Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-26
O'Connor-QuaIey,

/ Hydrangeas. gladioli and asters
formed the attractive decorations for
the wedding of Miss. Marguerite Ed
mund Qualey, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. James J. Qualey of Clark street
ana Dr. William John O'Connor. son
OF MRS. Ellen O'Connor of Augusta,
which took place yesterday morning at
st Dom!nic's church, the ceremony be-
ing performed by Rev. FIR. Clary. rec
tor Of the church
! The bride who Is an exceedingly
beautiful girl of the brunette type
with vivid colorine, was a picture In
her bridal costume of white chiffon
over satin. The corsaee was made
entirely of silver lace, while a panel
Of this material formed the ornamen-
tation on the front of the skirt, which
was made with train Of chiffon.
From her shoulders hung court train
of chiffon edged with silver bands and
her sleeves were long, also edged with
silver. Her veil of tulIe was arranged
in cap fashion and instead Of the ira
ditlonal wreath of orange blossoms or
valley lilies, it was caught with a band
OF silver. Sweet peas and baby's
, breath formed the bouquet which was
tied with silver and chiffon.
Miss Helen Qualey. sister of the
bride, was the attractive maid of
honor. She is equally as charming
and pretty as her elder sister. Her
gown was a lovely creation of pale
pink taffeta, with a chiffon overdress
OF deeper pink, while silver lace was
used on the bodice. She wore a Quaint
poke bonnet of pink georgette crepe
trimmed with silver and pink wheat.
An arm bouquet of vari -colored pink
asters tied with pink tulle, completed
most effective costume.
DR.. OConnor was attended by his
brotte:, Charles OConnor of Au
gusta as bestHnan, while the ushers
were Jack Honan and Dan Kerwin, a.
cousin OF the bride.
During the nuptial mass. Miss Kath-
crime Dugan rendered The Ave Maria
and o Salutaris.
After the ceremony reception was
held at the home of the bride, Buzzell
catering. The decorations at the home
were carried out in pink. gladioIi, as
tiers and hydrangeas being used efrec-
lively Dir, and Mrs. Qualey and Mrs.
OConnor, mother of the groom. as
sisted in receiving the guests.
Mrs. cualeY wore a handsome gown
or blue satin with accessories of
geergette and lace. Her hat was of
black and she wore a corsage bouquet
of lavender sweet peas. Mrs. O'Con-
nor was costumed in heliotrope satin
with nat in the same shade
The many beautiful gifts were in
charge of Mrs. Frank Cushman, while
Miss Anna Gallagher of Bangor pre-
sided at the punch bowl
DR.. and Mrs. O'Connor left for
honeymoon trip to the Belgrade Lakes
the bride travelling in a stunning suit
of taupa broadcloth, trimmed with
moleskin. She wore a hat to match
DR.. and Mrs. O'Connor will make their
home in Augusta, where the doctor has
a large practice.
Mrs. O'Connor, who Is one Of Port
4 lands most attractive and popuIar
young ladies'. is a graduate of the
Portland High school, class of 1910
also Of the Maine General hospital
class of 1915. She is a member of
numerous clubs and of the Theta Phi
Sorority.
DR.. O'Conner Is a graduate OF Bow
dom College and the Maine Medical
school. Both young people are ex-
ceedingly popular and are. receiving
the best wishes of their numerous
friends.-Portland Argus