The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-05-12

color georgette and had as her corsage
yellow pansies and sweet peas.
AS the wedding march from 'Lohen-
grim was played by Mr.. w. F. Roehr,
the bridesmaids, Miss Teresa Tucker
of Sabetha, and Miss Mary Van Vech-
ten, descended the stairs, followed by
the bride and her father, Mr.. T. R.
Paxton, who gave her in marriage.
They were Joined at the foot of the
stairs by Mr.. Van Vechten and his
best man, Mr.. Legler Paxton, a broth
er of the bride.
The bride was lovely in her beauti-
full gown of heavy ivory, pussywillow
satin and veil of tulle which was
fastened at the head with seed pearls.
The dress was made with the new
round skirt with insets of Princess
point lace, which was also used as a
trimming about the round neck and
simply made, close fitting bodice. The
lace was caught about the neck and
waist with tiny seed pearls. The
sleeves were short and puffed. She
carried an arm bouquet of white roses
showered with lilies of the valley.
The bridesmaids, Miss Tucker and
Miss Van Vechten, both wore frocks
of orchid Canton crepe, simply made
with round neck and short sleeves,
crushed girdle entwined with silver
ribbon about the waist and deep
hem in the skirt. Miss Tucker car
der sweet peas and Ophelia roses, and
Miss Van Vechten carried a bouquet
of the same type made of violets, pur-
pie sweet peas and lilies of the valley.
Mrs. Paxton, mother of the bride.
wore a gown of midnight blue Canton
crepe, the side panniers of which were
trimmed with hand done fagoting.
The bodice was trimmed with an In
set of thread lace.
Mrs. J. A. Van Vechten. mother of
the bridegroom, was gowned in dark
blue georgette and foulard, with a
trimming of appliqued ribbon.
One hundred and fifty guests were
present at the ceremony, which was
followed by a reception.
Mr.. Van Vechten and his bride will
leave this evening on their wedding
trip and will be at home after June
Is at 1926 Mulvane- street.
An interesting guest at the wedding
was Mr. Van Vechten's grandmother,
Mrs. Minerva Burgess, who is ninety
two years of age today, her grandson
and his bride choosing her birthday
as their wedding day.
The bride is a most charming and
talented girl She was popular stu
dent at washburn, and took a leading
part in college activities. She is a
member of the Kappa Alpha Theta
sorority. Mr.. Van Vechten. who is
one of Topeka's promising younger
business men. Is assistant manager OF
the Central Topeka Paper company.
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Mrs. Frank Burrow will entertain
with a luncheon of ten covers, Friday,
at one o'clock, at her home in Bu-
chanan street complimentary to Miss
Harriet Stanley, of Wichita and Mrs.
George Woodward. of Oklahoma City.
Spring flowers will adorn the table.
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Mrs. o. L. Moore entertained the
Portia club members at a, one-o' clock
luncheon this noon at her home, 1921
Tyler street. Covers were laid for
twelve. Mrs. N. E. Wood of Chanute
was a guest.
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Little Virginia Gertrude Smith, who
was six years old today. was given a
party this afternoon by her mother,
| Mrs. L. W. Smith. at her home in the
| Bethany grounds. Mrs. Smith was
assisted by Miss Janet Howes
| The children present included:
Belle Fullerton. Barbara. Kaye Mary
Hart, Grace Chaffee, Grace Never
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