The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-12-05
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at their home on Taylor street
The outside world was entirely for
gotten in the warmth and fragrance of
the brilliantly lighted rooms. In tbs
receiving party with Mrs. Knowles and
her daughter were. Mrs. c. c. K. SEQ
vile of Seneca, Miss Ruth Hayden of
Holton and Mrs. r. B. Guild.
Mrs. Knowles wore q handsome cos
tune of black satin striped grenadine
over black taffeta. The skirt which was
made with slight train had two grad
uated fiounces edged with narrow
ruchings- The waist had a front of
shirred white chiffon over white taffeta,
with a touch of blue panne on the col
bar lands It vas sr trim trimmed with Persian
white ostrich tips and an aigrette
With an elegant black taffeta skirt
trimmed with jetted fringe, Mrs. SEQ
vile wore a dainty evening waist of
white peau de sole. appliqued with pas
tel green panne embroidered with
French dots; on the collar was a bit of
point lace. One of the prettiest features
of the waist were the square medallions
in Persian effect In her hair she wore
chou of white chiffon with an aigrette
and twined with pearls.
Mrs Guild wore a becoming theater
waist of lavender silk trimmed with
point lace; her skirt was of handsome
black satin.
Miss Hayden was charming in a cos
tune OF Dlack SrenaQlne over black
taffeta- The skirt was made with
train and was trimn ed with a deep
tucked ffounce, with bands of black
lace insertion set in. The puffy little
bodice had boleros and elbow sleeves
of black lace; the deep yoke and un-
dersleeves were of black net. Her hair
ornament was of black and there was
not a touch of colore about her costume.
In striking contrast to Miss Hayden's
costume was Miss Knowles dainty
frock of pale blue organdy. Broad
bands of cream colored insertion were
set in the side seams and three fluffy
ruffies finished the skirt. The sleeves
and bodice were tucked; the collar,
yoke and the frill around the yoke were
of rich cream lace. She wore a stitched
blue panne chou in her hair.
The parlor where the receiving party
stood was prettily decorated with
palms, ferns and bowls of white carna-
tions. The parlor beyond was in green
and red; in the broad double doorway
were portiereS of red and green ribbons.
On the mantle was a scarf exquisitely
embroidered in red roses and the effect
was heightened by a high vase of red
blossoms Opening off of this room was
a delightful little cosy corner furnished
with cushions and couches.
small table in the center of the
dining room was covered with a Bat
tenburg square and on this rested a
high Bohemian glass vase containing a
shower bouquet of golden gate roses.
The chandelier was wound with smilax.
Assisting in entertaining were, Mrs
NJ w Notwithstanding, Mrs NJ. c.
R Ham Mrs Mrs y J. Weiss' Mrs Mrs s J.
Keller. Mrs E. l. Copeland, Mrs. E. NJ.
Sheldon, Mrs. Ed Small of Atchison,
Mrs. Harry William S. Miss Grace Weiss,
Miss Ivah Davis, Miss Bessie Hayden,
Miss Margaret Weiss and Miss Jessie
Guild.
In little front room upstairs which
was furnished with cosy corners and
easy chair was a punch table in charge
OF the different assisting girls.
About three hundred and fifty invi-
tations We're issued for the affair and in
spite of the fact that there were a
number of conflicting entertainments,
the house was thronged with callers
during the entire afternoon.
The assisting ladies will be entertain
ed at tea after the reception.
Chancel Chapter Tea.
The regular Chancel Chapter tea was
given this afternoon by Miss Anr.a
Herbst Miss Sue Herbst and Miss Lou
Use Kellam at the home of the Misses
Herbst on Taylor street. The rooms
were attractively decorated for the oc-
casion and a large number of guests
called during the afternoon. The hos
tesses were assisted by Miss Katherine
Freshman, Miss Agnes Gunther and
Miss Agnes Fisk.
DeMuth- Backus
The marriage of Miss Cora Nell BAG
kuS and Mr.. Hugo William DeMuth,
took place Wednesday evening at
o'clock at the home of the brides moth
er. Mrs. NJ Backus, at 365 Michigan av-
enue. The ceremony was performed By
Rev. Mr.. Reed.
Only the relatives and a few intimate
friends were present and after the cere
mony a four course dinner was served.
The rooms were prettily decorated with
potted plants and cut flowers.
The bride wore a becoming costume
of mode colored crepe de chine over
turquoise blue taffeta- 1t was trimmed
viii oil q y1n lima nd f1rr
quOfSe blue velvet. She carried an arm
full of bridal roses.
Mr.. and Mrs DeMuth went at once
to their own home at 1856 Van Buren,
street where they held an informal re-
ception- They were assisted by Mrs.
Sewers, Miss DeMuth of ST. Louis and
Miss Louise Backus.
The rooms were attractively decora-
ted and mandolin club played during
the evening. Refreshments were served
in the dining room. About so guests
called. Mr.. and Mrs. DeMuth will go to
St. Louis in two or three weeks for
visit with relatives.
Both young people are well known in
Topeka. Mr.. DeMuth is one of the pro-
Thomas-EyersoIe.
A very pretty wedding which took
place Wednesday evening was that of
Miss Myrtle May Eversole, and Mr.
Evan ]. Thomas The ceremony was
performed by Rev j. d. Countermine
at the home of the brides mother, at
80 Klein street, at $3.50. Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas went at once to their own
home at $40 Jefferson street.
Notes and Personal Mention.
Mrs. C. C. K. Scoville. who came over
from Seneca for the Knowles reception
this afternoon, will remain until Mon
day when she will go to Kansas City
for grand opera.
Mrs R. B. Guild will be the guest of
her sister, Mrs. Edwin Knowles until
the first of the week, after which she
will go to Berne, Kan, to live.
Mr.. Ned Barker of Caldwell, Idaho, is
in Topeka for a short visit with Mrs
s. A Umpleby and family
Mrs. ]. D. NJ. Hamilton has returned