The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-07-25
IN PRESENCE OF
FEW FRIENDS
Miss Lulu Haythorn and w. F.
Thomas Were Married.
BIG BANKS OF FLOWERS
Made the Home Beautiful
and Artistic.
BIG BANKS OF FLOWERS

One of the prettiest home weddings
ever seen in Wichita was that of Miss
Lulu Haythorn and Prof. W. L. Thomas.
which occurred yesterday at o'clock at
the home of the brides parents. s4s
North Topeka
Only the families of the bride and
groom, together with a few intimate
friends. witnessed the ceremony. which
was performed in most impressive man
ner by Dr. W. W. Curtis. of Caldwell,
former pastor of the bride The ring
service was used.
The house was artistically decorat ted
with ferns and cut flowers the front
parlor being a perfect bower Of beauty.
The piano and book cases were banked
with delicate green foliage, vines and
cut flowers. In one corner an arch of
green was suspended from the ceiling,
while back Of the arch were branches
and festoOns of green, dotted with white,
making cool and beautiful background
for the bridal party.
AS the strains OF wagner's grand pro-
from the piano. played by Mrs. E. Hig-
ginson. the couple. preceded by little
Margaret Coats as flower girl, entered the
room and took their places under the
arch facing the officiating clergyman.
The bride was attired in a beautiful
gown of white Persian lawn, trimmed in
applique lace and wore a delicate pink
ornament in her hair which with the
roses she carried, added very becoming
touch of color to the fair wearer. who
never looked more lovely or self-pos
sessed.
Margaret Coats. the little flower girl,
was daintily dressed in white with pink
ribbons and carried a basket Of sweet
peas.
The groom wore the conventional black.
At the close Of the ceremony the Men
delssohn wedding march was played dur
ing congratulations. a mandolin club
played during the afternoon.
In the dining room a long table was
prettily set, decorated with beautiful
flowers (from friends of the BRIDE and
suspended from the ceiling were fes-
icons OF green, dropping to the corners
at this table and served with a deli
cious three-course luncheon.
Many beautiful and costly presents
showed the love and esteem of friends in
the city, as well as membranes re-
ceived from relatives and friends at a
distance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas left on the
o'clock train for Salina, where a large
reception will be given this evening in
their honor by the groom father and
mother. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Thomas.
The brides travelling dress was tailor
made. of navy-blue cloth with hat to
match.
The guests from a distance were: Mr..
and Mrs. J. H. Thomas and Miss L.
Thomas. of Salina; DR.. w. W. Curtis.
Mrs. Curtis. and Miss Katherine Curtis.
of Caldwell.
Mrs. Lulu Haythorn-Thomas Is the
second daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. oscar
Haythorn and has hosts of friends in
this city. Since leaving the High School
she has devoted her time 10 music and
the arts and has become identified with
the best literary and musical circles.
being prominent member of the Wich-
tia Musical Club and holding positions
in two prominent church choirs.
Prof Thomas is a well known teacher
in the Commercial college. being a fine
penman and mathematician. Since his
residence in this city he has made many
friends and gained the respect Of all.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas win be absent
from the city until September. when they
will be at home 10 their friends on
North Topeka avenue.