The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1895-09-13

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Couple to Reside in Indian Ter.
ritory.
ohe OF the most interesting of the
many nuptial events which lave oc.
Cured during the previous twelve
month was that solemnized at All
saints Episcopal Church on Wednes.
day last, one hour after high noon, by
which two happy hearts were Joined
in Holy Matrimony. The groom was
Mr.. Allen Richards Boyd, native OF
Boston, Mass. at present Secretary of
the Dawes Commission of the Five
Civilized Tribes and having residence
in South McAllister, Indian Territory
and the bride one well-known to hosts
ofadmiring friends in Frederick. Miss
jamie ID. M. Ritchie. daughter of the late
Chief Judge John Richie, of the Sixth
Judicial Circuit.
1t was the original intention of the
family to have a very quiet wedding,
but owing to the fact of having such a
wide circle of relatives and friends,
whose presence alone would necessi.
tate elaborate preparations, it was de-
cided to extend invitations to the init
mate acquaintances of both families.
In consequence, the ceremony was
witnessed by host of invited guests,
who filled the spacious enclosure al.
most to the doors.
The wedding morn was clear and
beauteous and all that could be desired
for such an important occasion.
Brightly the warm September sun shed
its golden rays downward, seemingly
as if to bid God speed to this prescribed
contamination of cloves young
dream" The church had been be,
comingly decorated and lent addltio nal
charm to the affecting ceremonies,
The crowd had been admirably
disposed of by the energetic ushers
before the hour of one O'Clock
arrived, which was the appointed
time for the appearance OF the bri-
dial party. But few moments had
elapsed before the warning came
and the mellow organ peals gave notice
that the procession would commence.
10 the strains of the Wedding March
SO familiar to all ears and SO perfectly
in keeping with the spirit of the time
came the bridal party, preceded by the
ushers, Messrs. John r. Fellows, Jr.,
of New York, DR.. Marion Hull, OF
Washington, d. G., Mr.. Knight Nc
Danold, of Frederick, and Mr.. Albert
Richie, brother of the bride, of New
York. The bride followed on the arm
of her eldest brother. Judge John
Richie, of South McAllister, Indian
Territory, who gave her away. Hell
toilet was most exquisite. 1t consisted
of gown of heavy white satin, taste.
fully trimmed with white muslin de
sole. A wide veile of tulle, caught al
the top with orange blossoms, com.
pleted the happy effect, not to speak
! of huge bouquet of beautiful brides
roses carried under the veil
AT the chancel rail stood the groom
and his best man, Mr.. George E. Starr
OF Philadelphia, awaiting the approach
OF the prospective bride. AS the party
neared the spot the groom advanced q
few steps to meet her and then arm in
arm they stood before the minister
Rev. Osborn Ingle, pastor of the
Church, assisted by Rev. John Yellott
of Brunswick, to receive the blessing
of the Church on their union. During
the solemn ceremony, the organist,
Miss Annie Campbell, rendered soft
and pleasing melodies on her favorite
instrument. The service was not long
and after the usual formality of minis
terial cOngratulation the newly we'd
ded couple receded to the carriage and
were driven to the brides home, where
many friends and relatives shortly
gathered and delicious breakfast was
served. 1t was very pretty ceremony
in every detail, and the bride and
groom looked exceedingly well under
the trying ordeal of the return from
1.-THE chancel after the marriage vows
were taken.
The home of the bride, Mrs. John
Richie, on Church street, was, like
the church, handsomely decorated fol
the nuptials and gay tnrong made
the fleeting moments It'll train time
pass most pleasantly. In the sitting
room, near the front door, were placed
the wedding gifts, making a most
beautiful display of cleverly-wrought
ideas in silver and gold aud the new.
est novelties in cut glass. The list was
a large one and embraced useful arti.
Giles of every description
The bride, Miss Jane Hall Maulsby
Richie, was at one time one of oul
most popular members of society, but
for several years past has been employ.
ed in the government service in Wash
ington, ID. G. She comes from an old
and honored family and is possessed OF
Fare grace and accomplishments.
The groom, Mr.. Allen Richards Boyd,
is from Boston originally, but lately
has been connected with the service of
Uncle Sam, at Washington. He is
now secretary of the Dawes Commits
sion of the Five Civilized Tribes, and
is stationed at South McAllister, In
dian Territory, where he and his
charming bride will make their future
home. The best wishes of host of
friends follow them to that far away
cline, where civilization is making a
trial test, but love is always at home.
In order to keep back the crowd at
the close of the ceremony, two little
maids, Misses Mary Harrison Ritchie,
a sister of the bride, and Bessie Nc
Lean, niece, were stationed at the
bottom of the aisle, and when the bridal
party passed they followed, carrying
with them many yards of white satin
ribbon, which was tied OH either side
| of the doorway This closed every