The record-union., 1892-12-09
FIHNBLL-GHIPMAB.
A Brilliant Society Wedding Event in
Red Bluff.
Marriage of James FinneII, a Wealthy
Young Farmer, TO q Niece
of General Chapman.

The Red Bluff NetcS of yesterday gives
the following account of brilliant So
ciety event that took place in that city on
Wednesday:
On Wednesday evening a brilliant
throng crowded into ST. Peters Church
to witness the nuptials of Miss Isabel
Chapman, niece of General and Mrs. n.
T. Chapman, and James Finnell, son OF
John tinnell, well known throughout
Tehama County. In addition to their
scores of friends in Red Bluff, friends
came from many other places, including
Napa, Marysville, Chico, Sacramento ana
San Francisco.
The little church seemed to beam forth
a loving benediction upon this first bride
and groom that have plighted their troth
at its altar. The decorations were almost
entirely of green. Ivy trailed in grace
tul lines over gas fixtures, up the walls
and over arches the altar was a bower OF
palms, ferns and foliage plants, while on
the arch Immediately over the altar was
lovers knot of smilax draped with
white ribbon. The effect was unique and
elegant
The first notes Of Prof. Madsen's
orchestra sounded Lohengrin's march as
the bridal party entered in the following
order: Ushers, George Payne and Frank
Cadwalader; Miss Alice Chapman and
I4etl 4G OuIllS5 MISS IIdLS1 SuI us anu MISS
Bessie Stafford; Miss Julia and Miss Mary
Root. Bridesmaids: Miss Josie Cone
and Miss Nickerson; Maid of Honor,
Miss Jessamine Blossom. Then came
the bride leaning on the arm of General
Chapman. She was met at the altar by
Mr.. Finnell and his groomsman, Simpson
Finnell.
Rev. T. II. Gilbert impressively read
the beautiful marriage service of the
Episcopal Church. while the orchestra, in
subdued tones, breathed the prayer from
FreischutZs
The brides gown and her presents are
worthy of the occasion. The front of the
gown was of white French crepe over
white satin with girdle Of pearls, giving
the empire effect. The back was of white
corded silk, made with a vatican pleat
extending into superb court train. 1t
was cut square-necked and trimmed with
orange blossoms, while the same flowers
decorated the front and sides of the skirt.
Immense Duchess sleeves of corded silk
and filmy veil added their beauty to the
costume. She wore a necklace of pearls
and diamonds. This necklace consists of
single row of pearls, to which another
row is festooned by three bow-knots OF
diamonds, while pendant from each knot
was a single large pearl. In her hair
cleaned a magnificent diamond star;
both of these ornaments are the gifts OF
the groom.
The brides gift to the groom was a
handsome seal ring.
The maid of honor, Miss Jessamine
Blossom, wore an exquisite gown of white
French crepe and satin. 1t was cut decol-
lette and trimmed IN Bertha style with
| lovely lace of old Flemish design. Her
hair was dressed high and ornamented
with gold combs. She, as well as the en-
tire bridal party, carried Catherine Mer-
met roses.
Miss Josie Cone wore a gown of white
crepe, trimmed with passamenterie; it
was cut decolette and made with train;
| her ornaments were diamonds.
| Miss NickersOn of st. Helena wore a
| gown Of white crepe trimmed with white
| velvet and made en- train and decolette.
Misses Alice Chapman, Hazel Curtis,
Julia and Mary Root were all gowned in
white silk.
At the conclusion of the service the
orchestra pealed forth the joyous notes OF
Mendelssohn's march.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Finnell, followed by the
! bridal party, repaired to the residence OF
General and Mrs. Chapman, where every
thing was in readiness for the hundreds
who had been hidden to the marriage
| festivities. During the evening refresh
gagged in and the festivities were pro-
longed until late hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Finnell left on the $40
train for Coronado and other points south.
They will make their home near Red
Bluff, much to the satisfaction and pleas
ure of their friends in Tehama County.