The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-11
lnSOCiaIC
COL WELL WIDENER
Wedding Takes Place at Home o1
Mrs. L. J. Norris :
WHO is A SISTER OF, THE BRIDE
Rooms Profusely Decorated-Service e
Read by Rev. George F.
Holt.

The welding of Miss Alice Widener,
daughter CT A. l.. Widener, and Ernest
Nichols Colwell took place at o'clock
this afternoon at the home of the BRIDES
sister, Mrs. l.. J. Norris on Lyndale ave-
nue. N A profusion of flowers and ferns
adorned the rooms. The parlor, where the
service was read, was in white and green
and peonies were the tiewers used. The
dining room was in pink and the table
was crossed with pink satin ribbons,
while ferns formed the center piece. Pink
peonies were on the sideboard. Mrs.
w, P. Cleator played the ''Lohengrin''
bridal chorus and the Mendelsshon march.
Miss Mae Decker was the maid of honor.
She wore blue Swiss and carried white
roses. Little Elizabeth Norris carried the
ring on a silver tray and wore a fluffy
blue frock. The bride entered with her
father. Her gown was of white Swiss,
trimmed with renaissance lace and she
carried pink roses. Harold Colwell was
best man and the service was read by Rev.
George F. Holt. An informal reception
followed. Misses Ida Boyce, Eleanor Nor
ris and Grace Dole assisted in the dining
room. Among the thirty guests was Mrs.
'kristian Swenson, the brides sister, from
Bristol, S. D. Mr.. and Mrs Colwe1l left
for a short trip.
Mrs A. 2. Policy gave linen shower
this afternoon at her home on Calhoun
boulevard in honor of Miss Edna Cham
berlain. The marriage of Miss Chamber
lain and Glare Eugene Randall, Mrs. Pol
leys son, will take place June 25. The
rooms were bright with peonies, carna-
tlons and wild roses, which carried out
color scheme of pink and green. pillow
case filled with the dainty pieces of linen
was hung from the chandelier and at the
appointed time the threads were pulled
ri nj fiee
Chamberlain was literally showered with
the gifts. An mpronlptu musical prcgra m
was given and Miss Harriet Davis recited
a poem written for Miss Chamberlain
while Mrs. Harry S. Ray played the ac-
compartment. Later there was a guess
ing contest for which pretty prizes were
awarded. There were twenty-four guests
This afternoon Mrs. William French
and Mrs. William Card entertained at
cards for Miss Barons. Six hand euchre
was played. The score cards were unique
affairs of red and green leather heart
shaped, and burned with the monogram
of the bride and bridegroom Later in the
afternoon Miss Barons was presented
with huge red paper rose containing
handsome pieces of linen. Light refresh
ments were served from small tables and
the color scheme of red and green was
carried out in the" menu. I'D -,.'-.', =
Mrs. Isaac Joyce, Mrs. William Fielder
and Mrs. P. A. Cool gave an informal re-
ception this afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Cool on A1drich avenue S, for the
ladies and friends of Fowler NJ E. church.
About 125 women called from until S
o'clock and enjoyed a social hour. Pink
peonies were arranged through the par
1ors, carnations were used in the hall
and white and pink flowers in the recep-
tion hall. Mrs. Fred Thompson and Miss
Marie Cool presided in the dining room
DR.. and Mrs. r. F. Quinby announce the
engagement OF Miss Ellen Dobie and
Frank v. Cornish of San francisco. Miss
Dobie leaves this evening to join party
! of friends and she will sail the last of the
week for London. where Mr.. Cornish has
4 been for the past year. The wedding of
Miss Dobie and Mr.. Cornish will take
place on her arrival in London. They will
remain abroad for a year or more.
Monday evening Miss Katherine Gibbs
entertained group Of Miss Dobie's
friends Informally in her honor. and last