The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-11

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Ore Of themost Interesting weddings of
the season was that of Miss Edna Irene
| Ac-Iintock, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs L.
B. McCIintock, and Mr. Jonathan Dorr
Norton, il, which took place Wednes-
day evening at the McClintocl< home on
West Tenth avenue.
The arrangements were as simple and
transformations as possible, which only
added to the attractiveness. The bridal
couple entered unattended and took their
places in the second parlor N front OF a
wall OF palms which extended rom the
floor to the ceiling. They were met
there by Rev. J. .. Countermine, who
performed the ceremony at $50.
AS they descended the stairs and took
their places Watscn's orchestra. station
ed III the hall. played the Bridal Chorus
from Lohengrin and during the cere-
mOry Miss Mary Norton played the
sweet strains Of Traumeri on her violin
accompanied by the orchestra
The bride is a charming girl and she
never looked prettier than in her we'd
ding gown Of alns white crepe de chine
1t vas made over white taffeta silk
foundation; the skirt had a deni train
and was finished with two deep circular
nOunces on the edges of which were ac-
Gordon pleated frills Of white chiffon
edged with tiny white ribbon quillingE.
The lower part of the bodice was tucked
and the yoke was of tucked white chif-
fon and around it was a garniture sim
liar to that on the skirt At the left
shoulder was a chou of white liberty
satir ribbon; the collOar and belt we're Of
the same material. The long veil was
held in place by q big white crush rose.
Instead Of carrying the regulation bride
roses she had big armful OF pink roses
which added a delicate bit of color which
is usually lacking at such a time
The ceremony was witnessed by about
seventy five Of the most intimate friends.
but there were over a hundred in at
tendance at the reception which follow
ed The guests were received by Mr..
and Mrs. L. B. McClintOck and Mr.. and
Mrs. J. d. Norton A number of the
brides girl friends assisted at the re-
ception: all wore dainty evening gowns
The decorations were exquisitely pref
ty and consisted of pink and green in all
Of the rooms. Alabama smilax was fes-
TONED around the chandeliers, over the
pic.Lr and on the curtains in all of the
rooms The arrangement in the second
parlor where the ceremony was per-
forn.ed was especially pretty; garlands
of the smilax extended from the cor
ners Of the room to the chandelier form
ing Il pretty canopy overhead. The
lights were pink shaded in all Of the
rooms
Refreshments were served in the din
ing room during the evening On the
round table in the center of the room
was an exquisite Battenburg square, on
which rested a high cut glass vase full
of nJdding pink roses. The chandelier
overhead was tWined with strands of as
paragus fern which dropped down to
the table, where 1t was twined in and
out among the cut glass bon bon dishes.
In d dainty little oriental room upstairs
punch was served during the evening by
Miss Alice Willard and Miss Henrietta
Alexander.
Among the out of town guests present
were, Mr.. and Mrs Harry Weaver Of
Kansas City, Miss Gertrude Devereux
of [ sswrence, Miss Dell Frazier of Law
renee, Miss Edna Darrah of Leaven-
worth. Miss Helen Small Of Atchison and
Miss Jessie Smith of Leavenworth.
Mr. and Mrs. Norton left last night for
a several weeks trip through Pennsyl-
vana. The brides going away gown
was Of blue English tweed, tailor made
with a small Scotch plaid hat, trimmed
with clusters of berries.
For Miss O'Brien.
Miss Ollie O'Brien was the guest of
honor at a kitchen shower given this
morning by Mrs. Clarence Bowman at
her pretty home on West Tenth avenue.
The rainy morning did not succeed in
putting a damper on the affair but rather
added to the cheer within
The feature of entertainment that
caused the most merriment was draw
ing contest: each guest drew a picture I
of the bride-elect and to the one drawing (
the best one was given a big bunch of
carnations. AT 1890 two course lunch |
con was served. Mrs. Bowman was as /
sisted by Mrs John Green and Miss
Georgiana WATSON.
There were about thirty guests in /
vited and all were intimate friends Of !
Miss O'Brien They were. Miss Arlie /
Ewart Miss Kate Gunther. Miss Clough, |
Miss Katherine Clough, Miss Georgiana /
WATSON. Miss Daisy Lakin, Miss Mary |
Peck of Chicago, Miss Jessie Smith of |
Leavenworth Miss Mary Frost, Miss /
Ona McFadden, Miss Helen Moon. Mrs +
Fred Cole Mrs. Arthur Murphy. Mrs. I
w N West Mrs. w H. Eastman. Mrs. /
c. S. Downing, Mrs. Fred Freeman. Mrs. !
A L. Nichols. Mrs. VIII Trump. Mrs. /
Frank Crane Mrs. S. c. Nichols Mrs. |
w w Webb, Mrs. Frank Metzler. Mrs. /
John Green, Miss Glenna Cross Miss /
Mary Thompson. Mrs. Ed Martin. Miss /
Roberta WATSON, Mrs. William Mac /
ferran Mrs Herbert Armstrong, Mrs. /
Norman Wear, Miss Bross and Miss /
Emma White.
"A Pleasant Luncheon.
Mrs. c. E. Foote entertained at de-
hghtful luncheon at 1870 complimentary
to her sister Mrs. Carl 'Moller OF st. |
Louis Covers were laid for eight and /
the table decorations were in yellow.
The favors were daf0dils. The luncheon /
was an elaborate affair served in five
The guests were, Mrs. Moller, Mrs.
Luther Burns, Mrs Charles l. Wood, |
Spring Fever