The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-05-06

CHURCHWE DDINGSURPRISE
Contracting Parties are POpu-
lar Young WichitanS.

man and Frank r. HayWOrth, which
occurred at the First NJ E church last
/ night. came as pleasant surprise to the
young people of the Sunday school classes
26 and %. who had gathered at the church
for the purpose of giving reception
in honor of these two. young people
whose wedding was announced to take
Place today.
Both are members of the Sunday school
and their classmates had planned to give
them reception on the eve of their we'd
ding. A program was prepared and
everything was made in readiness for
a delightful reception. A few friends Of
the bride and groom suggested that It
would be an appropriate time and very
pleasant surprise to have the wedding
take place at the reception as part Of
the program and with all their old class
mates present. The idea was kept a
secret and many who were present did
not know the wedding was TO take place
at that time until the last strains of the
wedding march We're played.
The ceremony occurred in the lecture
room of the church. The bride, preceded
by little Sibyl NaugIe. as flower girl, ana
followed by the brides maid, Miss Lot
tie Musselman, entered the right door of
the room and at the same time Rev
Lynch and the groom, followed by Fred
Pierce. as best man, entered at the left.
The two parties then marched slowly, to
sweet strains of music, to the center Of
The room. where. under an arch. deco
rated in bus and white, Rev. Lynch
performed the ceremony.
The class cOlors. white, blue and pink.
appeared everywhere and with the large
palms and brilliant lights, it made very
pretty scene.
The bride wore a beautiful pure white
dress of India linen. Her flowers were
carried by Miss Sybl Naugle. who wore
a dainty little dress of blue, trimmed in
white. The brides maid, Miss Lottie
Musselman. who is a sister of the bride.
wore very pretty dress of blue and
white, and carried red roses.
The brides parents do not live in this
city. but with her sister she has resided
here for some time and by her winsome
ways and happy disposition. has made
many friends among both old and young
people. who wish her every happiness.
Mr. Hayworth is well known in this
city having lived and received his edu-
cation here. He is known as a young
man of sterling qualities, both in moral
and business way He is at present in
the employ of the R. C. Dunn Mercantile
company. with headquarters at Oklahoma
City.
After congratulations were extended TO
the happy couple. the following program
was given. as was first planned by the
Sunday school classes:
Mandolin and Guitar Duet............
............. Misses Evart and Johnston
Instrumental Hazel Eh'e
Opening Address. Oldfeli
Address ...........-.-.--..-.....M Miss CoVit
Solo-"Sweetest Story Ever Told.
Observation-Disclosures. Miss Wolf
Address ..-..........-.--.-...--.M MISS ADAMS
Song ........................La Ladies Quartet
Address Married Life" Fred Pierce
Address ....................Mi Miss McCrackcn
Address ...................--.-.F. HolmberS
Immediately after the entertainment re-
freshments We're served. In the distTi-
button of the brides cake. the brides
ring was given to Miss Mildred Hay
worth.
Classes &c and % presented the bride
and groom with a very nice clock. and
the primary department were donors of
chatting dish.
Mr. and Mrs. Hayworth leave tojay
for Oklahoma City where they will re-
side in the future.
One of the prettiest home weddings
that has occurred this season was that
of Miss Adeline Wilson and Mr.. Mason
Nevins. which took place at the home OF
the brides sister. Mr. F. D. Alley. at
1917 Fairmount. last night.
The pretty subuIban home was lastly
decorated with fe-ns. smilax and roses.
and in one corner Of the parlor was
erected a beautiful bower Of ferns inter
twined with smilax. The ceremony en-
ployed was the impressive ring service
Of the Episcopal church.
Promptly at o'clock Miss Winnie
Barnes struck the first notes Of Mendels-
sohn's wedding march and the bride anil
groom. preceded by little Miss Marion
Alley. carrying in large lily the ring to
be used. descended the stairs and took
their places underneath the bower OF
Green Then with the usual ring ser
vice. Rev J. D. Ritchey performed The
ceremony that made them husband and
wife. while Miss Barnes softly PLAYED
the Flower Song"
The bride was charmingIy gowned in a
white Persian lawn dress trimmed with
white lace and ribbons. while Miss
Marion Alley. who carried the ring. wote
a dainty white dress.
The bride is the daughter OF Mr.. George
Wilson. Of 1872 Holyobe avenue, and tbs
city has been her home since childhood.
She received her education in Fairmouut
college and because Of her intelligence
and pleasing personality has become
leader among the young people She has
large circle OF acquaintances and sl
who know her are her friends She win
be greatly missed at Fairmount-
Mr.. Nevins is in the real estate business
and has long been known as one OF the
substantial business men OF the city. h
hss lived in this city for a number II
years and is widely known as a man who
is making a success OF life.
After the ceremony the little party
which consisted only Of relatives and a
few intimate friends. were conducted &c
the dining room. where dainty luncheon
WIS served. IN The center OF the room
stood a snail table. upon which rested
the brides cake Long streaners Of
Chamberlain's