Mexico weekly ledger., 1910-06-30


giant SIX o'clock dinner in honor
Of Miss Lakeland. Those who en-.
joyed Tie evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. Robertson and Miss Lakeland
were Miss Mary Hghsmith. Of Car.
rollto1: Miss Alma Smith. Of Boon.
vile; Mrs. Fred Bronaugh, of St
Louis; Messrs. George Pearson, Jno.
Guthrie and Wallace Fry.
A crowd Of enthusiastic Endeavor-
ers went from Mexico to Fulton. on
Thursday, to attend the Union
meeting Of the Presbyterian and
Christian churches. A delightful
stay va made IN Fulton. Those who
went from here under the ohaperon,
age Of Mrs. Thad Threlkeld were
Misses Dorothy worrell. Ruth Jesse.
Mabel Threlkeld. Mabel Brock. Den.
ME Kelso, Egalee jackson, Eva Mil
Ter. Hilda Brand and Mr.. Clark
White.
Mrs. Fred Bronaugh gave a unique
entertainment, Tuesday evening, at
the home OF Mrs. G. w. Robertson,
for MIR. Charles Bronugah, who Zig
ured as the gsoon az Mexico's so
e=i event on Wednesday. The af-
fair partook Of the nature Of a
shower, all Of Mr.. Bronaugh's gen
tiemen friends contributing presents
calculated to excite much amusement
The honored guest was so overcome
az being the cynosure Of all eyes
that he grew shy and begged his
brdeto-be to Jasmine all packages
and read the accompanying poems.
The lady proved obliging, having
been the recipient lately of a num-
Der Of showers and being therefore
well acquainted with the department
expected on such occasions. Need
less TO say much mirth was excited
by the gifts. A buffet lunch of many
good things was supplied by the hos
tess.
The most elaborate of Mexico's
June weddings took place Wednesday
evening at 5 O'Clock when Miss Lou
ise Lakeland. of this city, was mar
ried to Mr.. C. C. Bronaugh, of Bat
tie Creek, Mich, at the handsome
Lakeland home. Fairview, south of
town. A stream of carriages and
autos piled between the city and
Fairyiew from six till eight O'Clock.
carrying the several hundred guest
who were to witness the ceremony.
A large party of st. Louis friends
were present on the occasion. The
ceremony was performed under the
trees on the beautiful lawn in accord
ance with the desire of the bride
whose wish from childhood had been
that her wedding should take place
there. From a stately maple tree
near the trent door was suspended
a large white canopy underneath
which hung the floral marriage bell
used for three generations by the
brides Of the Lakeland family. Pre-.
liminary to the marriage service,
Miss May Highsmith. Of Chicago,
very beautifully rendered a vocal
number, standing the while at a
window In the front Of the resi-.
dence. whence her voice sounded de.
llghtful TO the epecxtant guests sta.
toned on the lawn which was softly
lighted with myriads Of Japanese Ian.
terms. Following this, the strains of
the wedding march, as rendered by
Mss Abbie Llewellyn, were heard,
and two dainty, white clad fairies.
Misses Margery Barnes and Eleanor
Bronaugh, appeared. each carrying a
basket Of flowers ornamented with
pink tulle bows, and bearing a broad
white silk streamer which formed
the aisle through which the officiating
minister, Rev. Fielding Marvin, a
relative OF the Lakeland family. pass.
ed and turned to face the bridal
couple who came slowly down the
whiteearpeted steps and took their
places under the bell. The very
handsome gown OF white satin
with garniture of Duchess lace was
not needed to enhance the beauty Of
the bride, which has long been a
of pride and pleasure 10 her
trends. A white lace veil fell from
couture to the hem of the gown
and a bouquet of white roses was
carried. The Methodist Episcopal
ceremony was used and when Miss
Lakeland and Mr.. Bronaugh were
pronounced husband and wife, a de.
aehltul reception was held by
then on the lawn. AS the guests
into the house, they were
served with iced punch on the
porch by Mrs. X. P. Whitley and
MISS Nellie Hill. An elaborate salad
purse lunch was partaken of in the
ANNA loom. An artistic arrangemeni
1f pink ptas and smilax ornamented
Lhe table. While the guests were at
'efreshments, the bride appeared IN
ner e~oing'away gown of gray, hay-
.ns, some moments before, dis
posed Of the bridal bouquet by a
o. over the left shoulder, and bid
ilns her friends adieu, left with her
husband for Francis where they took
he train for ST. Louis. A two
Feeks' trip through the Northern
axes will preeede their return to
heir home at Battle Creek.
Misses Lena and Velma John.
most pleasantly entertained. on .
Monday night, with a combined the
tire and bunking party. Miss veIm
vas hostess at the theatre in the /
'arly part of the evening and Miss F,
entertained the remainder of !
he night land we speak adyisedIv
We say remainder of night
I her home. Feasting and ghost I
tories were the main features of !
night conclaye. The guests who
'ere the visiting girls and Their !
.ostesses, numbered Miss Hancock. !
he guest of Miss Gibbs; the Misses a
ester guests Of Misses Bertha and !
.igia Bolts; Miss Dingle, the guest o !.
iiss Lillian Morris; Miss Hickerson. '
guest Of Mrs. N. r. Rodes; Miss
valid, the guest of Miss Marie
Misses Phoebe and Mary e