The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1935-02-04
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30 Bridal Costumes
Modelled at Pageant

The rich tradition Of several Of Bis
marck's most fashionable weddings
was brought to light again last Thurs
day evening when some 80 wedding
gowns were modelled In q pageant
staged by Circle 2 Of the First Pres
byterian Ladies' Aid at the church
parlors.
White tulle;, entwined with smilax
falling In folds at either side Of the
stage, ana potted plants created .
setting appropriate for the occasion,
which was attended by more than
200 persons.
Mrs. A. M. Christensen acted as
reader. introducing the models and
telling whose gowns they wore and in
some instances the history of the
wedding. She also introduced Mrs.
Frank ]. Bavendick, who sang the
wedding songs, % Promise Me" and
Because, to accompaniment played
by Miss Florence Fritch.
Gown Over Century Old
The oldest and first gown to be
modelled was loaned by Mrs. r. G.
cambridge. Over 100 years old. it
was worn first by Mr.. Bainbridge's
great grandmother It was modelled
by Miss Jane Wilson.
The bridal attire Of Burt Finney'S
mother, worn in 1863. was shown by
the granddaughter, Miss Mary Louise
Finney.
Mrs. A. M. Fisher displayed the
gown worn by her mother, Nora Gage,
when she was married to John White
on September S, 1883. It was the gala
day on which the cornerstone of the
old capitol was laid and the BRIDE
groom and bride rode to the scene on
horseback.
Owners of other wedding gowns
! modelled and the names of those
wearing them were: Mrs. A. Harris,
Miss Ruth Christianson; Mrs. p. G.
Remington, Miss Donna Jean Davis:
Mrs. G. G. Boise, Mrs. j. ]. Loberg;
Mrs. Kellogg, Miss Frances Frahm;
Mrs. Richard Penwarden, ST., Mrs.
Richard Penwarden, Jr.; Mrs. E. J.
Taylor, Mrs. George F. Will; Mrs. H.
p. Goddard, Miss Mary Louise
Nuessle: Mrs. F. E. McCurdy. Miss Sue
Olson: Mrs. F. e. Titus modeled her
sisters gown; Mrs. T. E. Flaherty
Miss Lillian Hedstrom; Mrs. E. j.
Conrad, Miss Jane Smith: Mrs. Birlea
o. Ward, Miss Donna Jean Davis:
Mrs. Philip J. Meyer. Miss Marietta
Meyer: Mrs. q. H. Dollar modelled her
own wedding suit; Mrs. s. w. Corwin
Miss Peggy Jane Skeels; Mrs. H. A.
Brandes, Miss Marian Peterson; Mrs
r. g. Plomasen, Miss Bernice Timer;
Mrs. j. K. Blunt, Miss Phyllis Olson
Mrs. John A. Graham, Miss Marjorie
Hawley; Edna Pearce Grainer of Dill
worth, Mimi, Miss Gladys Pearce
Mrs. F. A. Knowles, Miss Alice
Knowles: Mrs. Clell G. Cannon, Mis-.
Jean Converse; Mrs. Samuel H. Mer.
rift modelled her own gown; Mrs. r
w. Lumry, Mrs. viii. Mrs. Dan Hal
and Mrs. G. r. Thompson appeared
last, both wearing their own gowns.
Modern bridal costumes were shown
by Miss Arllys Anderson for the Ohm
Dress shop, Miss Trina Barbie for the
J. c. Penney company and Miss Viola
Sundland for the A. w. Lucas COM
pany. Miss Auvurne Olson wore a
going-away suit from the Sarah Gold
shop.
/ A Chinese tree, made Of crystal and
four tall white tapers, centered the
table when coffee was served In tn
dining room. Heads Of the variou
committees which worked with Mrs
Minnie L. Shuman, general chair.
man, included Mrs. Christianson
Mrs. r. Z. Logee. Mrs. Frank Barnes
Mrs. w. q. Worner and Mrs. E. J
Taylor.