, 1898-09-08

One Of the prettiest and ~pleasantest
weddings which has ever occurred in
Laramie took place last evening at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. E. Crumrine
OIL Thornburgh street, when their
charming and accomplished daughter.
Allie. WIS., united in marriage to MIR.
Charles Dickinson Spalding, Bishop
Talbot Of the Episcopal church per-
forming the ceremony, assisted by
Archdeacon Johnston.
Promptly at s o'clock the wedding
party assembled in the front parlor,
the bridal couple and the ministers
standing in the bay window during the
ceremony. The father of the young
lady gave the bride away. and the beau
tiful ring service of the Episcopal
church was followed.
The bride was neatly and ~tastefully
attired in a dress of white taffeta silk,
covered with mousseline de sole, with
a sash Of white satin edged with a
double ruffle OF chiffon, and carried
white roses in her hand. The dress
was without a train and no veil was
used.
The bridesmaid, Miss Mabelle Land,
wore a dress Of salmon pink silk with
panel of m%ousseline de seize and carried
white carnations.
The groom, and the groomsman,
Mr.. ]. Fred Hesse, jr., were attired in
conventional black.
The parlor in which the ceremony
took place had been most beautifully
decorated with lace and vines and a
profusion of pink and white flowers.
The back parlor decorations con-
sisted principally Of darker flowers, of
which there were a great many, the
deep pinks and reds predominating.
The dining room. also. presented a
beautiful appearance, the fireplace and
cabinet being banked with flowers.
The center table, from which refresh
ments were served, vas festooned with
white satin ribbon and the center piece
consisted Of a white china VASE filled
with pink roses.
At $3.50 O'Clock the guests invited to
the reception began to appear. The
bride and groom and their parent and
attendants received the guests, who,
after the reception, were conducted to
the dining Don by Mrs. e. "A. Wilkin-
son and Mrs. E. D. Hiskey, where q
most enjoyable lunch vas served, the
table being presided over by Mrs H. G..
Balch and Mrs. Alice Marsh. The
menu consisted of sandwiches, chicken
salad, mushroom patties, olives, coffee,
Ice cream and kinds of cake.
At least ninety guests were present
during the evening.
The wedding ceremony was witness
ed by a very few of the relatives and
most intimate friends of the contract
ing parties. the following being a list
Of those who were present: Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Crumrine, parents of the bride;
Mrs. Coon, grandmother of the bride;
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Spalding. parents Of
the groom; George and Irene Spakding,
brother and sister of the groom; Mrs.
| Mitchell, aunt of the groom; Mr.. and
Mrs E. D. Hiskey. Mrs. H. G. Balch,
Miss Mabelle Land, Mr. J.. Fred Hesse,
jr., and Mr.. c. W. DeKay.
The event was right merrily cele-
brated during the evening by all who
were so fortunate as to be present, and
the occasion will long be remembered
as one of the most pleasant social
events in Laramie's history.
A large number Of beautiful, useful
and valuable gifts ere presented to
the young people, who certainly begin
their married life under the most IA
vorable auspices.
The bride is the only daughter of E.
Crumrine, cashier of the Albany Com-
ty National bank, and possesses many
rare graces and accomplishments which
have always been a source OF pleasure
to all with whom she has been associ-
ated. Her ability as a musician Is we'll
known in Laramie and needs nc com
mendation here.
Mr.. Spalding Is the son of c. w.
| Spalding, assistant postmaster in the
Laramie office. and holds a responsible
position in the First National bank Of
Laramie.
Both have lived in Laramie since
childhood and both have a large circle
OF friends who will join with The Re-
publican in wishing them all the happi-
ness possible In this Life.
The newly-married cople will shortly
take up their residence In a neat cot
tage on University avenue. known as
the Amesbury house.
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