The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-07-01
PoNrIus-JAMEs.
4 Pleasant Marriage Ceremoa
Celebrated at Port Townsend.


PoRr TOWNSEND, June 29.-The Pom
tias-Jaines wedding, solemnized We'd
nesday at the hour of . 8. M. at the
Episcopal church at Port Townsend.
was one Of the most important and inn
pressive marriage ceremonies ever
Witnessed in that city. The acquaint
auce and popularity enjoyed by both
bride and groom made the event the
absorbing topic of the dav. and society
had been anxiously awaiting its con
summation since ithe announcement.
I'm honor OF the event the church was
hands omely and artisticallv decorated
with white lilies arranged with charm
ing effect and in such quantities that
the senses were banqueted by their
delicate perfume. From an arch Of
the immaculate flowers was suspended
floral umbrella, covered with sweet
ely and lined with lilies, decor
ated in perfect harmony with white
satin ribbons On the handle Ferched
an owl. symboiicai OF local social or
ganization of that significant title, un-
der hose auspices the ceremony was
conducted. The wedding procession
was lei by the q. ". l.. =. OF which
f
Ivan club. of which the groom was a
member. followed by the bride and
groom and the bridal party. As the
party approached the altar the tauil-
lar strains OF Mendel> sohn's march
greeted the ear, and the selection was
well rendered by Mrs. w. III. White
sey. the church organist. The ccuple
was pronounced man and wife by the
Rev J. h. Alexander, whose reading
Was clear and solemn.
The groom. Mr.. Lincoln III. Pontius.
i Young man Who has been identl-
fed with Port Townseud's business
interests for several years. anu com
maudS the respect and esteem OF a
large number OF friends. The bride Is
the eldest daughter at Mr.. and Mrs.
+. ". James, well-known residents OF
this place. and by the many friends
who love and honor her. Is said TO be
lady ot sorCihle traits Of character,
possessed of gentle. afiectienate dis
position. and is leading spirit in so
e,al ,ociety cirtles. The bridesmaids
were Miss Beatrice James sister al
tho bride. Miss Minnie Hastings ard
Mics Matte Laudes. The groom's
best man was Mr. Lawrence Booth, OF
Seattle.
COSTUMES.
The bride wore simple dress OF
white India silk trimmed with orange
blossoms.
Miss beatrice James. salmon pink
India silk trimm Ell III Nile green
Miss Hastings and Miss Ian ses,
white intia silk.
Mr~ II. l.. Bur&etg. cream nuns
yelling dlrectoire.
Mrs Warren Hsesnss. cream nuns
yelling.
Mrs James. mother of bride. black
velvet trimmed With spanish isoe.
Mr.. Pun0u>. groom : mother, violet
br,s>sde,i Silk
Mrs. OSer. white silk Grape.
Miss Rrooss, Crean cashmere.
Mss Mollls Brooks. salmon cash
mere.
Miss iiitleheld. cream muh.
Mis-, >tctSou. cream nuns yelling
tTiumrd "a hlge silk.
Miss Miller. rose cashmere.
utE WEBBING, pRsAKFAsT.
After the ceremony the bridal party
were driven To the residence Of the
brides parents. here welding
breakfast was served. folloR ms Wh5ch
reception VA held, sisi numerous
friends paid their RESPECTS and "a
tended congratulations To tae newly
welded couple.
MIR. and Ms pontius left for Vie
toyis that afternoon aud remained
there until Friday morning. when
they returned and Immediately lie
parted for PorslAu3 - sfssd lev
aays. after which thvy VII return ard
make their future home ~ Port Io~ "a
send
Au elegant AMI csssGlN 83si os presents
wA< ts,-esxcsl. anal ssse couple were
ashered into matrimonial sse nsost
N9>plc.ously.
suCtAs S0TES.
A festival at I'ort iailos's Thurs
,lav night. the pFxseessts "a - ioa ards
occurring an organ Tor the town hal,
attracted a numhsT ot young people
from Port Townsend. a I&eas2nt
tine was experiences.
The laaiSes a!,l society 81 Tire h'irSs VI.
f. church viii give T;eaic 81 Ssao-
.,...f.,ss.. Falls s,sasth4 Fourth al july