The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-10-19

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cluded from all but the annual meet
ing each spring.
Mrs. l. H. Stricken read an interest
ing paper on george William Curtis,
which was afterwards discussed by the
gentlemen and some of the members.
A reading by Mrs. Fred Q. Slater ana a
vocal duet by Mrs. Eli Foster and Mrs
l. H Stricken, added much to the
pleasure of the occasion. After the
programme refreshments were served.
Mercer MOntgOmery.
Miss Inez Leo Montgomery and Mr.;
James Edward Mercer were married
Wednesday evening at the home of the
brides uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs
John H Reed, at 619 West Eighth ave-
nue..
The ring ceremony was performed at
$3.50 by DR. Mcfarland of the First
Methodist church. There were no at
PENDANTS and as the bride and groom
entered. MendeIssohn's Wedding March
was played by Miss Grace Norris. They
stood in the bay window which was
draped with quantities of asparagus,
the arch overhead being twined with
roses and white ribbons
The rooms We're all decorated with
luxuriant palms, ferns and potted
plants. After the ceremony refresh
ments We're served in the dining room
On the polished table were pretty en-
broidered doilies, with a center piece of
roses Punch was served by MISS
Hamilton, cousin of the bride.
Miss Montgomery wore becoming
costume Of fluffy white Datiste, with
skirt had a tunic OVerskirt and the en-
tire gown was trimmed with batiste
rufies. finished with narrow, shirred
white satin ribbon. She carried twenty
brides roses, one for each year of her
age. She afterwards divided her bou-
quet among her girl friends present
Only the relatives and a few intimate
friends were in attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mercer are well known
in Topeka Mr.. Mercer is boOkkeeper
for the Crosby Brothers Dry Goods Co.
BOOth-Adams.
A simple but pretty home wedding
was that of Miss Martha S. Adams and
Mr.. Joseph Henry Booth, which took
place Wednesday evening at the home
of the brides mother, Mrs. NJ. Adams,
at 211 Tyler street.
The. ceremony was performed at eight
o'clock by Rev. n. J. Adams Of Inter
prise. brother of the bride
The rooms were prettilv decorated
with palms and ferns. The wedding
was very quiet, only the relatives were
present After the ceremony refresh
nents We're served through the rooms.
The bride wore a dainty gown of
white French batiste. The skirt was
finished with wide fiOunce, trimmed
with alternate groups of tucks and
shirrings of narrow white satin ribbon.
The waist was full the yoke composed
of mechlin lace and white satin ribbon;
below the yoke We're two pointed ruff1es,
the upper one having a perfect lovers
knot of white satin ribbon in the cen
ter The neck was a trifle low and
erect was given by being buttOned
straight down the back with tiny white
buttons. She wore a double faced white
satin sash and carried brides roses
The bride is a bright young woman,
liked by all who know her Mr.. and
Mrs. Booth viii not take a trip now
but went at once to housekeeping in
their own home which was already fur
nfshed- Cards will be issued in a few
Gays which read, At home after No
yember 20, at 347 Greenwood avenue,
Potwin.''
The Golden Rule Club.
The entertainment given at Unity
church Wednesday evening for the
benefit of the Golden Rule club was a
successful undertaking. This is one of
the few charitable clubs in the city
ana the ladies' deserve great deal Of
credit for the work they are doing
Miss Nellie Lincoln, the clever young
1mpersonator, assisted by some of To-
pekaS talent, gave an entertaining Dro-
gram, which was as follows: Selections
by the Amphion Mandolin club: vocal
solos by Mrs w. 3. Swan, and Mrs H
l. SEirer; piano numbers BY Professor
Harvey Worrall and Mrs. Harshbarger;
a violin solo by Mr.. Stenger and a num-
Der of readings by Miss Lincoln
The attendance was quite large and
the affair was a financial success. The
stage was prettily decorated with
palms, ferns and roses. The entire pro
ceeds will be used for charity.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Furry have issued
invitations for a dancing party on next
Tuesday evening at Webb's hall com
Mexico. 10y -
Mrs. Munday and Mrs. Jared Wood
M ana little son Of Aurora, Mo. are
In the city visiting the families of Colo
mel James Burgess and Mrs. S. J. Her
rem. -
Mr.. c. D. Hudson's school of dancing
Will be opened for ladies and GENTLE
men at his new hall. SOB and sos Kan
ave, Monday evening, October %
Miss Abbie Ware will entertain at
dinner next Monday evening in honor
of Miss Mabel Wilson.
MRS Minnie Atkinson and little
daughter OF Diamond Springs, Kansas
VIII arrive Friday to visit Mrs Akin
sons brother, Mr.. Z. H. Phillips and
family.
Mrs. D. D. Boyle who has been at the
nome OF Mrs. S. J. Herren since being
injured a week ago, while driving, is
much better and has returned to her
nome at LOwman Hill
The Spalding club held a pleasant
meeting wednesday evening at the
home of Mrs. ]. w Movers in POtvyir,
Owing to the fact that it was the birth
uay Of the hostess, the evening was So
elaIly spent, at the close of which re-
A[eshLhents were served. There were
about fifteen members present. Here
aItef the meetings will be held in Instf-
tute hall The five young ladies chosen
from the SpaIding club to helm seT,a
az the banquet for the Twentieth were:
MISS irene Horner, Miss Minnie Win
CERT, Miss Anna Buchanan. Miss Kittie
Fiyilh ana Miss Isabel Boyle.
The Ralston Health club was DELIGHT
fully entertained Tuesday evenire= AZ
the home of Mr. and Mrs Herbert
Hackney in Highland park
MI and Mrs. A. S. Booth of Pueblo
are visiting in the city They carne to
attend the wedding of their brother,
Mr.. Joseph Booth
The Primary union will meet FRIDAY,
afternoon at AIS, in the Z. ". G. a.
rooms.
See Courtney-Baxter's for your win
ter millinery. 716 Kansas avenue.