Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-02-14
NOTES On OMAHA SOCIETY
Beginning of Lent Puts Slight Dampel
Upsn Socially Inclined.
ASH WEDNESDAY oWtTEsT DAY OF WEEK
Tuesday Crowded Full of smart Func-
lions by Smart PeopIe-Thura-
day Will Bring Resump-
ton of Gayety.

A wedding beautiful in its appointments
though distinguished by its simplicity. wns
that OF Miss May Welsh, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. l.. A. Welsh, and Mr. Paul
Burleigh. which took place at o'clock
Tuesday evening at the home of the par
ents Of the bride. 1926 Dewey avenue Red
and white blossoms, charmingly arranged.
AFFORDED an effective decoration for the
rooms and the lights were subdued under
coiqred shades, contributing an additional
attractive feature About fifty guests wit
messed the ceremony, which was performed
by Rev. T.. ]. Mackay. To the Lohengrin
wedding mach, played by Miss Henrietta
Rees, the bridal party came downstairs.
crossing the parior to the living room,
where the altar had been improvised Mr..
Mackay came first. followed by Mr. Bur-
leigh, with his brother. Mr.. Frank Burleigh.
as groomsman. Miss Ethel Conant as
maid of honor, came next, gowned in light
blue messaline. with trimmings of lace
rnfies and carrying pink rosesbuds and
asparague ferns. The bride came next
walking with her father. The wedding
gown was of white liberty SATIN made
princess and inset with oriental lace and
velvet long white tulle veil hung in
graceful folds to the hem OF her skirt,
which barely swept the floor, and she car
ried a shower of brides roses a few being
worn In her hair, holding the veil in place
An informal reception followed the cere-
mony. Mr.. and Mrs. Burleigh left Tues
day evening for an extended wedding trip
through the east and will be at home after
March 10 at 240l St. Mary's avenue. Mrs.
Burleigh is an accomplished young woman
and personality that has won her many
friends. She has lived in Omaha since she
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years has been a member of the teaching
STAFF of the high school. Mr.. Burleigh.
who was reared in Omaha. is also widely
known socially and in business circles,
being paying teller of the Brandeis bank
Among the out-of-town guests present at
the wedding were: Mr.. and Mrs Frederick
Crowley OF Des Molnes, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wager Of Julian, Neb.; Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H.
Withers Of Rawlins. Wyo.. and Burleigh
Withers OF Chicago.
McMenemy-FaFrar.
One of. the prettiest OF the late winter
weddings was that OF Miss May McMenemy,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nc
Menemy. and Mr. Frederick Farrar of Fort
Collins, Colo, which was solemnized at
high noon Tuesday at the residence of the
parents OF the bride. 626 Georgia avenue.
A color scheme of red and green prevailed
throughout the rooms, being carried out in
charming detail with roses, smilax and
ferns. The guest list was small. being
limited to relatives and few close friends.
The marriage service took place In the
parlor before bank of greens, Rev. T. ].
Mackay of All Saints church officiating.
The wedding march was played by Miss
Ada Jackson OF Blair Neb Preceding the
arrival OF the bride and groom Miss Mar
garet McMenemy sang Because l Love
You. Dear" and following the ceremony,
II Love You Truly" The bride wore q
handsome gown Of white lace. with long
tulle veil that dropped TO the carpet
There were no attendants. Following the
ceremony q buffet luncheon was served. Mr.
and Mrs Farrar leaving later in the after
noon for an extended wedding trip. after
which they will be at home in Fort Collins
Colo, where Mr.. Farrar is in business
Although Mrs. Farrar has lived In Omaha
only two years, she has made a wide circle
OF friends. who have entertained extern
aively In her honor. She is a graduate OF
Nassar college and a young woman OF
much personal charm. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Rksnemy, with their daughters. came tc
Omaha from Blair and among the wedding
guests was a number from that place.
MIR. and Mrs. Lyman Entertain.
Conspicuous among the beautiful affairl
Of Tuesday was the dinner given by Mr.