The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1880-12-30
A Double weddjnu.

Weddings have not been very few
or far between on Gypsum Creek, i'm
the vicinity of Poheta, during the past
few years. OF all these joyous Oc-
casiOns none has ever equalled the
double ceremony which was performed
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. .. G
Blair, on the evening of the I'D. The
large assembly of relatives and friends
who witnessed the marriage of Miss
Hattie to J. 5. Bigler, and Miss Louie
to l.. J. Bigler, were unanimous in
declaring il to be the most ENJOYABLE
evening they have spent in POheta.
The well known hospitality of the
brides parents, and the presence of
their favOrite minister, the Rev G.
Pierson, of Salina, whose goodness and
well directed zeal has done so much
towards the permanent establishment
of the Presbyterian Church of Poheta.
The high estimation in which the con-
tracing parties have ever been held
by their large circle of acquaintences,
were circumstances which however
various in themselves, blended well
together: removing all restraint and
lending a peculiar charm TO the fleet
ing moments At O'Clock precisely.
III.
The elder of the brides wore a rich
blue cashmere dress. The younger,
one of the same material-the color be-
ing "dregs of wine" White blossoms
were placed in the hair and af the
throat of each, arranged with artistic
skill, and harmonizing well with the
natural grace and comeliness of each;
while the manly forms of the Young
men al their sides, formed a pie
ture worthy OF its surroundings, of
bright hopes and best wishes. The
ceremony was brief and impressive.
The earnest prayer for the future hap
pine>s of the young people with which
the officiating minister closed the ser
vice. were followed by the hearty con-
grafulaiions Of all present Tears
were in the eyes of some, and smiles
upon tine cheeks OF all. ifthe kindly
light which shone in the mother.
eyes were dimmed for a moment by
gathering mist-, the hearty saiutation
seemed all the more welcome
The Rev. Mr.. Pierson occa-ioned
considerable merriment in the course
of the evening, by his genial ways Of
interpreting the singular conduct of
the family clock, which after striking
eight, licked feebly on for seven ninu-
ties, and then stopped at the conclusion
of the ceremony-as IL its sole mission
had been TO proclaim the happy hour
10 the brides Ii was not until an hour
afterwards that one of the young hus-
bands quietly ''nudged' il little, and
at last induced il TO 20 on its monoto-
nous way The supper which followed
was a substantial and elaborate affair.
In addition 10 those solid comforts Of
turkey, beef, rich sauce and dainty
cake of all conceivable varieties. fol-
lowed each ether in rapid succession
until the guests plates were heaped 30
high. that the very contemplation of
the task before them was appalling
Indeed no higher commentator OF il.
merits are Necessary than TO say that
Mrs Blair. Mrs c. f. Ramsay and
Mrs.. H. Shier, had put their heads to-
gether and formed q "Triumyirste,
which the culinary kingdom has sell
dom been ruled by The brides re-
ceiyed the following presents:
One dozen silver forks, Ms II
George.
One dozen knives, Mis- A. Houston
Six table spoons and two sugar
spoons, Mr.. and Mrs- L. r. Parsons
Two picket casters and two butter
knives, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Shier.