Phillips - Downs Wedding, 1891

PHILLIPS, DOWNS, FISK, ERRETT, ALLEN, WESTBROOK

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Date: 2/11/2012 at 08:44:00

WEDDING BELLS.

The neat and cozy residence of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Phillips was filled with about 100 invited guests last evening to witness the marriage of their daughter, Ida, to Mr. Charles Downs. The rooms were handsomely decorated, and the bay-window in the east, beautifully arranged with lace curtains for the reception of the bridal couple. At about 8 o’clock, to the music of a wedding march, by Mrs. Frank Fisk, the bridal party appeared and took the place that had been prepared for them, and in a short, impressive ceremony, the two were made one, by Rev. C. C. Harrah. Mr. Clerm Errett and Miss Allen were the attendants. After congratulations came the wedding feast, which was excellent and bountiful, and was served at the home of Mr. Charles Westbrook, which adjoins that of Mr. Phillips on the north.

The bride was dressed in a white Albatros, made en train, with tulle veil. The trimmings of the dress were crepe de chine and chiffon, and ornamented with smilax. Newton is famous for beautiful brides, and Miss Ida was one of them.

Charlie is a graduate of the JOURNAL office of whom “the old man” is proud, as he was one of the most faithful and trustworthy employees we ever had in our office, and stands at the head of his class as a first-class printer. That he has been so fortunate in this choice of life-mate is a positive pleasure to us.

The presents were very numerous, and elegant, and will beautifully furnish the cozy home that awaits them. And by the way, that home had been fully prepared for them, and was lighted and warmed, and last night was occupied by them; and, like good sensible folks, that they are, they have gone right to house-keeping.

If good wishes of their hosts of friends will bring the newly wedded pair health, happiness and prosperity, they will be abundantly blessed. May their “banque” ever be full of “quoins” and their “cases” never lack for “sorts.” ~ The Newton Journal, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1891.