The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-06-25
A Few Memories OF the Eventful Day,
June 3, 1869.


A Few Memories OF the Eventful Day,
June 5, 1869.
A very great day for the youngest
wren OF all, as II was the first we'd
ding she had ever attended. although
quite familiar with funerals.
A spick. span house for the event
from clean attic windows, potato bin
In cellar, to woodshed chamber store
house. OF course iuquisitive guests
might borrow a candle and wander
about. Five new d-Victorian chairs
covered with haircloth have been
bought, also new walnut chamber
gance Of the house.
Two large wedding cakes ordered
from Boston caterer (rare evenD
reposed in the summer dining room.
The brides cake was made at home by
mother after many comparisons of
recipes with old pals; old tins Dor
rowed for the baking. as new ones
could not be trusted for such a cere-
monious cake. I remember the lengthy
discussion regarding wine. finally
tabooed.
The morning dawned beautiful and
warm-nay. hot, as June in New Eng
land Is wont to be. Nothing on Susie's
mind but decorating the house and
helping the groom. Some very impor-
tant plaster casts OF pond lily pads
were to be made for sister AS wax
flower works, which she pursued with
vigor. Why 1t was delayed until this
last hour no one knows. That accom-
plished. the flowers began to arrive for
which Susie was responsible. Antrim
contributed great punches of lilies of
tho valley, bridal wreaths. &C. Wild
ciematis adorned every picture; many
jars and vases full of syringas made
quite a bridal bower as I remem Der the
picture.
The gifts were displayed on the
mahogany brass claw foot table; the
groom's present to the bride. beau
uful watch and chain; Uncle DIS
check for 800, a vast sum; silver nap
kin rings from the groom's Boston
cousins; sentimental books from the
B girls; a pair Of slender silver
vases, &C.
At 1850 A. NJ. the fine old yellow
Concord coach drew up under the
maple trees to deposit the Boston
guests, the F. contingent being housed
with the brides family. the A. cousins
going to the tavern to be the guests
Of Squire Patten. proprietor Of the
tavern and grandfather OF the groom.
Not the least interested in extend
ing hospitality was Carrie T.. the maid,
a farmers daughter who was pupil
of the bride when she taught her first
and only school. Admiration for the
bride had induced Carrie to become our
help during this exciting period.
The afternoon shadows grew long;
tea is served; the dressing orgy begins.
Tho bride has girl friends to assist
her-no sisters welcome in her sacred
precincts. Cousin Mary F., the brides
maid. suffering from a severe cold,
faints while we are putting on the fin
Will F. was best man. Martin should
have been. but VIII had a new suit and
was taller and older.
l we'll recall fathers suit, black
tricot cutaway with silk vest, black
ground with red and white spots;
mother. most stately in n black
grenadine with large green flower
figures. trimmed with plated green
ribbon, very long train made
over black silk. The younger sis
tiers in blue and white alpaca skirts
and muslin waists; every one with
lemon colored gloves. The most dressy
guest was Cousin Dolly F., in pale
blue silk and pointed rose applique
lace.
Eight p. Nj The house as light as
coal oil lamps with spotless chimneys
In every available corner could make
It The guests begin to arrive; breath
less excitement; Parson and Wife.
Then enter bridal party; best man and
bridesmaid; the bride in mother Of pearl
silk gored skirt. long train. lace
trimmed. veil. &C. Bride very pale
rouge not in vogue; groom very i'm
portant. trying hard to look as tall as
the bride; droning voice OF minister
proceeding with service and prayer.
Sister Helen, always correct, takes out
handkerchief; Susie thinks she ought
to, so follows suit; receives tremen-
dous poke in back from old family
friend who fears tears will follow. Susie
would never dare cry unless Helen set
the example.
Now II Is over: Parsons wife first
to greet the bride-"Howdy, Mrs A. ?"
-fallowed by rest in approved FASH
ion; procession to dining room, where
the bride cuts the cake in customary
style.
Children hustled Off to Cousin Lydia
C.'s to sleep. So memories cease, but
last words were heard from adjoining
room. Martins voice: "Golly, It's
funny a minister Just saying a few
words like that makes people mar
RED"