The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-23
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MARRIED in CHURCH
Wedding of Miss Helen Skies and
Allen Wright.
ST. MARK's CHURCH LAST EVENING
Profuse Decorations Of Palms and
Cut FIowers-ReceptiOn Fol-
lowed Ceremony. :.

The marriage OF Miss Helen Skilss and AL
len Wright was solemnized last evening in
St. Marks church in the midst OF a large
assemblage of friends and among the most
charming appointments. Miss Skiles ID the
daughter Of Mrs. K. w. Skiles and belongs
to an old Minneapolis family. Mr.. Wright
is the son Of Governor Wright of Indian Ter
ritory and has been United States associate
judge Of the territory for three years.
The decorations in the church conferred
around the chancel, where tall palms lowered
high above the altar on either side. Among
the altar lights were Easter lilies. The
chancel rail was wreathed with southern
smilax interviewer with Lawson pink carna-
tions. Large clusters of pink roses held the
pink satin ribbon to the pews in the center
aisle. old. 3D..
George H. Normington played a program Of
music from "Lohengrin" as the guests ar
rived and were seated by the ushers, William
Y. Chute, Mr.. Campbell of Oklahoma City,
Mr. Hunter and Mr.. Miller Of Duluth. At
o'clock the full vested choir entered the
church singing the ''Lohengrin" bridal cho-
rus. The choir was followed by Bishop
Brooke of Indian Territory and Rev. T. w.
MacLean, rector of the church.
Miss Helene Hawley was the BRIDES only
attendant She wore gown of pink Jananese
silk. The skirt was finished with dounce
edged with rosebuds and roses trimmed the
bodice also. In her hair Miss Hawley wore
chiffon roses and she carried a great cluster
Of Easter lilies ..... ....
The brides gown was of heavy cream satin.
The skirt with it's long court train, had pan
els OF satin outlined with point lace and the
bodice was of chiffon, tucked and puffed and
fashioned with lace. She wore veil of tulle
caught with a diamond star and a necklace
Of diamonds. Her flowers were white violets.
Mr.. Wright and his best man, H. E. Var
op t1n not hSsi1 oh
chancel steps, where the betrothal service was
read. The bridal couple then advanced to
the altar, where the final VOWS were spoken
and where ALVIN Skiles gave his sister in
marriage. While Bishop Brooke read the
service, assited by Mr.. MacLean, Mr.. Nor
mington imprevised a subdued accompan-
ment. The choir sang Barnaby's wedding
hymn after the service and the bridal party
left the church to the sound Of the Men
delssohn march.
About sixty guests attended the reception
at the home of Mrs. Skies in the Swinford
after the service. The rooms were hung
with southern smilax and palms and ferns
banked the mantels. In the doorway hung
curtains of smilax, caught back with pink
roses. Red and white were the colors used
in the room where the gifts were displayed.
The walls were hung with white, against
which branches of brilliant Scion berries,
sent from California by the brides aunt,
shone Respondent. The dining-room was in
pink, with roses and ferns and pink shaded
tapers for decorations. Mr.. skiles received
with Mr. and Mrs. Wright. She hand
| some gown Of lavender crepe trimmed with
gold-spangled cream lace and Persian panne
velvet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright left for st. Louis for
a visit Of several weeks, after which they
will be at home in South McAlester, I. T.
Mrs Wright's going-aWay gown was Of dark
blue cloth, trimmed with straps of the same
and the hat and long cloak were to match.
The marriage of Miss Margaret Reid and
Wilbur N. Coleman of Chicago was solem-
| nized at delightful home gathering last
! night at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
G. Buchanan, brother and sister of the bride,
| 2218 Fourth avenue S. About seventy-hve
| guests witnessed the simple ceremony read
! by Rev. Clarence F. Swift The bride and
| bridegroom were unattended and stood during
| the interchange of the nuptial vows under
| a graceful canopy of smilax and palms.
among which were arranged large clusters Of
| fragrant Easter lilies. A strong orchestra
played the bridal music and furnished an
accompaniment to the congratulations extend
| ed during the reception which followed the
| ceremony. Receiving with Mr.. and Mrs.
Coleman We're Mrs. Buchanan, and Mrs. J. o..
! Chandler, sisters of the BRIDE Mrs w, O.
| Fryberger and Mrs. c. H. Brinsmaid
| The decorations of the house were simple
| but effective. In the parlor and living room
green and white were used, the doors being
garlanded with smilax, and vases and baskets
| filled with white blossoms We're scattered
about. The lights throughout the house
shone through a soft glow of pink. The din
ing-roon was in pink and white. White
bands of white satin ribbon crossed the table
:diagonally and ended in bows. A low center
piece OF bridesmaid roses was placed on an
| embroidered cloth, and over this hung a
dainty ball Of ferns and hyacnths. The side
| board was banked with ferns and pink tapers
in silver candelabra shed soft light.
The brides gown a simple and becom.
ing confecton Of pale gray etamine over white
silk. y 80 deep tucked f1ounce headed
with "a stitched band of panne velvet ant
appliques of point lace on the skirt The
bodice had a full front of chiffon and was
trimmed with the point lace applique, yelve
| bands and cut steel. "A white ostrich hail
ornament and an armful of American Beaut,
roses completed the effect Of the beautiful
costume. Mrs. Buchanan's gown was of lila,
foulard, trimmed with cream Cluny lace ant
| green velvet. Mrs. Chandler wore pink fig
\ ured foulard, with lace and velvet
Frappe was served by Mrs D. K Murphy
assisted by Mrs. John r. Wilbur of St. Pau
and Mrs. II. J. Buss of Fond du Lac Mrs
Arthur Goldsmith of st. Paul assisted in Sc
curing the autographs of all of the guest
In the wedding register. The gifts which wer
shown were many and elegant, and include
! a beautiful collection of table silver from tn
family, piano from the bridegroom an ele
| CANT rug from Mr., Coleman's firm of w. @
| Richardson & Co. in Chicago, and souvenir
| from the Sunshine Whist club.
, | Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman left last night TO
Chicago where they will make their home
They will receive after Feb / at SO Fifty
third street. Mrs. Coleman wore a going
| away gown of green broadcloth. Before he
marriage she was a very successful bushes
woman in Fond du Lac, Wis, but spent
part of each year with her sister in Mime
apois, regarding it as her home. Mr.. Cole
man was an old family friend who formerl
resided in Fond du Lac and also in ST. Pau
before going into business in Chicago.
I Among the guests from out of town wer
. Mrs. H. j. Buss of Fond du Lac, Mr.. an
Mrs. John R. WILDER, Mr.. and Mrs Arthu
Goldsmith, Mr.. Merrill and Miss Emerson
= all of st. Paul; Mr. and Mrs. William z
Coleman of Fond du Lac, Mr. and Mrs. j. {
=. / Chandler of GAINESVILLE, MINI. This afternoo
i Mrs. Buchanan gave family luncheon fo
the out-of-town guests who remained,
| felfnger will give tea Wednesday afternoo
5 at their home on Third avenue S, in hone
Of Mrs. Walter w. Heffelfnger. The guest
have been invited in two groups from 2 unit
!, 4 and until o'clock.
u Mrs. John Wilcox has issued cards for
reception to be given Monday afternoon
u her home Sixth street Sc.
;, number of Minneapolis people will go t
| Merriam Park tO-mOrrow evening To attap