Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-07-04
A Wedding Visit.

Last Wednesday was beautiful llay
Early in the morning we took gallopin.
ride of two or three miles over the prairie
The air was invirorating, the sky clear
and the early sun as bright It, ever. W.
felt like shouting. and we lid shout. i
was good morning to ''praise God from
whom all blessings flow.' Still later in
the morning we started for Gallatin Valley
Female Seminary. ! we were not mount
Ell on one OF those :ililii;.ls spoken of as
daughters OF s.ceds, swift rs the storm, 8
It took us about three hours to reach the
Seminary. The first thing that attracted
orr notice as we rode up. was the new
church. The walls have grown this spring.
having. with the rest of the world. taken
a fresh start this season. In week from
now, the carpenters will be putting on the
roof, and the valley people expect to have
complete house of worship by the last of
August. That the house may be neatly
seated and otherwise furnished, about three
hundred dollars in addition to the present
subscription is needed. But we passed on.
entered the yard. disposed of our horse,
and shook hands with the MANY friends in
and about the house. Huppy faces and
cheerful words met lis at every turn.
Not only every section of the valley was
thoroughly and well represented. but
friends at Il distance had not forgotten the
occasion. About o'clock, we gathered
under the grand old cottonwood that
stands at the southwest corner of the house.
1t is lovely spot, and there was room for
all. Gods own roof covered us and His
own shade protected us. The time and
place seemed filled with a solemn JOY.
Within our circle stood the bride and bride
groom about to seal the vows covenanted
It other times and places. At their right
md left stood the groomsman (Mr Wright)
md bridesmaid Miss lAylsworth). Before
hem stood the father OF the bride. All
we're silent and waiting. The mother slip
'ed up to the tree and sat mt its base be-
lind her daughter. The promises were re-
'ewed, the covenant sealed, and prayer
# blessing followed.
Henceforth Edward NJ. Davidson and NJ,
Gertrude Crittenden We're to be known as
husband and wife.
The greetings and good wishes were
Mingled with laughter and tears.
Afterwards, our attention was drawn to
he piano, especially to its burden. We
)und that the many friends had here left
heir ''nnaterial tokens of affection" Their
,trinsic worth may never be estimated,
nOugh considerable; but that love and
of which they are symbols was
lost appreciated, and caused hearts to fill
18th thankfulness to God for so many
lends.
Quite likely there are thoee who would
e pleased to know how the bride and her
'aid were dressed. The bride was dressed
! white India Null, trimmed with Illusion
I'd lcOped with white flowers. A wreath
orange blossoms adorned her head. The
ridesmaid wore white Swiss muslin, trim
ed with lace and lOoped with pink roses. ,
The banqueting aboard in the school room
as rich and heavy: and while there we q
d our duty diligently and without delay.
Music and singing by the bride, her as
tant teacher, and scholars, added life and $
v to the occasion.
CrOquet on the lawn, chatting and visit :
g about the house and within, took the
he away too quickly. We wished that
e had not SO tar to go and could stay an
,ur or two longer. But then. if our most v
ppy days did not have close we might o
e of them. e
Our ride home was grand. The western il
n not too warnl-the air was balmy and
, could not breathe too much.
Some persons have asked us if the school Il
now permanently closed. We are glad o
say that it is not, and that it will open 81
ain on the first Monday in October under
E same management as heretofore.
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IlnzrNr.~ Nnr-.Ns f,,1x- 1870