The Northern Pacific farmer., 1885-09-10
China wedding-
Mr.. ana Mrs. g. Potter Ce1e-
brate the 2oth Anni-
versay Of their
Manage
a Large Crowd in .Atte1aa-
ance and a Jolly Gocd
Tine is ExPe-
rienCed.
S=me Elegant and Costly
Presents.

! LII IcSpOuSc ~ Cue 1uVltdtlOllS SenC
out by Mr., and Mrs. G. Potter, an
nouncing their intention to celebrate
the Goth anniversary of their marri-
age. and us they were among the early
settlers of Wadena and are highly re.
spected, Il large crowd of friends as.
sembled at their hotel on Monday
evening and were right cordially
welcomed by mine host and hostess.
From eight O'Clock until ten the
friends of the bride and bridegroom
poured in until the spacious office,
dining room and parlors were filed
with jolly crowd. On entering the
office the first thing that caught the
eye (of the smokers) was a case of
cigars set OH table in a CONSPICUOUS
place, and the acute car OF the lovers
OF the weed i'm mediately caught the
melodlous words of mine host saying,
''haye Il smoke?" The strains of
music by Kingsley Bros. Orchestra
was soon heard in the dining room and
the welcome waltz was INDUCED in by
those who love to trip the light
fantastic toe. Some were assembled
in the pallor enjoying a social chat
while others were indulging in play.
ing games in the office. At about ten
O'Clock. the bride (of twenty summers
and u thousand storms) arrayed in an
elegant bridal robe, and with blush
ling cheeks, took her place beside the
| stately and manly form of the bride.
groom and TIL: solemn marriage VOWS
were repeated by Jnstice Wiswell and
were promptly responded to by the
bride and bridegroom. A presenta-
tion speech was then made by Prof.
Whitney in which, in behalf of the
many friends of the newly married
couple. he presented to them some
elegant and costly presents in the
shape of china-ware. The bridegroom
responded to the presentation thank
ing their many friends for the hand
some gifts and stated his desire land
that of his better half) to reciprocate
at the china wedding Of all the friends
present. After the congratulations,
which were many. the different modes
of amusement were taken up again.
In the midst of these enchanting en-
tertainments "cyclone' struck the
premises in the vicinity of tho poarch
and strange sounds broke in upon
the stiffness while the air was filled
with railroad ties, school charts, bank
checks, hard ware. law books and
loan contracts, ETC., and surgical
instruments and periodicals were at a
premi um. The bridegroom, however,
soon appeared in the midst of the
comElotion with q basket Of peanuts
and order was again restored and the
dance went on. At about eleven
O'Clock refreshments in the shape Of
delicious fruits were served and all ate
and were merry. After the refresh
ments a general social time was in
dulged in by all until about twelve
clock when the party broke up and
all returned to their several homes
with thanks to Mr.. and Mrs. Potter
for the hospitable manner in which
they were entertained.
! LIST OF PRESENTS.
Handsome china bedroom set by
Mr.. and Mrs. John G.. Nelson, of
Parkcrs Prairie.
Set Of crystal sauce plates and sauce
dish, by Mr.. and Mrs A. Murray.
Bisque ornament, by Mr.. and Mis-.
J. G. F. Petit, of Verndale.
China tea cup and saucer, by Miss
Emma Lightfoot.
A handsome parlor lamp, by Mr..
and Mrs. J. Katzky.
Three elegant fruit plates and water
pitcher, by Mrs. A. T. Fox.
China cream pitcher, by Misses
Grinols and Wolcott.
a fine hanging lamp, by Miss Carrie
Garrett.
Pair of hand painted cups and
saucers and an elegant japanese cas-
tor, by Mrs. Henry Asseln, of Fergus
Falls. ..xz
An elegant china dinner and tea set
of the latest style, china chamber set,
bread and milk set, set of fruit plates,
pair of tooth pick holders and pair
of majolica fruit dishes, by the follow
ing ladies and gentlemen:
Mr.. and Mrs. Wiswell Mr.. and Mrs, Heron
Lamberson 50 Weeks