The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-06-27

has every reason to be proud Of its
superior growth. Radiating from the
fern we're streaners Of spiral crepe pa
per Of alternating pink and green. No
less artistic we're the decorations in the
living room and parlor. In the former
room bower had been arranged IN
the bay window to the south, looking
out upon the sun, which beamed
through the strands of evergreen-
which formed the curtains, so that ii.
could Of truth be said that the sunN
shown on the bride. The eper9reerl
ropes were studded with daisies and
overhead was a canopy Of asparagus,
while below the wall was outlined with
rows Of ferns and flowers Reaching
from the bower to the chandelier were
festoous of the green and white paper,
and the chandelier was wound with
smilax- Outlining the doorways and
curtains were branches of asparagus.
In the parlor the piano was banked
with numerous house plants which
Mrs. Widney has lovingly cared for
Bouquets OF red roses and crimson
ramblers graced the available hooks
and corners in the parlor.
The bride, at all times pretty and
fascinating looked very handsome in
ner bridal gown of white Liberty tin,
trimmed IN real lace, the gift of her
sister. Mrs. Mabee, which the latter re-
Gently purchased when she was
abroad. The gown was fashioned in
the becoming princess effect and with
a long train. The skirt was adorned
with French knots and the yoke Of the
waist with mi1liner folds. The sleeves
were Of elbow length and her gloves
were white Suede. She wore a full
veil fastened with a sprig of Swain
sonia, her bouquet being a shower of
this same beautiful flower. The gift
from husband which she wore was a
diamond sunburst. She Travelled in a
light blue gray broadcloth suit trim
med with a touch of rose color and her
hat of gray was adorned with roses.
Mrs. Mabee wore her Paree gown,
which was Of rich white net over silk,
heavily embroidered with roses with
trimmings of real lace and Val lace.
Her bouquet was pink roses and her
appearance was stunning. Little Ruth
Mabee was a sweet picture in sheer
white dress of Paris muslin with in
sets of Cluny lace, made low in the
neck and with short sleeves Her slip
pers and stockings were white, and
with her crown 81 golden hair, she
seemed a veritable little fairy. She
carried a basket of Swainsonia, and
acted her part in d graceful manner,
walking in perfect rythm with the
music, as did also the little ribbon
bearers, Grace and George Widney.
They we're entirely in white, the fair
haired girl wearing & dress Of white
Swiss. made up with Val lace and in
sertiOn, and the boy wearing a linen
suit They stretched white satin rib
bons from the foot Of the stairs to the
ceremonial spot, thus forming an aisle
for the rest of the party. The young
ladies who sang and waited, and Miss
Taylor, we're all gowned in dresses of
pure white. Mrs. Widney wore a
toilet of rich gray silk.
The bride presented to the male
singers silver KEY rings. bearing the
Phi Delta Theta and TO
Miss Townsend and Miss Taylor she
gave beautiful pictures, which were
copies of the Immaculate Conception,
purchased abroad. Miss Terry received
a souvenir spoon OF exceptional beauty.
To the matron Of honor the bride gave
a handsome souvenir spoon. The 9TH
er assistants and members of the
bridal party were given boxes of we'd
ding cake. daintily tied with pink rib
bon. The groom's gift to his best man
was a stickpin of new design and of
superb beauty, it being of gold in the
center Of which was a woman's head
The groom wore this during the cere-
mony.
Mr.. and Mrs Conant were exceed
ingly well remembered by their rela-
tives and friends, in the line Of gifts,
The array was displayed in an upper
chamber The usual selections were
in evidence. cut glass, silver, pictures
hand-painted china of extreme beauty,
rare special gifts.
To Miss Mary Wilton, an intimate
friend of the bride, and a teacher in
school in Topeka, belongs the credit
for the artistic decorations, and much
of the successful arrangement Of
things for the wedding.
Mrs. Conant is the youngest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Wtdney, and
she was born on the farm home near
Woodruff. About ten years ago she
moved to Alpha with her parents,
where she grew to young WomanhOOd.
For a short time she attended the
Alpha schools. and then entered the
Calesburg high sch DOL, from which she
was graduated in 1893. For three
years after she taught school in and
near Alpha. She then enrolled IN
Knox conservatory, taking the full
musical course, and was pupil OF
Prof. Bentley. In 1904 she gave her
graduating recital and 1t was conSid-
cred one Of the best that had been
given She is possessed Of a rich So
Avoice and her talent has been
Of much pleasure to others as well as
herself She has done considerable
concert singing and when one hears
n ar for the first time, the impression
Is of the best. During the time she
was studying music she devoted part
of her time to elOcution. under ProI.
Humphrey and Miss Miner, and she
appeared In public many times as a
rGaUeT4 EEO1u GAAoA SIZE WCAAS ~
peka, kan, where she has been the
efdcient voice instructor in Bethany
college. The last two years she has
been soprano so1oist in Grace cathe-
dral at Topeka. Mrs. Conant Is So
cially popular at Topeka, as she was
in this city while she attended Knox
college. She is one Of the charming
young women with whom It is always
a pleasure TO meet and delight to
converse.
Mr.. Conant is an adopted son Of the
west. his boyhood home being Enfield,
New Hampshire. He is the son of Mrs.
Anna F. Conant. now living in Boston,
and whose health did not permit her to
attend the nuptials Mr.. Conant went
to Boston when a young boy with his
parents. and attended Phillips Exeter
Academy in Exeter, N. H, finishing
there in 1891. The fall of that year he