The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-10-15
Gilchrist- Folsom .


hostess, assisted by Mrs Otto L!,l'c.
Gilchrist- Folsom.
Lake Crystal Union: The beauti-
full home of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Gichrist was the scene of one of the
nest notable events of the season
when Miss Martha Elizabeth. Gilchrist
became the bride of Arthur Russell
Folsom of Bull, MINI: The service
was read By Rev. r. w. Hobbs OF
Mankato Baptist church.
The ceremony was performed in
the library in front Of the hay window
which was banked with greenery. ferns,
Palms and cut flowers mixing III
background bower of beauty. Mr..
Earl Meade was usher
Pefcro tho CEREMONY Mr.. Ward
Meixell sang. 20 Promise Nc" Miss
EdRa Cole PLAYED TIE nuptial must"
IChengrin's Wedding March an
nounced the entrance of the bridal
party. 20 Promise Me" was softly
Paved during the ceremony and Men
delssohn's Wedding March during
congratulations.
Little Florence Bartlett, ringbearer
was 'daintily attired IN white silk.
Jean Hughes and Patricia Brosnam
were flower girls carrying baskets ~
rosebuds. The bride entered on ~
arm of her father who conducted her
TO the altar where he gave her into
the keeping Of the groom.
The bride was charmingly attired in
n white satin gown trimmed with
duchess lace studded with pearls. II
was cut round length end full court
train fell from the shoulders. She
were n veil and carried q shower
bouquet of brides roses, lilies OF the
valley and sweet peas, The matron
OF honor, Mrs. Wynne Davis of Min
neapolis was gowned in yellow char
mouse and carried an arm bouquet of
sunset roses. Miss Dorcas Sansome
assisted as maid of honor wearing,
pink taffeta with an overdress Of
rainbow tulle carrying pink rose buds.
The brides mother wore a gown of
tlue charmeuse drarped in tulle.
Mrs. Mary Folsom. the groom's
mother wore a blue silk and chiffon
dress.
The groom was attended by Dr.
the congratulations little Stella and
Joyce Porter presented the bride with
q package containing the lucky blue
bird symbol On happiness.
Sandon brothers of Mankato, col
lege classmates OF the bride, furnish
ed delightful orchestra music during
receiving hours and while serving.
The living room and hall were ar
tistically decorated with smilax, ferns
and roses. The color scheme of pink
and green carried out. In the dining
room ard sun parlor pleasing effect
was produced by autumn foliage. On
the tables were large bouquets. of
pink and white roses.
A four course buffet luncheon was
served Assisting in the dining room
were Mesdames Bartlett. Meade,
Stevens. Owens, Bahma, Dodds, Bros
nan and Misses Irene Hazelton.
Maude Robinson and Minnie Hansen.
The out of town guests we're Mr..
Rufus Folsom OF Bull. Mimi, Mr..
Wheeler of Superior. Wis. Mr.. and
Mrs. Somers OF Manasha. Kansas,
Mrs. F. Clague Of Redwood Falls,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gilchrist. Ms.
Ellen Porter. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Larson
of Vernon, Mrs. Leroy Wells, Miss
Gardener. Mr.. and Mrs. Miles Porter
and family. Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Carlson OF Mankato.
The bride is graduate of Carleton
college and the groom graduated
from the Law Department of the
Minnesota university.
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n bridal trip to the east. They will
be at home in Bull. Mimi. to their
friends after November 4. The brides
roing away dress was blue velvet.
Many beautiful gifts were received
Both are prominent socially and they
carried with them the good wishes OF
their many, friends.
Jsnaresc Party.
Mss. Eugene Hickok very pleas
antly entertained the members OF the
Aica club at her home On Front street
last evening, large attendance be-
ing present. The affair was q Japan
ese party. and Japanese effects were
out the rooms. An interesting Jan
anese contest was held. Mrs. J.. w.
Wilcox winning the prize Aiiniuue
Japanese dinner was served, the
menu having been specially prepared
by Mrs. Hickok. who made trip to
st Paul to secure the, necessary Jap
anese corrections. The affair was
charmingly arranged. and was great
Ily enjoyed ~ all present. The host
ess was assisted by Mrs. John Yae-
ger.
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