The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1895-08-20
HMENS DLISSFUL ALTAR.
BRILLIANT NUPTIALS OF MISS
EFFIE PAINTER AND MR..
WILL FARRiNGER.
IMPRESSIVE HIGH NOON CEREMONY.
one OF the Capital City's fa,orl'e Flow
ers Joined IN the dolly Eonds OF Mat
rimony To Mr. win tNrring'r' OF
winfield, by the Rev. Clark
Braden--A Charming Ever
in the Social World.

one of the most brilliant marriages
that has taken place in the capital
city for many mouths was consum-
mated yesterday at high noon at the
Christian church, corner of Cleveland
and Vine, when Mr. William Auber
Farringer. OF Winfield. Kas. led to the
altar Miss Enie Mae Painter, daughter
OF Nlr and Mrs. W. w Painter. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
Clark Braden. pastor of the church.
and was inspiring and impressive.
Fifteen minutes before the rich notes
OF Mendelssohns march pealed forth,
every scat in the commodions ediiice
was filed with invited relatives and
friends Of the contracting couple. 1t
was festal occasion and all were
anxious to do honor to a happy con
summation Of loves young dream.
The church was clothed in wealth Of
plants aud luxuriant howers rare
exotics cast fragrance in the air like
oriental incf nse The auditorium was
darkened, and shaded lamps cast soft,
refulgent rays over the fashionable
assemblage. over the altar hung "a
canopy Of evergrelns and swcct-smcll-
ing flowers
From this a wedding bell with back
ground formed Of a floral horseshoe.
rich in artistic makeup, was suspend
ed Immediately under the canopy
swung two Gordon gates richly car
peted with fowery conceits from the
hot. house, while gently sloping away
from these and forming a semi-circle
around the altar were ratings of roses,
rich and lovely.
The effect was at once charming and
enchanting and a mark to the skill OF
Florist Furrow, assisted by Oscar Ep
stein. At the back Of the canopy aud
deftly suspended midway between
the ceiling and floor, was a brilliant
monogram, forming the letters "P.
r.. sSillfully worked in piHks and
carnations.
AT the moment when the minute
keeper Of standard time totally
eclipsed the hour hand, the soul.
stirring melody of Mendelssohn's al
ways popular wedding march, played
by Miss Kate Collar, accompanied by
senior Pedro Romero on the clarion.
ette, sounded through the fragrant
laden auditorium, and the bridal party
entered through the main vosLibule.
ushers Frank LauX and Forest Tarl
ton came first, advanced up the left
aisle and took places at the left Of the
altar; they were followed by
Ushers joss Hunter and WIN
Felts, vino advanced 60 the
right OF the altar The young
men were attired in the regulation
black, and looked very handsome.
Following them came the little flower
girl, Miss Mabel Nix, dainty, sweet
faced cherub, and the little page, Carl
Rafferty,, who acted with all the gal
lantry o. knight. They carried bas-
kets heaping with orange blossoms
aud orchids. Then came the bride
leaning on the arm Of her father Mr..
w. w, Painter. Never did young
bride look lovellcr
As she moved with measured tread
TO that haven which every girl hopes
some day to attain, the young lady
was the person6cation Of purity and
beauty. The bride is a blonde OF pre-
possessing appearance. She has al
ways been recognized as one of the
most beautiful girls in the city and
her serene composure and loveliness
which gave lnstre TO her marvellously
handsome gown captivated the
hearts OF all. Behind the bride
and her father came her attendants.
Misses Jessie Elder, OF Winfield, and
Lillian Laux, two charming and at
iraetve young ladies. They carried
rich bouquets Of roses aud carnations
Under the pretty canopy the bride
was met by the groom, who was at
tended by MIR. George Gary, of Win
held, and Mr.. Harry Painter, brother
OF the bride. The ring ceremony was
performed. II lasted five minutes, aud
was beautiful and intensely impress
sive, the vows being uttered ia
tones clear and bell-lke The
scene was notable for its simplicity
and smoothness. The divine blessing
being invoked on the two blissful