The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1896-10-27
UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Additional Details of the Ney!nes-Johns
Ton Nuptia!s

UNITED IN MARRIAGE
Additional Details of the NevInes-Johns
Ton Nuptials.
Last Wednesday evening, at the ele
CANT home the bride, 1725 East Dougla:
avenue. occurred one of the most beau
tiful and impressive weddings which has
been solemnized in this city for many
months. AT 8 o'clock upon the evening
mentioned, Miss Grace j. Johnston was
united in marriage to Mr.. Mason G.
Nevins cf Hastings, Michigan.
the house was beautifully decorated with
palms and other large foliage plants
The orchestra, conducted by Professor
BabieZe, was stationed in the hallway
behind a great mass of foliage, consist
Ing Of palms and ferns, and their music
helped to make the occasion one TO be
never forgotten by its sweet plaintive-
ness.
The beautiful tones Of the wedding
march floated through the rooms just
as the clock sounded the hour of s, and
after a brief period the bridal party
could be seen, as thep turned into the
landing half way down the stairway.
First came little Miss Annie Barnes,
niece of the bride, bearing small bask-
ct in which rested the wedding ring up
on small silver waiter. She was daint-
lily attired in white satin and with her
white satin slippers, was a veritable lit
tie fairy. Following her came Miss
Clara Johnston, sister of the bride, as
bridesmaid, and Mr.. James Vincent as
groomsman, and lastly the bride upon
the arm of the groom.
Slowly they descended the broad stair
r9Sa he roascurad oadanpa of
wedding march, and they presented
picture not to be soon forgotten The
rail of the staircase was intertwined
thickly with smilaX, dotted here and
there with white rose, and this with
beautiful carpeted steps and the bridal
party slowly defending upon them,
made it well worthy the brush Of a
master.
AS they reached the foot OF the stairs
they turned up the hallway and entered
the doorway which led into the parlor,
and took their places upon a large
white rug before bank Of palms and
beneath a large canopy of wild sIlilax
Here Rev. Bradt stood awaiting them
and he then united them, using the
beautiful and impressive ring ceremony,
which was here performed amid the as
sembled guests in a manner which, If
possible, made it more beautiful TO
those who witnessed it than ever.
The bride was attired in lovely we'd
Org dress, the skirt of which was bro
caded white satin. The bodice was Of
Mouselline de Sole, over plain white
satin with pearl trimmings. Over it all
fell the long white bridal veil. The
bridesmaid, Miss Clara Johnston, wore
white organdie over green satin. low in
ha nd GlpaVPG
sented very pretty appearance, as did
the entire bridal party, as they stood |
upon the large white rug beneath he |
EnilaX canopy.
in the center of the bank OF ferns di-
rectly in front of tie bride, hung large
rrayon portrait of her mother. The
frame was tastefully draped with /
smilax from both sides, and a bunch of |
white roses held them together at the |
bottom of the picture. Directly above
the head of the bride also hung bunch |
of white roses.
The bridal party afterward partook ola |
very dainty bridal supper. The table
stood in the large bay window of the
back parlor and was tastefully decorat-
I'd and arranged. The happy pair were
the recipients of numerous useful and
costly presents consisting of solid silver
ware, cut glass, dainty china, books Of
value and several pieces of elegant table
linen. Several of the presents came
from distant states, being sent by kind
friends and relatives who thus remem-
)ered their wedding day.
The house was elegantly decorated. no
pains being spared 10 make it as beauti-
,ui as possible. The smilaX which was
sent from Florida. G'apei all the doors
md windows ana the effect was en-
lanced by the addition OF numerous
plants arranged about the large rooms.
The bride has numberless warm
friends in this city 10 whom she has en-
feared herself by her amiable traits of
character. and carries with her their
most hearty wel-wishes. The groom is
NE of the best end most trusted travel
ng men in the country. being connected
With a large New York firm. The bride
md groom left the same evening for n
wo or three weeks tour through east
IN cities. after which they will return
o this city and will thereafter make II
heir home. The guests who were pres
mt were:
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Ashton. Mr. and Mrs.
\. Parkinson, Mr.. and Mrs. Imboden, | :
Or. and Mrs. Human, Mr.. and Mrs
Wright. Mr.. and Mrs. George Steel. Mr.. ,
=. u |
Black. Mr.. and Mrs. Tcrrey, Mr.. and
hrs Collins. DR.. and Mrs. Oldham. Mr.. ,
nd Mrs. Newcomo, Professor and Mrs. ,
'aylor, Mr.. and Mrs. Scott. Mr. and
irs. Burr, Mr.. and Mrs. Moody. Misses ,
Inna Burr. Emma Human, Kate Hin :
IAN. Matte Human, Agnes Burr. \
florence Richter, Ida Richter. EVELYN .
mboden. Maria, Winnie and Addie
arnes. Mabel Ayres, Maud Girty. tho 7
ne Misses Sargent Brosin. and Du :
ois. Coral Harris. Lizzie Noble. Anna I
1ncent. Birdie Vincent. May Parkin-
IN. Jennie Parkinson, Maggie Woody G
addie Torrey and Clara Johnston + G
IRIS Edward Dodd. Mrs. Sarah Steele g
irs VI. A. Taylor. Mrs White of Har-
er. Kan, Mrs. Richter and Messrs. | q
ohn' James. George and Dave Parkin- 7
IN. joan and Kirk Johnston. Jim and .
after Vincent and Fred Ayers. a
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