.
Lizzie Johnson of Decatur, ILL.,, Mr. and
Mrs. Woodbridge of Golden, Colo, MIR.
and Mrs Preston H. Souther and daugh-
tiers; Robert c. Bond and family, r. L.
Zeller and family, Messrs. and Mesd Ames
c. II. Atwood. J. F. Mitchell, w. O.
Louck, d. W. Bollard, A v Albaugh, G.
s. Mason, J. A Mcclure, John Bradley,
II. w. Baungardner, 0. E. Panty. NJ. l.
Lee, NJ. E. Brubaker, e. E. Gepe, Pearl
Bruce, Rudolph Whitmer Wetherby.
W. G. Frederick. Chas. Thrapp, II. Rob-
inson, G. E. Bill, VIM Davis. A. Gentry,
Carson, Willis Edison, Gordon Miller. ID.
s. Skinner, Rev. l. Blakesley, Rev. +. y
McCabe, Markley.
Breck-Lord-
Tuesday morning, October 2nd, thirty
five relatives and intimate friends gath
Lord. 11S Harrison street, to witness the
marriage of their daughter. Carrie May,
to Mr.. Hubert D. Brock Promptly at
10 o'clock Miss Clara Deicher sounded
Mendelssohn's wedding march and a
moment later the bridal pair entered the
parlors and took their PLACES beneath a
floral horse shoe suspended from the
center Of an arch of madeira and other
graceful vines. The Rev Mr.. Howard, /
of the u. E. church performed the cere-
mony. After hearty congratulations an
elegant breakfast was served The |
bride, who is an accomplished young |
lady, was attired in white Henrietta and /
real lace. white suede gloves and slip
pers, tulle veil and orange blossoms. /
The house was profusely decorated with /
palms, begonias and other flowers A /
beautiful heart of pansies and sweet
alyssum occupied a prominent place on I
the piano. The presents. which were
numerous and costly, testifying to the
esteem in which the young couple are
held They left on the 2 o'clock train /
for Kansas City, St Louis and other
points east Mr.. and Mrs. Brock are
lived here all their lives, and will be At
home to their friends after October Is, /
at S17 Chestnut street
A Surprise Party
Miss Gertie Blddle was given a sur
prise party Tuesday evening by some Of |
her friends who succeeded admirably in /
the plans and The young lady was as en- /
barrassed by the crowd before her, when /
she returned from a call, as they could /
have wished The lawn was i-hted /
with japanese lanterns and indoors /
golden rod and asparagus frightened the |
rooms. Refreshments were served to
Misses Annie and Jennie Hudson, Ethel 4
and Nora Oliver. Clara, Alice and Cora I
Deicher. Birdie Wilson, Abbie Shaffer I
Lenna Prouty. Edna Prescott, Mamie ]