The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-26

The Handsome Residence Was Hand
someIy Decorated With HIistIetoe ant
Christmas Greens-The Happy Coupl
Left Over the santa Fe For the East
on q Wedding Tour.
One of the finest weddings which mas
ever occurred in this city was the one
which united Colonel H. c. Loomis o.
Winfield and Ida Marie Houck, ct the
home of the bride, No. 306 East Central
avenue, last evening at six o'clock. Rev.
Samuel E. Busser OF Emporia oficiat-
ing.
The handsome residence was profusely
decorated with nistletoe, and Christmas
greens, and presented a beautiful ap-
5,earance. The ceremony was performed
In the spacious parlor, the bride being
given away by her brother, Mr.. John
Newsletter. The beautiful ring service Of
the Episcopal church was used. After
the ceremony the happy couple left over
the Santa Fe for the east on an extend
ed wedding tour, being accompanied to
the depot by few intimates- The bride
was attfred in a handsome brown travel
ing suit, while the groom wore the con-
ventional black.
Colone,aand Mrs. Loonis were the re-
cipients OF numerous kilograms Of con-
graduation from all over the country.
Col. Loomis is one of the best known
and most highly respected citizens IN
the state of Kansas. He has received the
highest of honors 10 be obtained in Ma
sonic circles, having been made thirty-
third degree Mason. He is now serving
his second term as mayor OF Winfield.
He is a gentleman Of refinement, edu-
cation, and enjoys the respect and ad-
miration Of a host of friends. Mrs.
Loomis is a lady of admirable qualities
and occupies a foremost position in
Wichita society, and has, during her
long resideuc here, made many friends
by ner womanly ways.
After the wedding ceremony the bride
and groom with the wedding party re-
paired to the dining room, where
most elaborate wedding super WAS
served. The room was decorated most
appropriately. From the chandelier to
the corners of the table were strung
festoons OF green, while in the center
OF the table were beautiful cut flowers.
The party consisted of Col. and Mrs.
Loomis, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank TaT5urt,
Mrs. Amos Tucker, Mr.. John Newstet-
ter, Mr.. Henry Ozarne, Mr.. ]. II. Nc
Gail, Miss Mamie Houck, and Mr.. Ad-
Tian Houck.
The presents were handsome, being
both useful and ornamental. They will
be at home to their friends at No. 306
East Central avenue, after January Is.
LINCOLN SCHOOL SCHOLARS.
A very interesting programme was
given by the fourth grade pupils Of
lincoln school. on Friday afternoon, cd
cember "a. II consisted principally of
the 'Mother Goose Cantata," rendered
in such a manner as to reflect great
credit on the little folks participating
The following are the names Of the prin-
cipal characters:
Mother Goose" Orrel Andrews; "Si-
mon," Claude Goodrich; "Old Woman
who rved in a Shoe,' Nellie Tracey;
Her children, Blanche Tracey, Josie
Tracey, Ina Fletcher. Bertha Lawrence,
Bessie Slough, Katie Lemcke, May
WIkie, and Pearl Pryor. "Old Mother
Hubbard" NeIlfe Furnish; 'Bopeep."
Mabel Romig; her sheep, Parm Hick-
man, Eugene Cone; Little Boy Blue,"
Earl Goodir; "Old Woman and Hen" |
Els Brakeman; Bachelor" George |
Drake; His wife, Pearl Pryor; Little |
Girl and Dog" Zslla Coin; santa !
Claus" Robert Pearce. a great many |
PARENTS and friends were present.
BRAITSCH-SDIPSON NUPTIAIS.
Mr. Emil Braitsdh and Miss Olive !
Simpson of this city were married at |
the Reformed cilurch on Wednesday eve
ming. The ceremony was witnessed by |
something over 200 invited guests. The |
church was very prettily decorated in /
evergreens and potted plants. Above
tie altar was tastily arranged a de-
sign consisting of a star above three !
bells which hung from a beam Of green
draped with the colors Of the church.
Promptly al p. m. the choir Of %
voices entered in professional singing
the Bridal Chorus from I.ohengren.
Their leader, Mr.. Henry Huffman. acted
as master of ceremonies. TIE bridal
party followed. The ushers, Mr.. Ben
Morgan ana Mr. Frank Braitsch. lead
ing. TIE bridesmaids We're Miss Rer-
ina Braitsch and Miss Lillian Simpson.
Taey wore white and carried vegov
Poses. The bride was dressed in white
satin and carried brides roses. TIE
gentlemen wore conventional black. The
Rev Bruce Griffith oficiated.
After the ceremony the bride and
groom received the congratulations Of
the choir of which they had been MEM
hers. and then the bridal party returned
70 the home Of the brides mother. where
an elegant spread was partaken Of. The
following relatives and near friends ac
companied them: Mess~s. and Nesdames
Bruce Griffith, Roman Braitsch. ,Iohr, !
Braitscl, c. Braitsch. and Gas Kur-
bach Of Abilene; Mesdames C11ilae~s
Stout, Chas. Kutbach of Abilene. y
Bailey Of Waco, Texas. and J. Ramsey
ot Benton; Misses Eda Braitsch. Ger
fruie Braitsch. Lulu Stout. Lettia Sta,+
Carrie Kur5Gch ot Enterprise. ap5 Ifl,is
hur5ach, of Abilene: and Messrs. Cy,ss
Simpson. George Burns and T. s. Simn-
son. Of Weir City.
Mr.. Brafts6l has been engaged wiz,
me Reckmeyer Sadde.y company for
1he past four years Mr.. and Mrs.
BTsiisoA have arranged q neat home Al
1eSe South Topeka avenue. Where tbev
VII be at home 70 their friends after
January Ist
MISS ANNA JONES ENTERTAINS
Miss Anna Jones entertained a few
cf her friends Informally last evsni-,,