Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-18
Ricker-Tucker
Wedding Brilliant
Maine Social Event

S"Au oPA id6' NC, sept. 10
Hundreds Of guests attended the
wedding in All Souls Chapel this
afternoon of Miss Susan Elizabeth
Miller. daughter of George L. Miller
of Providence, r. l., and Edward
Payson Kicker of Poland Spring
the largest and most brilliant social
event of many seasons in Maine.
Members of the bridal party as
sembled in the State of Maine build
ing at 3 o'clock and marched to the
chapel, which was beautified in eff
fects of white and green.
The bride, who entered with her
father. was gowned in bodice of
white charmeuse. with round lace
collar of rose point, skirt of chiffon
panels bordered with rose point
over charmeuse, and tulle veil trim
med with rose point. Her bouquet
was of gardenias, orchids and lilies
of the valley.
The matron of honor. Mrs. Charles
L. Anger. Jr.. of Paterson. n. j.,
wore gold chiffon and satin. Her
hat was of brown georgette with I'M
curled ostrich feathers. and h r
bouquet was of golden and orange
colored flowers.
The brides attendants-Miss Ade-
laide Cooke. Miss Jean Dunlop ard
Miss Ruth Trowbridge of Providence,
Miss Elizabeth Duffield of South Or
ange, n. j.. Miss Narcissa Gellatly
of New York. Mrs. c. Whitney Til
linghast of Troy, y. Y. and Mrs.
Bradstreet Parker of Boston-wore
geranium- colored chiffon. Their
hats were of sand-colored georgette
with uncurled ostrich feathers a.
round the brims, dropping over one
shoulder. Their flowers were gladi-
oil. larkspur and zinnias.
The bridegroom was attended by
his brother. James w. Kicker of
Poland Spring. The ushers were
Earl l.. Miller of Bristol, r. l.,
brother of the bride; Mr.. Clinton
Elliott, Jr., Mr.. Howell Van Nos
trand, New York; Mr.. Frank Maui
ran, Jr.. Providence; Mr.. Loyal Sew
all, Bath, Me-: Mr.. Frank Silliman
3rd, Bangor, Me-: Mr.. Carleton Pike,
Lubec. Me-; Mr.. Harry W. Williams.
Jr., Pittsburg: Mr.. Charles G. King
3rd, Philadelphia.
The marriage ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Frederick S. Pen
fold of st. Stephens Episcopal
church, Providence. Musicians from
the Boston Symphony orchestra. led
by Carlos E. Pinfield, played the
wedding march from Lohengrin as
the bridal party entered. and the
Mendelssohn wedding march at the
close Of the ceremony.
Following the ceremony. recep-
ton was held in the grove between
the chapel and the Poland Spring
house. In the receiving line were
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Kicker. parents
of the groom: Mr.. George L. Miller
father of the bride; Mrs. Earl l..
Miller of Providence. r. l.. her SIS
ter-in-law, and members of the brld-
al party. Mrs. Miller was In black
chiffon over jade, with black lace
hat: Mrs. Kicker in gray lace over
seorgette, with black lace hat. Both
carried orchids.
Following the reception. while
buffet lunch was served to the hun
dred. of guests who fingered in the
grove. the wedding breakfast" was
served in the Poland Spring house to
members Of the bridal party. There
was dancing in the music room OF
the Poland Spring house late in the
fternoon. and a formal dance at
night.
The groom is a graduate of West
minister School, Simsbury. Conn, ana
of Yale University. He entered
Plattsburg training camp in May,
1917. was commissioned in August
and sailed for Europe in September,
being assigned on his arrival to the
18th Field Artillery. list Division, A. r.
F. He saw much active service with
his regiment, returning and recelv-
ing his discharge in July. 1919. he
!. associated with his father in the
Of the Poland Spring
property, and is one OF the pest
known of the younger business men
of Maine.
The bride. a graduate Of Welles-
lev College. has Travelled extensiseis
with her father. and is prominent IN
the Younger social set of Providence.
Following a weeks automopiie
trim. Mr.. and Mrs. Kicker Will san
from New York for an EXTENDED
European tour.