The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1878-09-29

OSn. vas senk MS oy . ndy friend Q
couple Of days after the event. and in
the pressure Of the political matter inn
nsedi"tely following npon its heels. the
manuscript vas overlooked. We hum
bly, beg the lady's pardon for the SEEM
ing negligence, and now make what
amends Se can, believing in the motto
better late, than never"
Thursday. Sept. l2th. Miss Matte
Ballantine Of Elko; and Lieutenant
Allen Of Camp Hali-ck. were united in
the holy bonds Of mstrimony- Promptly
81 2 O'Clock hosts of friends we're as
senibled at the Church to await the
bridal party. After "a few moments de.
lay the expectint guests were greeted
by the queeEly form of Miss Della
Bradley. and manly figure Of DR.. T. W.
Huntington. who were followed iy the
blushing bride aud groom. They pro-
ceeded immediately mp the aisle to the
altar where the imposing of
the Episcopal Church was performed
by the Rev. S. p. Kelley Of Carson
City. Followed by their numerous
friends they repaired to the residence
OF the brides mother, Mrs. L. j. Jones;
after many warn congratulations and
good wishes for the future OF the Lappy
pair, the guests were ushered into the
dining hall where the large table
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groaned beneath the weight OF savory
vivauds and sparkling wines. Their.
were dishes. over which the guests, like
Homer's Lotus Eaters. would hav. loved
to live and die. forgetfnl of all else
besides. The health aud future oi the
happy couple were pledged in many a
sparkling glass.
"he bride, a beautiful blonde. indeed.
n lovely flower, was arrayed in a gor.
g"ous white satin and damassee prin.
cesse dress. en- trail; the sides Of shirred
damassee edged with u deep network of
pearl fringe. The long veil OF whit.
silk tulle was thrown carelessly over
her head. shielding her blonde hair aud
Madonna like features, fell i'll light airy
folds to the hem of her dress. The
veil was surmornted and held in place
by a most exquisite wreath of wax
orange flowers; hair very tastefully ar
ranged. E.rrr..r ..r.. ... ..
The bridesmaid. Miss Della Bradley,
granddaughter Of Gov. l.. Il. Bradley
whose rare beauty is also OF the blonde
type, was richly attired in white tarle-
tan and pale blue brocadsl silk; the
long train skirt was Of white tarlatan
trimmed i'll fine plnitiuSs of the same.
The polouaise a "a Prjneesse, was Of
hrocade silk, the bottom of which was
cut in squares and edged with white
satin headed by point applique lace; n
cascade Of point applique lace and pale
blue ribbon extended up the trout to
the ponpadour neck OF the p~olonaise,
which was framed in a soft frill OF the
same rich lace; around her well formed
neck was suspended an elegant diamond
cross; her eurriDgs were also diamonds;
the elbow sleeves were tied with a band
of blue ribbon and finished with q clus-
ter OF lilies; hair arranged in long
curls and elegant white flowers.
Among the many ladies present were
Mrs. Jones, mother Of the bride. who
wore an exquisite black rep silk trimmed
in chuntilly lace and garnet ornaments;
Mrs. j. bradley. black silk and velvet,
cameo ornaments; Mrs. J.. p. Edofr,
black silk and velvet. cameo ornaments;
Mrs S. s.. Sears. cashmere aud silk.
gold ornaments; Mrs. Frank Smith,
cashmere and satin, cameo ornaments;
silk, diamond ornaments; Mrs. George
Sietz, black repp silk. cameo orna.
ments; Mrs. MayhuRh, cashmere and
silk, gold ornaments; Mrs. Clark, black
silk. cameo ornaments: Mrs.J. ReiDhagt.
navy blue silk, silver ornaments; Mrs.
Sessions, black grenadine and silk Mrs.
J. Dorsey, black cashmere and silk;
Mrs. Baker, EreDRdine, cnmeo orna-
mcnts; Miss Mccall was radiant in q
grey silk. coral ornaments; Mrs. Yoll-
mer. green silk and popliu. silver orna.
ments; Mrs. Sawyer, blue silk, diamond
ornaments; Miss Walker. niece Of Hon.
u. ii. Shepherd, navy blue silk. pearl
ornments; Mrs. S. Dorsey, grey silk
and black satin, gold ornaments: Miss
May Jones, olive green cashmere aud
green silk; Mrs. Coddington, black silk,
white Grape shawl and gold ornaments;
Mrs. Ford, black silk and lnces. gold
ornaments; Mrs. Mayer Of Camp HAL
leck, black silk md Grape. gold orna.
ments: Miss Della Jones, white and
blue, gold %oranmcnts; Mrs. Campbell,
black silk and lace, gold ornaments.
There were ladies' present, who were
richly dressed. but time aud space will
not permit VA 10 mention tbem.
As corals pink and delicate. rivet con.
tinenis together; ivy tcndrils that a
child might break, hold Norman wallis
as bonds Of iron. so do we hope the
golden links Of love ~bi;b surround
the hearts Of the happy bride and
groom may always DO M bright and
bind them as closely rs now.
Behind them lies youths fairy land.
Before them ROBBED Ia light.
This ehoh btsd isles Of welded love
Burst on th-ir rapiu'ed sights
ana they have waved fares eli 70 that,