The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-02-25
TaylOr-BOHd.

On February 2lst, at high noon, in Ascen-
sion Protestant Episcopal Church. Westmin
ster, Nd, Miss Alice Wright Bond, daughter
of Ex-Judge and Mrs James A. G. Bond, was
married to Mr. Charles Clifford Taylor, son
of MIR. Charles S. Taylor, of Haverford, near
Philadelphia, Pa.
The day was spring like, the sun shone
brightly, and Notwithstanding the ground was
covered with snow and many of the pavetnents
in very sloppy condition, the church was
filed. From the brides residence to the
street there was u canopy, and from the curb
ing to the church door q canopy was also
erected. The bride was unusually attractive,
and as o lady said "she was one of the most
becoming brides ever seen in that church."
If the old adage is true BLESSED be the Bride
that the Sun Shines On, her future will be
one of unalloyed happiness.
The wedding was very quiet, admission to
the church was by card, and the seating ca
pacity WAS fully occupied. Miss Bertha
George, ofSykesville, Nd. was maid ofhonor,
and Mr.. A. Merritt Taylor, brother of the
groom. was best man.
The bride entered the church on the arm of
her father, and as the bridal party proceeded
to the chancel Lohengrin's wedding march
was rendered by Miss Ida Lockard, during
the ceremony Angels Serenade. and upon
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the chancel the bride was met by the groom
and his best man. The rector, Rev. Frank
NJ. Gibson, Phi. D., performed the ceremony,
the bride being given away by her father.
The ushers were Messrs. Isaac Ii. Clothier,
Herbert S. Darlington, W. :. Hiles, II. J..
Davis, A. NJ. Collins and DR.. Jas. A. Bond,
brother Of the bride.
The bride wore a soft white silk gown,
trimmed with chiffon flowers, and carried
white sweet peas, and her veil of white tulle
was fastened with genuine orange blossoms.
The maid of honor wore white crepe de
chine trimmed with lace, and lace hat with
touch of pink, ami carried pink roses.
The brides gong,away gown was OF black
broadcloth.
Many handsome silver, cut glass, and other
costly presents were received By the bride.
After the ceremony an exquisite breakfast
was served by Baltimore caterers ut the bride S
residence.
On Friday night of last week the groom
gave dinner at the University Club, Phila-
delphia, to the following named gentlemen
A. NJ. Taylor, DR.. Jas. A. Bond, Richard C..
WorthingIon, Morris l.. Clothier, Herbert S.
Darlington, Isaac Clothier, Jr., Alfred NJ.
Collins, Walter Clothier, William S. Hiles,
Henry J. Davis, Jr., DR.. Jos. S. Evans, Jr
W. NJ. Carter, Samuel Middleton and W. H.
BEETLE.
Among the out-oftow guests at the we'd
ding were-Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Wright, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. Merritt
Taylor, Mrs. D. Giraud Wright, Mr. De
Courcy Thorn, Mrs. Lea Thorn, Mrs. VIM
Worthington, Mr.. Richard Worthington, Mr..
aud Mrs. Frederick Bryan, Miss Elise Wright,
Mr. DeCourcy Wright, Miss Fannie Turnbull,
Miss Selma Keighler. Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Clothier, MIR. and Mrs. Robert Dobbin.
Mrs. Charles E. Stewart gave tea to the
bride and several members of the bridal party
on Monday evening. There were several
other functions given in connection with the
wedding
In the evening there was dance at Fire
mems Hall, at which large number of those
at the wedding were present.
The bride and groom escaped about
O'Clock and drove to Glyndon, and from there
by train to Baltimore, aud then On an exten
| siye Southern trip.