Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-09-21
The Badger-Perry Wedding.

Last Thursday evening about 400 CUES
/ Assem- oled IN the auditorium OF the Chrii
II tan church 70 witness the nuptials
a Frank Lubert Perry OF Maiden, Mass
o and Miss Winifred Evelyn Badger c
Boston.
The church had been eharmingly dec
= GRATED in honor OF the joyous event. Jar
dlnieres OF golden-glow blossoms were di,
, played to good advantage in the corner
! and on the stairway. Toe choir loft an
altar decorations showed rare good tast
, and skill in arrangement, the effect beini
extremely pretty and artistic. Palms
Terms and ivy, with profusion O
hydrangea blossoms, were attractiyel,
disposed, and at either side OF the ALTA
were pillars OF white, entwineo with ivy
and surmounted by dropping ferns. The
background was white, and the whole wa,
effectively illuminated with soft rec
lights.
Randolph orchestra rendered pleasing
ana appropriate selections while the
guests were being seated The ushers
were DR.. L. o. Blanchard, Messrs. A. E.
Lane OF Boston, g. K Mann of Quechee
Z. Il. Dubois, A. f. Bass and II. B. Bell
Miss Bessie Woodward presided at the
pipe organ.
A pretty feature was the entrance OF ten
SUBJ bridesmaids, in two files, each led by
an usher. After crossing before the altar
]
Mrs. John Abbott of Winchester, Mass.
Mise Anne Du Bots, Mrs. Robert Cham ber-
/ lin, Miss Mary Dubois, Miss Elizabeth
Goodwin OF Maiden, Mass, Miss Maud
blanchard, Miss Sue Sanford, Miss Clara
Du Bois, Miss NJ. Lucina Saxton and Miss
Nellie Harwood.
As the wedding march from Lohengrin
was played, Mrs. Z. Gerry Russ of Brook
Ign, Y. Y, and Miss NJ. Blanche Spar.
hawk entered, singing it in a pleasing
manner. They we're followed by the
ushers in pairs, the maid OF honor Miss
Elsie ). Powers, and the groomsman and
bridesmaid, DR., and Mrs. e. O. Blanchard.
Miss Emily Russ OF Brooklyn, n. Y, as
flower girl, preceded the bride, who en-
tered upon the arm OF Mr.. Willard Gay,
who gave her away. She was charmingly
gowned in white MORE silk, cut en- train
and trimmed with chiffon. She carried
white sweet peas and her veil was fastened
with orange blossoms. The maid OF
honor wore pink brocaded silk cut en-
train, with pearl trimming. Her bouquet
was pink and white sweet peas The
bridesmaid, Mrs. Blanchard, was attired
In handsome violet silk, cut decoliete,
and elaborstely trimmed with pearl en-
broldery on lace.
They were met at the altar by the groom
and his brother, Fred Perry OF Maiden, |
Mass, who acted as best man, and by
Rev. q. w. Morrow OF Burlington, the /
officiating clergyman. A form OF the /
Episcopal service with ring was used and /
was very impressive. Soft strains OF /
music were played throughout the cere-
mony and at the close the beautiful we'd 4
ding hymn from the Episcopal hymnal was
sung by Mrs. Russ and Miss Sparhawk.
As the bridal party marched down the
Hover strewn aisle, Memberships we'd
ding march was played by Miss Wood
ward.
A reception IN honor OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Perry followed at the home OF Mr.. Will
ard Gay, over 200 guests attending. The
irawing room was festively decorated
With white flowers and ferns, the receiv.
ng party standing under a floral arch OF
white. Smilax and sweet peas adorned
he dining room, where wedding cake and
)each ice cream were served.
The guests, who were received by the
,ride and groom, the groom's parents,
dr. ana Mrs. George Perry OF Hopkinton,
lass, and Mr.. Gay, were introduced by
Dr.. and Mrs. Blanchard.
Randolph orchestra played during the
vening. The lawn, which was sur
ounded by temporary hedge of ever
reen trees, was brilliantly lighted with !
lectric lights ana its cosy appearance
roved very tempting, Notwithstanding $
be cool weather. '
The wedding gifts were an attractive Y
ght, including check for 200 from Mr. =,
ay and one for $50 from DR.. and Mrs. '
lanchard, quantity of cut glass and sill. y
or, a handsome china dinner set, rugs, Y
china, books, pictures, table
nd BED linen, beautiful embroidered
inter- pieces, Battenburg doilies, a silk
edquilt and a handsome pieced bedquilt,
'wels, etc. The groom's office associates
resented handsome qusrtered oak side
)ard. n
Mr.. Perry is with the dry goods COM II
ission house OF Catlin Il Co., Boston.
Or the past year Mrs. Perry has been
in that city. They left
nesday for their new home at 10 Green :
AZ street, Maiden, Mass.
The bride is a daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
larles A. Badger, formerly OF this place
II who went West to reside in 1871. Mr..
adger was a prominent business man
re for years and after his death in June, y
81, Miss Winifred came East and for eight i
airs made her home at Mr.. Gays, max
e many friends in this community, who
in in wishing for Mr.. and Mrs. Perry a
and happy future.
Among the out-of-towD guests not
ready mentioned were Miss Nellie NJ.
odgett OF Lebanon, n. H., Mrs. Bessie y
Shaw and daughter OF Boston, Mrs. NJ.
Tilson OF Maiden, Mass, Mrs. g. A.
ird OF Royslton, Rev. and Mrs. ID. Z.
tnam OF Bakersfield, Mr.. and Mrs.
ldrew Gould and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
'uld of Gsysville, Mrs. Myron Gay and
ss Julana Gay.
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