The National tribune., 1896-09-24
EDFToG'S CHAT.
our Dear Old Veterans Walking on FLO"
ers-A Floral Wedding.

FLOWERS FOR THE VETERANS.
Ono of the nrettiest incidents of the G.A.h.
narade at S.; Paul WAS the girls hover orisaue'
stationed at the Newport residence one Oh 'ne
handsome homes of the city.
There were 200 girls dressed in white gowns
with red and blue sashes, carrying fancy oas-
l,o,s slloa with flowers. AS each division ap-
preached the girls marched down ana fofhieu
line on either side of the street. and as tne i'nes
passed the girls broke ranks and peited the VET
Grams with blossoms.
The comrades were deeply touched ana as
ton;shed at this beautiful tribute to them, ano
many affecting scenes occurred.
Amonr the number of flower children was a
detachment of colored girls aud as they thre"
their blossoms there were many tear'ui eyes
among the old gray-haired veterans VINO ma
fought for their freedom.
All of the girls entered into the spirit OF the
occasion. and their bright, smiling faces anu
hearty. piriish enthusiasm made the scene one
never to he forgotten.
"God bless you. every one" called ono gray
haired veteran with a faded blue coat.
1--WE never were treated like this heiore
said a distinguished officer, as he pinned rose
on his coat.
"Three cheers for the girls" called COM
patty in concert
Others were so astonished that they could
only smile aud take off their hats to show tnei'
appreciation.
Mrs. Newport one of St. PauPs progressive
women. and Chairman of the Ladies' Commit
tee. was the originator of the unique idea' ana
she carried out the plans herself. receiving
many compliments and the hearty thanks OF
the old soldiers in line.
FLOWER WEDDING.
The National Womau's Suffrage Association
offered prize OF SOS for the best entertainment
presented by any club or suffrage assocs1foh-
But one was sent in, so there WAS no cohtest'
but the entire conception OF this one, sent oy
the North Dakota Association, through Dr.
Cora Smith. Chairman, is SO pretty and unique
that it is herewith given for the b.nent OF the
L.H.W., ID. of V, Ladies' Aid Societies, and
kindred Orders The picture Of Lucy stone
NAV give wav 10 that of Clara Barton, or that
Of some other woman patriot of lS6l-6o.
THE FLOWER FESTIVAL.
The festival should be given at the house of
sleadine member of the suffrage club and per-
sonal invita- ions can be issued asking your
self and friends" The entertainment can De
made very delightful. and can be varied 70 suit
the occasion. Ii il is Summer time and MOWERS
are plentiful the house can be made power OF
fragrance and beauty. Even if it is Miawinter,
the house can be gaily decorated If there is
some one clever at making paper flowers
An artist could make some dainty little
souvenir cards with flower in water coors.
and suffrage sentiment on II, to be given 10
each guest as a souvenir, or to be sold for III
cents apiece
Refreshments can be adorned with leaves and
flowers II very formal. a tiny buttercup. made
of tissue paper or a bit of yellow ribbon. can be
pinned on those who have been served 70 sup
per.
Perhaps. the best way to raise money BY this
entertainment is 10 announce in the advertise
ments or invitations that during the evening
the small fee of % cents will be collected.
The special feature Of the evening is the
"Flower Wedding and this should be started
rs soon as the guests have gathered.
THE FLOWER wEpDISa.
The questions arc written on large pieces Of
paper in blue pencil, about ID on sheet, each
piece three feet long and two feet vide. These
papers are fastened TO the wall or curtains IN
different parts of the room. Each guest is FUR.
nished with heavy white card twith-bcveled
edges size of ordinary note paperl and q
sharpened pencil. The papers hcing in differ
ent parts Of the rooms keep the guests moving
about and breaks up The stiffness. After Az
hour or SO. the hostess reads the questions aloud
and the guests give their answers, corrected by
the hostess count of the correct answers u
called for. ard the guest having the farges'
number Is presented with some little suffrage
souvenir. like big sunhowcr penwipef, or
box of suffrage stationery, or the large piceurs
or Lucy Stone.
i. What was the bridegroom's name?
Sweet William.
9. What was the brides namer
Marguerite.
2 Atwhat hour was the weddingf
Four o'clock.
4 What high dignitary married themf
Cardinal.
s. Who assisted Jack-in-the-pulpit.
6. bimf Elder Berry.
z. One dark-eycd bridesmaid
Black-eyed Susan.
g. One precise bridesmaid?
Primrose.
@ One from between the mountainss
Lly-of-th valley.
10 What sealed the marriage contractf
Soomon's seal.
IL. Who gave the bride away?
Poppy.
p What did she wear on her head
Bridal wreath.
l3. What did she wear on her feetf
Ladies' slippers.
IL What style OF collar did she wearf
Stock.
Is. What style of bicycle suit was in h,
trousseaug Dutchman's breeches.
l6. How did he know she would marry him
Aster
Il. Where did the groom salute herr
Tulips.
Is What was the color of her eyes?
Violet.
I9 What was the color OF her cheeksi
Pink.
20. What was the color of her lipsl
Rose.
81. What put the blush on her cheeks?
Crpid's paint brush.
%. What were the ages of her guestsp
Youth and old age.
%. What was the denomination Of her guest
Quaker ladies.
"a. What floral decorations proclaimed {
bridal couple woman suffagistsf
SuDlowcrs.
o. What fop was at the weddincf
Daudelon.
&c What tasbfnl guests?
Walfowers
q. What witness signed the certifcatee
Jonquill
2S. What her restless little brothe
name? Johnniejump-up.
%. Her robust maids name2
Bouncing Betty.
80 What disheveled bird sang thercf
Ragged Robin.
81 What waved over the housef
Flag.
3D. What birds song was peculiarf
Lark's pur.
30 Her tayorite author?