The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-31

The marriage of Miss Harriet Lucille
Mulvane and Mr.. John Baird Nicholson
took place at eleven O'Clock this morning
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs John R.
Mulvane. Owing to the illness of Mrs.
MuIvane the wedding was a very quiet
affair.
In striking contrast to the gloom out
side were the cheerful rooms, bright
with quantities of cut flowers. palms and
ferns
Miss Mulvane. who is pretty blond,
was charming in her travelling gown of
gray camels hair trimmed with panne
velvet of a lighter shade. The jauuty
blouse jacket had the latest military
effect and the skirt was perfectly plain;
both were lined with soft gray silk
Her waist was of American Beauty
tafTeta and she carried an arnful of
American Beauty roses. Her small
toque was Of gray panne velvet, with
a big gray bird perched on one side; the
needed bit Of color was added by a
bunch of brilliant red berries, harmonic
ing with her waist.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
p w. Crannell of the First Baptist
church. Following the ceremony
luncheon was served to the guests.
Guests from out Of town were, Mr..
and Mrs. F. w Blackmar Mr.. and
Mrs. l. Nicholson and Miss Ieoti Nichol-
son Of Lawrence ana Miss Marie Morris
Of HiaWatha. In spite OF the fact that
account of Mr.. NichOlson's departure
from the city, quantities of handsome
presents were received by the young
people and the bride had in her trous-
seau some Of the prettiest gowns shown
in Topeka for some time.
Mr. and Mrs Nicholson left at noon
for the City Of Mexico, where they will
be at home to their friends after De-
cember 1, at ApartadO Postal 307- Mr..
Nicholson will take a position in the
treasurer's department of the Mexicana
Metalurgic Smelling company.
A Delightful Luncheon.
Miss Pearlade Prescott gave a charm
ing one O'Clock luncheon today at her
Of honor were Mrs. H c. Linn Of Wash
ingtOn, D. c.. and Miss Celeste Nellis.
The guests were all seated at one table
which had a pretty centerpiece OF white
carnations and trailing smilax. An eIab-
crate luncheon was served in several
courses
The invited guests were. Mrs Linn,
Mrs Reynolds Of Kansas City, Mrs T.
J. Kellam. Mrs George LangdOn, Miss
Nellis and Mrs. Frank Metzler.
For MIR. and Mrs. Ryan.
Mr. and Mrs Frank FARRELL gave a de-
HghtfuIIy informal affair Tuesday eve
ming for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan of
Washington, d. @. Refreshm were
vocal numbers by Mrs. A. r. Lingafelt
added to the pleasure Of the guests.
The invited guests included Mr.. and
Mrs. Ryan, Mr.. and Mrs James L.
King, Mr.. and Mrs James Brewer. Mr..
and Mrs. A. r. LingafeIt, Mr.. and Mrs.
George o. Wilmarth, Mr.. and Mrs A. l.
Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle Dickey,
Mrs. H G. Linn of Washington. D C,
Mrs. Charles Pierce of New York. Mrs.
Fred I.awless and Mrs. Annie FARRELL of
Atchison, Miss Emily King, Mr.. Archie
Williams, Mr. Charles Wilmarth Of Los
Angeles and Mr. Burns Williams
A Pleasant Affair.
Mrs. Herbert Dewey Crosby gave a
very pleasant thimble party this after
noon at her home on Van Buren, street,
in honor of her mother. Mrs T. L Bond
of Salina. The rooms were prettily dec
grated with cl1rysanrhemurns and other
one of the features q the afternoon
which tested the wits Of the guests
Mrs Crosby was assisted by Mrs T.
F. Carver, Mrs James B. Hayden, Mrs.
E. L. Copeland and Mrs. w A. Coates
A two course luncheon was served
through the rooms by little Misses Grace
Koontz. Clara Freshman and Hazel
Grimes.
The guests invited for the afternoon
were: Mrs T. F. Carver Mrs NJ A
Low. Mrs G. c. Baker Mrs G. R Smith
Mrs w. r. Smith, Mrs. w. A. Johnston,
Mrs. J. 3. Hayden, Mrs. d. O. McCray,
Mrs. E. L. Copeland, Mrs. J. c. McC1in-
took. Mrs. A l. Redden, Mrs A. L.
Murphy, Mrs. ID. F. Paxton, Mrs.
Margaret Wiggin, Mrs H IT, Chase,
Mrs. Edwin LANCE. Mrs. c. w Nellis,
Mrs. w. A Coats, Mrs H l. Shirer,
Mrs J. B. AIcAfee, Mrs. Z. T. Sim, Mrs.
J. D. Mcfarland, Mrs. w T. Crosby,
Mrs. F Hes, Mrs. H H Embry, Mrs. L.
Burns, Mrs z W. Thompson, Mrs ".
H. Thompson. Mrs J. r. KOontz, Mrs.
F. E Grimes, Mrs. T. b. Dixcy Mrs.
N H. LOOMS. Mrs w s. Hancock, Mrs.
H. A OFT Mrs. L. Forbes, Mrs. W. n.
Hall, Mrs D. C Nellis. Miss McCray,
Miss Reddeu Miss Smith, Miss Nc
Clintock. Miss Low, Miss Coats. Miss
Case. Miss Hayden, Miss Mcfarland
Miss NelIis, Miss Anna Nellis.
Mrs. Poindexfer's Luncheon.
Mrs. r NJ. Podndexter Of Belodt, was
the e.1lest of hn.nnr AZ an erinNa lnle. /