Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-04
MARRIAGE OF TEE SECRETARY OF TEE
e. 8, SENATE.

Last evening the mucn-taikeO OF mar
riare of George =. Gorhan ana Miss Ene
r EaSsel; took place at the Fourth Pres
bvterian Church Oh Ninth street. Inc
ceremony wGS announced TO take place
at 6P NJ, and long before that hour the
church was filled with a fashionapie
audience, so great was the interest mani
tested In the event. Promptly at the
hour named the bridal party entered the
church, and the ceremony was performed
by the reverend and much beloved pas
tor. Dr. John c. Smith, assisted by joseph
Kelly. The bridal party entered the
church by the right aisle. IN accordance
with the old custom of DR.. Smiths, to
the glorious strains oil
WAGNER's MARCH ''TASNHACsER,"
Performed by Professor Walter, II the
Following order: The brides mother,
escorted by Isaac Bassctt, followed by
Joseph Tyssowski and wife, a sister of the
bride, and her two children; Master
Charles Basseft and Miss Sarah Belle
Gorham, II. IL. Gorham ana Mary G.
GOrham, son ar6 daughter OF the
groom; Master William and Paul Cor
ham, younger sons of the groom; Mrs
William L. tairbrother. a cousin OF the
groom, with her Interesting children,
Miss Minnie and Master Leon; Miss
groom; Mr.. and Mrs. Edward A. Hills
and daughter. and Miss Lizzie Carroll;
the ushers. John Young, ana Howard
French, Jacob Moore and Ed. Goodrich;
the grOOmsmen and bridesmaids, Hon.
Thomas W. Ferry, Vtce-President Of the
senate. with Miss Aurelia F. Bassett,
sister of the bride, and John w. Flagg,
Legislative ClerL, ofthe Senate, with Miss
Christina Callan; and, last, the bride and
groom.
THE GROOM.
George c. Gorham, we'll known as the
popular and afiable Secretary OF the
United States Senate, is native of Con-
necticut, but emigrated to the Golden
State number OF years ago, where ne
held several important positions. In
iSs7 ne was nominated for Governor on
the Republican ticket, but failed or an
election. In 1865 he came East co attend
the National Convention and spent the
Winter in Washington. He was at that
the instance ofthe entire delegation from
the Pacific coast How acceptably he
has filled 1t for the past eight Years the
pubic knows full we'll, Miss Bassett, the
bride is daughter of the late David Bas-
sett, for many years trusted and valued
clerk In the sixth Auditors office and an
elder and greatly esteemed member OF
the Fourth Presbyterian Church. In
figure she is slight and graceful, and
rather on the blond style of beauty, with
s.bonny brown hair
ALADY OF MANY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
Who by he. grace of manner and
am BILE disposition has endeared herself
to many OF our oldest and best families.
The toilets displayed on the occasion
were exceedingly rich and ;astfui. Inc
bride wore superb orea n.whits SIX,
cut With Empress train and ilsht-ntting
cuiraSs bodice. trimming OF lily OF Tie
vally fringe, Illusion and spray Of orange
blossoms The vail was held in place by
magnificent wreath OF the same en-
biematical flowers. A pair Of solitaires
zone Of the presents) spanked in her ears.
The bridesmaids wore dresses similar TO
that of the bride--white silk trimmed
with TARTAN and garnished with flowers,
q peculiar arrangement of which made II
appear that the leaves were Ealing.
Among
OTHER NOTICEABLE TOILETS
Were those OF Miss Mary Gorham, who
wore a ''ceil" blue silk, cut"en tram ana
trimmed with Illusion and tea roses: MIS-
Tyssowski, in rich apricot SIZE, trimmed
with lace: Miss Sarah Belle, the petite
daugh Ter of the groom, who looked very
cunning in white muslin, with pink in
sertion and pink sash and hair ribbons;
As soon as the party had reached the
satin ribbons from the door along the
entire length of the aisles, which effectu-
ally prevented the usual rush upon the
of the ceremony.
The floral tribute and decorations were
fine. the pastors desk reSem-
bling an oasis in the wilderness of rare
exotics, and the cluster gas jets on either
side were tastfllly entwined with Boston
Smtlax. Upon the tstDlc ny MS siic Nst- q
pyramid OF Towers, with
four branches and a superb centerplece,
n marvel of the florists art. Each men,
Der of the bridal party carried bouquet.
After the ceremony 4 brilliant reception
was he'd at the residence of the brides
mother, No. 929 New York avenue, few
intimate friends, among whom were
Senator Stewart, Judge Field and FIX !
Shepherd, together with the |
bridal party, being the only guests. The
parlOr; were handsomely decorated with
flowers and vines, and upon the several
tables were displayed the wedding pres I!
ents. \ sumptuous collation. was dis |
clssed, after which the happy couple de- |
parted, loaded with congratulations, to |
take tie 900 train for Baltimore, New |
York. Boston and New London, Con- |
nccticlt, the old home of the groom. |
They will return about the Sth of Janu-
ary, when no regular reception Will be |
held, but they will be at home to their |
many friends at No. 9D New York ave- |
nue.. AS our lady readers are always In |
terested in
BRIDAL PRESENTS.
A description of a few OF them is pre-.
sented. The California friends of Mr.. |
Iiorham sent a large package containing ,
the following: First, highly polished |
cabinet, ~ feet long and about the same |
width and depth. made of laurel and
other woods native TO that country, and |
lined with pink and blue satin, and
with silver. Its contents |
consisted Of the following goid-lined ar |
tieies Soup ladle, cream ladle, pie !
knife berry spoon and a dozen small |!