Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-09
Stella Baker, Miss Jessie Keith. Miss Adat

Stella Baker, Miss Jessie Keith, Miss Adah
Hudson and Miss Ethel Ridenour.
The decorations of the south parlor were
yellow roses, those of the library red roses.
while pink roses. with ferns and smilax,
made the dining room especially attractive.
was also utilized as a dining room, and
here American Beauty roses We're used,
with wreaths and draperies of Christmas
greens. In every room the graceful cur
tains and garlands of smilax were repeat
ed with charming effect.
Among the out of town guests were Bish-
Woodward. of Lawrence; Miss Cockins and
Mr.. Will Cockins. of Lawrence: Mr.. and
Mrs. J. A Monroe. of Omaha; Mr.. and
Mrs. J. c. Lester. of Denver.
On Wednesday evening, at $50 o'clock,
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. T. ].
Eeattie. on Linwood avenue, the marriage
Mrs. Elizabeth Chouteau, and Mr.. Fred
erick Charles Merry was celebrated. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Father
the presence of the families Of the bride
ard groom alone.
The tall screen of palms. before which
the bridal couple stood. and the bank of
parlor mantel. were relieved by a profu-
SIGN of stately. snow white Bermuda Ill
les.
The bride herself was radiantly. lovely.
owned in heavy cream corded silk with
train. the severity of its simple lines re-
l,eved by white chiffon ruffies and pearl
carried her namesakes, the beautiful lilies.
Mr.. Legg played the wedding march
from "~Lohengrin."
A reception from Z to 10 o'clock followed
assisted by Mrs. Chouteau and MIR. and
Mrs. c. l.. Merry.
The wide entrance hall was adorned
with wreaths of smilax and with palms.
an impenetrable thicket of the latter
screening the alcove where were the mu-
sicians. TIL library was done in Meteor
Martha Brent and Miss Graves, gowned in
harmonizing tints of red. served punch,
while Miss Lynette Cole and Miss Ada
Gregg dispensed wedding cake.
The dining room was in pink and white.
A handsome drawnwork cloth over pink
silk covered the table. and in the center
lilies. The lower part Of the epergne was
filled with daybreak carnations. and its
base was imbedded in ferns. The walls
and ceilings of the room were clothed with
cedar.
Miss Edna Jackson, Miss sommers. Miss
Alice Dean and Miss Lucia Durfce. in
pink and white frocks: presided at the
Juliet Wilson. Miss Elizabeth Brent. Miss
Bertha Merry. Miss Blanche Chouteau.
Miss Daisy Dowden. Miss Florence Hun
tina Mcdonald.
During the evening Mis-, Lynette Cole
and Miss Pink Russell sang several Sc
t q Seau tffH a nleayie of Silver. cut glass and
b~ric-a-brac, the gifts of a host of friends.
was displayed in a room on the second
floor.
AS the bride came down the stairs.
gowned for her going away in handsome
blue cloth trimmed with black braid. and
a smart gray hat. She threw her bouquet
and Miss Alice Dean and Miss Florence
Lowe caught it and divided 1t between
Mr.. and Mrs. Merry left for an extended
February Febrean UP i at a6 SO G Gar &c az ave nUa' a''ef
Miss Lynette Cole entertained at luncheon
guests We're seated at -four small tables
daintily equipped and decorated each with
a different flower. bride roses. bridesmaid
roses. hyacinths and carnations being used.
Those in attendance Were:
Miss Lillian Chou Miss Martha McDon-
teau, aid.
Miss Edna Jackson. Miss Susan Black.
Miss ada Gregg. Miss Daisy Bantz;
Miss Bertha Merry Miss El9rence Love-
ener,
The days of holiday week proved all to
few to contain the gay functions planned
for that merry season, and the early part
of last week saw a continuation of brilliant
festivities. The dancing party given Mon.
day evening at Lyceum hall by Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry C. Orr for the Misses McDon-
| aid and Miss Lincoln was quite the largest
of these. and altogether a delightful occa-
sion.
A wealth of green draped the walls and
ceiling Of the hall: caught up with hand-
some sprays of holly, and supplemented by
stately palms. which encircled tall columns,
lanke the stairway, and effectually
screened the musicians from sight. made a
verdant bower in which the lovely gowns of
the women appeared to the best advantage.
A rosy light was shed by electric lights
yelled in pink shades. while in the supper
room n deeper glow was given by red
shaded candles. American Beauty roses
and palms were the decorations in the
latter room.
Mr.. and Mrs; Orr received, assisted by
Miss Mcdonald. Miss Martha Mcdonald
and Miss Lincoln. Assisting in entertain
ing We're Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Lombard,
Mr.. and Mrs Witten Mcdonald. Mr.. and
Mrs. F. w. Mcdonald, Mr.. and Mrs. ]
ards. Mr.: and Mrs. F. p. Wilcox. Mr.. and
Mrs. Walton Holmes. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Moore. Mr.. and Mrs. George p. Gross. Mr.
and Mrs. w. Ewing Hall, Mr.. and Mrs
Ira c. Hubbell.
Mrs. Orr wore a very effective gown OF
with accessories of point lace and pearls.
Miss McDonald's gown was OF white bro.
caded satin with collarette of turquoise blue
chiffon and girdle OF turquoise velvet.
Miss Martha Mcdonald was In a girlist
frock of white brocade. trimmed simply
with ruffies of white tulle about the neci
and shoulders. and at the foot of the skirt
She carried American Beauty roses.
Miss Lincoln was Gowned in violet nous.
seine over yellow silk. a charming color
effect, heightened by her bouquet of VIC,
lets.
Thu invited guests were:
Mr.. n Mrs. William NJ. Alternately.
Mr.. and Mrs. William +. Register,