Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-06-07

Last evening the Winthrop street Univer.
saiist Church was the scene of joyous occa-
sion. for within it, walls was celebrated the
marriage of Josiah E. Daniel, Esq. Of Bos-
ton, TO Mise Nellie A. Smith, of Augusta
Mr.. Daniel is member Of the we'll known
firm of Jackson, MaDdell Daniel, one of
the largest Wholesale dry goods establish
ments in Boston, while the bride is the
daughter Of Wn. K. Smith, Esq, one of the
Oldest and most respected citizens of this
city. The church was filled with q large and
brilliant assemblage of relatives and friends.
many invitations having been issued. On
the pulpit sat two vases bearing handsome
bouquets, made up mostly of callas, gerani-
ums and tulips. On the pulpit, in front were
ranged pots of plants in blossom, the centre
plant being geranium in full bloom. Messrs
+. W. Cate and II. A. Soils, both of Newton,
Mass, c. ID. Jordan. of Boston, Mass.
c. S. Hichborn, Leslie c. Cornish and Man
ley II. Pike acted as ushers.
At O'Clock the bride, leaning on the arm
Of her fsther and preceded by the groom, who
accompanied Mrs Smith, and the ushers, ad-
vanced up the right centre aisle. The bride
was attired in a white ottoman silk. draped
the bodice being pointed and trimmed with
duchesse lace. An ample veil partly con-
cealed her youthful features, and orange
blossoms completed her toilet. Passing on,
the bride and groom stationed themselves in
front of the pulpit. The ushers took a stand
ing position, three on each side of the bride
and groom, and the brides parents passed to
a seat. The marriage ceremony was felicit-
ously performed by Rev. c. K Moore of
Cambridge, Mass. The music by the
ganist was excellent. Among the selections
rendered were .Call Thee Mine Own," from
l. Eclair; Wedding March, by King; "See
the Conquering Hero Comes" Offertorie by
Wely. Following the ceremony, the compa-
ny proceeded to the residence of the brides
parents. where reception was given in their
spacious parlors, which were very prettily
adorned for the occasion with floral decora-
tons. Numberless congratulations flow
ed in upon the happy couple from
every side, and kind wishes for their
future welfare were showered upon them
from every quarter. Rare refreshments were
served during the reception, being furnished
by Mr.. Dooling, "A frst-class caterer from Bos-
ton.
The webbing presents were elegant, costly
and multitudinous. To specify them would
be n task. Solid silver articles were numer-
Gus. Among the most noticeable gifts was a
case containing forty-two pieces Of solid sill
yer, viz One dozen desert spoons, one dozen
teaspoons, one dozen forks and half dozen
tablespoons. These were present from the
brides family. From the groom the bride
was the recipient of costly and beautiful
set of solitaire diamond ear rings. An ele-
CANT French clock was present from the
partners of the firm of which Mr.. Daniel is
a member. The clerks employed by the firm
gave handsome engraving, and the young
men in the counting-room of the firm, an
elegant ice cream knife. From the brides
cousins in California was received a hand
somely engraved set of hammered silver
inlaid with gold and consisting Of sugar
bowl, cream pitcher and sugar spoon. A
solid silver ice cream set was the gift of the
brides sister and sisters husband, residing
in Chicago. Following the reception the
the newly welded couple took passage on the
, Pullman for the West.