Weekly journal-miner., 1909-12-29

a gay CudpltI lOl oONASbs" has so bemantled the surrounding hills and the streets and dimmed the sunshine and if it had not been that Christmas was near at hand, would have made a desolate week. Christ mas has brought much cheer and hap piness to many, while there are oth- CTS, not so fortunately blessed, who would be unhappy were 1t not for many charitably inclined people who have donated much of their time and energy to alleviating the wants of the poor. The Christmas bells have pealed their merry chimes and lit tie thrills of excitement have broken a steady calm and made the atmos- phere less dull The air has resound- ed with hallelujahs and "Peace and good will to all men.' No wintry chill, no falling snow can melt the human sympathy of the Yuletide.
 An unusually pretty and attractive reception was given Christmas day by Captain and Mrs. Guy G. Palmer to the officers and ladies of Whipple Barracks. The rooms were most at tractively decorated with wreaths, holly and mistletoe A Christmas tree with the burning candles added to the Christmas cheer. After the guests arrived all repaired to the dining room, where the ever popular army "How" was drunk to a delicious eggnog. Those present were Major and Mrs. Harry Kirby, Captain and Mrs. Frederic D. Evans, Captain and Mrs. John K. Miller, Mrs. A. M. Cole, Miss Ruth Oliver, Miss Doro- thy Palmer, Miss Harriet Jean Oli- yer, Captain Clarence L. Cole. Lieu tenant Walter E. Gunster. Lieuten- ants William A. Alfonte, G. G. Bart lett, James R. Lockett, Meryl P Sehillerstrom and Judge J. Hawkins
 Of great interest to Prescott society will be an account of the marriage of Miss Helen Emmert and MT. Rayol Bates. Miss Emmert is the eldest daughter of MT. and Mrs. John H. Emmert of Detroit, Mich, and dur ing her short stay in Prescott she was very popular and endeared her self to many. The marriage ceremony took place at the First Congrega- tional church in Detroit on the even- ing of December fl. The ceremony was performed in the chapel of the church, which was beautifully dec- orated with potted plants and pink roses. Before the ceremony a string ed quartette rendered beautiful selec- tions from the masters and upon the entrance of the bride played the we'd ding march from "Lohengrit." !" The bride was beautifully gowned in white satin with a long tulle veil caught with a wreath of orange blos- sons and carried bouquet of white brides roses and maiden hair fern. Her only attendant was her sister. Miss Doris Emmert, who looked charming in a beautiful gown of pink mOusseline and carried a bou- quet of pink roses. Acting as best man to MT. Bates was Mir. Hayward Murphy of Detroit The ushers were the Messrs Wakkaner. Wilson. eff ford and Foust, all of Detroit. After the ceremony there was an informal reception at the home of the brides parents, where a delightful supper was served to a few of the intimate friends of the bride and groom. The home was most artistically decorated to carry out the color scheme of pink and white. The bridal party was seated in the dining room and the other guests were seated at small tables in the library and livIng room. Great fun was OccasiOned by having
 
 from the wedding cake. the article on the end determining the fate of each. The greatest excitement prevailed when it was announced that the happy pair had gone to the sta tion. Immediately several of the young people rushed out and into the Cadillac ear of the family and began the chase to beat the bride and groom to the station. As no one knew what train was to bear them to Bos- ton, there was a good deal of con fusion, but the pursuers after two hours of waiting were rewarded for their persistency by catching the pair just as they were boarding the Mich igan Central train for Boston, and there is no doubt that Mir. and Mrs. Bates will be recognized as newly