The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-09
DO|NGS IN SOCIETY
NJ. w. SO Citizens 2t3

Cupid was the principal figure in
good scoop Monday, when he brought
to the climax the story in which
Gregory Philip Gentling and Miss
Agnes Priscilla POSTER were the
leading characters in pretty we'd
ding that was solemnized at the
home of the brides mother. Mrs. L..
POSTER. The rooms of the POSTER
residence were prettily decorated for
the occasion. syringas predominating
in the parlor, smilax and peonies In
the living room and pink peonies
and columbine in the dining room.
Before the ceremony proper Miss
Marguerite Hendricks sang most
sweetly, Thou Art the STAR" after
which the bridal party made their
way to the bower to the strains OF
Lohengrin's wedding march, played
by Miss Mable POSTER. Before
bower formed by pillars about which
were twined smilax intermingled
with peonies, Rev. w. w. Fowler
read the ring service that united
the contracting parties "for better
or for worse" for life.
The bride was attired in becom-
ing dress of white marquisette and
carried bridal roses. The bridesmaid
Miss Louise Thompson of Mankato,
was dressed in white and carried
pink roses. John Allen Furlow at
tended the groom.
Following the nuptial vows, a
three course wedding dinner was
served to the sixty guests present,
the Misses Alma NQueisser, Madge
Pollock, Loretta Lawler, Genevieve
Lawler and Gertrude Lawler serving
In the division of the brides cake,
Miss Jennie POSTER drew the ring,
Miss Alma Quiesser the thimble and
Spencer Knapp the coin. Miss Gen
evieve Kennedy caught the brides
bouquet.
The newly married couple left for
Winona, where they will take the
boat for river trip. The brides
going away gown was blue with hat
to match After July 1st they will
be at home at 3O5 South Franklin
street.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Gentling are
well known in Rochester, having at
tended the city schools and spent
their lives here. They are both
equally popular among wide circle
of friends. Mr.. Gentling is. the re-
porter for The Bulletin, young man
of energy and strong character. They
start out on life's pathway accom-
panied with the good wishes of all.
Given a Pleasant Surprise.
Last Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Lind of Belgrade were pleasantly
surprised by relatives. The sur
prisers brought with them well filled
lunch baskets. Dinner was served in
the grove to about thirty. During
the day Mr.. and Mrs. Lind were pre-
scented with six dining room chairs
and a rocker, also a seventy piece
dinner set The day was spent in a
social way and all report a pleasant
time. Those present were Mrs A..
p Anderson, Mrs. Nels Larson and
daughter Lillian, Mrs. Ben Currier
and son Fred of New Sweden, Mr..
and Mrs. c. Lind. Anton and John
Lind of Belgrade, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Cole, Archie and Floyd Cole,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Steel, and the
Misses Clara and Ruth Purrier of
Kerns and Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Cole and daughter Edna of Rapidan.
Shower for Miss Thorne.
Lake Crystal Union: A delightful
shower was given at the home of
Mrs Hans Moe June 2 in honor of
the bride-elect, Miss Julia Thorne.
AS she came in the door showers of
rice and bouquets of roses were
thrown at her while Miss Mayme
Shepherd played upon the piano.
The corner was decorated with
palms and flowers where Miss Julia
sat- Little Leonard Stevenson brought
in a wagon with a basket filled with
gifts from the guests which were
about forty or more. Many beautiful
and useful presents were received.
After a program of music and song,
dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess.
Miss CIapp's Engagement Announced.
One of the most interesting an
nouncements of the early summer
season is that of the engagement of
Miss Ella Clapp, only daughter of
United States Senator Moses E.
Clapp and Mrs. Clapp. 446 Holly av-
enue, to DR.. Roy Adams of Wash
ington, d. c.
NJ H. Caller, the Vernon Center
editor, was in Mankato last evening
Mrs. Esther Richter is in St. Cloud
visiting her sister, Mrs. H. c. Irwin.
Mrs B. NJ. Thayer of Tivoli did
some shopping in the city yesterday.
Miss Matilda Strand of Rapidan
called on friends in the city yester-
day.
Mrs. A. c. Barney returned from
Florida and other southern points,
where she spent the winter.
Father Kelley of st. Clair departed
on Monday for Ireland where he will
remain during the summer