Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-08

church, which celebrated its Tooth anniver-
ssry last June, was the scene of another
interesting event this evening, the occasion
being the marriage of Miss Grace Bartlett
Cook of this city TO MIR. Sheldon Tomlinson
Bent, formerly Of Harrisburg, Pa, now of
Guantanamo, Cuba, where he fills the po-
sition of general manager of the Guantana-
mo railroad.
Long before s O'Clock, the hour ap-
pointed, carriages coming thick and fast
deposited their occupants st the church,
which presented brilliant iaterior with its
elegant gathering Of men and " omen in full
evening dress. its bridal array of flowers,
its own architectural charms and other
happy generslities which go toward the
making up Of church wedding. The
decoration of chancel-rail, window, font,
lec,erp, pulpit and other portions of the
church were of the most tasteful and or
nate description; ferns, goldenrods, aste RS
and other trophies of the field and garden
Il niing their aid in the ornamentation. As
the hands of the clock pointed TO ard ex-
peetant hush spread over the audience and
a. the exultant strains of Lohengrin's bri-
dsl march burst from the organ, the we'd
ding party appeared.
Mr. Walter Mason Cooper of Brooklyn,
n. Y, cousin Of the bside, preceded, as
head usher. the four ushers, Mr.. Tucker
Briggs Of Lawrence, Mr.. Frederic Moore
of Boston, Mr.. Robert Treat Whitehouse
of Augusta, and Mr.. John.tone Stone of
Boston. Following came the first brides
maid. Miss Elinor Bartlett of Minneapolis,
the bride. cousin. Miss Bartlett entered
alone. directly in advance Of the four
bridesmaids, all of whom were dressed in
pink silk null fashioned in 1880 style, all
carrying pink roses. Miss Helen Chamber
lain of Lawrence, Miss Grace Hamilton Of
Boston. Miss Elizabeth Hitler Foster of
Portsmouth and Miss Anna Sabiu of Ban
gor constituted this charming quartette.
Miss Jane Cooper Cooke, the brides sister,
a. maid of honor, followed, and most
picturesque and attractive figure she was in
a broca,ied pink and white satin gown, Em
pi-e in its design, a style especially bccom-
ing with its flower-g arnished corsage, to
its fair vea,er, whose blonde hair wa. ar
r. nged in a manner conforming to the
dress.
The bride, who entered by herself, was
gowned in an artistic creation of white
satin, lace and orange flowers, her bouquet
was of white roses, and her fan, bridal
present, an exquisite device of point lace
ar4 ivory. Orange flowers crow ned a vol
luminous veil of tulle, which heightened in
stead of csncelling her charms. not the
least of which was the graceful manner in
which she walked TO the chancel, where she
vas awaited by the g,osm, attended by the
best man, Mr.. VIM. II. Folsom of Exeter,
N. II.
A. the bride neared the chaneel the groom
descended from it, and meeting her in the
ASH. led her to the rail. where Mr.. Beeman
performed that grand church solemniz alton,
than which nothing Is more impressive.
The bride was given away by her mother
Mrs. L. Draper Cooke. who was dressed in
in purple silk and velvet, trimmed with
point lace. diamonds adding much to this
handsome toilette.
Retraeing its steps, the procession moved
from the church to the magnificent strains
Of Mendelssohns wedding march. swelling
conspicuously the number of the many bril-
II mt bridal parties which have issued from
its old portsls.
Miss Cooke retraversed the aisle with the
best man, the bridesmaids each escorted BY
an usher, coming after in their turn.
After the church ceremony large and
elegant reception was given by Mrs. Cooke
q. her home on River avenue, where l5C
guests were entertained.
The house was sglow with light and ths
brightness of flowers much abounded every
where. A fiue orchestra enhanced the
scene. and tina, general good cheer pre-
vailed. which made the hour a most de
ilshtful one.
TIE toilets were unusually handsome ard
varied. Many guests from away graced
tire occasion. The supper served by Rob
Q Economical sense. The presents wer'
numerous u and beautiful.
The bride cake. containing the traditiona
ring, a true lovers knot, was prettiiy ad
ministered upon by the bride, who was tbs
observed center Of an interested group a
she deftly cut the dainty confection,
A tox of Wedding cake awarded esci
d. parting guest at the door. The ashers.
who performed their duties as admirably a
they usually do on such occasioDs we're tb'
recipients from the bride Of appropriate
scarf pins, each bridesmaid being similarly
endowed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bent left on the midnixfT
train. They were accompanied to the eta
ton by a retinue of friends who shoseret
them with wishes many and good. Afie
brief visit to the Exposition
and other points. they will sal
for Cubs. leaving New York the 2sth o
this month. making for the present Gusn
,snsuo their home. Among the gues;
from away were Mr.. Edgar FELTON, ans
Mrs. FELTON,, ,ister Of the zroom, of Harris
lug. Pa; Mrs. Pliny Bartlett, danshte
ssd son Of Minneapolis; Hon Henry In
rs and daughter. Miss Insails, OF Wis
casset; Mrs. Augusta GRAY, New York
Mrs. A. X. P. Cooper and Mr.. and Mrs
Waiter NJ Cooper. Brooklyn n. T.; Mrs
Parker Erskine ard son, Vincent; Mrs
Ge1rse Dow and Miss Ada Dow, Bangor
Mr. -pd Mrs. Arthur Berry. Boston Mi
Luv Currier. Mr.. ard ars. Chafl'
Fl-, her Clarke. Lawrence; Mr. and Mrs.
IL. Frank Llsila, Portland; Miss Ma.
l. Up. Great Darlington; Miss Lizz
White, Delhi. n. r.: Mrs. Frederic Go
ias. Boston; Mr. Herbert Richards. Bos
,o1: Mr.. Lorenzo Clay, Boston; Mrs
BENJAMIN Fuller Smith and dau2hter. Mi.
Marian, wiscsssef; Mrs. Woodruff zs'
son, Cincinnati; the Misses CstharIne an'
Jane Fuller, daughters Of Chief Jasfiei
/ Fuiisr, Chicago.
Augussa and other adjacent towns ver
al.o bri!lisntIy represented
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