Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-11-17

On Tuesday evening, Nov. Z, a we'd
ding was celebrated in Riverside, one of
the prettiest suburbs of Chicago, an ac-
count of which will probably interest
many of our readers. 1t was the mar
riage of Miss Harriet Richards on, only
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan f Rich
ardson of Riverside, and Seymour Edger-
ton, formerly of Middlebury.
The marriage took place at the resi-
dence of the brides father, and only the
immediate relatives of the bride and
groom were present. the guests were:
Mrs. L. S. Edgerton of Middlebury,
mother of the groom, Mr.. and Mrs. Julius
Richardson of Boston, ROderick Richard
son and Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Brougham of
Chicago, the clergyman, Mr.. Adams, and
his wife, and Miss Taylor Of Riverside,
the last an intimate friend of the bride.
who was asked in order to avoid the fatal
number thirteen at the marriage feast.
The small party assembled in the re-
ceptiOn room few moments before
o'clock. When the strains of the "Nup-
tial Chorus" from Lohengrin were heard
from the musicians stationed in the hall,
Mrs. Richardson led the way to the room
where the marriage was to take place.
This was specially fitted up for the occa-
sion. The walls were hung with beauti-
full old tapestries, and the floor covered
with Turkish rug. At the end of the
room was long, high ebony table, on
which was placed vase of flowers and
two candelabra, each containing seven
lighted candles, In front of this. on each
side, was an immense cande-stick with
large candle. Overhead were hung three
beautiful cathedral lamps, in one Of
which "A little incense was burning. The
guests ranged themselves along the right
side of the room Erskine Richardson, the
brother of the bride, taking the lead. The
BRIDES mother stood alone on the left
side. Ina few moments the clergyman
appeared and took his place between the
two tall candle-sticks. He was quickly
followed by the groom, who entered
alone, and then came the bride and her
father. She looked very lovely in dress
of crepe de chine elaborately trimmed
with point lace, and long tulle veil fast
ened with orange blossoms. She carried
a large bunch of chrysanthemums.
The marriage was solemnized accord.
ing to the beautiful ritual of the Episco-
pal church, and the ceremony was fol-
lowed with deep and loving interest by
everyone present. When it was over, a
few moments were spent in cOngratula-
tions, and then the party passed into the
dining room and sat down to supper.
Several kilograms of congratulation were
received and read, many toasts drank,
and the bridegroom, being called upon,
made a very graceful little speech.
After supper, half hour was spent
very happily wandering about the beau
tiful rooms, and at 8 o'clock Mr.. and Mrs.
Edgerton bade everyone good night and
went to their own home, just across the
street, the bride still wearing her wedding
gown and enveloped in beautiful white
opera cloak. The guests left soon after.
Mr.. Richardson is building house at
Riverside for his daughter, which will be
completed in April. In the meantime
the young people have rented furnished
house for the winter and taken up theiI
life together without exposing themselve:
to the fatigue and doubtful pleasure of s
"wedding trip" May the new household
begun under such happy auspices, lone
continue in peace and prosperity.