Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-08


- = the throng Of loyal subjects who crowded
the coronation chamber Friday evening
Respiendent in gold and silver were the king aud
queen, surprising all previous monarchs of their
realm in the splendor of their costumes. Beautiful
and stately were the special maids in their gowns
OF orchid. Down to the tiny fairy dancers the at
tendants OF the queep were arrayed in garments OF
unequalled brillance,
Omahas stately matrons who gded here and
there In the castle hall exquisitely gowned in
satins and iridescent materials combined with hlmy
tule. Hosts Of pretty young things in their fluffy,
dainty trocks were delight to all eyes. t,
Miss Lucille Bacon and Miss Alice Jaquth the
two brides, were the beautiful centers OF animated
groups in the boxes. Following the ball, they
Joined the gay company of supper guests at the
Omaha club,
Silver was the predominating color and ma
terial Slippers of silver, gowns OF silver cloth
aces Of silver silver scars, silver ornaments all set
with glittering stones, were every hand Blended
beautifully with the silver were the orchid shades
which may have been reflection OF the lights
which played over the knightiy reveers or perhaps
tribute to the charming wife Of the nations chief
executive who has just been in our midst More
prosaic modises affirm that the remarkable demand
Tor orchid materials this year is the reaction from
the use OF the pastel shades used last season Strk
ing gowns OF black and iridestent blues were seen
not only on the matrons, but upon some OF the
beautiful madcns. Some gowns were bizarre crea@
tons, lending touch of interest to the gay throng
Pink and coral shades in hooped taffctas formed
many OF the most pquant and delightful gowns
gowned in white.
With the triumphal entry and coronation of the
king and queen the winter social season has opened
First events marking what promises to be brilliant
season arc the marriages OF the two beautiful young
society women whose approaching nuptials have
been celebrated for the last two weeks. The last
members OF the bridal party Of Miss Alice Jaquith
arrived Saturday morning
The marriage OF Miss Alice Jaquith took place
last evening at 750 at ST. Barnabas' church From
J o'clock the West Sisters stingcd quartet and
Miss Maude Grebe, organist, gave delightful re-
cital. Miss Madge West played several violin solos
party entered to the strains OF the Lohengrin we'd
ding march, On the altar white lilies and
palms aud candles formed the decorations at the
sides On the pews were lilies of the valley and
ferns.
The ushers preceded the bridal party down the
aisle, followed by Master Clifford Weller bearing
the ring III lily. He wore dainty Kate Greena-
way suit with long trousers OF pink, and white
satin blouse edged with pink ruffles.
Next the bridesmaids in their exquisite
gowns OF rose pink satin, made short and draped
low on the sides, where they were caught with the
daintiest OF French flowers. The skirts caught
adorned the front OF the bodces and the sleeves
were short Castle sleeves of tue. They carried
shepherdess staffs OF white tied with Killarney roses
and orchids. Their hats we're. floppy-brimmcd
silver tulle In the order Of their appearance they
were Miss Alice Roberts of Cleveland, o.: Miss
Eugene Patterson, Miss Isabel Vinsonhaler. Miss
Lucille Green Of Indianapolis.
The maid OF honor, Miss Meliora Davis followed
a beautiful figure in pale shell pink satin Of SINH
lar make with the gowns Of the maids except
that il strikingly unornamented. big loose
sash bow with two ends crossed the back OF the
bodice which was plain and tight and caught in
front with some wonderful French flowers. One
end OF the sash heightened formed the train. The
gowns OF the maids had similar trains. The sleeves
or her gown hung off her and were caught
With buds on the shoulder fl
Mrs Clifford Weller, sister of the BRIDE and
r1atron of honor came next in a gown of heavy,
shimmery orchid satin, with skirt draped high and
bodice and skirt orfamented with silver lace Her
train similar to those OF the other maids. st
Then came little Elinor Kountze in a nina
ture gown OF the rose-pink satin like that of the
bridesmaids. 1t was draped high on the hips and
caught up with French flowers to show skirt OF
Ilesh chiffon. embroidered with silver.
Then came the beautiful bride, on the arm OF
her brother, Arthur Jaquith. who gave her in
marriage. Her gown was of cloth OF silver with an
over -drape OF chiffon embroidered with silver basl
kets. 1t caught high on the sides four-and-
a-half yard train fell from the shoulders and was
lined with cloth of silver. A pointed bodice Of
silver cloth with upper part of chiffon and eni-
broidery OF silver had long Castle sleeves The 1onk
lue veil caught below the psyche knot of her
hair and held in place with forehead band OF
orange blossoms She carried lilies of the valley
and orchids.
The veil was of the same length as the train
As the bridal pair knelt on white fur rug the
Rev. Father Holsapple read the marriage lines The
NJ Mendelssohn wedding march was the recess;or,I