Bent County register., 1888-12-22
GRANGE BLOSSOMS,

Bent and Miss Maud Black was eel
ebrated at the residence of the brides
parents three miles east of town, Rev.
J. p. Bishop pastor OF the Methodist
church officiating. The day was one
of Colorado's most beautiful, and
early in the afternoon carriages bear
ing over hundred friends of the
family and the happy couple, rolled
out of the city and soon arrived at
the spacious residence of A. Il Black
where everything in keeping with the
event in the most minute particular
was visible. 1t was the wedding
night of . loyabic and accomplished
daughter and at glance it was evl.
dent that neither time, trouble, OF ex.
pense had been spared TO make the
occasion perfect in every detail. At
early candle light the house was
brightly lighted while the porches
and the long walk leadipg 10 the
drive was Illuminated with Chinese
lanterns of various descriptions,
within the parlors the setting-room
the halls WERE crowded with merry
party, the great old fashioned fire
place with the burning logs snapping
adding cheer TO the enliyened spirits
prevalent on such occasions.
Just at half past FIVE the bride and
groom attended by MI. Perry Black
aud Miss May Black brother and sis
ter OF the bride entered the paror to
the notes of Mendeleshons Wedding
march played by MRS. J. W. Kriger,
and i'll a short ceremony were pro-
nounced man and wife.
The bride wore cream surah silk
en- train, vail with wreath of orange
blossoms, the groom was attired in
the conventional black, Miss NAY
Black wore 3 very elaborate short
suit of cream albatros.
After receiving congratulations the
presents were examined and admired
and then came one of the rnost elsb.
crate suppers, passing the solids, the
fruits of the seasons in their time,
of the north aud south either in clu--
ter bunch or layer made a picture
pleasing as well as tempting.
AT half past seven the west bound
passenger train stopped IN front of
the house for Nr. and Mrs. Bent who
left for short trip to the mountain
towns, they were accompanied to the
train by the guests who bsde them
good bye with shouts, waving of
handkerchiefs and the usual parting
scenes. The party returned to the
house when on went the dance until
p late hour.
LIST OF PRESENTS.
Groom to bride house and lot in
Lamar; One hundred acres of land
adjoining Lamar from A. r. Black
to bride and groom; Copper spirit
tea urn Mrs. A. R Black to bride;
Chamber set of imported Egyptian
China ware Mrs. A. r. Black; Iron
gilt mounted mantle chime clock
Perry Black to bride; Lacebed-
spread and shans Miss May Black;
Plush photograph album Doc. Black;
White satin banner Lula Black;
Velvet comb case Bell Black; Set
silver tea spoons in plush case Mrs.
J. Fl. Richardson, of Knox, Pa;
Silver service four pieces gold lined
very handsome, father and brother
Will. Bent; Two slumber robes pale
pink and pale blue, satin fern pillow
Josie Bent; Silver sugar spoon gold
lined in plush case Mlss Minnie Mil.
Ter, of kingman, Kansas; Handsome
pair towels Miss Maud Cough; Silver
castor Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Ne
Dowell; Double silver pickle castor
II. A. Bump and Frank Carpenter;
Silver berry dish with pink glass
bowl Dir, and Mrs. ]. II. Holmes:
Antique jewely case E. V. Kinnel;
Millions works Miss Lily Reed; Hap
py homes and hearts Mrs. Mary A
kinnel; Silver pickle castor with
tongs Mrs. B. Layne of Las An,mas:
Handsome silver butter dish Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. G. Goodale and Mr.. and 5Irs.
d. Z. Cooper; Handsome white and
pink satin handkerchief holder Mr..