Helena weekly herald., 1889-06-06
From the Daily Herald of June 5.
BACH-CHILD.
Notable Nuptials Solemnized at st. Peters
Church, Followed by an Elegant
Reception.
Judge Thomas G. Bach and Miss Kathryn
Child United in the Bonds of
Matrimony.

Happy is the bride that the sun shines
on" and if there is any truth in the old
adage Mrs. Thomas G. Bach, nee kathryn
Child, must be one Of the happiest brides
ever blessed before an altar, for the day
that witnessed her marriage with the man
of her choice was one of the brightest and
sunniest that the early days of June ever
furnished in Mop tana.
At IL o'clock, noon, to-day st. Peters
Episcopal Church was filled with an assem-
blage comprising all the prominent society
people of Helena. The interior of tie
sacred edifice was decorated profusely with
smilax, evergreens and natural flowers, the
chancel especially being bower of beauty.
The guests were all Ia their seats at the
appointed time, when Mrs. F. T. Webb
struck up Mendelssohn's wedding march
on the organ. The bridal procession then
entered the church and proceeded to the
chancel where Rev. F. T. Webb, in the
vestments of his office, awaited them.
Davis, Geo. B. Child, Benz. Webster, c. G..
H. a. llollOW ouu LduuCA-
heimer, followed by Miss Florence
Child, the bridesmaid, and the follow
ing little flower girls: Misses Fanny Child,
Beth Hunt, Dean Child and Lulu Bach,
who were dressed in white and bore
baskets of flowers. Next appeared the
bride, looking trife pale but very hand
some in her elegant costume of white silk
and crepe, and the conventional veil. The
only ornament she carried was large
bouquet of hite roses. She was support
ed by her father. Mr.. E. G. Child. At the
chancel they were met by the
groom and his best man, Mr..
James B. Wells, both attired in black
cutaway suis which style of dress was
also adopted by the ushers. The bride
was given away by her father. Rev. Webb
read the briet but impressive marriage
service of the Episcopal church, the re-
ponses were uttered in clear, firm tones,
the ring was given, prayer said
and, after the benediction by the
Rector, received by the contracting parties
kneeling. the happy pair were pronounced
man and wife. The rectOr's congratulations
were then preferred, and the bride and
groom, followed by their train, left the
church to the strains of Wagner's Wedding
March from Lohengrin, performed on the
organ by Mrs. Webb. The entire ceremony
lasted but fifteen minutes.
THE RECEPTION.
At o'clock the happy couple were ten
dered brilliant reception at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Child, 3O5 Ewing
street. The parlors were artifcially
lighted and sparkled in their brilliant
tot upAor r1a n
the gas On the mantle pieces were banks
of natural flowers, while through
out the apartments numbers of potted
plants and luxurious cut flowers
made pleasing rests for the eye and dissem-
mated a tropical fragrance. In the middle
parlor the bride and groom received under
a bell of flowers in the bay window. In
the front parlor the assistants, Mesdames
w. c., II. w., and E. G. Child, and Mrs. S.
S. Huntley, greeted the guests as they
arrived, and presented them to the bridal
couple The best man and ushers
were also in attendance. PrOfes sors Yaeger
and Nunvars discoursed appropriate cham
Der music with piano and violin, which
was improved by numbers of the guests for
dancing, but the crowd of callers was so
constant that but little of this pastime was
indulged in. Hundreds of invited guests,
including all noted society people of
wealth, fashion and culture, throDged
the attractive parlOrs for hours
and many were the fluctuations and sincere
wishes for long life and happiness that
were showered upon the happy pair. The
guests we're also RECALLED with elegant re-
freshments, served at table in the south
Iarlor, and with merry laughter, happy
smiling faces and joyous conversation the
occasion proved truly "as merry as mar
riage bell"
At three o'clock the bridal party
bid farewell 10 the assembled COM
pany and the bride and groom retired
to prepare for their journey. They left for
the south on the af ernoOn train and will
spend the honeymoon in the metropolitan
cities of the East and South, returning to
Montana in about month.
The floral decor ations for the wedding,
both at the churca and at the house, were
on a scale of rare magnifcence. Their
execution was superintended by Mrs.
Charles Rumley and the plans and flowers
were furnished by the Helena florist, L. B.
Wells.
The occasion is the subject of general re-
joicing over the auspicious union of two
such prominent society people. The bride
has been an ornament to Heena's social
circles ever since her advent from her East
ern home, and for her personal
worth, beauty and accomplishments
is the admired of host of
friends. All who know her think the
groom is the one who ought to be con-
graduated. Judge Bach, though young in
years, has achieved the distinction of
life time in his profession, and for his
ability, accomplishments and personal and
legal attainments Is deserving the wide
friendship he has established. To both
90 the Fluctuations and best wishes OF the
HERALD for long, prosperous and happy
lite.
LOADED WITH GIFTS.
The presents comprised the following
magnificent gifts:
Silver table set, antique carvings, Mr..
and Mrs. E. F. Child
Silver dinner ser, Mr.. and Mrs. E. w.
Bach.
Silver tete a-tete set, George B. Child.
Cut crystal caraffe and tumblers. Mrs.
Henry F Miller.
Cut crystal fruit dish, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
T Miller.
Silver sugar spoon, Mr.. and Mrs. James
c. Miller.
Photogravure Of Munier's cupids, Mr..
and Mrs Henry White Lansing.
Two etchings, DR.. Dean.
Banquet lamp, Mr.. Ned Child and Miss
Florence Child.
Silver ice cream knife, Mr.. and Mrs.
MusgrOve
Five o'clock tea stand, Miss Young.
Ona dozen desert nlatAa Miss ChamhAr.