The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-17
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The impressive ring service was read
by Rev. J. T. Mcfarland at $50. It was
one Of the prettiest weddings imaginable
and was characterized by the extreme
taste and simplicity in all Of the appoint
ments.
The bridal party stood in the second
parlor in front Of the mantle which was
built up with palms and Easter lilies,
mingled with orange blossoms from
California which shed q soft fragrance
through the rooms. Between all of the
double doorways were graceful white
lace draperies festooned with Alabama
smilax as well as our own variety. tied
with white satin ribbons.
The first parlOr was entirely in green:
white carnations were the flowers used
and the chandeliers were festooned with
smilax. The banisters were wound
with snilax which made a pretty set
ting for the dainty gowns.
The dining room was radiant in red
and green. The sideboard was banked
with asparagus ferns and palms with
vases of red carnations in the midst.
attracted all eyes. It was bare with the
exception of a large square of exquisite
Battenburg. On this rested a round
mirror plateau which reflected a crystal
candelabrum holding flaming red can
dies. FeStOOnS of red ribbons extended
from the smilax wound chandelier to the
corners of the table where they ended in
butterfly bows. On the corners were cut
glass ulSneS OF Don DOnS-
Preceding the ceremony Miss Vera
Low sang Thou Art All to Me- very
sweetly, and as the last notes died away,
Steinberg's orchestra in the music room
adjoining the second parlor, sounded the
notes of MendelSSOhn'S Wedding March.
and little Misses Elizabeth Edison and
Dorothy Nichols in fluffy white frocks,
entered carrying the pale blue satin rib
bOns which outlined pathway for the
bridal party Following them was DR..
q ne
Archie Williams and Mr.. W. A. Alexan-
der; they We're followed by the brides
maids. Miss Mary Thompson and Miss
IVah Davis. The maid of honor, Miss
Myda Cross of Washington, D. G., pre-
coded the bride who walked alone Mr..
Wilmarth and his best man, Mr.. D. E.
Nelson of Chicago, entered from an ad-
joining room and met them with Mr..
Cross who gave the bride away. The
orchestra played softly during the cere-
mony and at the close struck up a live
ly air which dispelled any trace of sad
ness there might have been.
The bride, who has been one of To-
peka's prettiest and most popular socie-
~ girls, was charming in a beautiful
gown of white crepe de chine over soft
white silk. The gown was in princess
effect and was composed of diagonal
folds of the crepe de chine extending
from the throat to the bottom of the
skirt which was en- train The yoke
and collar were Of heavy Irish point and
uaFll& CUTS OF the Same turned BaCA
over puffy undersleeves of white chiffon;
the upper parts of the sleeves were COM
posed of folds corresponding to the rest
of the gown. The front of the bodice
was relieved with a full jabOt of white
chiffon edged with tiny ruchings and
caught at the top with the groom's gift,
a diamond and pearl sun burst Her
long lace edged chiffon veil was held in
place with cluster of orange blossoms
and fell to the bottom of her train. She
carried an armful of bridal roses and
toward the close of the ceremony she
handed them to her maid Of honor who
held an armful of pink roses and she
presented a very pretty picture with her
load of pink and white blossoms.
The maid of honor wore a beautiful
gown of white French oFgandy trimmed
con posed of lace and tueks and the
skirt was an elaborate affair in Empire
style. She wore a long crepe FlOro-
dora sash and court veil fastened
with white flowers. She carried an arm
full Of bridesmaid roses tied with rib
bons which fell to the bottom of her
gown
Miss Thompson and Miss Davis, the
bridesmaids were charming in ernbrOid
cred lace robes over white taffeta. They
were finished at the waist with long
white sashes and they carried clusters
of long stemmed Easter lilies tied vita
white satin ribbons
The bride presented her attendants
with pretty. DGaEiC GT6SC6ILS ana TO the
little ribbon girls she gave turquoise
rings. Mr.. Wilmarth gave his attend
ants dragon scarf pins. Mrs. DuRelle
Gage announced the guests to
the receiving party which was eempos-
ed of Mr.. and Mrs. Cross and Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilmarth. Mrs. Cross wore BLACK
grenadine over black taneta, with
vest of jeweled chiffon and trimmed
with blue panne velvet. Mrs. W11martI
was gOWned in black and white striped
crrar0a6ina black ia ffPf1 with 4
front of white chiffon and trimmed with
white silk applique. Mrs A. E Pres
colt, who assisted, wore a pretty silk
and wool mixture of light green with
garniture of white chiffon and lace me-
dallions.
Misses Helen steTne and Hazel Howe
showed the guests to the dressing rooms
and later served punch in the music
room. Assisting in entertaining We're.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Freeman, Mr. and
Mrs. W. w. Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Schuy-
Ter Nichols, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Crane,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben AkeFs. and Mr. and
Mrs. d. J. Small In one of the up
stairs rooms were the presents which
were among the handsOmest ever seen
in Topeka.
Mr. and Mrs Wilmarth left at noon
today for California where they will
make their home. They gave their
friends to understand that they would
leave Immediately after the wedding
but in reality they remained in Topeka
until today Their winters Will be spent
in Los Angeles and their summers in
Sacramento. They will go at once to
housekeeping at the latter place where
they will be at home after June Is.
The brides going away gown was
dark green cloth with a touch of red.
taflormade. Her hat was a small black
and white affair and a long MORE coat
completed her costume.
The wedding was attended by about
200 guests.
A Pleasant Affair.
Mr. Paul Palmer entertained the
members of the Orphean quartette ana
a number of other friends very pleas
antly Wednesday evening at his home
on Van Buren, street. A musical pro
gramme. cards and refreshments made
up a very pleasant evenings entertain
ment.
The members of the quartette are
Mr.. Lem MCGEE. Mr. Clyde Allen. Mr.
Phil Daley and Mr. Harry Knowles