The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-10-11

by the groom and his best man, Mr..
Ira Burdick, and DR.. Mcfarland.
pretty accompaniment TO the eeTe-
mony was the piece, Hearts and Flow
eT-s,' played by Mr.. Roehr. and LOhen-
grin Bridal chorus was played as they
left the church. The uSherS were Mr..
Harry Beard. Mr.. Frank Strawn. Mr.
Harry Goodrich and Mr.. Frank Sturgess.
Following the ceremony a reception
was held at the home of the brides
parents on Harrison street. The receiv-
ing party, which was composed of the
bride and groom, Mr.. and Mrs Hayes,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. F. Rigby and Mr.. and
Mrs. W. o. Rigby. stood in the parlOr,
which was prettily decorated.
Snilax, cut flowers and a quantity OF
brilliant autumn foliage formed the
very effective decorations throughout
the rooms Refreshments were served
in the dining room during the evening.
Those who assisted We're Mrs A. J.
Williams of Usage City, Miss Alberta
johnson Of Manhattan, Mrs. M B. Ward
Of Kansas City and Miss Nellie Lin
coin.
The bride looked charming in a dainty
white batiste and she carried an ann
full OF bride roses and bride roses were
in her hair. Her maid Of honor also
wore a fluffy white gown, with pink rib
bons at the neck and waist She car
ried pink carnations
Mr. and Mrs. Rigby will be at home
to their friends after November. l, with
Mrs. Rigbys parents at 227 Harrison
street. A number of out of town guests
were present at the wedding.
Van Sant-KeIsey.
Miss Jessie Kelsey and Mr. Reese
Stanley VanSant were married Wednes-
day evening at tn home OF the bride in
Oakland, the Rev. F. J. Seaman Ofhclat-
ing. The bride was attended by Miss
Nettie VanSant and Mr.. Morris H. Phil
lips acted as best man. They stood I'M
der a canopy of clematis with a wall of
palms at the rear. AS the bridal party
entered Miss Eva Willard played the
T o1,ar as7 l--5H 81 oh
The bride wore a pretty white silk
null costume. The skirt was slightly
trained and the bodice had a lace yoke,
outlined with a prettily draped fichu.
She carried bride roses. Her attendant
was also gowned in white and carried
pink flowers.
After the ceremony refreshments were
served, the guests seated at small pref
tily decorated tables. After a short trip
to Chicago Mr.. and Mrs. VanSant Will
return to Topeka and will be at home
to their friends after November 1 at 207
Poplar street
A Pleasant Affair.
Mrs F. A Knight entertained at her
home. AL East Seventh street Tuesday
afternoon, the Ladies of Lincoln Circle,
complimentary to her daughter, Mrs
Harry Merritt of Billings Montana An
elegant lunch was served during the
evening to the following guests:
Mrs. Joslin of Rock Island. Ill, Mrs
Harry Merritt of Billings Montana, Mrs.
LOx, Mrs. Archer, Mrs. NJ EQSOn, MIS-
Raub. Mrs. Randlett, Mrs. Dignon, Mrs
Sprague Mrs. Coville. Mrs. Helen
Moore, AIRS. Ed Moore, Mrs. Sage, Mrs
Mattingly, Mrs. Rodgers, Mrs. Farley,
Mrs Ely, Mrs. Kistler, Mrs Galbreath,
Mrs. Long, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. o. Mer-
rift, Mrs. De Pew, Mrs. Daily, Mrs. A.
Coons. Mrs. c. NJ. Long, Misses Hazel
and Francis COOns, Maggie Rust, Grace
Long and Jessie Knight.
NOIes and Personal Mention.
Mrs. James R. Lowell and daughter
Nell of Holton spent Wednesday in To
Mrs W. s. Parkhurst of Chicago is
the city the guest of Mrs. W. F. Roehr.
Mrs. Frederick F'ruer went to Leav-
enworth today for a ten days visit with
her parents.
Miss Maud Bates came up from the
university to attend the Rossington-
Phillips wedding Wednesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs.Orville Bowman viii come
from Kansas City Saturday to visit Mr..
and Mrs. Clarence Bowman.
Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Wilson will go to
Herington Friday to remain over Sun
Colonel and Mrs. George VeaIe are
planning to entertain informally Friday
evening complimentary to Mrs. c. R.
Hudson and Miss Louise Willis of the
City of Mexico and Miss Barnes of
LeaVenWOrth.
Mrs. irwin Smith of Parsons, Kan, is
in the city visiting her niece, Mrs. J. B.
Calvert at 1861 Van Buren, street.
Mrs. Mile Bennett Foster of Column
bus, Kan, is the guest of Miss Judith
Hagan.
Mrs. P. NJ. Haas, of Holton, accompa-
MED by Mrs. Q. o. Barry, arrived We'd
nesday for a short visit with Mrs. J. n.
Keys.
Miss Grace McLallin leaves next week
for Montrose, Cal.
Miss Marie Morris is expected over
from Hiawatha next week to attend the
Butlin- Wilson wedding. She will be the
guest of Miss Lucille Mulvane.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles p. Adams left
Wednesday for an eastern trip. Mrs
will visit in Detroit, Mich, while /
Mr.. Adams goes on to New York
Mrs. VIII Angel, of Chicago, who has
been visiting Miss Carrie Wilcox, went
to Manhattan Wednesday to visit
friends
Mr. Win Brelsford. of Lawrence, has
accepted a position with the Payne Shoe
in Topeka.
Mrs. Olive Ditto of Ga1esburg, Ill, is
in the city visiting her son, Mr.. J. l.
Crook.
A bazaar will be hello in Benefits
fats Friday, October u, from until 10
p. M The proceeds will go toward the
building fund of the Second United
Presbyterian church.
Engraved wedding invitations and
cards Adams Bros, I'll Kansas avenue.