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Show BAILEY ATKIX The marriage of Mr. George A. Atkin to MJss Helen Marguerite Bailey, Bai-ley, was solemnized Tuesday evening even-ing at the Hotel Atkin at 9 o'clock, Bishop Bird of the Mormon church officiating. The groom is well known all over the state and since his experience in the war, his friends are from ocean to ocean. George is a rising young business man, a cultured musician and a jolly jol-ly good fellow, who ; is universally liked. Mrs. Atkin is a charming, bright and cultured lady, who will soon win the love and good will of the Milford public. The ceremony was very impressive. impres-sive. Miss Ruth Elmer was at the piano and gave the wedding march in a soft and finished manner. Mrs. Geo Atkin, leaning on the arm of her son, with Bishop Bird following, en- lereu me parior ana iook tneir ptac-as ptac-as under the arch. Soon Mr. Geot Atkin At-kin Sr. entered with the bride, who was gowned in white taffeta and silver sil-ver lace made over orchid colored crepe de chine, carrying a bride's bouquet of blush-pink bride roses and lilies of the valley. The veil was of white tull. They at once took the place at the side of the groom and his mother. Bishop Bird then stepped forward and the ceremony took place. Congratulations were showered up on the handsome, popular couple After this they at once went to the dining room, which was a bewildering bewilder-ing scene of beauty. Potted plants were banked high on both sides of the room, and in the center of the table was a floral mound five feet long, of orchids, tea roses and ferns. The favors, cut glass and choice china all lent an air of beauty to the festive board. At one end of the table ta-ble was an immense wedding cake. decorated in a way that caused praise to be spoken by everyone. A delicious three-course banquet was served. The evening was spout with appropriate ap-propriate games and social cheer. The charming little bride threw her bouquet from the top of the stairs to the guests below, which was caught by Mrs. Horace rainier. Many elegant and useful present? wore received, and many telegrams of congratulations were sent during the day. Only the near relatives and friends were present. One feature of the Atkin wedding was the business men's band that furnished the music for about twelve to thirteen minutes. Their instruments instru-ments were selected with great care, and cultured consideration. Mrs. Dobson's tomato can was doing wonderful won-derful melody, while Gene Kirk, Des Hickman, Lew Williams and Clark Kesler's instruments showed signs of wear and tear at the conclusion of the overture. Dr. Markham tried to talk and play too. in order to save wear and tear on his instrument. Jo Kinney, Chancellor and others, looked look-ed a little overworked. They all left their instruments in the lobby and the public can view the remains at the rear of the Hotel Atkin. The band was very liberal with their music, giving classical airs on the sidewalk, in the lobby and also in.'he dining room at the conclusion of the meal. |
