Industrial freedom. [volume] (Edison, Wash.) 1898-1???, 1898-12-10
The Wedding Bells Rang Merrily.
KATE HALLIDAY AND BERT SAVAGE.

Nov. 2S, at 10 o'clock, for the first time, the
wedding bells rang in Equality. The morn
ing was q hazy one until s o'clock, when the
clouds rolled away and the silver Innings
peeped out through shining edges for while
and then the bright sun burst forth its warm
brilliant rays aud ''all went merrily as a mar
riage bell" The hail had been converted
into bower of beauty from natures own
rich gift-a carpet of ferns had been strewn
from the brides door to the hail. On enter
ing the hall we found ropes of wax plants,
ferns and evergreen forming an aisle from
the arch over the door to the altar,
whele it widened into semicircle. Over
head hung bell ~ by 3 feet, covered with
wax plants and ferns. From this bell to the
four corners of the room were suspended
ropes of wild grapes (only found in the vest,
ferns and evergreens. On the rostrum were
three large bouquets of ferns, and the organ
was banked with the same. AS Equality is
located in the midst of heavy forest we
could not call upon the florist to supply our
demand, but contented ourselves with ma
lures own bounty. If our friends in other
states could have peeped in at Equality that
morning they might well have enved US our
beautiful decorations. The bell rang out the
hour of ten, the bridal party was in waiting,
Andrew Erickson relieved them of their light
wraps. and at a signal from Oliver Fisher
Prof. Potts touched the keys of the organ
and the sweet strains of the wedding march
aoated out on the breeze.
Miss Maud Turner and Mr. Barry came at
the head of the bridal train and then came
Miss Edith Burgess and Mr.. Ernest Halliday,
then the bride and groom, followed by long
procession of admirers.
Rev. Wallace. socialist minister of Ore
gon, who was visiting Equality, solemnized
the marriage in an impressive manner.
Prof. Potts rendered some excellent music
during congratulations, after which he played
a march while the wedding party made it's
exit. After return to her room the bride
don ned her travelling gown, "a Nile green
broadcloth. when the bridal party was es-
corted to the diningroom where covers were
laid for l6, and partook of breakfast-the
best the COLONY could afford. They immedi-
ately departed for Mt. Vernon and other
places on a tour, amid shower of old shoes,
rice and good wishes.
The bride is daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. w. Halliday. one of the Oldest pioneers
in Equality. She is teaching the primary
school and is loved and respected by all who
know her.
Mr.. Savage is the Oldest son of Mr.. and
Mrs Geo. w. Savage of Mt. Vernon. Mr.
Savage has proven himself to be man of
great value to Equality, being an expert
enced mill man. They will be gone about
month.
The bride was dressed in cream Henrietta
silk, lace and watered silk sash, moss roses
and buds in iher hair, carrying in her hand
a bouquet of maiden hair ferns tied with
cream ribbon.
Miss Burgess wore a figured organdy, lace
and ribbon sash, wearing ferns in her hair
and carrying bouquet of the same.
Miss Turner wore white orgaudy, lace and
sash, carrying ferns.
Great credit is due the entire colony for
the interest manifested in this our first mar
riage.
1 Joe Parish and Leland Sandstrom were
ushers.
Mr. Bert Savage's three brothers came
over from Mt. Vernon to attend the we'd
ding. Mrs. JOLLY.