The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-06-11

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Quite the most notable and brilliant
event of the season-of many seasons,
in fact-was the marriage of Miss Ma
bel Blair, daughter of John Blair, an
old-time resident of this city, and Ear
nest Stratton Birdsall, son of W. F.
Birdsall, one of Saeramento's earliest
and longest tried citizens.
The ceremony, which was commenda-
bly, short, was performed in ST. Paul's
Episcopal Church, Rev. c. L. Mel Of
1iciating.
No effort was made at floral decora-
ton in the church, but the altar was
massed UP with the foliage of the POM
megranate, while potted plants. grasses,
with here and there a bunch of bright
blossoms tied with white gauze ribbon
finished the. simple, yet artistic, effect.
Long before the hour named, crowds
gathered about the church entrance, to
watch the more favored ones pass
through, commenting generally upon
who it was and who it wasn't, and what
they were. The church was filled TO
overlooking with invited guests. who
We're entertained during the interval be-
fore the arrival of the wedding party
by L. A. Darling with several we'll
chosen selections on the organ. The
relatives and intimate friends were adj
mitted into the charmed circle, outlined
by a handsome white satin ribbon
stretched acros the middle aisle, and
one of the sweetest thoughts of the
whole affair took expression in the low
ering of the broad satin band at the
approach of the aged colored nurse, who
went forward to seat herself the very
nearest possible to her dearly-beloyed
mistress.
The Alpha SagrT7as, to which body Of
young ladies Miss Blair belonged, clad
in pure. white, occupied a So~tion Of
the right of the church, as we'll as the
Thetas. Of which Fraternity Mr.. Bird
sail is a member.
Promptly at 8 o'clock the wedding
party entered to the slow measure Of
the Lohengrin Wedding March. First
came the Ishers, DR.. Jerome Carroll,
Whitaker Ray, james Ely, and William
Quinton: then the bridesmaids, the
Misses Elizabeth Rowle, Jeanette Bird
sail, sister of the groom, Carolee Will
say, and Florence Williams, two and
two and gowned in intensely beruffled
white ofgandies; then the maid of hon
or, also in white organdie with pink
ceinture and pink carnations, imnledi-
ately followed by the bride leaning up
on the arm of her father. She was
attired in a handsome gown of white
satin duchesse under embroidered tut
ile and wore the customary long bridal
veil, which happily was not allowed
ITO conceal from view her handsome,
rlear-cut features. The groom was at
tended by his old friend, Fred Blauch-
ard.
call Me Thine Alone,'' and 80, Prom
Use Me-" rendered softly on the organ
during the reading of the service, add
ed inpre ssiveness to the ceremony, af-
ter which the newly-wed couple passed
Gown the aisle to the joyful strains of
Mendelsshons Wedding March, con-
versing together, and greeting unaf
fectedly with pleasant smiles the farni-
liar faces which met their view.
The Blair residence was abpaze with
light to welcome the homecoming Of
the bride and guests. Here, as in the
church, foliage of every shade and kind
transformed the house into a perfect
bower. The wedding gifts were ex-
ceptionally beautiful, the majority Of
fal The two Fraternities gave each
a handsome bronze bust on PEDESTAL
Refreshments were served on the lawn
(which had been canvased in from the
street. Around the brides table, which
was in pink, were seated the bride and
groom, their attendants the brides
maids and the ushers. The guests were
scattered about at different tables of
various sizes and shapes all beautiful
1y garnished. Strings of different-col-
lored incandescent lights gave Just
enough light to throw tender glow
over, ard enhance, if that We're pos
sible, the beauty of the ladies', and
general picturesaueness of the whole.
One was reminded of a scene in some
fairy tale.
delicious menu consisting of oys-
ter patties, chicken salad, Neapolitan
glace, dainty CONNECTIONS, with an I'M
ending supply of champagne, was
served to the accompaniment of happy
selections by Neale & Franz and a
half dozen of their best musicians.
There was much fun over the cut
ting of the brides cake, and in the
search for the concealed articles Of
prophesy. Miss Adelaide Upson found
the ring, but I was unable to discover
the happy possessor of the thimble.
leave you to judge for yourself of the
reason for her shyness in the matter
Several toasts were gwen and ans
wered to the bride and groom, Mr.
and Mrs. Birdsall and Mr. Blair The
groom, speaking in behalf of himself
and wife in well chosen language, closed
with the appropriate and significant
quotation, Every mans sweetheart
should be his wife, and every mans
wife should continue to be his sweet
heart
DR.. w. r. Cluness, ST., whom some
of US had not seen since he severed
connection with Sacramento's business
and social life, was present at the we'd
ding and reception, and so glad We're
We all to see his kindly genial face once
more that he had a little reception on
the side all to himself He was the
life Of the party.
The groomsman, Fred. Blanchard,
otherwise known by the dear and IA
miliar and euphonious appellation of
Scrump." did his share toward the