Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1915-09-07
WEDDING BELLS.

The marriage of Miss Florence
Gilbert and Albert M. Evans was
solemnized on Wednesday evening at
the First Methodist church, Reverend
Richard Evans reading the impressive
ring service, by which the young
couple plighted their vows. The
church decorations were simple and
most elegant. The altar which was
banked with masses of ferns and
palms, formed beautiful setting for
the white pedestals, on which were
placed baskets of white flowers, asters,
>phlox and gladolias, combined with
white maine streamers, transforming
the Whole into a dainty green and
white bower. Sprays of smilax graced
the chancel and choir rails and the
seats were designated with asparagus
ferns mingled with white ribbons
"A delightful musical program was
given by Lulu James Abercrombie
and Lawrence Bernhardt while the
guests were assembling. At eight
O'Clock, the strains of Lohengrin
bridal chorus announced the arrival
of the wedding party. The bride who
approached the altar on the arm of her
father was charmingly gowned in
white satin arranged with chantilly
lace and garnitures of pearls. Her cap
veil was held in place with dainty
orange blossoms. Her brooch of
diamonds and pearls was a gift from
the groom. A bridal bouquet of or
chids and lilies of the vally completed
the attractive costume. Miss Mildred
Lathrop of New York City, who was
maid OF honor, was gowned in yellow
taffeta; Miss Marjorie Davis of Cam
den N. Y, Miss Doris Kerwin of
Neenah Wis, and Miss Katherine
Bissell, who were bridesmaids were
gowned in yellow georgette crepe
over white satin. Miss Dorothy
Foster of Little Rock, Ark, who
was also bridesmaid wore cos
tune of white net over white taffeta.
The five young ladies wore white
tulle hats and carried handsome bOu-
quets of white roses. The groom was
attended by his brother, Wiley Evans
of New York City, as best man, Chas.
Gilbert, Jr., Norman Stone, Herbert
Smith and Winfield Thorn acted as
ushers. At the close of the ceremony,
as the bridal party left the church,
the joyous strains of Mendelssohns
wedding march filled the auditorium
with effective music. A reception
was given shortly after eight O'Clock
at the home of the brides parents, 904
Franklin street. In the receiving line
were the bridal party, Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. 5. Gilbert, VIM. Evans, Jr., of New
York City, father of the groom; Mrs.
VIM. Kellogg of EIiZabethtown, n. Y,
sister of the groom, and Mrs w. j,
Server of Dennison, la. Mrs. Gilbert's
gown was of silver net and black lace
over flesh colored satin. Mrs Kellogg
wore yellow tatfeta combined with
silver lace and Mrs. SERVER was gown
ed in black and white crepe Those
assisting during the reception hours
were Mrs. Benjamin Stone of Vir-
ginia, Mimi, Mrs. Frank Bardep, Mrs.
Ii. j. Hagge, Mrs. A. P. Woodson.
Mrs. j. ID. Mylrea and Miss Nina
Kickbusch. The home decorations
were most attractively designed.
Golden glow and yellow lilies massed
with fern and foliage, were used in
the halls and living rooms, the yellow
color scheme harmonizing with the
gowns of the bridesmaids. In the din
ing room where the wedding party was
served the decorations were in white
and green. An oblong center piece
of white sweet peas and maiden hair
ferns graced the table, while lighted
candles with white shades, gave
most pleasing effect. White rose
leaves with names inscribed, marked
the places of the bridal party. A
pavilion erected on the lawn was also
decorated in yellow and green color
ings and it was here that the two
hundred guests were served. An
orchestra was stationed in the pavi.-
ion during the hours of the reception.
One happy feature of the evening was
the fact that the marriage took place
on the wedding anniversary of the
brides parents which made the event
of double significance to the immediate
family and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans departed Wed
nesdav evening for a short wedding
trip to Chicago and arrived home
Sunday noon. They will be at home
to their friends after October 1st at
TOO E. Franklin street.
The bride was born and has always
lived in Wausau. She is a graduate
of Miss Burnham's school at North
ampton, Mass, and later spent some
time abroad in the study of music.
She is most popular young lady.
Her gracious manner and sweet cor
diality has won for her the admiration
of both old and young and her friends
are legion. Mr.. Evans has lived in
Wausau for the past two years
and during that time has made
many warm friends. He is allied
with the Wausau Law and Land
and is popular in social
life. The best wishes of many friends
go with the young couple as they start
on LIES journey together.
Out of town guests at the wedding
were: Miss Katherine Gilbert, Grand
Rapids, Mimi; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
J. Winton, Miss Helen Winton, Mimi
eapolis; Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Stone,
Virginia, Mimi; Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bissell, Laurel, Miss; Miss Josephine
Reddish, Knoxville, Tenn; Miss Fayne
Barnes, Madison; Miss Olga Haney,
Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Ross,
Oak Park; Mrs. Stephen G. Woodson,