The courier., 1902-06-28

With next Monday the June weddings
must cease and nothing In the way Of
society gossip will remain. except plans
for the summer and the going and COM
ing of those who seek a change. Sew
eral delightful informal parties have
recently been given for Mrs. Holden OF
Denver. who is the guest OF her sis
ter, Mrs. Pitcher. These have made
an agreeable break In the monotony of
summer life for those who participate !.
Mrs. John Doane Of Fremont, spent q
few days in town this week, and her
friends were given an opportunity Of
meeting her informally on Wednesday
afternoon, at the home Of Mrs. A. w.
Lane. and on Thursday, with Mrs.
Lawrence Bruner. A large number
availed themselves Of the privilege.
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One of the most beautiful weddings
OF the year was that of Miss Jessie
Cornelia White. daughter Of Mrs. C.
c. White. and Mr.. Fred B. Ryons. son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. l. Ryons. which
was celebrated Wednesday evening at
half after seven O'Clock, at st. Paul
church. The church was decorated
with palms and white roses. Mrs.
Carrie B. Raymond played a program
OF organ music, while the guests were
assembling. When the time for the
ceremony arrived the lights were
turned on, and the great organ pealed
forth the Lohengrin music. Miss White
was a handsome bride. and many COM
ments were heard in regard to the
unusual beauty Of the girls who COM
posed her train. The bridesmaids, the
Misses Harriet Durham, of Onarga,
Illinois. Katherine Kinnaird of Nc
Gregor, Iowa. Anne McClelland and
Grace Gilbert of Chicago, Mabel john
son OF Holdrege, and Olive States of
Lincoln. a cousin Of the bride, walking
two and two, proceeded down the east
aisle. They were followed by Mrs. d.
r.. Hopkins Of Crete, sister Of the
bride. who was matron of honor, Miss
Lillian White. maid of honor. little
Miss Carol White. the flower girl. and
last, Miss White on the arm Of her
'brother-in-law, Mr.. d. r. Hopkins OF
Crete. who gave her in marriage. The
four maids wore lace trimmed gowns
OF white wash blonde over taffeta,
with choux and sashes Of green, and
carried shower bouquets of white car
nations
The matron of honor was gowned in
white chiffon made over taffeta- There
were many narrow ruffies on the skirt
edged with valenciennes, and above
these a wide band Of vertical tucks set
between two rows of renaissance in
sertion. The bodice was adorned with
rhinestone buckles.
The maid Of honor wore a sweet girl
ish frock Of Brussels net over taffeta.
the skirt being made with handrun
vertical tucks. Their bouquets were
the same as those Of the maids. The
flower girl was In white from the rib
bons on her dark hair. to the tips of
her dainty slippers.
The brides gown was exquisite. 1t
was made Of mousseline de sole en-
broidered in raindrops. made over
petticoat of plain chiffon with an ac-
Gordon plated flounce. and an under
petticoat Of taffeta. The skirt had
wide fiounce of Brussels point, and the
bodice which, by the way was slight
innovation for a bride. being made
with elbow sleeves and slightly decol-
lette, was trimmed with the same lace,
and embroidered with pearls. The veil
was fastened with a cluster of white
rose buds, and the bride carried a
shower bouquet Of bride roses. Her
only jewelry, a diamond brooch and
a diamond bracelet, which were gifts