The Minneapolis journal., 1902-04-03
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GREETED THE BISHOP.
Many Attend Reception to Bishop
and Mrs. Edsal1
IN THE PARLoRs OF WEST HOTEL
beautiful Floral Decorations ADD to
Attractiyeness Of the
Rooms,

Rooms. @
| An interesting event Of last evening was the
reception given at the West Hotel for Bishop
and Mrs. Samuel Cook Edsall. A general In
vitation had been extended to the people of
the city to welcome the bishop and Mrs Ed
san to Minneapolis, and about-500 were pres
| ent. The broad corridors presented brilliant
picture and were thronged with guests from
| 8 until II O'Clock.
| The decorations were very simple, and
palms and ferns were arranged In corners
and hooks to form an effective background.
Curtains of smiax and white carnations hung
! In the windows, and pink azaleas and white
splrea formed mound in the center OF the
parlor, while on either side were tall Easter
lilies. In the clubroom the 1nantel and buffet
were lost beneath trails of vines and ferns
from which hydrangea blossoms lifted their
heavy heads. Tulips and carnations were
also used in the room, while the tables were
! decked with ferns and pink azaleas The
| musicians Were hidden by a screen of palms,
| ferns and daffodlls. and in a. leafy nook stood
| the frappe table with its decoration of pink
carnations.
The guests were received by Bishop and
Mrs. Edsall. assisted by Messrs. and Mines.
G, M. Harrington, w. D. Lawrence, Llewellyn
Christian. G.. G. Church, H. NJ. Lyon, F. c..
Campbell. George H. Christian, w. B. Folds,
Hector Baxter, W. c. Edgar, j. r. Vanderlip,
Mrs. W. L. Bassett. Mrs. S. NJ Passmore,
Mrs. James Gaskell. Mrs. R. s. Goodfellow,
Mrs. H. E. Bacon and H. c. Clarke.
Mrs. Edsall wore white silk The bodice
and skirt were elaborately trimmed with
tucks and insertion. and her flowers were
red roses. Mrs. l., Christian wore handsome
gown Of black velvet bands and insertion over
white satin. The vest was of shirred silk
MULE. Mrs. Lawrence was in black silk with
a velvet bodice trimmed with 1chu of cream
lace. Mrs. Folds wore black silk trimmed
with black lace and q corsage finished with a
point lace fchu and a bouquet Of violets.
Mrs. Church was gowned in black silk, the
bodice elaborately trimmed with Jet and white
lace. Mrs. Lyons gown was Of black grena-
dine with bodice Of pink silk, with vest
of white silk. Mrs. George H. Christian wore
white silk point d'esprit. A point lace scarf
was draped about the lace yoke and pansies
formed the corsage ornament
w. E. Steele was master of ceremonies and
introduced the guests.
The wedding of Miss Mae Myrtle Baker,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Seth H. Baker, and
Loren Charles Stevenson Of Minneapolis, took
place, last evening i'll the First Methodist
church, Red Wing, The church was elabo-
rately decked with palms and lilies, and a
tangle of green ran from the altar rail to the
organ loft The guests included a large
group of the Minneapolis friends Of the
bridegroom, who went down on the after
noon train The ushers Were Richard Ben
ham, H. w. Newcomb. Minneapolis, and
Frank w. Putnam and Jesse Mcintyre, Red
Wing. The 'Lohengrin' bridal chorus was
played as the bride entered, preceded by her
matron of honor, Mrs. H. G: Newcomb of
Minneapolis. Mrs. Newcomb wore white silk
null over white taffeta, trimmed with rufles
and lace insertion, and her flowers were pink
roses. The little flower girl, Lucille New
comb, wore crisp white frock. The brides
gown was Of Irish crochet with a bertha and
stock of duchesse lace. Her veil was fastened
with a diamond clasp and she carried bride
roses. The service was read by Rev. DR..
Driver, and H. i. Murray of Minneapolis was
best man.
A reception for a small group Of relatives
and friends followed at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Baker. THE decorations at the
house were in pink and green, and profu-
sion of flowers were used. Mr.. and Mrs. Ste
venslon will be at home after May 15 at 1909
Stevens avenue. ,
Mrs. George Douglas Head gave an informal
chocoaterie this morning at her home on the
East Side for Miss Lillian Randall Moore of
st. Paul, whose marriage to Roy J. Cooke of
Chicago will take place in the Churuch Of st.
John the Evangelist, st. Paul, April 16. The
hours were from 10 until u o'clock, and the
guests included the members Of the Kappa
Kappa Gamma fraternity, to which Miss
Moore belongs. About 100 Of the younger wo-
men were invited. The assisting women were
Mines. Moore of st. Paul. Newell Head, Fred
erick Head, F. j. e. Woodbridge and Edwin
Perry. Misses Moore, Mcmillan, Stone and
Williams assisted in the dining-room, where
Miss Chute poured chocolate
Mrs. George Upton entertained twenty-five
young women very informally this afternoon
at the Christian residence, Eighth street
s, in honor Of the Misses Christian Of Des
Molnes, Iowa, who spending a few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. Llewellyn Christian Pot
ted plants placed around the rooms furnished
an effective decoration, and in the dining
room green and white candles in silver can
delabra were used. .'.-.' y '.'f
Mr.. and Mrs H. F. Woodard announce the
engagement of their daughter Miss MAY
Woodland. to Raymond Mcdonald of sault Ste.
Marie, Mich The wedding will take place
the last of April. Miss Margaret Compton
entertains for Miss Woodard at parcel show
er tomorrow afternoon.
Minneapolis people will he interested in
the engagement OF MISS Anna Scott Buckley
and Henry Whipple Farnum, which has just
been announced in Philadelphia Mr. Far
mum is a grandson Of the late Bishop
Whipple.
The Dramatic club will give rehearsal of
"The Ladies' Battle Tuesday evening at the
home Of Mrs George II. Partridge before the
members Of the advisory board. Mines Par.
fridge, Thomas Lowry, Frank B. Semple, r.
e. Winter and George w. Porter
Mrs. E. Nelson Of 2Ol9 Humboldt avenue
gave a dinner of twelve covers last evening
for Rev. and Mrs. w. B. Riley. The dining
room was in red and green and American
Beauty roses formed the centerpiece. The
parlors were bright with lilies and ferns. e.
H. Nelson, Miss E. D. Dahlkeim and Mr.. and
Mrs. Weishoon gave musical program after
dinner. SOS
The last dancing party of this season was
given last evening In Johnson hall by the
Wednesday Assembly.
Miss Stella Holland and Edward g. Pierson
were quietly married at high noon yesterday
at the home of the brides mother Mrs. j.
A. Holland, s22 Sixth street Sc. Rev e. w.
Shurtleff read the service. Mr.. and Mrs
Pierson left on the afternoon train for their
new home in Zumbrota, MINI.
Personal and Social.