The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1878-04-28
BRILLIANT WEDDING.
Easter Dec0ratiOns-W wedding March
Marriage Bell.

April aSuu, 1910, NJ oho Shuioh VI sho
Redeemer (Episcopa), between Miss
Ada G. Halliday, niece OF the gentlemen
comprising the well.known firm of Halli-
day Bros. and Mr.. John s. AlsthorDe OF
the City National bank. The church,
which had been most lavlshly and beautl-
fully decorated for the easter festival had
| its beauty still more EXCHANGED by the
erection of an arch of flowers and vines
across the centre aisle and the suspension
OF lovely and exquisite marriage bell
of white blossoms directly In the centre
OF the chancel, suspended over the heads
of the bridal pair. A few minutes after
O'Clock 1.-THE church being crowded
even the aisles being packed, with the
elite OF the city and the sidewalk per-
feet gam with those unable to enter the
church) the beautiful notes Of the we'd
ding march from the fine organ under
the skiliul hands o. the organlst, Miss
Ella Robbins, cousin OF the bride, sound
ed, ushering in the wedding party, as
follows; Messrs. Frank Gallagher and
Henry rupert, uIhers, followed by
Mr.. Ben. Remington, of Pomeroy, Ohio,
and Miss Lucretia Walbridge, OF Cairo,
second groOmsman and bridesmaid; Mr..
Harry Hughes and Miss Ella Armstrong;
| first groomsman and bridesmaid, the
groom with the brides mother on his
arm and the bride upon the arm Of her
uncle, Capt. W. Z. Halliday. The rector,
the Rev. NJ. Il. Dillon. Lee, received the
bridal party at the chancel rail and in
most impressive manner conducted the
beautiful and touching marriage service,
which WAS responded 10 in clear and firm
tones, after which the young husband
and wife, followed 10 due order by their
attendants retired amid hundreds Of
earnest wishes tor their happiness and
prosperity from the multitude. OF friends
witnessing their suspicious union. From
the church those friends invited to the
reception, repaired to the handsome res
idence OF the brides mother, where they
were elegantly entertained tor several
hours. Mr.. and Mrs. Aisthrope received
the congratulations OF their friends UNI
der the beautiful marriage bell suspended
in the bay window of the front parlor.
. ha hid. tIsa. pIa
cream colored gros grain silk. cut prin-
cess, 'en traine. with overdress OF brocade
silk same tint, elbow sleeves trimmed
with exquisite point applique lace and
sprays OF orange blossoms. Diamond
ornaments, white tullc veil and wreath
| OF orange blossoms completed the beau
| tltul costume, The dresses OF the brides
maids were Of white carleton princess,
that of Miss Armstrong being trimmed
in pink silk and that OF Miss Wal
| bridge In blue silk. Some very hands
| some costumes were observed among
the dresses OF the guests. AT 10 O'Clock
most delicious collation. was served.
the table being miracle of taste and
beauty, having an exquisite centre
piece OF fruit and flowers reaching from
the table to the chandelier. The bridal
gifts were numerous and elegant among
which were the follows: An elegant
necklace and locket, from the groom;
a superb cut glass, fruit dish and vase,
with gold and silver stand, from the
ladies of the Church Of the Redeemer,
presented TO the bride as token OF
their high appreciation OF her many
faithful services IN the church," a mas
siye silver salver, elegantly chased, from
Capt. w. p. Halliday; an elegant fitting
water pitcher and goblet from Maj. Il.
w. Halliday; beautiful gold thimble
from Mrs. +. w. Halliday; beautiful
vase with silver stand from Mr.. w.
Hyslop; a handsome silver tea set from
the mother of the bride; a fitting ice pit,
cher, goblet and waiter, from MIR. w. G.
Hughes; a set of solid silver spoons, but
ter knife and sugar spoon, from Mr.. and
Mrs. II. l.. Halliday; dozen of solid
spoons; an elegant gold pen and holder,
from Mr.. and Mrs. I. w. Halliday; two
sets solid silver spoons, from Mrs. w.
IL. Remington, of Pomeroy, o.; hand.
some berry spoon, from Mr.. Ben REM
ington;. solid silver soup ladle, from
Capt. II. Nj. Horton and wife, of PONIES
roy, Ohio; case assorted spoons, but
ter knife and pickle fork, fror Col. S. S.
Taylor and wife; pair OF silver napkin
rings, from Mr.. Harry c. Hughes; ivory
brush and comb in satin lined case, from
Maj. G. j. Campbell, and lovely lace
handkerchief, from Mrs. Camps
bell, of Montgomery, Ala; silver syrup
pitcher, from MIR. and Mrs. w. B.Gilbert;
an elegantly chased silver salyer, from
Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. II. Candee; a beautiful
silver cake basket, from Mrs. Il. p. Rob-
bins; silver and gold spoon-holder, from
Mr.. B. F. Blake; berry spoon from MIR
and Mrs. e. W. Hogan, Mound City
chased silver and gold card receiver, from
Miss Ella Armstrong; silver and GU
glass and basket, from Miss Ella Robbins
a chenille and zephyr breakfast jacket
from Miss Annie Rowland. otQuincy
Ills; a beautiful basket of choice flowers
from Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Mills, and love,
ly flowers from many other friends.
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