The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-06-03

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williams OF Denver sang BECAUSE =
and the wedding march was played
by Miss Violet Andre Of Horton. the
bridegroom's sister.
The bride. who il uncommonly
good looking. was lovely I'm . we'd
long tulle veil. The skirt OF the
gown was made with q pointed train.
and the drapery was caught at the
back OF the skirt above tho train The
bodice was trimmed with lace ana
rhinestones. Inserts of the lace in
the front and back and In the upper
sleeves were edged with the rhine
stones. and the decolletage was mn
ished with lace. Her veil was tas-
tened in q cap, which was caught
Quet was Of brides roses and lilies
of the valley.
The brides sister. Miss Jean Ire
leaven, attended her. She wore q
gown of sea e cen crepe De cnlne'
yelled with white net. The skirt was
bodice also was trimmed with lace
She carried q bouquet of sweet peas
and rosebuds Mr.. Andre was at
tended by Mr.. Wilmot e. Stevens as
his best man.
Miss Williams wore q pale green
chiffon taffeta. with drapery OF snao-
oW lace. Miss Andre wore white en-
broidered wolfe. The brides mother
was gowned in wine colored satin
trimmed it'll lace and velvet.
The decorations were roses and
peonies. The ceremony was read De-
fore bank, Of palms and ferns. and
on each side was q tall vase OF white
peonies. A basket of roses and
peonies stood on the dining table.
Mr.. Andre, who has been studying
in the Armour School of Technology,
Chicago, now has a position with the
Peoples Ice company, Topeka. and ne
and his bride. after q short wedding
trip, will be at home at ITO Mulvane
street.
Out-of-town guests who came to
the wedding were: Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Long and their family of Horton. Miss
Violet Andre Of Horton. and Miss
Irene Williams of Denver.
A reception followed the ceremony,
and the guests were received by Mr..
and Mrs. Andre, Mr.. and Mrs. Ire
leaven. Miss Jean Treleaven. Mr.. Will
mot and Miss Blanche Dodge and
Miss Marian Kenney. who have re-
turned from Emporia, where they
lege.
Miss Lois Townsley played at the
commencement exercises Of the Dam
rosch school at Aeolian hall In New
York city, Monday night of this week,
an honor which is an extraordinary
one. especially in view of the fact that
Miss Towns1ey is the youngest mem
Der of the large graduating class. Miss
Townsley will be in Topeka the latter
part Of this week, and with Miss Mar
guerite Lovcwell will give a concert
Monday evening, June 8. at the First
Baptist church, under the management
of Miss Myrtle Radcliffe.
DIR. Damrosch is greatly impressed
with the wonderful talent of Miss
Townsiey, ard it is likely that she will
be given a special scholarship at the
Damrosch school for postgraduate
work. Her rank is among the very
highest in the class.
Miss Townsley is only 16 years OF
age, and has spent most OF her life
abroad. Since the age Of IL, she has
been studying with great music mas
tiers in Paris, Brussels and London.
The family Of Miss Townsley is well
known in Topeka Her father. Chan
Washburn, and later was instructor in
art there. Her aunt. Miss Florence
Townsley, was formerly professor of
vocal music at Washhurn. Her mother,
formerly Miss Lois Kilmer, was q
graduate Of Washburn's music depart
ment.
Many Of the old residents Of Topeka
remember Captain ESilmer,r who To-
Gated the town Of Kilmer. north of
North Topeka, and who lived for many
years at sixteenth and Clay streets. at
the south end Of what 10 now Central
park.
The granddaughter OF Captain Kill
mer, Miss Lois Townsley, is coming
back to Topeka this week, and on
Monday evening. June 8. will give q
concert at the First Baptist church, IN
company with Miss Marguerite Love-
well, also a former Topeka girl. Miss
Lois Townsley, after three years study
Of piano abroad, has just finished her
course at the Damrosch school in New
York city, graduating with highest
honors in a large class.
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The Christ's Hospital Alumnae as
ISOLATION had q banquet Monday night
at the Y. w. c. A. There were twenty
out of town were: Mrs. Maude Gep-
hart of Lawrence, Mrs. Jacob Hindon
of Strong City and Miss Edith Wheel
er, who has returned from Ontario.
Canada. where she took postgraduate
work.
.
Madame Lunde Souther gave a
luncheon Tuesday at Mills tea room
for Miss Mary Wickwire OF Larned.
and Miss Mary Ferguson of Colby.
Miss Wickwire and Miss Ferguson are
members Of the graduating class. and
Miss Wickwire has been studying mu-
sic with Madame souther-
Miss Mary Burnett gave a dancing
party Tuesday night at the Country
club for Mss Marjorie Baxter. who
was a student this year in the College
of the Sisters OF Bethany. and who will
leave for her home in Hutchinson in
a few days.
Those who attended the party last
night were: Miss Baxter, Miss Ethel
Chase. Miss Edith Connell, Miss Alice
Lyman, Miss Ruth Wood. Miss Helen
Whitfield, Miss Harriet Hill. Miss