The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-11
TOPEKA SOCIETY.
Marriage of Miss RossingtOn
and DR.. d. r. Phillips.
Episcopal Ring Service Perform
ed by Bishop MilIspaugh.
PLEASING HARMONY.
Gowns of Bride and Attendants
Rich and Elegant.
Reception at Home Follows the
Ceremony.

The most interesting social event
which has taken place in Topeka for
some time was the marriage of Miss
Theresa Rossington, daughter of Col.
W. H. Rossington, to DR.. Daniel Russell
Phillips, Of Leavenworth, Wednesday
evening, at Grace cathedral.
Nine o'clock was the hour set for the
ceremony, but long before that time the
cathedral was filled with an expectant
throng Of guests fearing to lose a part
of the brilliant scene. The cathedral
never looked prettier than it did on this
occasion. The decorations We're in pink
and green, and consisted of pink roses
and Alabama smilax. The rood screen
was entirely hidden from view by masses
of the smilax, the chandeliers were heav-
lily draped with it, and it was used in
every place where it could be done so
effectively. Bouquets of pink roses on
the backs of the pews designated those
set apart for the relatives. and pink
roses were massed on the altar.
preceding the ceremony Mr.. Roland
| Medlicott sang effectively The Song Of
q Heart" by TunisOn and as the last
notes died away the bridal chorus from
.'Lohengrin" was sounded and the bridal
party entered. First came the ushers.
Mr.. Kurtz Kellam and Mr.. Ralph Peter
son, Mr.. Tom King and Mr.. David
Laxin, Mr.. w S. Bassinger of Leaven-
worth Mr.. Archie F. Williams and Mr.
Thomas Fenlon and Mr.. Stephen Glass,
both Of LeavenwOrth-
Then came the bridesmaids, two by
two, according to their size, the smallest
first They were Misses Antoinette West
and Theresa RossingtOn Warner Eliz-
asbeth Holiday and Katherine Kellam,
Alice Rossington and Louise Kellam.
Following them was the maid of honor,
Miss Florence Rossington, who preceded
the bride, accompanied by her father.
They were met at the chancel by Bishop
MillSpaugh, Dean Sykes, DR.. Phillips,
and Mr.. o. B. Taylor of Leayenworth,
who acted as best man. The full ring
ceremony was performed by Bishop
Millspaugh, assisted by Dean Sykes.
The bridal party and the guests left the
cathedral to the time of MendelSSohn'S
wedding march.
The brides costume was rich affair
Of white Irish poplin, trimmed with
point lace Around the bottom of the
trained skirt was a tWenty-inch fiounce
Of rose point duchess, While a bertha of
the same finished the bodice. The
sleeves were of tulle, and the low cor
sage was filed in with the same mate
rial The long wedding veil which fell
to the end Of the train was held in place
with three small ostrich feathers, Eng
lish court style. She carried a bouquet
of white orchids.
Miss Florence Rossington wore a
dainty gown of white crepe de chine
the skirt was a circular f1ounce COM
posed of tiny ruffies and above this
were medallions of point applique lace.
The sleeves were long and the low
bodice was outlined with bertha of
point applique She wore a bridesmaid
veil fastened with ostrich feathers, and
carried an armful of pink roses.
The bridesmaids all wore costumes OF
fine white batiste, with a touch of pink
satin ribbon at the corsage ard waist,
bridesmaids wells and carried armfuls
of pink roses. The two smallest maids
wore fluffy accOrdian-pleated gowns
which extended just to their knees,
white socks and patent leather slippers.
The bride gave to each of her attend
ants a pin in the shape of a small jew
elled dragon, and the groom gave to his
attendants pearl scarf pins.
Following the ceremony a reception
was held at the residence on Monroe
street from $50 until II. The receiving
party was composed of DR. Phillips and
his bride. Colonel Rossington and Miss
Rossington. They stood in the library
in front of the mantle, which was
banked with pink roses. The decora-
tions in all of the rooms were palms
and pink roses.
The porch was screened IN for the oc-
casion and lighted with japanese Ian
punch bowls by Miss Alice Rossington
and Miss Louise Kellam. At the far
end of the porch Steinbergs orchestra
played during the evening
dining room during the evening At
either end Of the polished mahogany
table was a silver candelabrum holding
pink candles, and in the center on a
large mirror plateau was high cut
glass vase of pink roses.
DR.. and Mrs. Phillips left last night
for several weeks trip to California,
and on their return will go to house
keeping in Leavenworth, at 228 Fifth
avenue They will be at home Wednes-
days during January;
Assisting through the rooms were the
members of the Research and Tuesday
Evening Whist clubs The gifts re-
ceived by the bridal couple were both
numerous and handsome, and were dis
played during the evening in two of the
upper rooms. There were nearly nifty
out of town guests present.
The L. NJ. c. Meets.
An interesting meeting Of the Ladies
Music club was held Wednesday after
noon at the home of Mrs Frank P Mac
Lehman, and the following programme
given:
Miss Grace Campdoras
2.-Gaynor ID The Wind Went Woo
(2) The White Rose
Mrs. Thomas.
3.-Tunison 1.-THE Song Of a Heart
Mrs. Foster.
4-Chaminade INSTRUMENTATION. CallTrhoe
Mrs. Barber.
5-Mrs- Beach $500. $1,000. .Ecstacy
Mrs. Kleinhans
6-Spencer. When I Know
Miss Edna Parkhurst
The next meeting will be with the as
sociate members at the First Christian
church in two weeks
Rigby-Hayes.
A very pretty wedding took place
Wednesday evening at the First Metho-
dist church. the contracting parties be
ing Miss Ethelyn Eliza beth Hayes and
Mr.. Emmett Rigby.
The ceremony was performed at s. 30
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