Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-23
A S1idsummer weaa,r~

made glad St. Marks church occurred a,
noon yesterday. drawing out large compa-
ny OF society people. 1t was rare June dav,
one of those so many Of which have followed
each other in succession; and the delicate
fragrance of roses was perceptible in the
summer air, while the sun smiled blessing
upon the bride St. Marks church was
adorned for the occasion largely with wild
MOWERS and ferns from the meadows and
forests On entering, those in attendance
passed beneath pretty arch of field daises,
from which was suspended bridal bell
OF daisies, while about the chaneeI a
wealth of vernal decorations which had been
arranged with much taste by Mr.. Frank
Brick, met thVr gaze. The chancel rail was
festooned with tall ferns caught up by ma: SEES
OF daises, and the foot of the rail was
buried in ferns, white and pink peo-
MES. Numerous large vases from which
sprung ferns, peonies. larkspur and spirea ,ap-
peared in front of the rail, while upon the
altar rested floral bank and above the cross
harp of daises. The font was empowered
in maiden's hair fei and surmounted by a
snowy white cross Of syringas.
The contracting parties were J. Swan
Frick, Esq, of Baltimore, Md, and Miss
Elise w. Dana Of this city. The former is
a member of the Maryland bar, as is also his
father, William F. Fricx, Esq. of Baltimore.
Miss Dana. one of the fairest young
ladies' of Augusta, is daughter
OF the late Capt. Samuel Dana
OF the United States Army and a
granddaughter of Mrs r. d. Rice At ~
o'clock the Bridal March from Lohengrin, by
r. Wagner, was rendered and the bride en-
tered the church. leaning upon the arm of
her uncle, Mr.. Osmun Lstrobe of Baltimore,
and was radantly handsome in her white silk
gown, which well adorned her graceful, erect
figure. A rich lace veil was thrown back
from her face and she carried heavy bou-
quet of white tea roses. There were no
brides maids The ushers were Orville ID.
Lambard, Esq. of this city, and Mr.. Richard
+. Goodwin OF Boston. The groom appeared
at the chancrl rail and with his best man,
Mr.. George May of Baltimore, awaited the
arrival OF the bridal party. Rev. Walker
Gwynne felicitiously offcated, assisted by
Bishop Henry A Nicely of Portland. I'm
mediately following the ceremony there was
a reception at the residence of Mrs. r. ID.
Rice, corner of Stat and Chandler streets,
Mrs. Rice and the bridal couple receiving
The rooms were profusely and elegantly
decorated with flowers At 1890 q
sumptuous wedding breakfast was served, the
catering being performed by Boston parties
Among those present, as well as at the we'd
ding ceremony, were William F. Frick, Esq
of Baltimore, father of the groom, and laugh.
ter; Mr. Robert Garrett and wife of Balti
more, he beng a brother in law of the groom
and President of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad; Col. Osmun Latrobe and Mrs
of the bride; Mr. Geo. May, Balti
more; Mr. Richard f. Goodwin, Boston
Miss Paten, Bath Mr.. and Mrs. DR.
r f. Whitman BI,ton; Mrs. John +
ly, Portland; Mrs. Allen Lambard, Judge
ARENAS Lbbey, DR.. and Mrs. ii. II. Hill
w. S. Badger, Esq Judge and Mira. W. P
Whtehouse, Col. and Mrs Thomas Lambard
Mrs. Blaine, Miss Margaret Blaine, Mis-,
Hattie Blaine, Mrs Craig, Joseph II. Man
ley, Esq, Mrs. Manley, Miss Lucy Manlev
MIR. NJ. S. Holway, Mr. f. L. Whitehouse
Miss Emma Dewitt, Mrs. Daniel Williams
Mrs. Elias Milliken, Mr.. and Mrs. Perley
Mlliken, l.. c. Cornish, Esq and Mrs Cor
nish, Miss Florence PARROT, Mr. and Mrs
Geo. +. Potter, Mrs. Stephen Lancaster. The
presents, wi ich were very abundant and choice
there being many jewels and gold and silver
ware, were exhibited to the wedding guests
At 3 o'clock p. NJ, the nuptial party tool
their departure for the west in the Baltimore
4 Ohio Presidents special car
Mr.. and Mrs Frick sail for Europe
the eth of July, where they will So
journ three months, and return to theil
native land, visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Garrett al
their summer residence at Deer Park and in
the fall take up their residence in Baltimore
The newly married couple have the hearty
good wishes of Augusta people.