Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-05-14
WEDDING BRLLS.
For Z Popular Gardiner Gen.
tlemaa and Charming Lady.
4 Ldfta and Fashionable Catherine
Witness The Ceremony.
1hs Happy Couple Depart on q Wee.
ding -Four IN the South.
Special TO the KEAsEBEo JopRxAL

special to the KEHsEBEo JorRSAL.
GAapIsER, May IS Wedding bells
peAisd nerrily in our city tonight, and the
grand old Christ Episcopal church, the
scene of the happy event, never held 6
larger or more select party than assembled
this evening at the marriage Of William
Grant Ellis ard Alice Isabel Bailey. The
| groom is one Of Gsrdiners clesness, best
ard most popular young men, = gentleman
| IN tne true sense of the word and one Who.
n the business world, has scquired . posi-
|, ton Of honor and responsibility, and now
occupies place ~ second assistant treas
arer in the Augusta Savings Bank He is
the only son Of the late DIR. j. w. Eli, OF
Augusta, and has in the line Of descendants
some Of tie Oldest, most inf ienilal and
afistocYstlc families in Gardiner, including
the Grants and Brsdstreets, who were
iianeers in the early history of the State.
He is also one of the vestrym men and a
prominent and devout member Of the
Episcopal church. Miss Bailey, the bride,
ia the second daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Augustus Bailey Of this city, and youog
lazy Of rare accomplishments, gifted far
beyond the average in all ths arts
of home and society Iif. and an aekuowl-
edged leader in the highes. society in onr
city. Personally attractive, she has hosts
OF friends who will wish her every good
fortune that che so richly deserves. Hy-
men deserves congratulations upon bring
ias together in the holy estste Of msiri.
ulony two individuals so we'll suited to each
other. The ceremony this evening was
performed in the old stone church, the
interior Of which WAS trimmed tastily with
cut fl>wers and evergreens. An arch Of
these materials was erected about half
way up the centre aisle and beyond on each
side we're streSmeIs Of evergreen, q well
come subs,i ute for the conventional white
ribbon so often used to mark eff the seats
reserved for elatlves and intimate friends.
The bridal party entered the church at Z 30
o'clock passing up the aisle in the following
order. the orgsniss, Miss A. NJ Gardiner,
rendering the impressive wedding march
from Lohengrin: Ushers, John j. Turner
OF Randolph, Linwood B. Steward of this
city, Frank s. Msxey Of biideford, Ernest
H. Wheeler Of Augusts, Frank A. Smith
Jr., OF Portland and Charles r.
White Of this city. The ushers
ware followed by the mid Of honor,
Miss Annie Thsobold, youngest sister of
the bride ard the bride herself leaning upon
the arm Of her father. They were met st
tn chsnGei rail By the groom, accompanied
By the best man. Albert L. Stephenson Of
this city, and the officiating clergyman,
Rev. Allan 4. Beemsp, rector Of Christ
'harch. The full Episcopal service WAS
ed, the bride being given away BY her
father. During The ceremony Miss Gardi-
nar rendered charming little selection,
entitled the Brides Song" composed es.
pecisliy for the occAiion and dedicated to
the bride. TIE march at the close
Of the ceremony vas the famous we'd
iing march by Mepaelesohn. The bride
Is sttired in an elaborate gown Of white
corded silk, en- train, Trimmed with white
lace. tulle veil and wore an elegant pendant
CT diamonds, the gift of the groom. She
carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley.
The maid Of honor wore Q dress OF pink
silk muslin over pink silk. with garuiture
Of natural roses and nsnd bouquet Of pink
roses. Mrs. Bailey. mother Of tho bride,
wore & toilet made up Of black Marquiss
lace. en- train, and diamonds. Mrs. Ellis,
mother of the groom, was dressed in black
granite silk. en- train. ard diamonds.
The number Of full evening toilets was
larger than was ever seen a. 8 similar gath
ering in our city ard all were elaborate in
conc ption and execution. Immediately at
the close of the ceremony, the bridal party
sud intimate friends took carriages for the
residence of the bids father. on the cor
FER of Dresden avenue and School street,
where Mr.. and Mrs Ellis received from 8
II 10. The driving room, setting room,
library. dining room, IN fac. the entire
lower Il Dor of tie house was ransformed
to fairy bowers by the skilled fingers of
the decorators. Tropical plants, ferns,
rare potsed plants and cut flowers in pro-
fusion added beauty and fragrance to the
scene. The floral decorations were from
the lighthouses Of John Burr, ,Freepott, and
were very elaborate. During the hours of
the reception music Was furnished by Pull
lens orchestra of Augusta, 8 statement
which forestslls anything further by way
OF comment The superb and hands ome
presents which were sent 10 the happy
coupe were exhibited to the guest.
and included everything in sterling silver,
cut glass. china. Roysl Worcester ware,
s,a,uarv sud etchings, elegant souvenirs
OF warm friendship and sincere congrstu-
Istions ard good wishes. One of the pleas
ant features of the reception was the pres
groom, of elegsut sterling silver pocket
match safes. engraved on one side with the
inscription w. G. E., MAY 49, 1891" and
on the reverse ne monogram OF the
gentleman to whom it WAS presented.
Refreshments were served during the even
ing Among the gue'ss present from out
of the city were Gen. Luther Stephenson Jr,
and Miss Susie Stephenson of lie National
Home; Mr. and Mrs. Z. G.. Dudley of
Augusta; Mr.. George Keene of Augusta;
Mics Edith Allen. Arlington. Mass. Miss
Lizzie Mickey, Portlsnd. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ellis received the hesr:y congratulations
q all their friends snd amid showers Of
rec snd the Traditional Old shoes, emblems
Of good lrcs, solrded the evening Pullman
for Boston and the South. They will be
absent two weeks and will be At home on
RIVER avenue. Wednesdays sfter July lst