The Minneapolis journal., 1906-06-08

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The social prominence of the families
of Miss Bertha Hudson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Hudson, and Archie
Dean Walker, son of Mr.. and Mrs. T.
B. Walker, made their marriage last
evening the most fashionable event OF
early summer. Westminster church was
thronged with an assemblage of nearly
one thousand guests from Minneapolis
and st. Paul at the hour appointed for
the ceremony.
Professor Hal s.. Woodruff presided
at the organ and at 8 O'Clock sounded
the strains Of the "Lohengrino we'd
ding march, which announced the en-
trance Of the bridal party. Westmin-
ster church was magnificent In bridal
dress. The altar was banked with a
wealth Of ferns, and towers Of green
rose at either side to the high organ
palms, and tall bay trees guarded the
organ at each side. Vinea vines made
a graceful trellis Of green at the base
of the altar, crowned by masses Of
snowy peonies and hydrangias. The
wilderness of green about the organ loft
was starred with white peonies and
large baskets with clusters Of the fra
grant flowers were arranged at the foot.
Placed at the stair landings were ham
mered brass urns holding beautiful
Australian ferns, and asparagus ferns
fell in a tangle Of green over the rail-
ings. The pews for the relatives were
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asparagus ferns, and clusters of white
peonies rested against the slender col
umns of green. Fletcher L. Walker,
Willis Walker, Walter G.. Hudson,
Arthur H. Rand, Carl L. Bracket, Roy
n. Pearson, Samuel P. Brown and
George W. Nelson Of Ithaca, N. Y,
were the ushers and stretched the rib
bons. They led the procession to the
altar. +
Miss Clara Hudson, a sister of the
bride, was the maid of honor. She was
dressed in daianty gown of pink point
d'esprit over pink silk garlanded with
pink rosebuds. She wore small wreath
Of green with a single rosebud in her
hair, and her bouquet was of white and
pink sweet peas. Miss Agnes Haynes,
the bridesmaid, was dressed in white
Paris null over white, with garlands
Of pink rosebuds, and she also carried
pink anu Wn1Ce sweet peas.
Miss Hudson was beautiful in an i'm
ported robe Of point applique, cut prin-
cess, and fashioned over heavy white
satin, with garniture of old lace. The
full tulle veil fell to the hem of the long
court train and was faste tened with a
coronet Of orange blossoms Orchids
and lilies Of the valley made the ex-
quisite bridal bouquet. At the altar shs
was met by the bridegroom and his best
man, Clinton Walker. Mr.. Hudson gave
his daughter away in marriage. DR.. j.
E. Bushnell blessed the exchange Of tho
nuptial vows. Mr.. Woodruff played the
HMendelssohn March, as the recess
sional music.
The beautiful Hudson residence, 1776
Colfax avenue s, was opened to oareceive
the relatives of the family and group
| Of the intimate friends, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Walker acknowledged their con-
gratulations assisted by Mr.. and Mrs.
Hudson and Mr.. and Mrs. Walker.
American Beauty roses were in the
reception hall. In the drawing room
American Beauty roses and peonies
made a floral setting. A color note Of
white and green was carried out in the
dining room. Brides roses rested in the
! center Of huge star Of asparagus ferns
on the table, and the soft light from
white shaded tapers illuminedthe dainty
appointments. Mrs. Hudson wore q
handsome gown Of white moire silk with
bands Of real lace and Mrs. Walker was
in white lace over silver cloth. Pa
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker left for New
York. They sail Tuesday evening fol
Europe. where they will tour in Nj
Walkers automobile. Cards announce
their at homes. Thursday Oct. and 8
at 1776 Colfax avenue S.
i Miss Mildred Morgan entertained this
afternoon at her home, 1923 Jefferson
street, in honor of Miss Kittybelle Ma
son, a bride. of June. The decorations
were carried out in pink, white an1
green. In the parlors pink carnations
and ferns made decoration, and ir
the living room white. and green were
the chosen colors. In the dining room
white carnations and asparagus ferns
were arranged on the table and the
ices and confections were carried out
in the same dainty colors. A group Of
eighteen Of the girl friends of Miss
busy afternoon sewing dainty piece.
of linen for the bride g trousseau. Late,
a floral guessing contest formed thu
amusement. 49, -.
/ Mrs. Franklin Collins of 1905 Ere
mont avenue s will entertain informally
tomorrow afternoon in honor Of he
mother, Mrs. Holbrook and Mrs. Reed
Miss Pauline Blackmar will give al
informal luncheon tomorrow Afternoon
at her home in the Waldorf for Mis-
Mabel Lane, bride of this month }.@;f
II Members of the Delta Gamma fra
ternity and their visiting guests tspen
| this afternoon at the lake. Launche
met the party at Excelsior and lat
afternoon was enjoyed making a tou
Of the lake. Mrs. J. W.. Bell enter
tanned the girls at dinner at her hom
IN Excelsior. Tomorrow afternoon Mrs
J, G. Cross will give a luncheon TO
the council and tomorrow evening the,
| will have box party at the senio
class play at the Metropolitan. i Mis-
Harriet Van Bergan, q member of tn
sorority, is one Of the authors Of tn
play and takes leading role.
Mrs. W. J. Gleason Of 14ls Dupon
avenue n entertained at an informal q
home, Wednesday, afternoon from 8 t
i $ o CLOCK in honor Of her guest, Mrs. G
"A. Alexander, Jr., Of Fond du Lac ,swh
came to Minneapolis for the biennial 0
the W. G. F. G.. Mrs. Gleason is nov
entertaining her brother, s. A. Alexap
| der of New York. -
II . Miss Pearl Sauer entertained a fey
friends at cards Thursday evening q
her home, 1927 Adams street NE.