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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (June 21, 1902)
THE COURIER 6 I SOCIETY NOTES LIFE'S MAZY WHIRL The social season Is at an end and the mountains and seashore are calling the tired butterllles, and those who have danced attendance upon them, to come and rest. A few Llncolnltes will spend the summer over the sea. Among those who have recently started to Europe are Mrs. H. H. Branch, Mr. W. G. L. Taylor. Mr. Ellery W. Davis, and his son Ellery, junior. Miss Mir iam Starrett and Miss Stella Rice will, leave tomorrow for New York, and will sail on July first, on the Kensington, of the American line, for Southampton. They will go from there to Cologne, will Journey down the Rhine, and see much of Germany. They will go to Italy. Switzerland, and France, and will do the cathedral and college cities of England, returning to America about the fifteenth of September. Mrs. John Mortimer and her daughters Misses Margaret and Llllie Mortimer will also travel In Europe this summer. They left Lincoln last Monday expect ing to sail in about a week. Many per sons who are not going away for the summer are leaving for neighboring states to visit friends or relatives; others are coming here for the same purpose. Anything for a change in this restless, busy age. ir it s At the home of Mrs. Eliza A. Polk, on Tuesday at half after two o'clock was celebrated the marriage of her daughter. Miss Charles Edna Polk to Mr. Burton Wilbur Wilson, of New York city. Reverend W. H. Manss read the service. The wedding was an Ideal summer affair, beautiful In its simplicity. Before the time for the ceremony Miss Bessie Turner sang two songs charmingly. When the hour for the marriage arrived. Miss Jessie Lan sing sang the bridal music from Lohengrin to Miss Rice's accompani ment, and Miss Polk and Mr. Wilson entered the drawing room unattended and took their places beneath an arch of palms for the ceremony. The bride wore a dainty gown of white organdie with lace yoke and carried white daisies. The decorations were entirely green and white. Curtains of smllax were in the wide doorways and bride roses were in all of the rooms. On the round table in the dining room was a large centrepiece of the roses, encircled with white candles in crystal sticks. The buffet was banked with roses, 5n front of which was a row of candles. Mrs. John S. Reed, assisted by Misses Winifred Sherman, Joy Webster, Blanche Garten and Luella Lansing, served cream de menthe, bride's cake, macaroons and confections. Miss Bessie Turner served punch. Members of Delta Gamma and Phi Kappa PsI, of which fraternities the bride and groom are members, were the only guests except relatives at the wedding. An Informal reception from three until five o'clock was attended by a limited number of friends. The array of lovely presents in an upper room attracted much attention. The bride is one of the most charming and beloved of Lin coln's young ladies and sincerely do her friends regret that her marriage takes her from the city. She Is a member of the class of 9S of the state university. The groom Is a member of the class of '96 and of the law class of '98, and has taken two degrees at Col umbia university. He is connected with the law firm of Guthrie, Hender son and Carveth of New York and with his bride will reside at 498 West One Hundred and Thirty-third street in that city. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Ion on the six o'clock train. They will spend a few days In Chicago befo.-b going to their home. Just before leaving, the members of Delta Gamma gathered around the bride and groom and sang a number of songs prepared for the occasion. The marriage of Miss Mabel Claire Barrick, only daughter of Mrs. W. H. Boney, and Mr. Ellis George Evans, was celebrated Wednesday evening at half after eight o'clock at Holy Trinity Episcopal church. Reverend F. W. Eason officiating. Miss Lulu H. Miller played the wedding music Miss Mabel Marsh of Seward was maid of honor, and Mr. G. B. Barnes of Kansas City was best man. Both the bride and her maid wore gowns of white chiffon over silk, made en train. Miss Barrick wore a veil and carried bride roses. Miss Marsh carried a wreath of pink roses tied with pink ribbons. The ushers were Messieurs F. A. Hallett, Alva Halley, Julian Sutter, and Lute H. Morse. The church was decorated with pink and white roses and palms. Streamers of white tarleton extended from the ends pf the pews to the chan delier. Four hundred people were pres ent at the ceremony and about one hundred later attended a reception given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Boney. Miss Gertrude Cooper greet- pink and white organdie, and the flower girl wore a white, frock and white shoes and hose. The groom was attended by Mr. Ben Miller and Mr. Ernest Smith. The ushers were Mr. Roy Cochran, Mr. Frank Wright, Mr. Frank Vlele and Mr. Tilman Rhea. Three hundred guests were invited to witness the marriage and later to at tend a reception given for Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell at the home of the bride's parents, 1452 U street. Misses Julia Hotallng, Anna Minderfer, Ada Humphrey and McGreer received and served the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Max well went to Auburn, Nebraska, to visit relatives. They will reside at Sixteenth and U streets and will receive their friends after July fifteenth. Mr. Max well Is an employe of the First Na tional bank. A pleasing musical event occurred Monday evening at Grace M. E. church when "The Vision of St. John," by C. Whitney Coomb, was presented by the chorus class of the Second Presbyte rian church, assisted by Mr. George S. Johnston, tenor; Miss Charlotte Hull horst, contralto, and a ladies' quartet composed of Mrs. Tullis, Miss Elma Marsland, Mrs. W. L. Sheets and Miss Charlotte Hullhorst, with Mrs. Myrtle Klock Kenworthy as accompanist. The members of the chorus are, sopranos, Martha Brown, Mrs. J. H. Burk, Mary Craig, Mabel Crosby, Mrs. H. E. Gil Ion, Luclle Long, Annette Martin, MISS HELEN NANCE. ed the guests in the hall. Miss Mae Biltgen presented them to the receiv ing party, and refreshments were served by Misses Callie Gregory, Helen Howland and Anita McKay, all gowned in white. Mrs. Boney was assisted throughout by Mrs. Marsh of Seward. The bride was generously remembered by her friends with pretty gifts. Mr. Evans Is bookkeeper for the Lincoln Hardware Company. He and Mrs. Evans went after the festivities to their new home, 1601 Maple street, which was ready for their occupancy. Wednesday evening at half after eight o'clock, at Emmanuel Methodist Episcopal church, were married Miss Eugenia Maude Noyes. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Noyes. and Mr. F. M. Maxwell. Reverend F. L. Smith performed the cermony. Miss Grace Mussetter at the piano, and Miss E. L. Walker and Mr. H. H. JHusted. violin ists, played Mendelssohn's march as the procession entered the church. Miss Noyes was attended by her sister. Miss Fannie Noyes, as maid of honor. Miss Margaret Mulder as bridesmaid, and Miss Pauline Bishop as Mower girl. The bride was gowned In white chiffon trimmed with lace and inser tion, and she wore a veil and carried bride roses. The maid of honor wore white batiste over pink and carried white roses. The bridesmaid wore Blanche Mickey, Edith Schenck, Gus sle Aran Sickle, Alma Wilson, Nellie Woodrlng; altos, Fern Axtel, Edith Badger, Stella Clark, Helen Easterday, Mabel Guile, Lucy Hewitt.- Martha Pierce, Lona Van Sickle, Edith Water man, Clella Williams, Mabel Wilsson; tenors, H. L. Andrews, E. F. Carr, E. C. Park, A. M. Roberts, Geo. O. Smith, Harry Van Sickle; basses, Paul Bell, Bruce Benedict, J. H. Burk, Lyle Chambers, Frank Grelst, Gilmore Mc Donald, John Schofield, Albert Searle, Ralph Searle, Will Steckleberg. The work was given under the direction of Mr. W. L. Sheetz. The marriage of Miss Kathryn Hymer and Dr. George L. Blanchard. occurred Wednesday morning at nine o'clock at the home of the bride's pa rents. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hymer at University Place. Reverend L. C. Lemon performed the ceremony, using the double ring service. Two little maidens in white frocks carried the rings in calla lillies. The bride wore a gown of white batiste made en train. Miss Stewart played Mendelssohn's wedding warch to announce the coming of the bridal party, and Miss Mary Smith played soft music during the ceremony. The house was a bower of palms contrasted with masses of red roses and carnations. Ices and cakes were served by the Misses Blanchard. Guests were members of the faculty. of the Wesleyan university, membe: of chapter V of P. E. O.. ana a few other frle'nds including the grandmothers of the bride and groom. Doctor and Mrs. Blanchard left for their new home in Craig, Nebraska. A special street car carried them and the wedding guests to the station. ifr ie H The following ladles left Lincoln Tuesday morning for Geneva, to attend the thirteenth annual convention of Nebraska grand chapter of P. E. O.: Mrs. Diffenbacher, Mrs. Lowry and Miss Carscadden of York; Misses Browne and Mason of 'Omaha; Mrs. Burch and Miss Robison of South Oma ha; Mrs. Houseworth and Mrs. Par malee of Plattsmouth; Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Meholin of Butte; Mrs. Frush, Miss Youngstedt and Miss Nichols of Wahoo; Mrs. Vance, 3 Wetmore and Mrs. Southwick of Wy more; Miss Davis and Mrs. Butler of Beatrice; Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Peterson of Aurora; Mrs. Axtell, Mrs. Follmer, Miss Barnaby and Miss Johnson of Lincoln, and Miss Love of University Place. The first program was given Tuesday at three o'clock, and opened with the "P. E. O." march, which was composed especially for the convention of last year and dedicated to the fra ternity, and was played by Mrs. Kale Barbour, first vice president of Ne braska chapter. Mrs. Clara H. Koehler, president of chapter O gave the ad dress of welcome, which was responded to by Mrs. Kate Barbour. Miss Amber Barnaby sang a solo which was appre ciated by her "listeners. Tuesday even ing an informal reception was given to the visitors by the Geneva chapter. Wednesday morning the opening songs were by Mrs. Grace Julian of Hastings, Presentation of charters, by Mrs. Ca1 rle R. Hapeman, supreme president two minute talk by Miss Mary Os mond, editor of "Record;" two minute talk by Miss Johnson of Lincoln, and an exceedingly interesting report of the supreme convention by Mrs. Julia N. Kllnck of Minden. Wednesday after noon was given the exemplification of the ritual by Mrs. Jennie A. Burch, state organizer, and a paper on "Hero ine Worship," by Miss Carrie Browne of Omaha, after which ca "Memorial Hour." Wednesday even ing a very attractive program was given by Miss Lucia B. Griffin, im personator; Miss Mary E. Rees of Hastings, violinist; Miss Lillian Brown of Hastings, soprano. On Thursday morning reports of local chapters and reports of committees were listened to. The meeting closed Thursday after noon with the election of officers and the final reading of the minutes; Mrs. O. I. Axtell of Lincoln, state president, presided over all sessions. i. - ? fC Miss Olive States and Miss Leta Trigg gave a pretty breakfast at half after ten, on Tuesday, in honor of Miss Jessie C. White, whose nuptials will oc cur next week. The menu was served In three courses, at small tables adorned with roses and clematis. Guests were Misses White, Lillian White, Cunningham, Morrison, S Tidball. Hamilton, Irene Hamilton, Gere, Powers, Nellie Trigg, Trickey, Ryons, Johnson. !r to isr Mrs. D. A. Campbell of Denver spent a few days In town this week. Mrs. Campbell has not as yet taken up regu lar musical work in Denver, but has been made an honorary member of the musical club there, and will supply in one of the large church choirs there during a part of the summer. In the autumn she will take a regular chutch position there. j j v rtr ?e Reverend Christopher R. Hamlin, the new pastor of Plymouth Congrega tional church, and Mrs. Hamlin ar rived in the city Wednesday. They are at the home of Mr. Hamlin's sisttJ Mrs. E. L. Hinman. -& Misses Dewell, Bethune, Conard, Ry mal and Jackson left this week to at tend Colonel Parker's sehool of meth ods at the Chicago university. ui-im Vj S- M te id T of ' la r- of I ch. 4 na.ua. llllan X itKnn T 1
