The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-08-19
Social Circles.
FOR MRS. POWERS
Mrs. J. B. Gilman Entertains in Hon
or Of Former Minneapolis
Resident.
Miss Leila Potter Becomes the Bride
of DR.. Herman Frederick
Abels.

Mrs j. B. Gilman of 1925 Seventh street
kSE gave a reception this afternoon In
honor Of Mrs. l.. G. Powers, a resident OF
Minneapolis until four years ago. when
Mr.. Powers accepted position in the
census department at Washington. Since
that time Mr.. and Mrs Powers have
made Washington their home.
The parlorSt were charmtngly decorated
with golden glow and golden rod and In
the dining-room sweet peas of delicate
pink and cream were used. About forty
of the old friends Of Mrs. Powers called
in the receiving hours. Mrs. Fred CoveH
assisted Mrs. Gilman, presiding in the
dining room.
Several other affairs have been arranged
for Mrs Powers in the course Of her visit
to Minneapolis. Friday Mrs. H. A. Nor
ton will be entertained at luncheon.
The home Of Mrs. Anna Potter. 1916
Portland avenue, was the scene Of pref
ty wedding last evening when her daugh-
ter, Miss Leila Potter, became the bride
OF DR.. Herman Frederick Abels. The
house was beautifully decorated for the
occasion. Before the ceremony Miss Ber-
tina Marion played IF I Were a Bird"
changing to the "Lohengrtn' chorus as
the bride descended the stairs. The
ceremony took place before a wide bow
window, which was filled with interlacing
strands of asparagus ferns and white rib!
bons. Candy tuft was used in the decora-
tions. Rev. G. S. Rollins, who read the
service, and the best man. John Abels
brother of the bridegroom. awaited the
bride at the improvised altar. The
bridegroom met his bride at the foot of the
stairs and they entered together, preceded
by the maid Of honor, Miss Belle Potter,
sister Of the bride.
The maid Of honor was gowned in pale
blue Persian lawn. She carried large
cluster Of pink sweet peas.
The bride 9ftirad In white lawn,
tiny tucked ruffles appearing at the bot
tom of the shirt above which patterns of
Irish crochet lace were inset. The tucked
yoke was trimmed with the lace and satin
ribbon finished the neck and waist. She
wore a locket. the gift Of the bridegroom.
At the informal reception which fol-
lowed the ceremony, Mines w. d. Nye
and Frank Plumney assisted thru the
rooms. Misses Ruby Avery, Bess Bolton
and Lou Burnet assisted in the dining
room. ...
Mr.. and Mrs. Abels left for q short trip.
After Oct. they will be at home at 849
Fifth street, st. Paul. The brides go
ing away gown was blue French etamine
A.. with hat to match. .....
Bartholomew Abels Of Melvin, Iowa,
guests. "
Mrs Emma Lovejoy and Irwin Ely were
married last evening at the home of Mr.
land Mrs. J. F. Ely. The service was read
by Rev. G.. S. Rollins. The bride was I'M
attended and entered with the BRIDE
groom Her gown was of white crepe,
embroidered panels Of the crepe alternat-
ing with heavy lace on the skirt. Her
only ornament was diamond pendant,
the gift Of the bridegroom. The rooms
were decorated with white carnations and
ferns
An informal reception followed the cere-
mony. Misses Ethel Smith, st. Paul, and
Sadie Stromberg assisted thru the rooms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ely left for a short trip.
The travelling gown was of blue silk with
hat to match. They will receive after
Sept. Is.
Miss Dora Roos and Francis Durphy of
San Francisco were married yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. 3. Roos,
264S Humboldt avenue S. Rev. A. r.. Till
inghast officiated. After the ceremony a
bridal dinner was served. Sweet peas
were used on the table with strands of
smilax In the evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Durphy left for trip in the east. They
will make their home in San Francisco.
Miss Olive Bishop, 1926 Third street N,
entertained at dinner last evening in honor
Of the birthday anniversary of her father,
o. D. Bishop. 5n'.- sr.,.' .-.'
The Iakeshore club gave a unique
Dutch luncheon Saturday afternoon at the
homo of Miss Anna Webster in honor OF
the birthday of Miss Nellie Cole. The
rooms were prettily decorated with rec
carnations and smilax. Covers were LAID
for six. The guests included Misses Edit
Taylor, Nina Humphrey, Marie Woerner