The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-02-05
The Flower Wedding

The Flower Wedding, given by the
Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist
Church, at the residence of Mrs. w. G.
Musgrove, on Friday evening of last
week, was a success in every particular
\ large crowd assembled to participate
in the amusements.
The house vas brightly lighted in
every nook and corner, TO make more
attractive the floral decorations that
made the rooms beautiful.
A substantial platform was placed in
one corner of the northwest room, oyeI
which a floral arch reached, and Sis.
pended from this arch was q white lace
parasol, trimmed a1tistically in cedar
and roses. Potted plants, trailing vines,
pretty little children, lovely Misses and
handsome youths transformed the house
into a 1oweIy kingdom for the evening.
The first tableau, "a Pretty Bouquet
was a vision Of beauty. Teu girls and
boys, dressed to represent some special
flower, comprised this scene. Those
taking part in this number were Lillian
Worthington, Pinkie Chinn, Lillian
Buford, Georgia Billiard, Elizabeth
Morrison, Margaret and George Wal
lace, Frank Kriehn, Coleman Eclle and
Margery Cole.
Scene second, 1.-THE Bride Ready"
represented the flower bride standing
before the mirror, her bridesmaid look
ing on with admiration, while in n
corner stood the pretty dressing maid,
disguised and jealous. Elizabeth Nor
rison was the independent little maid.
The third scene, The Groom and
Beat Man Completing Their Toilet" =.
The fourth was the Tom Thumb
Bridal Scene" and was perhaps the
most attractive one on the programme.
Howard Bates, son of Mr.. Tom Bates,
as flower groom, acted we'll his part.
Such manliness and conscientious pur-
pose are not often seen In a boy of nine
years. In his long pants, cut-away coat
and standing collar he ~personifed the
dignlfed Judge. Florida Stier, the
flower bride. could not have been sur
passed. The fairest blonde, the bright
est face, her cheeks tinted like roses,
she was lovely. Her pure white dress,
en- train, white slippers, bridal veil, and
roses enhanced her beauty, and she
stood with grace and ease, as If ITO the
manor born" John Bowman, best man,
nine years old, was as handsome as a
picture. He looked quite distinguished
In his broadcloth dress suit, and was as
much at east as many who were fifteen
years his senior. Marguerite Bates,
daughter Of DR.. George Bates, county
collector, was the maid of honor, and
carried her part like q little Grecian
goddess. She IL a pretty blonde, and
poses as naturally as if trained by an
artist of the old school. Coleman Eckle
was as fine a cupid as ever graced a
stage. No sculptor could find a hand
somer subject to model than this baby
boy of three years. MargeryC Cole as the
fairy was the "daintiest little
Of all.~ She was dressed In
and carried a basket of brides
She was as serious and thought
full as though all was a positive reality.
The last scene was Congratulations "
by the entire flower party.
Profs. Stark and Hyus, with violin
and guitar. charmed the crowd with
appropriate music while the tableaux
we're in progress.
The floral guessing contest las spir-
tied and interesting for an hour. Miss
Ethyl Cooper was the successful one,
and received the souvenir. The judges
Misses Annie Mountjoy, Katie
and Mr.. W. H. Chiles.
Sandwiches, pickles and coffee were
served in the dining room. Miss Laura
Hyde and Misses Bessie and Florence
Wallace presided at the coffee urns.
G. w. Stier, Frank Bowman,
John Morrison, Ed. Davis and R. T.
Jesse served the lunch. Prof Riley and
Mrs. T. Bates stood at the footlights
md adjusted the curtains. Mesdames
Hyde, Hopkins and Wallace received
he guests. Miss Mamie Cbinn had
.harge of the games.
MI. and Mrs. Musgrove were at home
o all, and none felt Ill at ease. It was
lear midnight when the last guest de-
'arted, thanking the ladies for such q
'leasant evening. B.