The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-05-03
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A charming wedding was solem-
niZed at O'Clock Thursday afternoon
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Guthrie on the East Side in Mime
apolis, when Miss Minnie Agnes Hart,
daughter of j. A. Hart, and DR..
Charles Edward Garretson of Will
mar, Mimi, were married. About
thirty relatives and friends gathered
to witness the service, which was read
by Rev. T. W. MacLean. The decora-
ii ons were entirely in red and green.
A bank of palms was arranged in the
library, and the doorway was hung
with smilax. Clusters of roses made
bright bits of color through the rooms.
Carnations were in the dining room,
where red candles in silver candelabra
cast soft glow over the table.
Charles SHIRLEY played the "Lohen-
grin" chorus on the either as the
bridal couple and their little atten-
dant entered. Little Rosemund Dell
Carey was flower girl and wore a
pretty Paris frock of tucks and inser-
ton with ruffies of lace and embroid-
cry. The BRIDES gown was white,
and founces on the skirt were edged
with lace, and the bodice was trim
med with tucks and bertha of point
lace. Her flowers were bride roses.
The out-of-town guests included Mr..
and Mrs. J. E. Hart, and Mr. and Mrs
7. w. Hart of Mankato. DR.. and Mrs
Garretson will be at home in Willmar
after June 1. The BRIDES going-away
gown was made of mode broadcloth
with trimmings of black and hat of
yellow straw with black trimmings.
The bride resided in Mankato for
several years and is a sister of T. w.
and J. E. Hart. She has many friends
here who will extend their best wishes
Mrs Ha rrison l.. Schmitt entertain
ed the Mystic stitchery Thursday
afternoon. Refreshments were served.
Mrs Wilson entertains the ladies next
week.
The North Mankato fire department
gave grand ball at the new town hall
in that village Thursday night. The
Mankato orchestra furnished the music
and refreshments were served. The
building was crowded with dancers.
it being estimated that fully 125
couples were present, including many
from this side of the river. All had a
good time and the new fire company
is to be congratulated on the success
of it's first dance
The social dancing party given by
Schiller lodge No. 80, I. o. o. F., al
its hall Friday night was not as largely
attended as was expected but was ar
enjoyable affair. The Crescent orches
ira furnished the music, and refresh,
ments were served. The party was
| given to commemorate the eighty
second anniversary of the foundation
of the order in America. The new
lodge furniture was exhibited for the
first time and was much admired
Invitations have been issued for thu
May festival to be given by Mankato
council No. 1920, Royal Arcanum, OF
Friday evening, May Sd, at the A. O
| q. w. hall. The Crescent club or
chestra will furnish the music. 4
concert will begin at eight o'clocl
and dan cling at nine. Refreshment
will be served and card tables sup
piled. 1t is intended to turn the hal
into a flower garden on this occasion
and it will be a pretty as well as
novel affair.
Mr.. and Mrs G. G. Roust celebrat
ed the tenth anniversary of their wed
ding Saturday by holding reception
at their home at noon, followed by
big dinner. The afternoon was spen
in social enjoyment. A number o
gifts were left the worthy couple ant
their friends wished them many re
turns of the day.