The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-04

One Of the prettiest home weddings
ever witnessed in Topeka was that of
Miss Myrtle Davis and Mr. Du Relic
Cage Of Boston, which took place
Thursday evening. at the home Of the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. P.
Davis. on Topeka avenue.
The ceremony, which was performed
at o'clock. was attended only by the
relatives and the more intimate friends
to which were invited a large number Of
guests.
The bridal party stood IN the bow
WINDOW OF the library, q pyramid OF
palms forming an effective background
for the dainty gowns of the bride and
her attendants As a quartette, COM
posed of Mrs. Albert Warner, Mrs L.
s Ferry. Mr.. James Moore and Mr..
Frank Weightman. sang the LohengTin
bridal chorus the bridal party entered
and took its position First came the
brides two little nieces, Genevieve and
Sarella HerriclS. carrying the ribbons
which were held in position, forming
pathway. by Miss Susie Gay, Miss Flor
ence Rossington, Miss Ollie O'Brien.
Miss Mary Thompson. Miss Virgiline
1fulvane. and Miss Glenna Cross. The
Two little tots wore fluffy Organdy
frocEs- just reaching to their knees;
their hair was curled and caught on
top OF their heads with ribbon bows
with fluffy cufls at either side Of their
faces
Following them were Mr. Gage. his
pest man. Mr. Lon Davis. and Rev. J.
I- Mcfarland. who performed the full
ring ceremony. Then came the brides
maids. Miss Vera. Low. Miss Gertrude
Devereux- Miss Edna Crane and Miss
Edna McCl1nt0ck- The maid Of honor
preceded the bride leaning on her faith
ers arm During the ceremony Mr.
Harry ROehr played Walters Prize
Song, from the Meistersinger, on the
violin, with piano accompaniment by
AIr. MI IT. Roehr. and at the close the
ntiartette chanted the Lords prayer.
The brides gown was an exquisite
affair of white satin saline crepe, elabO-
Tately trimmed with duchess lace. The
skirt had a quarters length train,
and down the front and at either side
nrere panels Of fine tucks which extend
ed a short distance below the knees. and
a [ the bottom Of the tucks and extend
ing around the skirt were several rows
nj stirring which gave it a. pretty sweep
at the bottom The underSkirt was Of
white tafreta. with a flounce of duchess
lace. The bodice had a yoke Of white
chiffon crossed by bands Of duchess
lace and the collar was also Of duchess
lace. a deep circular ruff1e OF duchess
lace outlined the yoke. The undersleeves
were of pulled chiffon. The long chiffon
veil edged with narrow serpentine lace.
WAS held IN place by the groom's gift.
q double circle of whole pearls. She
carried a round bouquet Of lilies Of the
valley.
Miss Ivah Davis. the maid of honor.
was CAAaLAtAA1 III a EDfFh OK EdlG green
rhsffomette- Down the front was a
wide panel Of lace and around the bot
tom was a deep accordion pleatfng OF
the chinonette. The lOW-cut bodice had
lace boleros. which were caught in
front with a big pale green crush rose.
THE upper part of the short sleeves were
lace. and at the elbows were puffs Of
chiffonetfe. She carried a shower
bouquet Of white hyacinths and maiden
hair fern.
The bridesmaids all wore dainty white
point de spirit gowns trimmed with
white satin ribbons and lace, and each
one carried a feathery mass Of maiden
hair fern tied with white chiffon. The
maids as we'll as the maid OF honor wore
short white net wells, lace edged, and
held in place vnith bandeaux OF 7vsdte
roses
The guests were received by Mr.. snd
AIRS. Davis Mrs. Davis wore a hand
some costume OF black satin striped
grenadine with q front and collar OF
exquisite duchess lace. and a. bunch Of
fragrant double violets
Assisting through the rooms were
Mrs. R- T. Herriclz, Mrs q G.. Colburn.
Mrs Byron Davis. Mrs T. Z. Herrick,
aErs. f. C Gay. Mrs L 3. McClintock,