The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13

The prctticst home wedding seen for
many day in this city took place last
evening at the residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Humphrey Torrey, 726 JEFF
ferson avenue, when their daughter,
Elizabeth, was married to MIR. Willis
j. Kirkpatrick. The house is admirably
adapted to such an event, the large re-
ception hall and staircase with its fine
circular sweep affording exceptional
advantages for picturesque effects and
no trouble was spared to make the
scene one of rare beauty.
Clark had the decorations in charge,
and the results were most pleasing.
The quaint fireplace in the han was
half-hidden by ferns and blooming
plants. From behind a screen of palms
in the great bow window Bauer's or
chestra sent forth sweet strains of mu-
sic. The table in the dining room was
attractive with its huge bank of pink
roses and lovers knots of pink and
green ribbons. Beneath a draped cur
tain Of smilaX from the centre of which
depended a lovers knot of white car
nations, Rev. DIR. c. f.. Robinson. pas
tor of the Second Presbyterian church,
awaited the bridal party as the menu
bers entered from the rear parlor.
adown an aisle defined by broad white
ribbons.
The orchestra played the wedding
march from Lohengrin as first walked
the groom and his brother, Mr.. II. 5.
kirkpatrick, the best man. Following
came the maid of honor, Miss May Tor
rey, the sister of the bride. and a fair
picture she made in the palest of
green brucade, with frost-like frills Of
lace and clifton of the tint i'm the
hearts of the great cluster of Anuncia-
tiun lilies which she bore. Following
came the bride with her father. She
wore a gown Of rich white satin with
many soft touches of chiffon, rare lace
and pearl embrOiderios. She carried
valley lilies and bride rosees. Her
veil was held in place by a diamond
and pearl crescent, the gift of the
groom. Her other ornaments were
pearls, the bridal gifts from the near
friends.
The brief ceremony pronounced by
DR.. Robinson was made even more
impressive by the low music from the
orchestra. At one side was the brides
mother who wore a charming gown Of
dainty pink hrocade, point applique
lace and embroidered bodice with pale
lavender satin. She looked scarcely
older than her daughter in her bridal
robes. A little removed to the left
was Mrs. A. A. CARING, great grand
mother of the bride, who at the age Of
ST still enjoys these scenes of festivity.
The grandfather and grandmother, Mr..
and Mrs. Douglas Jay We're also pres
ent.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Kirkpatrick and
ether relatives of the groom occupied
a position close to the bridal party.
The guests present at the ceremony
were members of the family and close
friends. From s until II a reception
was held which was largely attended,
and was in every respect a most de-
lightful affair. The ushers were:
Messrs. Joseph NJ. Boes, William J.
Torrey. r. F. Archibald and Robert
Snyder.
In an upper room quantities of gifts
were seen. Among these We're mahog-
any dining room pieces of Chippendale
design, much costly glass, silver and
china, pictures and many other articles
OS use and beauty. The bride, during
the brief period in which she has ap-
reared in Scranton society has been
constantly remarked for her amiability
and beauty. The groom who has long
held a position of trust with a promi-
nent firm of the city is dispatcher for
the Farmers Dairy company. At the
conclusion Of an extended journey Mr.
and Mrs kirkpatrick will take up their
residence on Madison avenue.
Among the out of town guests were:
Mr. and Mrs. De Loss Wells and Miss
Wells, Of Cazenovia, n. Y; Mr.. and
Mrs. William Humphreys of New York: 4:
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Neill. of Buffalo:
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Thompson. Of
lluncSdale; Mr.. ana Mrs. Barnard Cis-
sell, Of Elizabeth, n. j.; Mr.. and Mrs
George Foster and the Misses Foster.
Of Pittston; Miss COttrell. Of Albany,
=. Y, Mrs. Rullo Jermyn, of Oswego;
Miss Leonard, of New York; Miss Ellis
worth Of Boston