River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-04-10
HAPPY NUPTIALs.

MARRIED On Thursday evening, April Sd,
1873, at the residence of the brides parents,
by the Rev VIM. Gill, assisted by Rev. N. I.
Blakeslee, MIR. J. A. TozER and MISS SARAH
Ii. NICHOLS, daughter OF Joseph +. Nichols,
Esq, all OF River Falls
The wedding ceremony was attend
ed by few invited guests, comprising
relatives and intimate friends only OF
the bride and groom. Rev. Mr.. Gill
performed the ceremony in a brief but
impressive manner, after which the
friends present crowded around to Of
fer hearty congratulations While
the mirth was at its height move
ment in an adjoining room attracted
attention for moment, when Mr.. and
Mrs. Tozer were confronted with a
table crowded with costly and beauti-
full articles, the offerings of many
friends to the happy pair. Mr.. G.
w. Pratt then, in behalf of the do
ners, presented the gifts with the fol-
lowing appropriate remarks:
ssIn behalf of large circle of rela-
tives and friends, it becomes my pleas
ing privilege to present you the rich
and beautiful gifts which are spread
out on these tables. Rich, in them
selves, their value is doubly enhanced
by the heartfelt friendship of the
givers. They are yours by the high
est of all titles-the considerations of
love and affection. l know not why
many to make this presentation-un-
less it be the coincidence that my
birthday is your wedding day, and the
further coincident fact that, like your
selves have always been a believer
in short courtships and early marri-
ages. l tender you my hearty con-
gratulations on the happy ''consumma-
ton so devoutly wished for. /
congratulate you, the bride, much be-
cause you have made a wise choice.
l congratulate you, the bridegroom,
more for you have got the "better
half." May the transactions of this
hour prove the entrance to AN Eden of
perpetual joy. And may the sweet
music of paradise in possession never
give place to a sigh for paradise lost.
And when the Great feast is spread
and the hidden guests are assembled
at the marriage of the Lamb, may
you be found among those guests hay
ing on the Wedding garment.
Mr.. Tozer, in behalf of himself and
bride, responded, briefly thanking
their friends for their kind remem-
ORANGES. After the presents were
disposed of the guests partook of
generous collation. and at an early
hour departed.
On Friday evening a reception was
held by Mr.. and Mrs. Tozer at the
residence of o. S. Powell, in this viii
lage, where about one hundred and
fifty guests assembled at an early hour.
Many valuable presents were added to
those given the evening previous and
were presented by Mr.. Blakeslee in
behalf of the friends, with few
pleasant remarks. The following is
list of the presents received:
China Set, 20 pieces. from members
of the Congregational Church, Silver
Tea Set. pieces, from macy friends,
Glass Cake Plate. 2 Pickle Casters,
Silver Cake Basket, Silver Butter
Dish and Knife. Silver Syrup Cup,
Silver Spoon Holder, Boudoir Clock,
Silver and Porcelain Vases, | boz
zen Silver Knives, Epergnes, a vol
mne of Tennyson's Poems, Silver
Sugar Spoon, Silver Mustard Spoon,
Server, a large Family Bible,
Toilet set, Tides and various
other fancy articles from friends and
relatives.