The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-06
InS0CialCirC

(. A pretty home wedding took place this
morning at the residence of William War
rem Ripley and DR.. Martha G. Ripley on
Tenth street S. when their daughter, Clara
Esther and Lieutenant Fred F. Smith of
the Third infantry, L. S. A, stationed at
Fort Thomas, Ky, were married. Only
the immediate members of the family
We're present at the service, which was
read by Rev. John E. Dallam 1t was a
white wedding and the decorations ana
+ appointments daintiy carried out the
chosen color. Flags draped the corner
, where the bridal couple stood and palms
furnished an effective background. Great
clusters of bride roses were used with
ferns through the rooms. There were no
attendants and the bridal couple entered
together. The bride wore gown OF white
net fashioned in inch tucks, both skirt
and bodice. Flounces finished the trail
ing skirt and bertha of real lace dlaped
bodice She wore veil and carried bride
roses. Mr.. Smith wore the uniform OF a
first lieutenant Of the regular army The
bridal music was played by Miss Viola
Stone
wedding breakfast was served and
the dning-rOOm glOwed with American
Beauty roses which were in striking con-
trast to the delicate blossoms in the draw
ing room. Among the guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Leroy Page Jr.. Of Ma
son City. Iowa: Dr. Myron W. Smith and
DR. Grace G.. Smith Of Red Wing, Mimi.
Miss Mildred Beyerstedt Of Winona and
Frank Allen Written Of New York.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith will remain in the
city for a week and will then leave for
wedding trip. They will be at home at
Fort Thomas after Nov. Is.
Mrs. A. B. Gates gave a white luncheon
to-day at her home Park avenue for
Miss Marjorie Hammond. shower Of
roses fell from the chandelier and white
tapers In silver candelbra were on the
table. The brides chair wreathed
in white and garlanded with flowers In
the afternoon little Abraham Gates in a
d dainty white suit, brought a white parasol
filled with handkerchiefs to the bride.
There were fourteen guests.
The marriage Of Miss Mary Blanche
Kincaid. daughter Of Mrs. p. Eastman
kincaid, and George l.. Kicker will take
place in the Portland Avenue Church of
Christ Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock.
Mrs Albert c. Eddy and Mrs. Willett
Ankeny will give a chocoaterie for Miss
May Lenox Saturday morning from 10 to
az O. clock.
Miss Lillian May will be the guest OF
honor at a parcel shower to be given
Thursday by the Thursday Literary club
at the home Of Mrs. Grace Gum, 1121
Western avenue.
Mrs. Josephine Bonaparte Rice will give
hn informal reception Monday evening
Oct. 20, in the Apollo club rooms.
Delta Epsilon initiated nine men Sat
hrday evening. The initiates were MARI
Hawkins, Martin Holcomb j. Maynard
Harry LaWton. Edward Barnett, JOIN
Lowe. Joy Davis. Ned Easton and Ma,
Decker. After the initiation the nev
members were given an informal ban
uuet at which Rev ]. w. Powell, DR.
and the initiates responded to toasts. TIL
fraternity will give a party for the new
members at the chapter house Saturda
evening.
Mrs. Franklin NJ. Crosby and Mrs
George Chase Christian gave a luncheo
Friday at their home at Ferndale, Mime
tonka for Miss Bounell Of Cleveland, Ohio
whose engagement to Henry Christian wa
recently announced. Covers were laid 70
twelve.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Spear entertained
= group Of young women at a house part
over Sunday at their cottage at BreeZ
4 Point.
Mrs. Eugene Sasterlee gave a dinner
twelve covers Saturday evening.
Mrs j. D. Vivian entertained a grou
of women from Chicago and st. Paul Sal
urday at luncheon at her home on Ches
nut avenue. After luncheon there was
box party at the theater for the guests.
Saturday evening Mr.. and Mrs Hug
Loudon Of Highland avenue entertained
Of w M
at a house party given by Charles Cha