The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-06-17

The marriage of Miss Cora Josln and
Edgar Barclay Cooper was celebrated last
evening at the residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Joslin, 722
East Franklin avenue, and the appoint
ments were exquisite, The reception hall
was decked in green, with foliage covering
the stair rail and walls. A string or
chestra stationed behind leafy
screen and played softly during the arrival
of the guests In the parlors La France
roses lent touch of color and We're
massed with the green on the mantels and
wound in the trailing vines that overhuns
every doorway and window. In one corner
Of the parlor where the ring service was
read by Rev A. B. Marshall the roses,
ferns and palms We're used to stimulate
an altar.
The bride, attended by her sister. Miss
Sara Joslin, approac hed the altar as the
"Lohengrin'' march sounded in the hall.
She Wore a white gown over taffeta, en-
rtched with real lace and girdled with
white silk The flowers chosen for tho
brides bouquet were lilies of the valley.
The bridesmaids gown was Of white and
she carried pink roses. Coates Bull of ST.
Anthony Park acted as best man.
A large reception followed at the home
Of Mr. and Mrs. Barclay Cooper, HOG
Hawthorn avenue where the elaborate
decorations were also carried out in pink
and green. In the reception hall, where
an orchestra played behind a bank of
flowers and ferns and the railing of the
wide stairway was wound In vines and
wild roses In an alcoYe, bright with
pink peonies, frappe was served. In the
bay window Of the parlor where the bridal
party stood a network of vines concealed
the windows and q single rope Of roses
twined with smllax fell from the center
window to basket holding pink and
white peonies The walls were hung with
myrtle and wild pea vines, relieved with
white carnations. The library was decked
with red flowers while in the dining room
pink was again the color note and a large
mound of La France roses occupied the
center Of the table, while shaded tapers
burned on either side Assisting the
bridal pair in receiving were Mr.. and Mrs.
J. J. Joslin, Mr.. and Mrs. Barcley Cooper,
Mr.. and Mrs. g. P. Fortner, Miss Sarah
Joslin and Coates Bull. After a honey
moon trip, Mr.. Cooper will take his bride
to the lake and they will spend the sum-
mer at Excelsior. ...
daughter of Mrs. Emma Hare, and Loci
Houghton will be quietly celebrated
Wednesday evening, June 49, at the home
of the brides mother, 517 Ninth street
S. Monday evening Miss Hare was the
guest of honor at a parcel shower given
by Misses Anna McGrath, Leta Marie, Es-
Their Scharz and Alma Welo at the home
of the latter The rooms were most de-
ltghtfully arranged with ribbons and
snowbals and the gifts were showered
upon the bride from wedding bell.
The wedding Of Miss Allie Cummings
daughter of Mrs. Mary j. Cummings. anC
Frank A. Wisnom, will take place Tues
day evening, June 2S.
Miss Katherine Davies and six CIR
friends were entertained this afternoon al
the home of Mrs. w. P. Cowles on Port
I land avenue at a hosiery shower The
rooms were gay with tea roses and foliage
In tail vases and bowls on the tables ant
cabinets. Games were played during the
afternoon. Tomorrow Mrs. Louise Bar.
5 rett of Oakland avenue will be hostess ir
honor Of Miss Davies 50 @s@#tf
Eight girl friends of Miss May Anken!
were guests of Mrs Walter Leach yes
terday afternoon a her apartments in the