The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-04-15
LAHR.cATEs WEDDING.

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Ing for April brides by the beautiful
appointments and the social success Of
the Lahr-Cates wedding. April has al
ways been popular bridal month, but
from this on. no doubt q number OF
prospective brides who attended the
affair last evening, will choose this
month for their wedding.
The wedding was one of the most
brilliant affairs In the history of the
city's social schedule, the function.
however, being more conspicuous by
the prominence Of the contracting par
ties.
The affair was celebrated last even
Ing at six-thirty o'clock. in the First
Presbyterian church, Rev. Thomas J..
Graham performing the ceremony. The
church was filled to Its capacity with
Z number OF guests. including those
from town and out-of-town, numbering
probably In all. about four hundred.
The church was beautifully trimmed
with Easter lilies. palms and ferns. Be-
fore the ceremony Miss Laura CASTOR
the leading organist of the city, presid-
ed at the organ and played the follow
ing program as the party assembled:
Spring Song ............... Hollins
CAratina ............... Part
Spring Song $50. ....... Mendelssohn
Caneonetta .............. Armstrong
FNnIOle ................ LenamerS
Love song .... .............. NeVin
HumoresQuc ............... .Devorak
Az the bridal party entered the
church Miss CASTOR played prelude
the Third Act Of Lohengrin. During
the service Schumann's Traumerei was
played. Just after the ceremony Men
delssohn's wedding march was played.
The music was unusually beautiful.
all the selections being most appropri-
ate and reflected creditably on the abil-
ity Of Miss CASTOR a. musician. She
Is being congratulated on all sides to-
day. The ushers were: Mr.. Harold
Van Orman, Mr.. Wilbur Erskine. Mr..
Charles Erskine and Mr.. Henry MUIR
ply Of Evansville, Indiana. all friends
OF the groom.
The bridal party entered at the ap.
pointed hour, the ushers preceding the
party, which entered as follows: Miss
Juliet Swayne, Miss Marie Campbell
Miss Mildred Caar and Miss Irene Lahr
OF Evansville, sister to the groom. The
bride entered on the arm of her father
Mr.. George Gates They were met at
the altar by the bridegroom and the
best man, Mr.. Julian Gates. The inn
pressive ring service was used.
The bride, one Of the city's most
prominent society girls, was charming
In an elaborate and artistical1y fash
toned gown OF white satin, ornamented
with Limerick lace. She wore mag
nificent tulle veil, fastened with a
pretty wreath Of orange blossoms. Miss
Gates carried bridal bouqet OF lilies
OF the valley. Miss Lair, maid Of hon
or, was beautiful in a gown Of yellow
chiffon over white satin. The trim
mings were OF gold lace ana pearls.
Miss Swayne wore a gown OF blue
chiffon over white satin. It being one
OF the most handsome gowns ever
worn In this city. Pink was worn by
Mlse Marie Campbell. one Of the most
beautiful society girls Of the city. Miss
Mildred Gaar was just as attractive
In her handsome dress Of lavender
chiffon over white satin. Each car
ried . bouquet Of lilies. After the Ger.
emony had been perfo--,ed reception
was held ut the home o. Mr.. and Mrs
George Gates, on North Eleventh
street. Killarney roses were used n
decorating the rooms where the guests
were received. In the reception line
were the bride and groom, Mr.. and