Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-01-18
A Grange Wedding.


A very pleasant event occurred at the
regular meeting of the West Randolph
Grange, Jan. 18th, in the marriage OF
George c. Flint and Miss Nellie Linheld,
both of Braintree. The hall had been very
tastefully decorated by Sister Belle i.
Morse and her assistants. AT the west
side of the hall had been erected an arch,
which was heavily trimmed with ever
green and in the center of which was sus-
pended the wedding bell, composed OF ev-
ergreen and white roses. The walls were
also hung with evergreen and over the en-
trance was the word "Welcome," fashion
ed OF the same material. At the appoint
ed hour, the door opened and the Rev Sc
ward Robson pastor of the Baptist church,
was escorted to a seat at the right Of the
altar by Brother ID. II. Morse. Sister I'D.
Battles, at the organ, with violin accom-
paniment by Brother j. Z. Harlow, played
the wedding march as the groom, arrayed
in the regulation suit OF black, with white
gloves, was led to the altar by Worthy
Steward Fred Webster, in similar attire.
Then entered the bride Hastily appareled
in ashes of roses henrietta, wearing white
gloves and bearing a bouquet of white
roses. She was accompanied by Lady AS
sistant Steward Belle 4. Morse, who was
gowned in. old rose cashmere and wore
yellow roses. At the conclusion of the
march, the Rev. Mr.. Robson performed
the ceremony, and among those to offer
congratulations was sister OF the groom,
Miss Mary G. Flint, whose unexpected ar
rival from the West that afternoon gave
her an opportunity to surprise the newly
welded pair. Shortly after the wedding,
the grange was called to order, and the
following officers were installed for the
year, Worthy Past Commander Alonzo
Emery acting as installing officer: master,
i. ii. Cleveland; overseer, r. +. Mann;
lecturer, George c. Flint; steward, c. M.
Bass; assistant steward, Fred Webster;
chaplain, Alonzo Emery; treasurer l.y-
man Hutchinson; secretary, Nellie l..
Flint; gate keeper, Edwin Morse; Ceres,
Jessie Tarbell; Pomona, Marion Flint;
Flora, Name Finn; lady assistant steward,
Belle L. Morse. A bountiful repast was
then served, the tables being very prettily
ornamented with flowers and smilax; and
in the center OF the table,w were seat
ed the bride and groom, Rev. Mr.. Robson,
who remained an honored guest, the Of
ficers of the grange, and the sister of the
groom, rested the wedding cake, beauti-
fully decorated and bearing the inscrip-
ton, George G. Flint-Nellle Lintield at
West Randolph Grange, Jan. 10, 1894. y
Mrs. Chloe Morse, aunt Of the groom.
The menu consisted of warm rolls, chick
en- salad, cold meat; delicate, fruit, cream
and chocolate cake, and coffee, served by
willing brothers and sisters. The mem
bers OF the grange showed their regard for
the pair by many valuable gifts, among
which was nice clock, one dozen silver
teaspoons, one dozen each knives and
forks, two tablespoons, one dessert spoon
and a gold-lined sugar shell. Friends out
side the grange also rem vmLered them in
a like manner,a beautiful, framed painting
being presented by Mr.. and Mrs. Alton
Hubbard, and a finely decorated china
plate by Mrs. ID. Ii. Morse, being seat
TO the hail.. The evergreen trimmings as
well as the abundance of flowers, many
Of which were presented by friend out
side the grange, and whose beauty and |
fragrance greatly enhanced the scene, |
were much appreciated by both the bride /
and groom, aud elected their grateful |
thanks. A few matters of business were |
aiken up after supper. Then alter some !
and many kindly wishes, the /
tifty-three members who had been pres
mt to witness the first really Grange We'd |
ling, separated for the night.
The above faithful report was most |
Sindly furnished the HERALD by mem
'er of the grange.
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