The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-24
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The residence Of Major and Mrs.
John .Bigelow, 929 Hennepin avenue,
was the scene Of an impressive mar
riage, ceremony today, when their
daughter, Mrg; 2. Gardner a1a Hqdgson, be,
Quick of San Francisco. Fifty guests
had been hidden to the service, which
was read at 5 O'Clock by Rev. John
E. Bushnell of Westminster church.
Pink, the bride IS favorite color, was
used with the green of palms and ferns
in the sitting room, where the vows
were exchanged; The deep bow win;
dow made a background for palms and
effect Of chapel; at either side were
tall brass standards which held cathe-
dral candles, and tall standard among
the foliage held large basket with
fragrant Nine. Chatnay roses. The
mantel was banked with delicate mai
denhair ferns. and pink roses reflected
their; beauty. in a tall mirror above:
over the woodwork of the doorway and
windows, and glossy leaves made net
work Of green on the walls. Harry S.
Barber and Alvin V. Skies stretched
pink satin ribbons thru the long recep-
tion hall to the altar fifteen minutes
before the, hour appointed for the SER
vice. .....-.
Mrs. Hodgson entered as the orches-
ira played the impressive notes of the
bridal chorus from 'Lohengrin. Her
gown was exquisitely fashioned of Irish
point and Valenciennes lace and was
made in princesse style over soft
foundation Of silk and chiffon. She
held a large shower bouquet Of lilies
Of the valley. Mr.. Quick had az his
best man Philip Paschal Of San Fran
cisco.
The sweet melody of "Hearts and
W tsr ~; spoken pc en- and the triumphant
march were the occasional music.
Major and Mrs. ,Bigelow and Mrs.
Quick received informally with Mr..
and Mrs. Quick after the ceremony.
centuated the appointments in the
drawing room, and bouquets Of the
| queenly blossoms grew from out a
tangle Of feathery ferns and palms
around and above the mantel place,
| while antique vases held flowers. Vel
low .chrysanthemums and ferns showed
a, color note of green and yellow in the
library, and pink was suggested in the
dining room with baskets Of brides
maids roses on the table and on the
buffet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Quick will leave this
evening for San Francisco, where they
will reside. Mrs. Quick, Miss Quick,
| Mrs. Henry L. Dodge, Mrs. James S.
Gale and Mr.. Paschal will return to-
morrow evening to San Francisco.
Mrs. George P. Case entertained in
formally this afternoon at her home on
West Grant street in honor of Miss
Charlotte Folds, who is visiting in the
city. The guests were group of Miss
| FOldsn friends. Miss Folds and her fam
lily formerly lived in Minneapolis, but
it is several years since Miss Folds has
made visit in Minneapolis.
Mrs. Frederick A. Dunsmoot will in
troduce her daughters, Miss Marjorie
and Miss Elizabeth Dunsmoor, Wednes.
day afternoon, Nov. 20, at reception
at her residence, 1413 Harmon place.
DR.. and Mrs. Dunsmoor will also give
a reception for their daughters the
same evening. The Misses Dunsmoor
will be debutantes at the Hostesses ,
ball.
Mrs. William L. Martin will give a
reception Thursday afternoon, Nov. Is,
to introduce her daughter, Miss Marion
Martin. Miss Martin is one of the
younger girls to make her formal de-
but at the Hostesses' ball.
Mrs. Guy II. Nelson and Mrs. Hugh
H. Slocumb entertained delightfully."- at
cards this afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Nelson on Fifth street Sc. The
rooms had setting of autumn leaves,
and the rich red and yellow coloring Of
the foliage was accentuated by the light
which fell from the red-shaded chan
deliers and from red tapers. Over the
ind or10 dc of
foliage and the stairways and mantels
were thickly banked with leaves. In
the dining room mound Of foliage GEN.
tered on the table and from it's depth
rose a candelabrum with red tapers,
while candles in quaint sconces burned
amidst the tangle of leaves on the buff
fet and sideboard.
Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Slocumb re-
ceived alone: and assisting about the
rooms were Mines. w. R. Ford, A. E.
Woollan and W. G. Rigg, Miss Bessie
Pearce sang delightfully."-. Fifty guests
played six-hand euchre.
Mrs. David Owen Thomas Of Ridge.
wood avenue entertained at luncheon
today at Donaldson IS tearoom. The
decorations were carried out in green
and white with chrysanthemums and
maidenhair ferns. Covers were placed
for eight. Mrs. Thomas will leave Nov
IL for Boston to spend a week visiting
> and she will sail Nov. II on the Canopic
for Europe, to spend the winter in Flor
ence. Mrs. Thomas will be accompanied
by Mrs. Charles Oliver of Minneapolis
Mrs. Thomas will give series OF
luncheons and dinners to bid farewell
to her friends. Friday evening she will
give a dinner at, which group Of
friends Of DR.. = Thomas will be the
guests. Covers will be laid for eight.
i Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton M. Odel gave
a dancing party last evening at thei1
home on Irving avenue S to- celebrate
their fifth wedding anniversary. Sew
enty-fve guests were present. TIL,
rooms were decorated with autumn
leaves, roses and carnations, and softl,
shaded lights enhanced the PRETTY
scene. On the screened porch, which
had setting of Japanese hangings
lanterns and pictures, frappe tabl
was arranged over which Misses Ma,
Bilburne and Corinne Odell presided
MINES. W. H. Card and Charles Gaskil
and the Misses Blanche Hegler an,
Nellie Fairfax presided in the daintil,
appointed dining room. D.,
1 The marriage of Miss Susie M. Pet
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