Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-04-27
V M O. A. NOTES.
sTARKEY SMITH.


N,brilp was ever greeted by a brig htcr sun and
all that it syinbohes than vas Miss Ella Grace
Smith nn Wednesday, April 18th, the day Of hrr
marriage to Mr. Edward A Starkey of Brtttlc.
boru Although the ceremony was not until even.
ING. the brghtuessDf the spring day had not de-.
pnrtcd from the spirits of the wedding guests
and the force n the old adage was Acknowledged
Church weddings in New York have become 80
formal and elaborate that Mr.. aud Mr., Harlan
Page smith. the brides parents paid a hi -t-r
compliment ~ their friends n inviting thcuts
their home In j2d street fo; both ceremony 1i.l
reception The house was very Handsomely J--..
rated by Ellis chandeliers were drapod and in4u.
tells banked with flowers. aud the bridal parts
,,.vpd congratulations beneath veil Of la Fraas.
and Mernnet roses. ON which were eutWiurd th-
initials of the bride Hiyd groom. The ceremony
was performed by Rev DR. Taylor uf the Broad
way Tabernacle, who, rs pastor and personal
friend of the bride, added moi little sympathetic
inprpssiven,Ss 10 the beautiful ritual h. used
When hr had taken his place, the orchestra. sta
toned in the reception room. played the bridlHl
chorus from Lohrugriu. and the bridal party at
vanced through the two parlOrs. Two usher, on
each sile carried satin rihbuns and opened pas
sage for the groom, the maid Of honor, and the
bride escorted 10y her father aud while the 80 rVir-
was read Il was accompanied by soft music. Dur.
Ing the reception the music did not crlsr and 10
was remarked upon AS being unique aud we'll
adapted tu a house, beng chiefly rendered los ban.
JOS and manlUns. Tie bride wore white fiiHe
f,ducdise which lends itself 30 handsomely 30
duchess, lace, the tulle veil fastened with diamond
stars, aud she carried a bouquet Of white roses
The maid of honor, Miss Emile Godune. wore Il
short dress Of white f0He trdHcdiye and tulle aud
her banquet was uf lilies Of the valley. The ush-
ers were Messrs. ElverO Gudpne, John r. prlury.
Harry J.. Tomliusou and Charles T. Whttemor.
II would De impossible to specify the many tl--
giant costumes worn hy the guests all 1T whom
were In full dress. but one noticed that the brides
sister. Mrs. Reed. herself q bride in February.
wore q dress the exact duplicate of her sister s.
and Mrs Smith received her guests IN pearl color
I'd hrpcad', with ornaments Of diamonds. The
large front room ON the second floor filed
with presents and 1t was display we'll worth s...-
ing The popularity Of both bride and groom was
thoroughly attested, many of the most elegant
gifts bearing the cards Of the business friends Of
Mr. Starkey.
la the dining room the supper was served by
Maresl. The table was lighted 10y four very larg.
candelhbrd with wax tapers and dainty shade,
and ornamented with every possible device Of the
caterer. tn guests were seated at small tables
and most attentively served To every drlica,.y i'm
s-ason and out of season. Among the many
friends present We're Thos g. Acton and family
Rev Or and Mrs WIN. VI. Taylor Rev. and Mrs
Chas Burr. o. H. =. Archer and family. Mr. and
Mrs VIM B5arlman Reed Mrs Godonr the
Misses Thompson. Mr. and Mrs John Washburue
Mr. Whittemore aud family. Mr. Adun Smith Dr.
James q. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs G. II Hackrtt
Mrs NJ +. Wilde, Miss EVELYN Hakes Mr. anl
Mrs Theodore Ricksecker. Miss VI W. Clarke
II Is rulupred that, unless prevented by showers
oi rice. Mr. 1ui Mrs. Starkpy will extend their
trip To- Washington and may b.. expected at their
hguie "a biatteborp SOM time within ten days
New York, April 3Ith