Arizona republican., 1909-06-06

MISS -daTSdfel 0dlldndl was the guest of honor at most enjoyable stocking shower Wednesday evening at which Miss Mabel McNen was hostess. The house was beautifully decorated, the color scheme, pink and white being carried throughout in the decorations and menu. Ribbons of pink crepe paper interspersed with strings of pink and white hearts were festooned from the chandelier to the corners and sides of the living room. In the dining room, where a delicious Dutch lunch" was served, the pink ribbons were draped from the chan delier to the corners of the table, ending in large pink bows. A bowl of pink La France roses as a center piece completed the table decorations. Little pen and ink sketches appro- priate for the occasion marked the guests places. Gold monogramed tally cards in the shape of a dainty stocking were especially attractive. At the game of hearts enjoyed dur ing the first part of the evening the prizes were won by Miss Alma Os- born and Miss Bessie Chapman and Miss Ora Orme was awarded the prize at the guessing game. Miss Me Nels guests included Miss Callahan, Mr and Mrs. J. F. Cleaveland, Mrs. Ernest Munson, Mrs. R. J. Walker, Mrs II. II. McNen. Miss Alma Os- born. Miss Mabel Harper. Miss Ora Orme Miss Blanche Mckee, Miss Bessie Chapman. Miss Ambra Os- born. Miss Carrie McNeil, Miss Helen McNeil and Miss George Bailey.
 
 one of the largest as well as the most impressive weddings of this sea son occurred on Thursday evening when Miss Nellie Coverdale. daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. w Coverdale, be- came the bride of Charles Albert RroomeH. The auditorium of the First Methodist Episcopal church which had been lavishly decorated by the Phil aihea class was well filled with the friends of the young couple. Promptly at siX-thirty the bridal party, preceded by the ushers, Raymond Battin and Sidney Stewart, passed up the rose strewn isle to the strains of Lohen- grin's wedding march played by MT. l Behan. The bride was attended by Miss Clara Parmalee as maid of honor | and Jay Ream acted as best man. The ! bride wore a dainty creation of white | Persian lawn trimmed with quantities | of baby Irish lace modified empire | style. and carried a shower bouquet of | white roses. Miss Parmalee wore a simple white gown and carried pink | roses. After the ceremony a reception | was held in the hall. MT. and Mrs BrOomell left on the evening train for different points in California, later go- ing to the Seattle exposition
 
 The home of Dr. and Mrs. Foss. on North First avenue, was the scene of a very pretty little wedding Wednes- day evening. June 2nd. when H. Thornton and Mrs. Hope Betts were united in mar riage in the presence of a few inti- mate friends by Reverend Bertram Cocks, of St. Luke's Episcopal church. The two parlors were tastefully deco rated in white roses and pepper boughs and a large horseshoe of the roses hung in the arch way under which the bridal party stood. The brides only attendant was Miss Mamie Snider. of Glendale The bride was charmingly attired in a princess gown of white Tussorene trimmed in real lace, and carried a bouquet of brides roses and ferns. Mrs. Thorn ton is quite well known in musical circles in the city, being an accom- Ilished pianist and vocalist. The groom is popular and well liked among lis many friends in town. Alter 'ew weeks honeymoon in the north he young couple will be at home O their many friends at 356 North Second avenue.
 
 Mildred and Tommy Marks enter aimed a number of their friends Tues ; lay afternoon, the occasion being the birthday of the little hostess and host. The prizes for the afternoon were won )y Jessie Higley, Francis Long, Frank Spawr and Earl Worcester. The invit- I ed guests were Elizabeth Jones, Jessie Iigley. Kitty Craig. Irene Mauk, Aileen ianz Leah Visiance. Francis Long, Beth Thomas, Dorothy Warner, Jos I