The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-04-18

ward to with a vast amount OF interest
for a number of weeks was that of Miss
Edna Crane, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs
George ". Crane of Topeka, and Mr..
Charles Mitchell of NOrenci, Arizona
which took place Thursday evening at
Grace Cathedral
There have been many pretty we'd
dings in the Cathedral but this was one
of the very prettiest The decorations
were simple but in perfect taste an1 !
harmony. Masses of Alabama sTniiax
were festooned over the chandeliers
down the length of the aisle The enan-
eel steps were banked at either side /
with palms while the rood screen above /
was completely covered with the srailax
Beyond, an aisle was formed to the al !
tar by means of a white BACKGROUND |
covered with the smilax and topped |
with palms. Over the chancel entrance |
was an arch Of smilax. The ONLY flow
ers used in the church were great vases
of Easter lilies on the altar.
The manner of entrance by the bridal !
was original Mr. Bert Lewis at the
organ, accompanied by Mr.. Harry
Steinberg with his violin played Neyln /
Valse Gentle, preceding the entrance OF
the bridal party and as they changed
into a march interlude the little rid
bon girls, Mildred Norton and Helen
Louise Crosby entered from the sacrlsty
and carried the white satin ribbons
toward the rear of the room forming a
pathway They were followed By the
four matrons. Mrs. Frederick F'ruer,
Mrs. Bert Sells Mrs Frank Scott DAVIS
and Mrs. DuRelle Gage, who separated
at the rear end of the aisle and made
way for the ushers, Mr.. David Lakln,
Mr. Lew Graham, Mr.. Harry Valentine,
Mr.. Joe Morgan, Mr.. VIII Alexander
and Mr.. Jack Tiffany who entered from
the Vestry. The matrons then fell IN
line and were followed by Master AIRED
= n.fr- a
ter lily. Miss Charlotte Page, the maid
of honor came next, preceding the Drlae
who was accompanied by ner 1athSr,
and as they made their appearance the
m usic changed to the bridal chorus
from Lohengrin. Last of all walked the
ribbon girls. They We're met al tlS
chancel steps by Mr. Mitchell and DIS
best man Mr.. Fred Abernathy, VINO
entered from the sacrlsty. anu tne ~
trothal ceremony was performed Dy the
Rev James P. de Bevers Kaye. Al It's
close the sean, the bride and groom, tne
maid of honor, the best man and tire
ring bearer, followed BY the nlaelo 3i,ss
advanced to the chancel steps where ire
full Episcopal service was read. Dur
ing the ceremony Mr.. Lewis and MI
Steinberg played 'Romanz by Ral-'
End at its close changed to Mendels-
The bride who is a remarka bly,
pretty blonde, was charming IN heE
bridal robe of white embroidered mo
Sp1ine de sole, with Da0QS OIL tAI uASAe0
mechlin lace hemstitched in, and mace
over foundation of white hperty
satin. The yoke of the puffy podlce
was outlined with a bertha OF rose point
lace. The sleeves endeq ae the ei t'l1Hs
rosettes. A tule rOsette fastened the
collar at the back, and an unusually
large one was caught at the lei :
/ shoulder. Her long tulle veil was edgeo
with tiny ruchings and held in place
with tulle rOsettes. The glrdle was u
soft white satin ribbon, and hef ohlS
ornament was q beautiful neaIt con- 1Il
posed entirely Of pearls, the gift OF MI.
| Mitchell She carried an arm1ui OF
| long-stemmed Easter lilies, as ald all
| of her attendants .
Miss Page, the maid of honor, VINO IS
! tau and stately wore a becoming cos
/ tune of white point d'esprit over Wnlte
satin The trained skirt was nnisneu
| around the bottom with innumerable
/ little ruffles edged with white satll
/ hahv ribbon and the entire gown was
| elahorafely trimmed with lace medal
| lions She wore long sash OF Whlte
satin ribbon A short tulle ven was
| held in place with rosettes of the same
Ali four of the rnatrons We're very
| earning in gowns of pale green point
desprit over green taffeta and trimmed I
with green satin ribbons All mao
i high necks and elbow sleeves, though
otherwise they were not made ahke.
They wore in their hair rosettes OF
( green SaJln GlDDOn, with WA4ALC ais
| caught in the center with pearl orna-
The The two little ribbon girls wore
/ dainty frocks of white chiffon, with low
1 necks and elbow sleeves
Following the ceremony reception
was held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. b Quinton, on Topeka avenue.
| Here the green and white color scheme
was still carried out.
Suspended from the grill work in the
/ hall was a big bell of smilax with
! clapper of white blossoms. The other
| decorations in the hall were palms and
/ ferns. and in an alcove punch was
served by Eugenia Quinton and Hazel
The parIor was especially pretty
| Masses of smiIax radiated from the
] chandelier to the walls, forming a solid
canopy of green. The lower part OF
the crate was filed in with palms and
ferns, and on the top were great vases
| of Easter lilies.
In the receiving party were Mr.. and
Mrs. Crane. Mr.. and Mrs. Quinton, MIR.
/ and Mrs. Mitchell, Miss Page and MIR.
/ Abernathy. Mrs Crane wore hand
some costume of gray SILK pophn trim
i med with white chiffon and point lace
| Mrs. QuintOn was in a becoming even
ing gown of black net with corsage
| knots of violets.
In the second parlor were palms and
ferns and white carnations. Off of this
| was the library which was IN Easter
lilies. palms and ferns and lighted with
| innumerable candlesticl1s scattered about
the room. In an alcove Steinberg's or
chestra played during the evening. In
this room were two dainty coffee tables
in charge of the four attending matrons.
The dining room was decorated in
quite an original manner. The. square
table in the center of the room was sur
rounded with wreath of smilax and
| caught at the sides with green satin
bows. The center piece was of Mexican
drawn work over green satin, on which
rested round mirror rejecting an OBJ
long plateau Of bride roses and asparagus
fern which swung from the chandelier
by four brass chains. The mantle and
buffet We're filed in with asparagus fern
and the color scheme was further car
ried out in the refreshments.
Assisting in entertaining were Mrs.
Silas Rain Mrs. w. A Morton, Mrs.
Frank Crane. Mrs. Frank Quinton and
Mrs. E. H Crosby.
After a weeks visit with relatives in
Kenosha, Wis, Mr.. and Mrs Mitchell