Gunnison news-champion., 1919-11-21

LIEUT.. MeANDREw OF
LANSING MICH CLAIMS
FAlR GUNNISON BRIDE
A beautiful service was conducted
u tie Church Of ths Good Samaritiou,
Episcopal church ct high nooa q
Tuesday. when Miss Margarst Sample
Sanford. daughter Of DR.. and Mn. r.
D.. Sanford, was united in marriage to
Mr.. Robert Gavin NcAndrew, Of Lam
sing. Michigan.
The Rev. J. H. Dennis, the girlhood
pastor Of the bride, and now Of Salt
Lake City, perforIned the ceremony in
the presence Of . large number Of
the near and dear friends Of the
bride, including Mrs. N. McAndrew,
mother Of the groom, who journeyed
from her home in Fl. Wayne, Indiana
to attend the wedding Of her only
son.
The autumn sunlight filtered thru
stained glass windows and blended
with the rays Of the altar candles,
casting q soft radiance over the inn
pressive scene. The only decorations
in, the church were ferns encircling
the sanctuary, with huge cluster of
white chrysanthemums on the altar,
which, with the basket of trailing
vines and Jacquinot roses about the
chancel, formed an effective back
ground for the pure white Of the
brides gown and the vari-colored
tones of her attendants costumes.
"Oh, Promise Me-" played by G..
Davis Brilliant at the organ. with F..
Geo. Damson. violinist, was the process
sional. while the old melody, "Annie
Laurie" was the recessional.
The ushers, Mr.. Frank Sanford and
Mr.. Lawrence White O'Leary, led the
wedding procession. They were fol-
lowed by the rector, and the groom
with his best man, Mr.. Bruce Hart
man and proceeded TO the church rail.
Then came the bridesmaids, Miss Su-
san Stephenson and Miss Leah Hart
man. Just proceeding the bride, who
entered upon the arm-of her father,
who gave her away, was the ring
bearer, Master William Kreutxer, car
rying his precious burden upon, q white
satin cushion. They took their places
at the altar, where the solemn words
were pronounced which united their
lives forever, and knelt for the bene-
diction upon white satin predieu COW
cred with an Indian scarf which per-
formed like service for the great
grandmother Of the brides mother.
The bride, who ID one Of the most
beautiful young women in Colorado,
wore gown Of white georgette over
satin, made with tunic effect and en-
train. A veil Of filmy tulle worn by
the brides mother, extending to the
bottom Of the train, was caught into
dainty cap Of rose point lace, which
has come down thru generations Of
the family Of the brides father. The
only ornament worn was q diamond
pendant necklace, the gift Of the
groom. The bridal bouquet was Of
white roses with showers of Bruner
cupids and white satin ribbon veiled
in lily-of-the-valley chiffon.
Miss Stephenson was charming in
. girlish gown Of soft rose pink with
hat to match and carrying an arm
bouquet Of Victory roses, veiled in
rose tulle, ~ was also Miss Hartman
who wore . pale blue gown and hal
and carried Ophelia roses, yelled in
tulle Of the same delicate tint.
Immediately after the ceremony all
repaired to the Sanford home on
Gothic Ave-, where a short reception
was held.
The brides going-away costume
was Of dark silver tone cloth and black
velvet hat with ostrich trimming.
with gloves and boots to match.
Miss Sanford is . native daughter
Of Gunnison. She was graduated
from the G. C. II. 8. and after receiv-
ing her degree from the Colo. State
Normal, specialized in music. She
has taught for the past two years in
the schools Of Flint, Michigan.
The groom il graduate Of Ann
Arbor University. and spent two yearf
with the Canadian forces overseas
where he was raised to the rank ot
First Lieutenant. He is connected
with the Michigan Central railroad
with headquarters at lansing, il
which city they will make their home
A beautiful array Of gifts attestet
to the good wishes Of their myriad o1
friends, and to tie bride, they viii b
silent reminders In her new home o1
the old home sneath The sunny Colo
rAdo slies.