The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-06-28
MERRY WEDDING BELLS.
kLlNGMAN--IRBY.

Inc most delightfully."- pleasing and
interesting marriage ceremony that
mas ever taken place in Oroville was
that which occurred in the Presbyter-
ian church Wednesday evening, at
$50 O'Clock. when and where Edward
D khngman and Miss Iva b. lrby
were united in the bonds of matri-
mony in the presence OF a large as
sembly of relatives and friends of the
contracting parties. 1t had been the
Intention and the invitations so an
nounced, to have the marriage take
place in Trinity Chapel, the new Epis-
copal place of worship, but as the
building was not completed in time
the presbyterian church was secured.
Deft hands had artistically and elab-
orately decorated the interior OF the
church with vines, palms and profu-
SION OF MOVERS. presenting a very ar
tlstic and beautiful effect The space
in front OF the altar was almost en-
powered.
The wedding party arrived at the
church in automobiles at the hour
liked for the ceremony. Rev. II, q.
Nash, rector OF the Episcopal church
stood in front of the altar to receive
the bridal party. and perform the rites
that were to make the twain man and
wife. To the notes of Mendelsshon's
Wedding March, played by Mrs. C.
Z. Hedger, the bride. handsomely
yowned in white satin en- train, with
the customary long white veil, carry
ing in her hand a large bouquet of
white roses, walked down the west
aisle on the arm OF her father ac-
cOmpanied by the bridesmaid, Miss
Florence Mills. proceeded by little
| Florence BraSstOrd as flower girl The
groom and his best man, Charles Pow
| ell. jr., at the same time proceeded
| down the east aisle, all meeting in
front of the clergyman, facing the al
tar. Rev. Nash, in an impressive voice
| pronounced he beautiful Episcopal
| marriage ceremony. the large audience
giving such close attention that every
| word could be distinctly heard in all
parts of the church. -. tn" close the
bridal party passed slowly out of the
| church. their pathway being strewn
| with flowers by the pretty little fairy.
The entire. ceremony passed Off
Esmooth1y, as though the participants
had been carefully coached, and had
learned well their lesson.
From the church the groom and
bride. with their attendants, were con-
veyed to the residence of H. StOfferan,
where Mr.. and Mrs, Klingman will go
to housekeeping lntil their own resi-
dence is completed, A number of in
vited guests followed to the home
whore the bride and groom We're met
and heartily congratulated Later the
assembled guests partook OF an ele
giant and bountiful supper. The table,
which was in the shape OF the letter
~ dannrataH with Ora
gon grape, ferns and flowers. In front
of the newly married couple. at one
end of the table, was a mammoth
brides cake, wonderfully and artist
cally constructed, the handwOrk of A.
NORM At the close of the dinner to
which all did justice this monster
specimen OF pastry was carved by the
BRIDE or more properly speaking the
groom, as he assumed the undertaking
after the bride had made the first in
cision and pieces distributed to the
guests in small paper top satin boot
ees very unique conception.
This marriage was the happy con
Summation OF a long expected union OF
two very popular young residents OF
Oroville, and seldom have newly mar
ried peOple entered upon this solemn |
obligation for life under more favor |
able auspices, or with kinder wishes
for their future welfare. Inc Dride |
is the only daughter OF Mr.. Jefferson
Irhy. one of the oldest residents OF the |
state. She is a bright, vivacious pret,
tv ana accomplished young lady, ana
her charm OF person is only surpassed !
hy her many maidenly virtues. Ihe |
groom is one of our most popular |
Young merchants, and has resided III
Joomis and Orov:llo for number OF
wears. lie is a gentleman or sterllnf |
integrity. whose steady and clean
method of living since coming 10 TINS
county is worthy the emulation OF
every Young man. He has always en-
loved great popularity among All
classes. popularity he has won by
his uniform courtesy, his good nature
and his pleasing personality me
voung couple are admirably mated,
and theirs should be an ideal married
life They enter into these new re!a-
lions with the kind wishes and SIN
cere congratulations of all VINO Kho"
them. and that embraces ABOUT every
member of the community.
Mr. and Mrs. Klingman left Ihurs-
day morning for the coast, ana VIII
Snend n month or more visiting the
citics and points of interest III the
,yest part of the state. They VIII De
ot home to their friends in Orovlile |
after August l.
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