Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-15
WEDDING BELLS.
Marriage of Lawrence Il. Hayward and
Miss Fray Nicholson Yesterday Mt st.
paul's.

Paui's.
The marriage of Miss Fray Nicholson
o. this city and MIR. Lawrence Barnes
Hayward of Detroit Mich, recently Of
burlington, was solemnized at st. PAUL.
Episcopal church yesterday morning at
1890 o'clock. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. j. Isham Bliss, u. D.. rector
of the church. At the appointed hour the
wedding party moved through the centre
aisle of the church. listening to the ever
pleasing strains of the Lohengrn march
from the organ, in the following order.
The ushers, Mr. L. NJ. Simpson. cousin
of the bride: Mr.. II. r. Hayward. a bro-
, Their of the groom; MIR Charles II. Mower,
all of this city, and DIR. Frank p. Bing-
ham of Buffalo. n. Y: the two little flower
girls. Miss Irene Hayward. sister of the
groom. and Miss May II. Hawley, daugh-
ter OF Dr. and Mrs. d. c. IIawley; the
bride on the arm of her father. on reach
ing the first step leading to the chancel,
they were met by the groom and his best
man, Mr.. n. w. Hayward, a brother.
After the bride was given away by her
father tho bridal party advanced to the
chancel rail. where the ceremony was con-
cluded, during which time the Intermezzo
from CaValleria Rusticana was softly
and beautifully played by the organist
The happy pair then passed down the
aisle. while the organ pealed forth Men
delssohn's march, led by the little flower
girls, who strewed pink rose leaves in
their pathway, and followed by the ush-
ers. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson. the bride s
parents; Mrs. Hayward, the groom S
mother on the arm of the best man: the
ribbon boys. Masters Douglas Mower and
Fred Smith, unribboning the guests as the
party passed along. Immediately follow
ing the ribbon boys were eight of the
brides most Intimate young lady friends
and then came the other wedding guests.
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silver gray silk poplin with jewel. velve;
and embroidered chiffon trimmings and
hat to match, and carried a bouquet OF
pink roses. She wore diamond
crescent brooch. the gift of the
groom. The little flower girls wore
white muslin over pink. trimmed with
lace. pink sashes and white hats. Tn,
musical programme was rendered by the
organist of st. Pauls church and was eN-
ceedingly fine. The church was hand
somcly decorated and the entire ceremony
and preparatory arrangements were dis
| tinguished on account of their beautf,
simplicity The wedding gifts were many
and valuable
Miss Nicholson Is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. ID. y. Nicholson of this city and
is one of Burington's most charming
young ladies and will be much missed by
the young society circle in which she Is
held in the highest esteem. as well as by
the older people of her acquaintance. Mr.
Hayward is the son of Mrs. Ella +. Hay.
ward and the late l.. b. Hayward, and
grandson of the late Hon. Lawrence
Barnes. one OF the pioneers of Burlington
Mr.. Hayward is Il graduate of the Uni
versity of Vermont, class of 80, and very
soon after his graduation he went to De
troit, Mich, and became connected wifi
the great house of Parke, Davis & Co.
where he now holds a lucrative position
He is a very exemplary young man.
;, Mr. and Mrs. Hayward took the flyer
at noon amid II shower of cereals and the
usual display of the affection of college
mates and intimate friends. After a wed
ding tour they will reside in Detroit. They
carry with them the best wishes of wide
| circle of friends