Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-11
THE DUNHAM.PRArr WEDDING.

one of the handsomest weddings ever
celebrated in Brattleboro was that of Miss
Mary Alice Pratt, daughter of Mr.. d. ).
Pratt. and Mr.. Charles w. Durham. which
took place at the Unitarian caurCh at half
past six last evening. The day had been
one of the most perfect of bright Septen-
Der days and the evening was fautless.
with starry skies and cool, bracing air
Appropriately fitting the season the we'd
ding was a "golden-rod wedding" and the
elaborate church decorations, arranged by
the hands Of a score of the friends Of the
bride. under the general direction of her
cousin, Miss Stella Dalton, bore this feat
ure throughout. Arches Of the beautiful
yellow blossoms spanned the main aisle Of
the church. In place of the pulpit stood
a mass OF laurel and golden rod. At the
back of the pulpit recess was a screen of
laurel bordered with golden rod. and in the
centre was monogram, ''P. d., in white
asters and golden rod. Knots of golden
rod were tied at the end of each pew and
on the gas brackets. The organ was half
hidden in a mass of golden rod and ever
green and. browning all, was the pretty
feature Of a gate of golden rod closing the
entrance to the main aisle at the end next
the pulpit.
So numerous are the friends of the bride
that the invitation to the wedding was
made general, without cards, and the guests
began to gather at the church at an early
hour. At six clock. hidden among the
mass Of beautiful floral decorations around
the organ. Miss Belle Clark began the per
Torrance of the elaborate musical pro-
gram which is given at the end OF this ar
ticle. This program had been prepared
with great care and its artistic rendering
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which crowded the chucrh.
Promptly at the hour OF $3.50 as the
bridal patty entered the church from the
front, to the strains OF the bridal march
from Lohen grin, the groom accompanied
by his brother, Mr.. Lyndon Durham of
West Paris. Maine, as best man, and the
Rev. Mr.. Phalen. entered at the side door
by the pulpit and descended the steps to
await the coming of his bride The bridal
procession was led by the ushers. Mr. H.
X. Lawrence. DIR. Patch, Mr.. Walter Pratt.
Mr.. Harry Wright, Mr.. Gray Estey and
Mr.. Henry Crosby. Following them was
the bridemaid, Miss Florence Plimpton of
West Newton. Mass, and then came the
bride. on the arm Of her brother, Mr. Ed
mund K. Pratt, the disabling lameness
of her father making it impossible for him
to escort his daughter. As the procession
approached the upper end OF the aisle the
gate of golden rod was slowly opened by
Misses Laura and Marion Parker Of Weles-
ley Hills. Mass. cousins Of the bride. The
Kings Chapel ritual was used. and the
service was performed by Mr.. Phalen with
great impressiveness. Then. to the tri-
umphant strains OF Memberships we'd
ding march. the bridal party left the church.
The brides dress was of white Benga-
inc al lii, Il.
She wore a tulle veil and lilies of the val
ley. The dress of the bridemaid was OF
lemon-colored silk and she carried yellow
roses.
The reception at the home of the brides
parents on Western avenue, which follow
ed the ceremony. was very numerousy at
tended. The house and ample grounds
presented rarely charming appearance
with their brilliant lighting by double rows
OF gayly-colOred lanterns. The interior of
the house was beautifully decorated with
hydrangeas. white lilies. asters and smilaX
From the broad veranda Leitsinger's or
chestra discoursed music. while congratula-
tions were cordially given, and an elegant
collation., served by Mr.. Cooper, was par
taken of. At $3.50 Mr. and Mrs. Durham
left TO take the night express train for the
north. followed 10y the traditional shower
OF rice. and carrying with them the good
wishes of circle of friends. which, as has
already been intimated, comprises the
whole community. 1t is understood that
their absence will be of several weeks
duration.
Out of town friends were present in
great numbers. The wedding gifts were
very numerous, and many of them were of
great value and elegance.
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