The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-12-10
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Mr.. Z. Clark, of Brandon, was thrown
open last evening, on the occasion of the
marriage Of his only daughter, Miss Ella
ii. Clark, to Mr.. Charles o. Dyer, eldest
son of Or. o. G.. Dyer, both of the parties
being among the most esteemed of the
young people in Brandon. The ceremony
took place at half past seven o'clock, and
was conducted by Rev. Franklin Tuxbury,
and was wholly a private affair, none but
the relatives and immediate friends OF the
family being present. The yard about the
residence was handsomely illuminated with
Chinese lanterns, while the scene inside
presented a brilliant appearance.
The bride was elegantly attired in
muslin, deliberately trimmed, en- train, n
long title vail, with n beautiful wreath of
orange blossoms, and an exquisite bouquet
in her left hand. The pair stood under an
arch which. was decorated with English
ivics, from the centre of which hung a
snow-white dove holding an orange bios
som in its bill. In the farther corner of
the room was placed the brides cake, a
beautiful specimen of handiwork and de-
sign, made by Fields of Burlington.
In an adjoining room the presents were
spread, comprising many valuable Souvenirs
of friendship and affection. Among them
were noticed especially
| a dozen knives and forks, one half doz-
al. ,,,A
all solid silver, from Mr.. and Mrs. Clark.
| A dessert spoon from grandmother.
A bronze clock from DIR. and Mrs. Dyer.
! \ silver castor from Dana Dyer.
| A butter dish from DR.. and Mrs. Page.
An elegant vase from Prof and Mrs Gil
| ley.
| \ fruit dish from Frank Goss.
A solid silver berry spoon from Mr.. and
Mrs. John Simonds.
A case of solid silver spoons from Alb
bic Jones of Worcester, Mass.
\ handsome toilet set and chrome from
Clara and Louise Briggs, of Rutland.
An elegant vase from Mr. and Mrs.
Gould, Newton Moss.
A solid silver butter knife from Mr.. and
Mrs. viii Simonds.
A berry spoon from Maria Smonds.
A student lamp from Mr.. and Mrs. c.
w. Briggs.
spoon holder and nut picks from Uncle
Ed. Hines.
One half dozen fruit knives from John,
Ed. and FAC Hines.
A cake basket from Mr. and Mrs. Talbot
of Boston.
A pickle dish from Mr.. and Mrs. Eddy.
An elegant piece of worsted work from
the brides mother.
A handsome set of nut picks from Mr..
and Mrs. Fisher of Burlington.
A card receiver from J. B. Kelley and
wife.
An elegant card receiver from Ida But
Ter, West Brookfield.
An ivory hair brush from DR.. and Mrs
G. H. Case.
A card receiver from Mr.. and Mrs Fred
Harrington.
A vase from John Z. Weeks of Sails
bury
A handsome toilet set from Mrs Brink
and Mrs. Barber of Burlington.
A cheese basket from the ushers, Messrs
Cushman, Mercure and Wheeler.
il pair of gold lined salt cellars apt
spoons from Mr. and Mrs G. M. Whit.
tGker.
At eight o'clock the reception of the in
yited guests occurred, who numbered ovel
one hundred, and consisted of the elite OF
Brandon. The hour was spent in mutual
congratulations until at ten o'clock when
supper was announced.
The refreshments were furnished by the
well-known caterer, Chas. Short, CHIEF
steward of the Van Ness house, Burling
, ton, and were sumptuous in quantity ant
quality The table was loaded with thu
richest of viands and the choicest of fruit
The party dispersed at late hour tn,
bride and groom left on the midnight trail
for Boston and Worcester on their wed
: ding TRIP, taking with them the good wishe
of large circle of friends.