Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-06-15
EARLY JUNE WEDDINGS.
Happy Nuptial Ceremonies Of Interest
to All.
From Thursdays Daily1
AMSDEN- PARKER.
What is so rare as IA day in lime,

Then II ever come perfect days"
Just such perfect day was yester-
day, forerunner OF a more perfect
evening, when a beautiful and i'm
pressive ceremony was witnessed by
about seventy guests at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Bearce, the occa-
sion being the marriage of theil
daughter, Susan Hedge Amsden, and
Carl Sutherland Parker, Of Kansas
City. The guests assembled at 6;3(
and passed very pleasant half houl
viewing the magnificent array Of cut
glass, silver, china and works Of art
souvenirs of loving, appreciatlvt
friends.
At seven o'clock they assembled in
the parlors and with the first notes O.
Mendelssohn's wedding march from
harp, mandolin and violin were heard
the steps Of the bride and groom or
the stairs. They came unattended
along the smilax-wreathed banisters
through the aisle formed by friends
on under a canopy Of ferns where Dr.
Neel, Of Kansas City, stood waiting
The room was beautifully decorated
with ferns, roses and white oleanders,
The alcove where they stood wat
draped with Point de Esprit that was
almost concealed with cut ferns. Two
pillars OF ferns crowned with punches
Of white roses hanked either side and
great jardineres Of the same beautiful
flowers were placed by them.
The ceremony was performed by
the pastor OF the Southern Presby'
terrain church Of Kansas City, Of
which the groom is a member, and
was beautifully rendered. The
responses were given in full rounded
tones, attestingS the earnestness Of
both.
After the congratulations Of rela'
tives and friends, the bride led the
way to the dining room which wa;
especially arranged for her and i'm
mediate relatives. A round table
was artistically decorated witt
smiax and plumosa suspended from
the ceiling with a centerpiece Of bride
roses. A delicious lunch was served
each guest receiving one of the roses
The gown Of the bride. was made Of
white embroidered partisan mousse
line with deep ruffle and insertion
of point-de-venice, the guimpe anc
sleeves being entirely of the beautiful
lace. The bow of ribbon and lace
that formed the garniture of TIT
bodice showed the taste and tht
touch OF the finished artist. The en-
tire garment was lined with brussels
net with an interlining of white
taifeta. The veil of tulle fell grace
fully from a coronet roped witt
pearls. A brooch in the form OF 8
crown set with pearls, olivenes anc
diamonds. given by the groom, clasp
ed the neck ribbon and a shower bou
quet of lilies Of the valley completed
costume of elegant simplicity,
The something old" worn by the
bride was pair of hose knitted BY
the sister Of the great aunt for whom
she is named and have been worn as
part of the wedding regalia Of botf
her great aunt and mother.
The groom appeared in full dress
suit with white embroidered satin
vest.> The solitaire stud worn was Q
present from the bride.
The bride is the daughter Of Lieut.
Charles II. Amsden, U. s. N, who
died in Fremont, Ohio, May 1888
She is gifted with all that makes
sweet, noble woman. By her grace
and charm OF manner she has won al
hearts and the best wishes for her fu
ture are expressed by her many
friends.
The groom is the only child of Mr.
and Mrs. C. d. Parker, well-knowr
in the business and social circles o.
Kansas City. With the exception o.
several years in eastern colleges ht
has received his training in the West
and is exceptionally equipped fol
the business he has just entered as
partner in his fathers extensive en-
terprises.
About 10 o'clock the newly married
couple were caught stealing down the
front stairs to meet the Santa Fe, but