The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-04-29
AT NOON IN CENTRAL
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

The Central Congregational church, on
Angel street, was the scene of a very
beautiful wedding. at noon today. when
Miss Elizabeth Day, daughter of Mrs.
Henry @. Day. was united in marriage
to Mr.. Maurice Howe Cook. son of Judge
and Mrs. Lorin NJ Cook of this city.
The church was decorated for the occa-
sion. by Miss Caroline Harrington, in the
most exquisite taste, great hydrangeas
OF a pale pink shade and azaleas. being
grouped and mingled together with
profusion OF greens-in such a way as to
create a most beautiful and harmonizing
effect and to form a fitting setting for
the bridal party. The church was filled
to its utmost capacity with a represen-
tive company of society people from this
city Pawtucket and far distant points
and the occasion was one of the most
brilliant of the season. from every point
Of view.
The bride tall and slender blonde.
with q peculiarly sweet expression and
charm of manner. wore an elegant gown
OF panne crepe with rich trimmings OF
lace and long court train.
The bridal veil was fastened with lilies
of the valley and orange blossoms and
she carried a boquet OF lilies OF the val
ley.
The bride was attended by Miss Anna
A. Thompson OF Providence as maid OF
honor. and by Miss Olive Potter and Miss
Kate Chandler as bridesmaids.
HANDSOME GOWNS.
bridesmaids were alike being OF white
crepe de chine, with trimmings OF white
lace and pink sashes.
Large picture hats OF white maline with
trimmings Of pink ribbon and wreaths
of pink roses, were worn, and shower bo-
quets OF white carnations and aspara-
gus vine, tied with great bows OF white
ribbon with long ends. completed these
beautiful costumes.
The ushers were Mr.. Charles II. Day,
the brother of the bride, Mr.. #. Webster
Cook, a cousin OF the groom, MIR. X.
Montford Ames, Mr.. Sidney Humphrey.
Prof. John r. Greene, all Of Providence.
and Mr.. Joseph Howe OF New York city
The groom was attended by Mr.. James
Otis, az best man.
The bridal party entered the church and
passed to the altar In the conventional
way, the orsanist OF the, church. Miss
Fanny Clifr Berry, rendering the bridal
march from Lohengrin.
THE CEREMONY.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Edward Sanderson, the pastor OF the
church. the brides father giving her
away and Mt It's close tho bridal party left
the church TO the music OF Mendelssohn
and we're driven TO the home OF the bride 3
parents on Humoolt avenue. where re-
ception 20 the bridal party and relatives
OF the bride and groom was held the par
ents of the bride and groom assisting in
receiving
Mrs Day wore handsome gown OF
male gray yelling trimmed with cluny
lace. OF the same shade. the bodice being
heavily ornamented with white lace.
Mrs. Cook was gowned in rich black
lace over white elk.
The lower rooms OF the Day residence,
were most artistically decorated for the
wedding reception by OConnor. large
and beautiful centrepieco OF pink roses
adorning the dining room table and pink
carnations and greens lending their ira
GRANGE 20 the reception room while In the
drawing room were palms and American
Beauty roses.
MANY COSTLY GIFTS.
In an upper room was displayed n mag
nifcent array OF rich and beautiful gifts
In great variety and including everything
for the house beautiful"
Mr.. and Mrs Cook left In the early af-
ternoon enroute for n bridal journey and
shortly after tneir return Will enter upon
the joys OF housekeeping In their new
home 800 Wayland avenue.
The brides gifts 10 her maids were gold
crescents set with pearls
The grooms gift TO his ushers and best
man were broaue pearl stick pins.
The bride gave a luncheon 70 her maids
and several friends AZ her home last Sat
urday after which they enjoyed the per-