Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1893-06-09

luSN diiShNSh At bhS NhuiNh "hN'N
O'Clock Mass was celebrated IN the pres
ence of about nifty candidates for conhr-
nation, and nearly every member of the
congregation, among whom were many
communicates. The next move was to
the priests house where breakfast was
partaken of by those officials who had
not to conduct later Mass. The peo-
pie also dispersed, some to breakfast and
others to enjoy the friendly conversation
of neighbors while waiting for thecouir-
nation services which were to take place
later. Shortly after 9 O'Clock a crowd
of people was seen gathering OH the
grounds in front of the Church; the men
standing in little groups on one side, and
the women in groups OF the opposite
side of the walk. At9 80 Bishop Michaud
and attendants made their appearance
from the pricsts house and were soon
Joined by the candidates for confirmation
and some Others. They were singing and
walked slowly. As the little procession
advanced, headed by the Bishop the
standing groups knelt in respectful silence
to receive his blessing which was pro-
nounccd in a clear, audible voice The
remark from a companion that the
ground was uncomiortably damp
brought the thought, will these ceremo-
MES I've regarded as superficial show ?"
as we have sometimes heard them desig
mated. However, knceling there i'll the
sunlight of a glorious May day, amid
surroundings which so wildly recalled
the story of Him whom few with a
not difficult to let our thoughts rise
above the head of His respected represcn-
tativc-abovc the little decorative flags
placed by those actuatcd with praise
worthy motives-above, above, and vet
above until we were filled with breath
less thanktulness, that we were led to
mediate on the greatness of creation.
Inside the Church the same story was
forcibly recalled by the many little ones
being led to the foot of an altar where,
listening to words which could not and
never do fail to make an impression on
intelligent childhood, everlasting prom
Uses were made by them to become " lille
yet young the children Of God. The sing
ing OF appropriate hymns was an impor
tant feature Of the days services. In
strumcntal music b. Miss Lee Conway
and MIR. Ducharme received many lavora-
bic comments. May it be remarked that
there ought to be larger choir here un-
der their directions.
1t is not often that the village Of Nor
ton arouses itself into the state OF pleas
urablc excitement which characterised it
on the 18th ult,, the wedding day OF NJ SIS
Gertrude EVELYN Worth, formerly of
Barnston, Que, aid Mr.. Frede,ick Ed
muuds of Whitcfcld, \. II. The clements
which threatened to be cloudy, cleared
early, becoming perfectly bright and in
Consonance with the occasion. The we'd
ding took place at St. Pauls Church.
few minutes before the appointed time
the groom accompanied by his brother
as best man arrived, and proceeded i'm
mediately TO the chanccl. About three
minutes later the bride passed upthe aisle
leaning on the arm of her father, preceded
| By the uShcrs and maid of honor, Mrs {.
McCaulcy playing the wedding march.
At the chancel the groom and best man
! awaited the party, and there, under an
immense bell of flowers constructed by
loving hands amid other beautiful floral
decorations. surrounded by crowd OF
we'll wishing friends, the impressive mar.
riagc service OF the Episcopal Church was
performed by Rev. G. II. A. Murray oI
Dixville, p. Q. The bride was given
away by her father. The ceremony
completed, once more was heard the
strains of the wedding march when tn,
happy husband and wife passed dowr
the aisle to the vcstry, followed BY Their
attendants and preceded by a prett j.,
group of young girls scattering flowers
The bride looked charming i'll an attract
i've costume Of delicate helotropc alba
tros cloth, cut en- train with heliotrop,
chiffon trimmings, white tulc vel
gracefully folded and caught with
wreath of white flowers. The groom
was faultlessly clad i'll an evening dress
suit of black. Miss Jennie Bishop O
Norton carried white flowers and playeo
the role of bridesmaid with quiet grac
that must have dispcied all nervousness
had any existed on the part of the bride
Mr.. W. Edmunds was also tasteful
clad and appeared right at home as bes
man. The register being formally signe,
the party proceeded to the Stetson House
where in the brilliantly lighted and arts
tically decorated parlor the newly wed
ded pair held a reception, and receive
the cordial congratulations of man
friends. Mrs. c. Loyans, an aunt of tn
bride. furnished refreshments, which wer
both abundant and excellent. Under tn
management of Mrs. w. Lindsey every
thing was in perfect order and the r.
frcshments were served by little girl
dressed in white. The bride having don
ned very becoming but modest travc
ing suit of dark brown material, prepaI
, atoms were made for the short walk t
the depot, and amid the waving of hand.
showcring of rice, and expressions {
many good wishes, Mr.. and Mrs. Et
: munds started on the 1920 train c
route for Montreal. Mrs. Edmunds ha
made her home in Norton for the create
, part Of the time since her mothers deaf
twelve years ago, and the attention
+, which she received on the 18th were Fl
ting marks of the esteem in which she
l,all Ne Edrnnndn 10 leo held -, hin