The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-28

turned from q successful trip 10 I'm
poria, Peabody, and kinsley- The
papers at those points refer to the en-
tertainment in complimentary terms.
IzberIe- 5LervVin-
Last night at o'clock Grace Cathe-
dral was filled with the many friends Of
Miss Gertrude Merwin, daughter Of Mr.
and 3Irs. Dwight T. Merwin and Dir.
William S1as Eberle. to witness that
most interesting and solemn rite Of mar
rage. sMany were hidden to the feast,
and apparently all had wedding gar
ments," and came The Cathedral was
also in wedding array, with white canvas
on chancel and aisle, white altar cloths
and curtains, and picturesque palms at
the entrance to the chanceL A short
organ prelude announced the approach
or the wedding procession, which was
led by the boy choir IF which Mr. Eberle
las long been a member; to the musical
cadence of the wedding hymn, Inc
Voice That Once O'er Eden, the we'd
ding party advanced toward the chanceL
First came Miss w lila Tomlinson fol
lowed BY Misses Marie Norton and Edith
Isbeu; then the maid Of honor
Miss Blanche Dienst preceding the
bride leaning on the arm Of her
father. and followed by Mr. r. Jamison,
who preceded the other TWO ushers
II essrs- .. n. Mcconnell and Clifford
listed. At the chancei steps. the groom
and his best man, 1Ir. Walter n 0ble, met
the bridal party. As the low sweet notes
of % Promise BE" swelled through the
church, Dean tNillspaugh descended
from the altar and pronounced the be-
trOthal ceremony. Then. accompanied
by Miss Dienst and Mr.. Noble the bride
and groom advanced To the altar. where
the marriage service made them one. As
the last amen was said, the triumphant
notes Of the wedding march arose, and
the young people turned from the altar
rf Fa b
eT. with the best wishes and prayers Of
all present The first station On this
journey was the reception at the home Of
the brides parents, where many avdiled
themselves Of the opportunity of giving
them IA Godspeed on their way,
and also OF having nearer
view of the becoming attire Of
the bridal party. The bride was in
white silk, point lace trimmed, and car
rled a bouquet Of white roses, the maid
Of honor in a lovely blue silk, and the
three bridesmaids wore white swiss with
pale blue stocks and sashes. all carrying
white chrysanthemuns and white lace
fans, the Gift of the bride The home
IS tasteful comfortable one. and was
becomingly decorated for this most ex-
ceptIonal occasion, but at this time,
above and beyond the beauty Of furnish
ings and flowers, was the convincing i'm
preston that -'the ornaments Of a house
are the friends who frequent it," As
slstlng IL the reception were Mrs, A
Dienst. Miss Lucy Kingman. and Mrs w
2. Tomlinson. Mr. and AIRS. Eberle will
visit Niagara. New York. and other
eastern points on their wedding trip,
and VIII be at home 10 friends after
} January 1st at 127 WOOdlawn avenue.
Potwin Place.
Minor Social Mention.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Shuttleworth will
arrive in tile city this evening from Ft
Leavenworth and be the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Thompson.
Last evening at the Topeka club Dir.
Dave Mulyane entertained BIessrs. j. IT.
Burton, Cyrus LELAND, James a. Slmp-
son, aud J. j.. Bristow AT dinner
Miss Gertrude Merwin entertained the
members or her bridal party on Monday
evening after rehearsal
Mr. aud Mrs. Howard Hinkle of St
Joseph, DR.. and Mrs. A II. Lanphear Of
Atchison. and Mrs. Ida Stillman and
Mrs. Kate Perry of Nortonville, were the
out OF town guests at the Merwin- Eberle
wedding