Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-06-29
WILMINGTON.
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The marriage of Charles Egbert Gardner
Of Troy, N. Y, and Miss Faith Wilder
Kidder, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. II.
Kidder of this place, was solemnized at
afternoon of this week at o'clock. Rev.
George E. Woodman, pastor, performed
the ceremony, using the ring service.
The church was deliberately decorated
with laurel and white ribbon. The bride
wore a beautiful gown of white satin
with train and veil. She carried bouquet
of sweet peas.
The best man was Harry Hudson of
Hoosick Falls, N. Y; the matron Of
honor, Mrs. Harry Hudson; bridesmaids,
Miss Esculene Rowland of Columbus,
Ohio Miss Ellen Bowman of Pennsyl-
vania, Mrs. ]. Earle Clausen of Provi-
dence, r. l., and Miss Mildred Norton of
Wilmington. They were dressed in pink
and white and carried bouquets to cores
pond.
Miss Laura Kidder Of Northampton, a
teacher of music presided at the organ
and Miss Olive whitley of Kansas City,
Mo-, played the violin in a charming
manner. Miss Whiteley is one of the
finest lady violinists now before the
public. She has played in Sousa's band
and has connection with first-class con-
cert companies.
The ushers were Orrin r. Buell. Of
Wilmington, c. E. Alexander of Troy, N.
Y, Mr.. Cranberry of New York city and
Mr.. Scoville Of Connecticut. Nearly 700
invitations were issued. Among others
from out of town were Mrs. Belle Gard
ner of Troy mother of the groom, Mrs
Cox and Miss Dickinson, of Troy, sisters
of Mrs. Gardner, Miss Sherman and Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Wheeler of Albany,
Mrs. Ferguson of Boston, preceptress Of
Gardner hall, New England Conservatory;
Miss Farwell of Boston, Mrs. Cousins of
In fro, Of fcha
hospitals; A. N. Harris of New York,
member of the firm Of N. w. Harris &
Co., of New York. Boston, Philadelphia
and Chicago, bonds and securities, with
which firm Mr.. Gardner is connected;
John Page of New York; Mr. and Mrs.
NJ. L. Kidder of Northampton, Mass.
Mrs. Lincoln of Amherst, Mrs. d. l..
| Thayer of Minneapolis Miss Faith Thayer
| of Bellows Falls, H. S. Bingham and
George Hawkes. OF Bennington, Miss
| Louise Page of Rutland, Mrs Pierce and
Miss Ellen Flagg of North Adams, Fred
A. Flagg OF Troy.
Immediately after tine ceremony at the
church a reception was held at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Kidder. Choice
refreshments were served by Barr OF
Springfield.
The array of presents was very fine-ir
number nearly 200. and many very valu-
able The grooms present to the bride
+ was an eleBdni ATS. GdTu'
ner, mother OF the groom. gave to tn,
bride a ring, eight sapphires and pearl
birth month stones. Mr.. and Mrs Mile
| Of Japan MRS. Miller sister of ]. II
Kidder) sent an elegant brooch pin Sc
with pearls. The bridesmaids and usher
were remembered with suitable gi1ta
Miss Kidder, the bride is an accomplish,
musician, having received thorough
training at the New England Conservator.
for several years. She is a proficient pip
organisJ and violinist. She has been on
of the leaders in the social life OF tn
young people and will be missed by all
Mr.. Gardner represents the firm of n. W
Harris & Co., sellers of bonds and othe
securities. and is spoken Of in high terms
Tuesday evening Miss Kidder gave
pleasant dance in Memorial hall. MI
Gardner gave a supper TO his attendant
at Childs Tavern. Tuesday afternoo
Mrs. George F. Roberts gave a compli
mentary reception in honor OF Miss Kid
der.
A special train at 7S0 Wednesda
evening conveyed the bridal party I
Hoosac Tunnel to connect with a train o
the Boston & Maine railroad.