News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1905-10-25
a CHURCH WEDDING
Wel!-Known MorrisyilIe CoupIe Wed

Miss Blanche May FOss, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John M. Foss of this
place to George Glenn Morse, son OF
Judge and Mrs. George A. Morse also
of this village. 1t was one of the
most elaborate and nicely carried
out weddings solemnized in this place
for many years and was witnessed by
over three hundred invited guests.
The church decorations were in
charge OF Mrs. A. A. Niles and were
very tastefully and beautifully ar
ranged. AT the main entrance to the
church was an archway, formed of
evergreens which, was followed by a
larger one about half way down the
center elsie, while at the foot of the
aisle, near the platform was a third
and,still larger arch from which, ex-
tending either way was frame work
forming canopy in the shape OF
wedding bell, all of which was Gov
cred with evergreens and flowers, while
chrysanthemums aud hydrangeas
were interspersed and were also hung
from arch TO arch. The canopy was
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by graceful strands of floral ropes,
which added much to this part of the
decorations. On the platform, were
rows of llttie fern trees, on either side
of the bridal pathway and the sides
to the altar were covered with white
and evergreens. The chCir rail was
completely hidden with Boston ferns
and palms and over the canopy and
directly above the bridal couple, was
suspended wedding bell, covered
with evergreen and lined with white,
with Gala lilly tongue and lighted
with electricity. From the white
steps in front Of the platform, white
crash extended 0own the main aisle
to the street, for the bridal party 20
walk over.
Preceding the cerem ony Miss Mary
Watts gave a brief organ recital.
Promptly at four O'Clock, to the
strains OF Lohengrin's wedding
march, the bridal party entered the
church from the vcstibule. The choir
boys, Kenneth Dodge and Walter
Jones came first, carrying white
satin ribbons, which were held at
either end OF the aisles by Mrs. Niles
bpRd Miss liza Niles. fhey we're
followed by the ushers, who were, L.
NJ. Munson, o. Y. NJ, a classmate OF
the groom, Earl Parker of Barre,
Hollis Gray OF Cambridge end Carroll
Fisk OF Morrisville. Next came the
bridesmaids, Misses Nan Wombell,
Edith Dodge, Blanche Peck of this
place aud Miss Pearl Morse, a cousin
of the groom, of Jeffersonville,
followed by the flower girl, little Doris
BarroWs. Next came the maid of
honor, Miss Eleanor Flanagan of
Bridgeport, Conn, followed by the
bride, leaning on the arm of her father.
The bride looked charming in
gown Of white silk crepe de chine, over
white tsffeta, trimmed with en-
brOidered chiffon, cut en-train, with
white tulle veil, fastened with lilies
OF the valley. She wore a gold chain
and gold locket, the latter being a
gift from the groom. The maid of
honor wore beautiful gown of blue
chiffon cloth, trimmed with lace and
chiffon. The bridesmaids were gowned
as follows: Miss Won bell, white
de-sprite, figured with pink carna
tions, over white, trimmed with pink
ribbon; Miss Dodge was gowned ih
white point de-sprite, figured with
blue roses over blue and trimmed with
ribbons; Miss Peck wore white lace
net, over yellow, trimmed with ribbon;
Miss Morse wore white lace net, over
nile green, trimmed with ribbon. The
bride carried bouquet of brides
roses, with shower of lilies of the
valley and the maid of honor carried
white carnations. The bridesmaids
also carried carnations. The little
flower girl looked very sweet in white
cashmere.
The party was met at the altar by
the groom and the best man, Arthur
D. Welch of Brooklyn, N. Y, who en-
tered, preceded by the officiating
clergyman, from the choir room.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. G. G. St. Clare, pastor of the
Congregational church, the bridal
party standing on the platform. The
impressive Episcopal ring service was
used, the bride and groom kneel-
ing on white satin pillows, which
rested on white fur rug, the bride
being given away by her father. Dur
ing the ceremony Miss Watts pre-
sided at the organ, playing "Dream
of Love-" from List. After the cere-
mony the bridal party left the church
to the strains of Mendelssohn's re-
cessional.
The gifts from the bride to the
bridesmaids we're fancy gold pins
and the groom presented the ushers
with gold scarfpins. Directly follow
ing the wedding a reception was Civ
en- at the home of the brides parents,
on Union street, to the families of
Mr.. Morse and bride and the bridal
parties. Mr.. and Mrs. Morse received
the guests congratulations, standing
under large evergreen arch in the
drawing room. A lunch was served
in the dining room, Mrs. Kate Winter
presiding and Gladys Brooks, Mable
Wade and Mable Durkee serving. The
punch bowl was presided over by
Miss Florence Whipple. The color
scheme for the decorations in the din