The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-26
Biiiin&>s.
(Special to Inter Mountain

~ 1osekamn and Mr.. John Roundtree
Yates which was solemnized at the Con-
gregational churh in this city Weones
day evening, in the presence OF seNerai
hundred invited friends.
The church was elaborately decorated
with evergreen, SIN lax. carnatlohs'
chrysanthemums and roses, carrying OUT
a color scheme of pink and white. Inc
entire front of the church was lncluoeo
In the decorations, the altar and CHANGER
rail being completely covered with the
evergreen boughs and smilaN, inter-
mingled with the pink and white flowers.
forming a beautiful picture Great mass
es of evergreens screened the cnolr PIT
in which the orchestra was stationed.
Within the chancel rail, magnificent
bower Of flowers was arranged. heavy
festoons of smilaX forming charming
background. Huge bouquets or the
chrysanthemums, tied with white satin
ribbons We're placed wherever possible,
and vases of the carnations and roses
helped to convert the bower into thing
o. beauty. Upon the walls of the church.
lust back Of the bower. were draped
heavy ropes of smilax, and in the center
of the bower was placed a golden cam
delabrum with five candles. each provid-
ed with dainty pink shade.
An Immense shower bouquet Of chrys-
anthemums was placed at the base of the
bower near which the bridal party stood
during the ceremony. The orchestra
played a program Of numbers while the
guests were being seated by the usherS,
Messrs Names, Buckley. Graham and
Fontaine. About o'clock the doors were
closed and soon afterward the bridal
party arrived.
the rear of the church and fastened
chrysanthemums were fastened to the
first seats with bows Of white satin rib
bon, the ends of which were carried to
the rear Of the church and fastende1 !,
thus forming an aisle through which the
bridal party walked. The ushers first
took their positions at the front of the
church. two on either side. The groom
then advanced. accompanied by Chaun-
cey Bever as best man; next came MISS
Edith Colvin, maid of honor, unattend-
ed, followed by the bride. leaning upon
the arm Of her brother, Mr.. John D.
Losekamp.
The party was met at the altar ran py
Rev. w. D. Clark. who read a very pref
ty marriage service Upon the entrance
of the bridal party the orchestra playe
the wedding march from 'Lohengrn''
mony The bride wore an elegant gown
of white liberty satin.
The skirt was beautifully trimmed with
narrow accordion plated lounces, head
ed with pearl trimming and long train.
The bodice was handsomely trimmed
with embroidered white roses and pearls.
The gown was made with high neck and
elbow sleeves and she wore long white
gloves.
A fine white tulle veil. held in place by
a sunburst of diamonds and pearls, the
gift of the groom, fell to the hem OF her
skirt and she carried a magnificent bou-
Duet of white bride roses. The gown
worn by the maid of honor was pink
mousselne de sole over white taffeta,
trimmed with pink velvet: she wore
short tulle veil and carried shower
bouquet of pink bridesmaids roses.
After the ceremony, the party, led by
Mr. Losekamp and followed by the bride
and groom, the best man and maid of
honor, the minis ters and ushers, left the
church and entered their carriages and
We're driven to the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Q. E. Mills, where tempting wedding
supper was served. The going-away
gown of the bride was black satin-fin-
ished Venetian Goth, black picture hat
and Roman stripe blouse. tailor made.
The bridal gifts were most beautiful
and costly. They consisted OF almost
everything dear to the heart of the
housewife in the way of cut glass; silver
ware. etc. Among the most promins mt
gifts We're an imported hand-pein:ed
China tea set. F. Aug. Heinze of Butt, =:
a sterling silver tray with the eng e i
initials r L." United States Sena or
w. A. Clark Of Butte; imported clock,
SELF, Schwab & Co.; lovely lamp. NJ er
Lamp company. Chicago; sterling silver
spoons Col. F. NJ. Malone and wife, Mile
City: pearl handled fruit knives, A.
Mueller. st. Paul; painting, an ideal head
Miss Laura Yates, Louisville, KY. sist r
of the groom; silver bon bon dish, A.
Underwood. Butte: table linen. stamped
with the Montana bitter root fruit. A. X.
Irwin, Butte: jewel case, j. w. Highly,
Deadwood: pearl handled knives and
forks, Thomas NJ. Swindlehurst, Lii 6,
ston; and-Dainttd water tankard NJ"
and Mrs. Dwight ]. Norton, Iowa; ivory
handled carving set Thomas Smith, Chi
cago; point lace piece, Miss Earl; ster ing
silver tray with init ais IF. L. ", ]. S.
Kuh, Chicago; sterling silver bon bon
dish. Edward c. Day, Helena.
Mr. and Mrs. Yates left at midnight OF
the evening Of the wedding for an ex-
tended eastern and southern trip. They
first go to Shelbyvi lie, KY. in the vic n
ity Of which place they will visit rela-
tives. Next Tuesday evening they will
be at Waco, Tex, where the mother OF
the groom will give reception to hel
son and his bride. The going away OF
the couple was made the means of a
great event at the Burlington train when
they were completely enveloped in a
shower of rice and old shoes. etc.
After a visit to Waco Mr.. Yates ard
bride will visit Old Mexico, returning for
Il trip through the southern states. They
expect to return to Billings In about six
weeks. where they will be at home tc
their many friends and acquaintance.
OF the bride 1t Is hardly necessary fol
this ma nor To rive anv introduction Shs