Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-11-29
Nicholson Hill Wedding
At All Souls Saturday

Wearing a white satin velvet we'd
ding gown with court train. trimmed
with Duchess and point lace worn
by her mother, grandmother and
great-grandmother. at their nup-
tials, and carrying bouquet Of
white roses, white orchids q nd
lilies Of the valley, Miss Dorothy
Leighton Hill, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Percy Vickery Hill of Angus
ia, became the bride of Norman Col
man Nicholson, son of DR.. and Mrs.
Clarence M. Nicholson Of Charlotte
Court House, Va, at high noon, Sat
urday, at All Souls Unitarian
church. The impressive single ring
ceremony was performed by Rev.
Paul Phalen of Newton, Mass, a
former pastor.
Preceding the entrance of the
bridal party an impressive musical
program was rendered by Carl Jean
from "Thais," being rendered
throughout the ceremony.
The church, which was a verit-
able bower of green's and white and
yellow chrysanthemum blooms,
formed a most beautiful setting for
the bride and her attendants as she
entered the body of the church on
the arm Of her father. She was at
tended by her matron of honor, Mrs.
John Lee Merrill, whose gown was
of orchid velvet with orchid taffeta
f1ounceS. She carried a bouquet of
yellow roses with orchids. The
bridesmaids. Miss Gertrude Hooper
Of Boston, Mrs. Charles Bond of
Portland, Miss Joan Sturtevant, Miss
Mary Sturtevant, Mrs. Leroy Hus-
sey and Mrs. Robert Williamson of
Augusta. wore gowns of orchid vel
vet with fucia taffeta flounces and
large fucia velvet hats with silver.
Mr.. Nicholson was attended by his
brother, Clarence Nicholson, Jr., of
Richmond, a. V
The ushers We're Liggett Gray and
Harry Stromenger of New York,
George Barnes of Norfolk. Va; Rob-
ert L. Raymond, Jr., of Boston;
John Lee Merrill and Robert B. Will
Hanson of Augusta.
Following the wedding a recep-
ton was held at the home of the
brides parents at 125 State street,
which was most beautifully deco
rated with cut flowers and potted
plants.
Mrs. Percy v. Hill. mother of the
pride, wore valencia blue velvet,
with silver; Mrs. Clarence Nichol-
son, mother of the groom. wore
taupe crepe; Mrs. John F. Hill was
sowned in chanel red velvet.
The gift of the groom to his bride
was a diamond pendant
The brides going-away gown was
OF sapphire blue with hat and coat
TO match, the coat being trimmed
with French fur.
MT. and Mrs. Nicholson will live
IN New York for the winter. where
Mf. Nicholson is now STUDYING law
MRS: Nicholson is member of
one or Names most prominent fam
mes ana is a granddaughter of the
1 1 Ex-Governor John Fremont
ffil. She is a graduate of Miss
Wihdsor's school in Boston. gradu-
atihS IN l922 and making her debut
me winter following. She is a mem
Der OF the Junior League of Ros-
ION. Mrs. Nicholson is an accom-
pushed young lady with a most
charming personality which has
endeared her to the younger social
SET OF augusta, her popularity being
attested by the many lunches and
showers given in her honor durinp
the past few weeks.
Mr.. Nicholson is a member ot an
ola and much respected Virginia
FAMILY and is grandson of Nor
man Colman, the first secretary of
agriculture in President CleveIand,s
Cablnet. and is also a nephew of
WIS. .John f. Hill of this CITY. He
IS graduate of the University of
virginia and is now engaged in the
study of law in New York.
among the out of town guests
We're Governor and Mrs. Ralph o.
brewster, President and Mrs, Rob-
erts of Colby College, Ex-Governor
and Mrs. William T. Cobb of Rock
land, DR.. and Mrs. Clarence NichoI-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Nichol-
son, Jr.. of Virginia: Mr.. and Mrs.
robert l.. Raymond, Mrs. J. w. Mer-
FIJI Mr.. and Mrs. Robert L. Ray
mond, Jr., Miss Gertrude Hooper of
boston, Liggett Gray and Harry
Stromenger of New York; George
Barnes of Norfolk, Va.