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Show I What tho Brides Said. H It v.-a-s one of thoso 5 o'clock teas, where a dozen matrons and ran Ids lovo to congregate and over the teacups toll various experiences. The hostess of tho afternoon had recently celebrat-od celebrat-od her June wedding and it chanced that tho topic of conversation turned tovard tho prospective brides and en-R&ed en-R&ed jdrls. Tho pctito hostess vclun-tcered vclun-tcered some information that the guests had least cxpectod, for hen she and went for their honeymoon slio was so particular to do everything that would mislead follow travelers that ViThoy were just married." Atfavinj; at one of the most celebrated reudez-vous reudez-vous for "boncymoonors," the groom was requested to register. Remember-ing Remember-ing the words from the brothers at home, ho hurriedly wrote Mr. and Mrs. James Smith and wife. Of course it Hj -was too lato to change the work of the pen, and to erase it would havo caused confusion, for who did not know tho j brido and groom? i'T shall nevor forget how I felt," saifl the young matron, "no, never, aa long as I live. 1 wanted the ground to open and let mo down, and the only thing T could do was to blush and look foolish." "Well," said the guest with the iuffy hair, that persists in curling around her face in such an attractivo Hj "way, "you know I alvvays have been rather absent-minded. Tor a while I tried to remedy the failing, but as is the rule with so many of our good res- Hj olutions, it was forgotten. When John and I arrived in ew York, a college friond of his gave an elaborate din-nsr din-nsr in our honor. Toasts, of course, wero proposed, and the first one was to Mrs. 3rown. I heard some one sav Mrs. Brown twice, and wondered why the woman did not give somo sign of recognition, but not a word or look. .There was a pause, and a laugh, and then some one (yes, I am sure it was John) kicked m- foot and said 'M'iry. don't you know you aro Mrs. Brown'? Have you forgotten?' " "AH you giis remember Daisy Day," snid the maid at the. piano., "well, she hated rice in any form. So, of eourt-e, when she was married, some of those good (?) friends determined she should hnve her sharo of the Chi-neso Chi-neso food. The suit cases were packed with rice, tho umbrellas when opened deluged a shower that would rival a snowstorm: in fact, there was rice ev- 1 rrywhere. To an oxtent, T suppose, they expected it, but tho morning aft-crward aft-crward was -the climax.. In order ' to make connections with an Eastern train j they - waited in a small town until juorning aud when breakfast was served j tho only visible brcalcfast menu was J linked rice, rice cakes served with j honey. Which did she take, did you say? Neither. For, of cotirso, she had the 'lioncv.' " The fair visitor in tho corner had listened to thre experiences in amused silence: Her wedding was to be solem-nized solem-nized in tho near future, and she was 1 naturally interested. "T hone," she laughed, "that .every one will know Tom and T are bride and groom. Hon-estly Hon-estly T do, for people, T hope, won't think we aro so old and prosv that wo can't enjoy that fun." There was a chorus of voices, "Don't von worrv. Tho very idea and that pale gray g'o-ing g'o-ing away gown and hat, and with tho smile vou two will wear, every one will . The maid by the window had como in lato and as usual made up for lost time by talking. "Tt mav bo line fun tht vou hridos havo Vnd. hut lf vot when I went to tho West with Xell and her brothor things did not adjust them-solves them-solves so well. T admit that T havo had lots of fun with the brides and grooms elect and that horrid Gilbert determined to got oven for past griev-ancos. griev-ancos. In somo way he found my suit- j case at the station and filled it with rice aud posted a placard on one side; 1 'This is tho bride: look out for tho Bistcr-in-law.' I was perfectly oblivi-ous oblivi-ous to the fun and walked about to the great amusement of the passengers j gatjiered at tho depot. When we j reached a little station on the wav it was raining and of course tho umbfolla had to go up. Well, it did, and the nco como down in a delugo. Fate willed it that Nollys brother was walk-mg walk-mg with me. Oh, it was awful, an some day ni pay Gilbert back iu a rim wuv. top." Perhaps the best thine of the after-noon after-noon on the brido subiect was tho one that chanced to.bo tho last. "l?emem-ber "l?emem-ber ono thing, girls," said the young rajisician, "never be, married iii tho wintei'. novor." Whispors). Of courso. ho has been most devoted and knows a number of verv clever little stunts to vary things when tho. maid finds tho days growing monotou-ous, monotou-ous, (if she really over does). Ho said H. P. C. 0. D. The belle could not translate after puzzling her pretty head for some time, and of course he came to the. rescue. Hair Pin Cotuin Out, Dear. That was some time ago and since ho has added a new one, or pci haps or to vome it is oft heard end-mg end-mg to lengthy epistles: G. B. D. 0. V. K. She does not kuow what it means. Do yon ? Thore is a particular bride of June who at tho time of her wedding, and before, too. had been considered one of the most charming of the city's daughters, daugh-ters, who is surely gaining in popularity popular-ity and winsomeness. Whon a man who had for some time before Mr. Right camo offered his heart and purse to her will say the following, it makes her more admired than ever: "I tell you, Gray is a lucky chap to have won hor, for sho is a jewel; and all I can say is, I feel better for having known her." - " j The rumored engagement of a well-known well-known belle and a prominent business man has "made more than one "sit up and take notice." If it be true, there will be "something doing" iu more than one polito circle M Whit might havo proved to bo quite a romance has down with the summer breezes, just because she said "No." Weddings aud Engagements. One of tho events of the week was tho marriage of Miss Helen Adelo li rtou and Claude Stokes Williams, whicli took place on Tuesday evening at tho homo of Mr. and Mrs. John Burton. Bev. Elmer I. Goshen performed per-formed tho ceremony at 7:30 in tho presence of tho relatives and close friends of the young couple, a large reception following. The bride wore a beautiful princess gown of chiffon over taffeta, the bodice and bertha were of rose point lace, and her bouquet a shower of bride's roses. Miss Marge Ellerbeck was the bridesmaid r.nd was charming in pale blue silk. She carried car-ried an armful of pink roses, a wreath of the flowers being in her hair. Bay Savage was the best man. Tho parlors were beautifully decorated with asters and carnations, a canopy of smilax and ferns was formed from the chandelier in the center, where hung a wedding bell of rosebuds, to the four corners of tho room. The mantel was banked with carnations and asters. Pink carnations and asters were used entirely in the dlniug room, a largo cut glass bowl filled Vith tho flowers was in the center of tho table, and -extending to the corners cor-ners were streamers of pink tulle, A shower of carnations was suspended from the chandelier over the center piece. Palms and white asters woro used in tho hall, where punch was served by tho Misses Lucilo Clark and Koniola King. Assisting in receiving were Mr. and Mrs. John Burton, parents of the bride, aud Mrs. Frederick Little. ; Mr. and Mrs. Williams will spend their houeymoon in 2sow York and other Eastern cities. 4 Miss Laura Baysiuger and William t Simuson were married on Wednesday ( evening at 8 o'clock, tho ceremony be- , ing performed by Kev. Ross Lloyd of i tho Central Christian church in tho ' presence of the relatives and close . friends of tho youxig couple. Miss Mc- Cann plaj-ed the Lebeugrin wedding , march as the bridal party entered the j room. Miss Katherino Thorpe sang "Beloved, Tt Is Morn" before the ceremony and during tho service, and "Oh Proiuise Mo." The bride was at- tended bv Mrs. Walter Baysinger as I matron of honor, Miss Emma Weiler :tb , bridesmaid and littlo Bernice Hall as flower girl. The brido woro whito Persian Per-sian lawn elaborately trimmed with laco and insertion. Tho parlor was decorated with white asters and plum-osa plum-osa while the dining room was bright with red dahlias and autumn vines. Those assisting during tho evening wero Mrp. PhiliD Schonert, Miss Carrie Sarj-pington, Sarj-pington, Miss Blanche Cassidy, Mrs. A 11. Cook, Miss Hortense Hodgson, and Ebcr Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson will make their futuro homo in Vancouver. Van-couver. The marriago of Miss Helen Buckingham Bucking-ham and Wayne G. Hemphill vail take place on Wednesday cvenipg at S o'clock, at St. Mark's cathedral, Deau Benjamin Brewster to officiate. Mrs. Lynn Kemper of Oiaha will bo the matron of honor, and Miss Beth Buckingham Buck-ingham the maid of honor. Miss Judith Evans and Miss Bess Hall will be tho bridosmaids, aud tho attendants will be Marjorio Guild and Robert Buckingham. Buck-ingham. Will Hemphill, a brother ot the rroom, will bo be3t man, the ushers being Dick Ogloaby, Frank Dole, Lynn Kompor, and Leland Swaucr. Tho marriago of Miss Clara fc. Deiehton aud John Eugene Broaddus will tako plueo on Wednesday evening October 10 at the homo or tho bride s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dcighton. The bvido will bo attended by Miss Jessie Harper as bridesmaid, and Charles Broaddus, a brother of tho groom, wiU be thebest man. The marriago of Miss Leone Wiscomb and Arthur Skidmoro will tako place on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lnzavus announce an-nounce the euRagoineot of their damihtcr Henrietta to WUham Baker of St. Louis. Tho marriago will tako I place on tho ovouing oi .ovembor at the homo of tho bride's parents, and will bo k brilliaut social affair. .Mips Mabol Sanders will be tho mn;d of honor and Harold L. Siegol of this city the beet maji. Mit Laiarus and Miss Sander mado many friends in this city during their vUit last spring as the guests of Mrs. HMiry j5icgel. Au interesting announcement vrna the one in Saturday's Tribuno of tho auoroachiug marriage of Miss Marie Helen Rayni6nd of Galcsburg. III., and Dr. L. "E. Arnold of this city. The marriage will take placo noxt Thursday Thurs-day evening at tho home of tho bride's parents. On Thursday evening t the First Presbvtcriaui church in Ofiden took place tho marriage of Miss Clara Bore-man, Bore-man, daughter of Judg and Mr. Jacob Ja-cob Boremaa of that place and Bv. John Edward carvar of Offdsji. The ceremony being performed by Rv. William Padon of this atiy'lir tho presence of the relatives aud close friends of tho bride and ffroom, fol l'.-wt'J l.v u wHdias breakfast ut tb home of Judge and Mrs. Borcman. Tha church was prettilj' decorated in pink and white asters and dahlias, bunches of the flowers wero at the entrance of tho pews tied with nink ribbons. The music was furnished by a string orchestra or-chestra stationed in the west corner of the church. The bride wore a beautiful beau-tiful -own of white poan de soie, elaborately elabo-rately trimmed with Irish point lace, and a whito lace ha? with ostrich plumes. Rev. and Mrv. Carver will spend their honeymoon in Portland aud Soattlc and after November 1 will be at home at 2554 Jefferson avenue, Ogden. Miss Virginift H. Younir and Claude Peck wore married on Friday evening at the home of the bride ls mother, Rev. Charles E. Perkins officiating. The ceremonv was witnessed bv only the relatives and close friends of the bride and groom. The marriage of Miss Hattie Ward and Henry J. Binch took place Wednesday, Wednes-day, evening at the bride's home, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Ross Lloyd at 7:30, to which only the family of the bride and groom wero present. Misses Pearl Rothschild and Romania Hyde olayed the "Bridal Chorus" from 'Tsohengrin." followed by the Mendelssohn wedding march. The brido was becomingly gowned in French lawn, with trimmings of Val. lace and taffeta ribbous, and carried a shower bouquet of bride 's roses. The decorations were autumn leaves and red and white asters. A reception was held from 9 until 11 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Ward wore assisted in receiving by the Misses Vowles, Lowback, Swan and Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Dangorfield. . Mr. and Mre. Charles L. Anderson of Grantsville, Utah, and Los Angelos, Cal., announce the engagement of their daughter. Johann Hortense, to William Edward Silverwood of Boiso City, Ida. The wedding will take place abo'ut the middle of October,' in Los Angoles. w Cards have been received in the city for the marriago of Miss Emily Marion Mawot of Boston and Percy if. Knight, formerly, of this city. Tho marriage took place on the evening of October 1. Mr. and Mrs. Knight will mako their future homo in Wilkosbarro, Pa. j Affairs of tho Week. Mrs. W. P. Kiser was the hostess on Monday afternoon of bridge tea in honor of ber cousins, Mise Lyster and Miss Nan L3ster of Chicago, who havo been guests at the Kiser nome during the summer. The drawing-room was in pink and white, a prolusion of asters being used, wniie tne library was brignt with deep red dahlias and cosmos. cos-mos. Yellow whs the co:or used tor tne decorations and appointmonts in the dining-room. A low-out glasa bowl of dahliaa was in the canter ot the table, with autumn vines extending to the corners of tho table, where wero large bows of yellow eatin ribbon- Mrs. David R. Gray aud Mrs. Russell G. . Schulder poured tea. a . a Mrs. Lewis McCornick entertained informally at a luncheon at th.e Country Coun-try club on Tuesday afternoon in honor ot Mrs. W. G. Sfiarp. The decorations were in rad dahlias and cosmos. Following Fol-lowing the luncheon three tables wero formed for bridge, tho prizes being awardod to Mrs. Louis Wyraond or Louisville, Mrs. Arthur S. Bird and Mrs. Theodore Baldwin. I t. i Miss Louise Holt entertained at a large card party Wednesday evening in honor of Mise Clara Deighton and Miss Leone Wiscomb, two of the brides-elect. ' The rooms were decorated with whito asters and pink sweet peas, the tally and score cards being hand decorated with brides and cupids. Tho hostess was assisted during the evening bv Miss Daisy Holt and Mrs. Drydcu Coombs. Fourteen tables were filled with players. I Miss Mary Kimball entertained in-I in-I formally at dinner Tuesday evening, j The table was prettily decorated with l nasturtiums and smilax, covers being laid for twelve. During the evening an enjoyable musical programmo was given bv Miss Kimball, Miss Esther Allen and Miss Jennie Sands. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Smith entertained (Continued on Pago 15.) i on Wednesday even-and even-and Mrs. Amos Band,.who aro their uple of eeks. The Sy decorated with nd cosmos, six tables player?. omie was the hostess ointed 500 affair ves-in ves-in honor of Mrs. Fos-f Fos-f the autumn bndes. rieht with a profusion ana vines. The tally rere clever designs m The hostess was 'as-isio 'as-isio Home. Five tables he players, the guests tis boiug Mrs. J. M. , Hutcbms, Mrs. Em: Bobert McRoberts 01 nim Bcrgstrom, Mrs. Al Cowan, Mrs. Bow-am Bow-am Lockmgton, Miss Louise Lamson, Miss iss Florence- Grant, 'Connor, Miss Jean icnso Hodgson, Miss Jliss Jessie Home. ylor Badger was the d ilrs. James 13. Jen-ess Jen-ess at a bridge tea on . The rooms wero How. gladiolus and les being filled vrith hostess and guest of ed during tho after-ter after-ter Jennings. and Mrs. W. L. Green is of two delightful Thursday and Fridtiy decorations were in Bunnowers, tho tally ity heads in sepia, ire Mrs. John Green, ipman, Miss Edna T. Harvey. RT. G. Lamb gave a by a theater party, n honor of Mr. and Carter entertained at ening in honor of her i G. Draude of Peoria, ras beautifully deco-1 deco-1 white, asters. Tho w dining-room was in crimson asters and autumn loaves. Tho guests, numbering sixteen., were served with a buffet luncheon. Honors were won by Mrs A Edson, IT Erdnian, Miss Glyndora coungberd and J. J. Myers. -M.Jp- C' Va.n Voorhis entertained at a prettily appointed luncheon on Thursday Thurs-day afternoon, in honor of Mrs. TV B Lruthno of St. Louis. Pink asters and plumosa wero used for tho decorations, and the guests to meet Mrs. Guthrie were Mrs. A. P. Philips, Mrs. William is. jMnndy, Miss Margaret Loda and Miss Dane Rogers. E. H. Harrisson entertained, at an informal in-formal luncheon yesterday afternoon at the Emeiy Holmes, in fionor of Miss Graco Harrisson. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. ,T. H. Browne, Misses "Winnifred and Ethel Woodmansoe. Miss Lcnoro Morso entertained at a delightful tea, yesterday afternoon, in honor of Miss Clara Deighton, whoso marriage takes placo Wednesday. Personal. Mr. and Mrs, W. D. Leonard, who wore recently married in Denver, have returned from theirwedding trip. Miss Ethel M. Lane has returned from Montana, where she has been visiting with relatives and friends for some time. IT. Harrison and Miss Grace Harrison of Newark, N. J., who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Browne for the summer, will leavo for their home tomorrow. Mrs. E. Bonncmort has returned from Idaho, where she has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Albritton, for sir weeks. Mrs. Is". B. Dresser is entertaining hor niece, Miss Honora D. Gibson of Tarry-town, Tarry-town, N. Y. Miss Gibson has been making an extensive tour throughout the Northwest and California the past summer and is now on her way home. Mrs. Fred Hornung has returned from the East and is at her homo in the Miller flats. ti H. E. Zerbo entertained a number of friends informally on Thursday evening. Tho rooms were 'decorated with a profusion pro-fusion of white and pink asters, a buffet supper being served. Fifty guests wcro delightfully entertained. Mr. and Mrs. A. V7. Culver havo returned re-turned from Mexico, from their wedding wed-ding trip. Mrs. Culver will remain in the r.itv visiting Mrs. E. G. Elmer, -119 South 'Main street, whilo Mr. Culver is absent iu Portland on a business trip. Mrs. David "V. McQueen leaves Mon-dav Mon-dav evening for Springfield, 0., whore sh6 will spend several months. |