The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-06-06
N SOCIETY CIRCLES.
Recent Social Events in Topeka
and Vicinity.
NOTES OF SOCIETY.


The wedding of Miss Mollie Elizabeth
Crane to Mr. William James Radclih |
was solemnized last evening at the pretty
suburban home of the brides parents one
mile east of the city. Dir. and Mrs. D. |
o. Crane, the latter in a sage green
figured silk trimmed in dark green vel
vet, Miss Byrd Radclif in a nile green
silk and carrying La France roses, Miss
Georgia Radliff in white china silk and
carrying white roses, and Mr.. Frank
Crane received the guests to the number
of about one hundred in the CHEEKY re-
ception hall profusely decorated in palms
and bright red hollyhocks
The library off the reception hall was
decorated in palms and great quantities
of daisies. The punch bowl was placed
in the bay window surrounded with
palms and ferns aud here during the
evening presided the different members
of the !. o. T. B. club to which the bride
belongs. The huge parlor on the opposite
side of the hall was entirely in green
and white. Strands of asparagus ferns
fell gracefully ovor the fine lace curtains
and twined above the broad archway
leading into the room.
Within the space between two windows
was solid banking of ferns and palms,
at the base and along the sides of a tall
mirror reaching from about half way up
the wall to the ceiling. A large bowl of
white carnations rested on the little
bracket at the foot of the mirror and
over and above all extending from the
window to the center of the ceiling was
thickly yet delicately woven conopy,
from which was suspended huge bunch
of white carnations
White fur rugs were placed where the
wedding party was TO stand.
On either side of the pretty bower
stood tall piano lamp the soft light
from which beneath white and green
shades blended prettily with the delicate
hues of the surroundings.
Completely hidden behind cluster of
tall palms in a deep recess back of the
stairway was stationed the Alhambra
| mandolin club
Precisely at eight o'clock the
sweet tones of the mandolin sounded
the familiar notes of "Mendelssohn's
Wedding March," and the bridal party
began descending the broad stairway,
headed by the little ribbon girls, Misses
Lille Markley and Alberta Long, pref
tily attired in dainty Swiss dresses over
which were strewn sprays of asparagus
fern. AS they reached the foot of the
stairway they gathered up the long
vancing, made pathway for the bridal
party.
Next came the bridesmaid. Miss Anna
Crane, sister of the bride, and accompa-
MED by the groOmsman, Mr.. E. E. Nor
ris of Kansas City.
The bridesmaid was attired in light
blue china silk, the waist and large
sleeves vailed in white chiffon and
trimmed in white satin ribbon, and
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the bride and groom, the former in
beautiful satin gown en- train. Ths full,
round waist was cut high in the neck; a
deep pearl passementerie ornament of
| Vandyke points outlined yoke and fell
over the sleeves and full blouse
front. Half circles of pearls
held the sof crushed collar,
and over the entire costume hung the
graceful folds of silk bridal vail, caught
in the hair by diamond pin, the gift of
the bride. She wore white gloves and
slippers and carried bouquet of bridal
roses.
Rev. s. F. McCabe had taken his place
and as the bride and groom met him IN
der the pretty canopy the music ceased
for a moment only to take up the low
| sweet strains of 80 Promise Me-" and
the impressive Episcopal ring ceremony
was pronounced which united the young
couple for life Hearty congratulations
| were then extended Mr.. and Mrs, Will
| liam Radcliff. after which the guests
were invited to the refreshment room.
The decorations here were pink roses
and smilax. Strands of blue ribbon
twined with smitax hung from the chan
delier to the four corners of the table.
A large vase of La France roses stood in
the center of the table on a handsome
centerpiece of drawn work surrounded
by several we'll filed bon bon dishes,
and roses and smilax decorations were
to be seen everywhere in the room.
Mesdames Silas Rain, ]. R. HAYES.
| E. Simmons, Lewis Long, Misses
Daisy Hayes and Carrie Atkinson assist
ed through the rooms.
About midnight the bride and groom
left and went at once to their home.
which has been furnished at 1913 Polk
street. where they will be at home to
their friends after July 1.
Mrs. Radcliff is we'll known and has a
host of friends in the city, having lived
here almost all her life. Mr. Radcliff is
book keeper for the Crosby Mills and is
popular in business and social circles
Numerous and handsome wedding
presents were received, among these be-
| ing an elegant piano from the brides
parents.
Miss Mary LalSin's Tea.
Miss Mary Lakin gave a o'clock din
ner Tuesday evening to a number of
Bethany students and a few gentlemen
friends. The guests were comfortably
seated in groups on the lawn and a six
course dinner was served Dancing on the
broad veranda was enjoyed till 10 o'clock
warned the young ladies of certain rules
concerning early hours at Bethany and
they babe adieu to their hostess whose
kindness and hospitality had done SO
much towards giving thom many an IN .
expected pleasure during the sometime
rather severe routine of scholastic year.
The guests were Misses Nina Gordon.
Helen Green, Grace Smith. Croft, Grace
Smiley, May Everett and Edna Darrah:
Messrs Bert Lemon, Albert Roby, Fred
Gillett Kenneth Wharry, Charlie Hol.
man, Ed Dennis, Burr and David Lakin.