Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-20

AlLL-TICKERY

81. "a.r'aee OF Mics Lizzie G. vickery,
only daughter of Hon. P. O. vickerv m,~o,
VI the city Of Augusta, and DR.. John u;,,
'ooA place at the residence of the bride,
'en''' corner Of Winthrop and Spring
~ Me<''' last evening at halfpast eight o'clock
mere were present at the ceremony abou,
TWO hundred persons, including relatives and
friends. At the reception. beginning half an
"our later, the parlor was threneed with
guests who pressed forward to congratulate
'ne young couple on the suspicious occasion
"eV. y. H. Moor Of Cambridge. Mass fo--
merry pastor of the Universalist church in
."ls city' acted as the officiating clergyman.
Inc mouse was redolent with the perfume
OF MOVERS The decorations were very pret,v
| ana IN the parlor especially prsfuse and
elaborate. A bridal arch Of evergreen stood
~ tne northern part of the room, from the
centre OF which depended marriage hell of
beautiful exotics,-tea roses, red and white
rosebuds, heliotrope, white piuks. with
threads OF green leaves peeping out among
the gay-tinted blossoms, lined with Gala lilies
FROM the chandeliers swung balls of flowers
moral horseshoe hung over the mirror
taiisman invoking ''good luck for all assem-.
oied. The base of the mirror was concealed
ny bank Of rosebuds, while on the left and
right stood two marble vases holding hon.
quets. In one corner of the room was pic
lure OF the bride, mounted on an Eyyptian
easel, and draped with smilax.
The brides costume en- train was a combi-
nation of white and brocaded satin. with a
draped tablier of brOcaded satin: the basoue
was pointed with elbow sleeves, and trimmed
with plain satin and satin ribbon, with
heart-shaped neck. The neck and sleeves
we're trimmed with point lace; the drapery
was trimmed with heavy fringe with loopings
of satin ribbon. A misty vail of white tulle.
sprinkled with orange blossoms, gracefully
fioated over the train. The bride wore
wreath Of orange blossoms. There were no
bridesmaids, but three little girls, Misses
George and Louise Robinson and Carrie
knowlton, in blue and white muslin with
pink tarletan, acted as train bearers The
effect was very pretty. Mrs. Vickery, mere,
looked finely in princesse dress of garnet
silk draped with brocaded satin.
After the solemn words of the marriage
ceremony had been said. and fervent prayer
offered for the prosperity and future happi.
ness Of the young couple, friends came for
ward with their congratulations. Handshak-
ing and hearty good wishes followed. A fine
collation. was served. Mementoes of esteem
from friends were numerous and elegant, but
were not ostentatiously displayed. 1t is i'm
possible to enumerate but few of the rich
and reasonable presents. A modest brown
envelope, with 'From Father" written Oh the
outside in business-like hand, contained two
one thousand dollar bonds. From the brides
mother came an ornate golden nut boat. The
gift of the bridegroom was a pair of soli-
tsire pearl earrings with gold settings. A
great family Bible "From grandmother"
was very appropriate attestatiOn
of grandmotherly love and thoughtfulness.
Six young ladies, schoolmates of the bride,
class of 10 A. II. s., sent beautiful. escri.
TORE There were two landscape studies in
oil, and bright bit of water color in q nice
frame.
"a thing OF beauty is a joy forever;
Its loveiiness increases; it will never
Pass into nOthingness."
And the many beautiful gifts, which can only
be limited at here, will be always cherished
by the recipients. There was French
clock of exquisite workmanship, which
strikes the hours and half-hOurs with silvery
chime a jewel case lined with pink satin; a
toilet set and stand, fashioned in the shape Of
chariot; glass gypsy kettle; silver plated
carving knife and fork, with ivory handles
with the monogram of the bride and groom
inscribed thereon, in cases; bridal pin cushion
trimmed with pearl beads; a number of the
best editions OF the best authors, gilt edged,
finest of binding, with stream Of type run
ming through wide .cream-colored meadow
of margin; and silver plate, cutlery, spoons,
glass ware, ETC., ad infnifuS..
Mr.. and Mrs. Hill took the eleven O'Clock
Pullman for Boston. They will make an
extended bridal trip through the most pic
,uresoue portions of the Middle States, and
will probably visit Washington, returning
home in about month. Their many friends
wish them bon rOyage.