The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1876-06-30
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The Ceremony List Of Present., Etc


Byron r. Blake and Miss Annie Phillis
daughter Of Captain John Il. Phillis. Of
this city, took place at the Presbyterian
church yesterday between the hours Of
twelve hh1 one o'clock.
Al fifteen minutes past twelve the
church organ began playing wedding
march, and the procession entered. A
lew feet in advance of the ushers. Mr..
John Aisthorpe and William Robbins.
little Maggie George, daughter of
Rev. b. \. George. proceeded up the
Isle to the alter, strewing white flowers
and roses. The wedding party consis ted
.. Mr.. James Philis and Miss Josie Phil
lis, first bridesmaid and groomsman. Mr.,
sam Foster and Miss Ella Robbins, sec
ond groomsman and bridesmaid and
the bride and groom.
The brides costume consisted of an
ecrue brocaled silk dress. with fringe
trimming to match, white chip hat trim
med with cream colored gros grain, and
cream gloves,and beautiful bouquet, sur
rounded with heavy white SIX fringe.
Inc DrIdesin lids wore white organdie
trimmed in embroidery, white sashes.
with bouquets of natural flowers at the
back of the waist. The hair was done
up in French twist and white flowers.
The groomsmen wore black broadcloth
pants and coat, white vest and gloves.
The ceremony was performed by the
liey DR.. Thayer, of Vinccnncs, assisted
by the Rev. Benz. Y. George, pastor OF
the Presbyterian church of this city.
The church was beautifully decorated
for the occasion with flowers and plants
of every description. Oyer the pulpit,
and just above the bridal party, hung a
marriage bell composed OF magnolia
leaves, elderberry blossoms and daisies,
which was very pretty, and added much
to the effect and beauty of the scene.
Alter the ceremony was over, the party
was driven to the residence of the brides
father, on Walnut street, where they re-
manned until the departure Of the Illinois
Central train, when Mr. and Mrs. Blake
LETT for a trip to the Centennial. They
will also visit many of the larger cities of
the east, and sojourn several days in
Lynn, Mass, The home of the father OF
Mr.. Blake.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Blake We're acoompa, .ic,
by Miss Josie Phillis, sister of the bride
Miss Ella Robbins. Mr.. James Phills'
hrpt IA of lao, L,;1n A.
ter as far as Anna, where the latter ladies
and gentlemen will make a short visit
and return to Cairo.
The following Is IA list OF the presents
received by the newly welded couple,
all OF which We're presented with the
we'll wishes and compliments OF the
| donors:
Parlor furniture, from father of groom:
china tea set, mother OF groom, Mrs. j
l.. Blake, Lynn. Mass; one dozen silver
knives in blue satin case, FROM sister of
groom. Miss Ida +. Blake; silver spoons
| and cake knife, from Mrs. G.. l.. Brown
sister Of groom one dozen solid silver
forks, Mr.. Edward Blake, Lynn, Mass ;
dining room set, and large and small
! silver spoons. from mother and father
of bride; walnut and bronze clock, Mr..
James Phillis. brother of bride; silver
and cut glass castor, bouquet holder at
top. presented by Messrs. Drips, Ais
thorpe and Robbins; photograph mar
rage certificate, DIR. II. B.. Thayer; one
pair panel pictures. Mr.. and Mrs. b. F.
Parker pair gold napkin rings marked
"a. and b. from Frank |. Picker
frosted silver and gold spoon holder and
call bell, Misses Mamie and Mary Nc
kee lace work tidy. Mrs. Laura J..
Pink card receiver, Miss Frank Rex
ford pair silver napkin rings, salt cellar
and pepper box combined, from Mr.. and
Mrs. II. Weiss ; silver syrup pitcher en-
grayed "From Jessie" from sister O
bride, Jessie Phillis; butter dish and
knife engraved "From JOSIE
sister of bride. Josie Phillis
silver butter dish and knife, marked ''B.,"
presented by one of the groomsmen,
Sam. S. Foster; two silver goblets, Wal
ter Hyslop; cornucopia hair dresser and
matchcase. of gold card board and blue,
Miss Annie VI. Riley; gold and silver
call bell, Mr.. and MIS-. NJ. =. Fulton
| pair silver vases, with flowers. Mr.. and
Mrs. 5. III. Taber silver tea set, Mrs. ii.
4. Gerould and Judge +. Bross; break
fast castor, Mr.. j. Burger; handkerchief
case of bronze leather and blue gros-
grain silk, David Smith Lansden pearl
porte-monaie, given by little Seymour
Antrim bouquets and lowers from Mrs.
VIM. Gilbert. Mrs. A. b. Stafford, Mrs.
| w. L. Halliday. Mrs. l.. w. Halliday,
Miss Lizzie Wood and Miss Allie Mckee'
| tides, Jessie PhillIs.