The record-union., 1897-12-30

self-possessed Of the party, and with
out the least of shrinking or affectation
took upon herself with her usual joy
ousness Of manner, and, jointly with
her sisters and brothers, the Office Of
hostess.
From that time on it was one of the
most homelike, sociable, unaffected and
charming gatherings imaginable. The
bride wore a simple costume. but rich
and handsome, being robed in white or
gandie over satin, with no show of or
naments Refreshments were served,
and the brides cake partitioned. Music
by several of the guests followed, with
observance of some of the quaint old
wedding customs, such as having the
bride with covered eyes move among
the company and touch the one who
shall next be happily married; and
just Before her departure casting her
bouquet among the young women, that
whosoever it first touched might be
written lucky; and of the blindfoIded
bridegroom moving among the unmar-
ried women and touching her who shall
next be happy bride. In the first in
stance the young man who fell beneath
the hand of the bride and was thus.
marked for early matrimony is one of
the rising young lawyers Of the city.
In the other cases, fear of the modest
reproaches of a score of Sacramento
buds, alone restrains us from indicating
the early bride. However, it is fair to
justice to say that when the bouquet
was cast, it was parted as il fell among
the hands of dozen young women who
carried away its several flowers for
mystic II in, a1 xx-ac
one of those homelike affairs that give
wedding Ear greater charm and make
them more occasions for joy. than when
the more of ceremonial, precision and
formality rule. Miss Govan has been
known in this city from childhood as
a lovable character. Admired by all
and loved dearly by those closer to her,
she has been recognized as one Of the
| most amiable, gracious and charming
of Sacramento's young women, than
whom none have wider circle Of sin
cere friends and cordial we'll wishers,
whose blessings go with her as Mrs.
Mclean. The bridegroom is, compara-
| lively speaking a stranger here. A
native of Toronto, Canada, he has made
his home in California the last few
years, and will have this State now as
his permanent residence His business
has kept him moving from one point to
anothe" for some years in executing
extensive contracts. He will probably
| locate presently near Santa Barbara
The bridal pair left last night for Port
land, and all the northern cities. and
thence to the East as far as New York
1t viii be a considerable length of time
probably before they will return to Sac
y mo tn ey;f
/ last night We're exceedingly numerous.
choice, and, without exception, taste
full of selection. Many Of them bore
words of loving regard. Mainly Of sill
yer, rare china, crystal ware table SER
vice, etc, they are of a substantial
character, and Of practical utility in
the founding Of a home.
r. F. Allen, Supervisor of Amador
/ County, and Miss Gertrude Schillings
of Oleta were united in marriage at
the Cathedral on Monday evening. the
nth, Rev. Father Walsh officiating
Miss Daisy M. Baily Of Sacramento
acted as bridesmaid, and Carl Schen-
merit is groomsman. Miss Schillings
is one of Amador's fairest daughters.
Both bride and bridegroom are widely
known in Amador County where both
have lived from childhood, and have
| hosts of friends who will heartily well
come them on their return.