Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1904-06-17
QUIET WEDDING,
BRILLIANT RECEPTION
''nhontague Farm" the Scene Of Q
Charming Social Function

fore enthused over q social function
as it was moved by the wedding
reception on Tuesday evening at
model Farm" the beautiful resi-
dence of Mr., and Mrs. Charles
Henderson on the east bank of the
Haokensack river, following the
marriage Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hender-
sons daughter, Marian Montague, to
Richard q. Loesch Of New York
city.
The Henderson place, with Its
rlver front on the west and broad
lawn sloping eastward to the river
road, is noted as one Of the most
attractive suburban homes in nor
thern New Jersey, while Mr.. and
Mrs. Henderson, are among the most
popular members of the lead social
set. Naturally. 80 important an
event as the marriage of their
daughter, a reigning belle, was not
to be missed by any fortunate reci-
pient of the coveted invitation.
On this occasion the large mansion
was a picture of blooming beauty in
every apartment devoted to the
guests. Young of New York made
profuse use of out flowers and green
plants in producing the artistic
effects which won such liberal ad-
miration.
The two reception rooms showed
masses of pink sweet peas and pink
roses, with smilax. Jack roses and
smllax were combined in the library.
The doors were ourtained with ropes
of smilax caught mp with pink roses
The fire places and mantels were
banked with ferns and topped with
roses, In the main hall the rail and
balusters were almost hidden by
smilax and roses.
Outside, lights Illuminating the
grounds, casting Pickering beams
and shadows amid the foliage oi
tree and shrubbery contributed to g
scene that was enchanting.
The spacious veranda on the soutf
and west sides of the house wa'
enclosed and transformed into &
promenade where guests moved tC
and fro through a flower r-bordered
lane. At the extreme eastern enc
of the veranda, obscure by a dens'
mass of mammoth plants, the OtiI
orchestra added to the charm of tn,
surroundings the numbers Of a pro
gram of sweet music.
The marriage ceremony which
preceded the reception. was private
only members of the family ant
the bridal party being present. Rev
Arthur johnson of the Second Re
formed church, Hackensack, offici
ated The bride was given away b!
her father.
The bridal party assembled in tn
octagon at the southwest corner O
the house, facing the river, th
large apartment being a bower Il
pink and white. The bride an
bridegroom stood under wide
spreading shell-shaped canopy com
posed of hundreds of white rose
illuminated with dozens of pin
electric lights; pink roses forme
the border Of the canopy. The seen
was one of indescribably fascinai
ing charm, with the fair and ideall
beautiful young bride as the centrl
figure.
The brides gown was of cris
whito satin, with close fitting bodic,
The back was covered with fu
court train from shoulder to hen
! made from an exquisite bridal We
of old point lace, the gift of he
mother; it was caught to the fu
satin undertrain with trailing spray
Of orange blossoms also on IL
right side with bunches of Englis
: hawthorn, imported for the occasion
The front Of the low bodice-wit
: neck filled in with point net-w,
\ trimmed On the left side and shou
der with true lovers knots
e orange blossoms, and on the rigl
side and shoulder with hawthol
over a deep bertha of the old poin
4 which continued down the front
. the skirt under trails Of oranf
y blossoms. A pearl cord girdl
S which was worn on her mother
% wedding gown, encircied her waia
A small tulle veil fastened with
eoronet Of orange blossoms an
z buDohes Of hawthorn completed Il
dainty costume. The only ornl
= menf was a fine diamond oresoei
pendant, the gift Of the groom.
s A shower bouquet Of lilies OF Il
valley and white orchids attracts
= equal attention with the bridi
costume, being a perfeoting compl
ment TO the skin and redued tas
. Of the lady who designed and direc
ed the making Of tho gown.
% The bridesmaids formed o quart
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