The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1914-06-26
Dolby-6Ifford.


|in James Methodist Episcopal church,
Rising Sun, at a:3o O'Clock on Saturday,
afternoon, goth inst. when Miss Alice
May Clifford became the bride of Mr.. John
Wesley Dolby, Of Seattle. Washington.
The pride is the attractive and accom-
plished daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Clifford. Of this town. She studied voice
culture in Philadelphia and Washington,
and while in the latter city sang in the
choir Of ST. Thomas Protestant Episcopal
church. and was a member of the Rubin
stein Club.
The groom is . son Of Mr.. John Milton
Dolby. Of Coatesv:lle, Pa. and grad
uate Of West Chester State Normal School
and Of the law department of University
of Pennsylvania. He was member of
the commission appointed by the GovernA'
men. TO organize and supervise the public
schools in the Philippine Islands. re-
maihing there four years. After GRADUATE
ing in law he located in Seattle. Washing
ton, where he is member Of the law firm
Of Cole & Dolby.
The impressive ceremony was perform
ed by Rev. Geo w. Townsend, pastor Of
the church. Mrs. Clifford H. Robertson,
of Brooklyn, was matron of honor, and
Miss Ellen Clifford. sisterof bride. brides
maid Little Frances Brown. niece Of the
groom. was flower girl. Miss Nellie Arm
strong. of Oxford. presided at the organ.
The groom was attended by Mr.. w. H.
Hess. of Philada.. as best man, while
Messrs Clifford Robertson. Of Brooklyn.
and George Sigman, Eof Philadelphia,
were ushers.
The bride was charmingly attired in
white brocaded satin. trimmed with chan.
tilIy lace. the bridal veil being caught
with pearls and lilies Of the valley. White
sweet peas and lilies of the valley were
carried. Her going away costume was of
bronze and amathist changeable taffeta,
with bronze hat trimmed in pink roses.
The matron Of honor and bridesmaid
wore bolero suits Of changeable chiffon
taffeta. 1.-The former from bronze to blue,
the latter old rose to green. trimmed with
shadow lace. Lace hats trimmed with
roses were worn. and pink sweet peas car
ried. The little flower girl was in white
and carried basket of daisies. Yellow
and white Powered voile was worn by the
ofganist.
A pretty feature was that of the daisy
chain carried by fourteen young ladies of
the Sewing Circle. TO which the bride be-
longed. who preceded the wedding party
and gracefully lestooned the floral chain
over the pews. forming an aisle for the
party The young ladies were all dressed
in white with yellow girdtes. They were
Mrs Allen Kirk, Misses Marian Pyle,
Mildred Shepherd. Louise Wagner. Lucy
Gillespie. Ethel Reynolds. Emma Brown,
Helen Shepherd. Sara Kirk. Ethel Boyd.
Della jenkins. Edna Wilson. Verna
Grason. Doris Chandler. Miss Wagner
carried white handembroidered pillow.
made by the Sewing Circle. which was
placed at the chancel rail for the bridal
couple 10 kneel upon.
The church decorations were of ivy,
ferns and daisies, the ceremony being per-
formed beneath floral arch. from which
was suspended a large wedding bell.
The church was filled with relatives
and friends of the contracting parties.
A reception at the home Of tho brides
on East Main street, followed
after the ceremony. there |
being over two hundred guests present.
The rooms were beautifully decorated |
with crimson rambler roses and presented |
i very pretty appearance. The color
scheme of the dining room was of yellow.
TIE serving Of refreshments was in charge |
Of Oxford caterers.
The bride was the recipient OF an array
of exquisite gifts Of silver. cut glass.
linen, etc.
Amid shower Of confetti aud rice the |
newly welded were whirled away in
yaily decorated automobile. to Perryvile.
where the train was taken for, Atlantic
City. Mr.. and Mrs. Dolby will not leave
Tor their home in Seattle until some time
IN July. portion Of their Tip West being
by the Great Lakes.
6llflIIan- Smith.
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