"The Kimball-Allen Wedding at Colfax – Quite a Brilliant Affair – The Costumes, Presents, Etc.--The marriage of Miss Maria C. Allen to Mr. George H. Kimball took place at Colfax on Wednesday evening, December 1. The bride, who is a prepossessing and accomplished young lady and a graduate of the Napa Collegiate Institute, Class of 1877, is the daughter of Mr. L. T. Allen, formerly Assessor of Revenue District No. 2 in this county, and the groom is the son of Mr. J. H. Kimball, a wealthy farmer of Yuba County. He is a good-looking and quite gentlemanly young man of about twenty-four and like his bride a graduate of the Napa Collegiate where the acquaintance which afterwards ripened into a tender regard was first made. Invitations to the number of about 125 had been sent out some time previously, and the social circles of Colfax, Dutch Flat (where the young lady recently taught), and other adjacent towns were stirred in anticipation of the event. The weather was not as propitious as it might be; in fact, it was quite stormy, and it became necessary for Mr. Allen (who was as bustling and happy as a prospective father-in-law could be) to provide a covered carriage or two—all that was available in the village—for the more comfortable transportation of the ladies whose homes were furthest from the center of interest. Most of the feminine part of the company relied upon their waterproofs and umbrellas. It is fair to presume from the generous nature of the preparations for the guests’ entertainment and comfort in other respects, as, for instance, in the matter of champagne, cake, etc., which Mr. Allen made, that had he foreseen what kind of an evening it was to be, he would (in the event of there being no postponement), have had carriages on hand, even if he had to order them from Auburn. Everything went off very well as it was, however. The company present, though not so large as it would have been had the weather been fine, was large enough for comfort. About one hundred were present in all, and there was no seat to spare in the comfortable and brilliantly lighted Masonic Hall. Indeed, never before had the quiet little town of Colfax been the scene of so brilliant an affair. The bridal party, consisting of the parents of the young couple, three bridesmaids, the same number of groomsmen, and the happy pair, entered the hall a little after nine o’clock and were greeted by the sweet strains of a bridal chorus by some ladies and gentlemen of Colfax. After reaching the farther end of the hall, the bridesmaids passed to the left, the groomsmen to the right of the bridal pair, forming a semi-circle around them. Elder Clifford then advanced and soon the solemn words, making the two one, were spoken. Mr. and Mrs. Kimball then gracefully received the hearty congratulations of their friends. Refreshments were served and the health of the newly-married ones drank in champagne. Upon a table were displayed the numerous and costly gifts of kind friends. Among the pieces of silverware were the following: A tea service presented by the parents of the groom; two card-receivers, one from the bride’s Colfax painting class; a cake basket, two jewel cases, a set of knives, forks, and spoons, card-case, and two ice-pitchers with servers and goblets, one being from some of Mrs. Kimball’s Colfax lady friends. Among other gifts were a beautiful plaque, painted and presented by Mrs. Kimball’s painting teacher in Dutch Flat, an exquisitely painted satin toilet set (from Mr. and Mrs. E. L. McClure of Dutch Flat), a lace toilet set, several handsome tidies, a glass tete-a-tete set, articles in Russian leather, books, and white celluloid toilet set. For the benefit of our lady readers, some of whom may at this time be interested in bridal toilettes, we will give a brief description of the bride’s dress. It was of cream-colored brocaded silk and satin, cut Princesse, high corsage, demi-sleeves. The front was elaborately trimmed with shirrings and narrow knife pleatings, the back cut plain with a long pleated train. The customary long tulle veil was fastened with a spray of orange blossoms, and a spray of the same flowers was also worn at her throat. The bride carried a bouquet of choice exotics, and although very pale, maintained her self-possession throughout the ordeal. The first bridesmaid, Miss Clara Carpenter of Marysville, wore a charming dress of white organdie and satin; the second, Miss Belle May of Dutch Flat, a very becoming pink silk trimmed with blue satin; the third, Miss Addie Hayford of Colfax, a lovely blue French bunting, trimmed with white lace. The groomsmen were Marysville gentlemen, friends of the groom. We have not space to describe the costumes of the guests, but there were some elegant ones worn. The bridal party left on Thursday’s lightning train for Marysville where a reception was given them on that evening. “A long life and a happy one” was the sentiment of all who had the pleasure of attending the happy affair." [Placer Weekly Argus, Auburn, Saturday, 12-4-1880]
"The Kimball-Allen Wedding at Colfax – Quite a Brilliant Affair – The Costumes, Presents, Etc.--The marriage of Miss Maria C. Allen to Mr. George H. Kimball took place at Colfax on Wednesday evening, December 1. The bride, who is a prepossessing and accomplished young lady and a graduate of the Napa Collegiate Institute, Class of 1877, is the daughter of Mr. L. T. Allen, formerly Assessor of Revenue District No. 2 in this county, and the groom is the son of Mr. J. H. Kimball, a wealthy farmer of Yuba County. He is a good-looking and quite gentlemanly young man of about twenty-four and like his bride a graduate of the Napa Collegiate where the acquaintance which afterwards ripened into a tender regard was first made. Invitations to the number of about 125 had been sent out some time previously, and the social circles of Colfax, Dutch Flat (where the young lady recently taught), and other adjacent towns were stirred in anticipation of the event. The weather was not as propitious as it might be; in fact, it was quite stormy, and it became necessary for Mr. Allen (who was as bustling and happy as a prospective father-in-law could be) to provide a covered carriage or two—all that was available in the village—for the more comfortable transportation of the ladies whose homes were furthest from the center of interest. Most of the feminine part of the company relied upon their waterproofs and umbrellas. It is fair to presume from the generous nature of the preparations for the guests’ entertainment and comfort in other respects, as, for instance, in the matter of champagne, cake, etc., which Mr. Allen made, that had he foreseen what kind of an evening it was to be, he would (in the event of there being no postponement), have had carriages on hand, even if he had to order them from Auburn. Everything went off very well as it was, however. The company present, though not so large as it would have been had the weather been fine, was large enough for comfort. About one hundred were present in all, and there was no seat to spare in the comfortable and brilliantly lighted Masonic Hall. Indeed, never before had the quiet little town of Colfax been the scene of so brilliant an affair. The bridal party, consisting of the parents of the young couple, three bridesmaids, the same number of groomsmen, and the happy pair, entered the hall a little after nine o’clock and were greeted by the sweet strains of a bridal chorus by some ladies and gentlemen of Colfax. After reaching the farther end of the hall, the bridesmaids passed to the left, the groomsmen to the right of the bridal pair, forming a semi-circle around them. Elder Clifford then advanced and soon the solemn words, making the two one, were spoken. Mr. and Mrs. Kimball then gracefully received the hearty congratulations of their friends. Refreshments were served and the health of the newly-married ones drank in champagne. Upon a table were displayed the numerous and costly gifts of kind friends. Among the pieces of silverware were the following: A tea service presented by the parents of the groom; two card-receivers, one from the bride’s Colfax painting class; a cake basket, two jewel cases, a set of knives, forks, and spoons, card-case, and two ice-pitchers with servers and goblets, one being from some of Mrs. Kimball’s Colfax lady friends. Among other gifts were a beautiful plaque, painted and presented by Mrs. Kimball’s painting teacher in Dutch Flat, an exquisitely painted satin toilet set (from Mr. and Mrs. E. L. McClure of Dutch Flat), a lace toilet set, several handsome tidies, a glass tete-a-tete set, articles in Russian leather, books, and white celluloid toilet set. For the benefit of our lady readers, some of whom may at this time be interested in bridal toilettes, we will give a brief description of the bride’s dress. It was of cream-colored brocaded silk and satin, cut Princesse, high corsage, demi-sleeves. The front was elaborately trimmed with shirrings and narrow knife pleatings, the back cut plain with a long pleated train. The customary long tulle veil was fastened with a spray of orange blossoms, and a spray of the same flowers was also worn at her throat. The bride carried a bouquet of choice exotics, and although very pale, maintained her self-possession throughout the ordeal. The first bridesmaid, Miss Clara Carpenter of Marysville, wore a charming dress of white organdie and satin; the second, Miss Belle May of Dutch Flat, a very becoming pink silk trimmed with blue satin; the third, Miss Addie Hayford of Colfax, a lovely blue French bunting, trimmed with white lace. The groomsmen were Marysville gentlemen, friends of the groom. We have not space to describe the costumes of the guests, but there were some elegant ones worn. The bridal party left on Thursday’s lightning train for Marysville where a reception was given them on that evening. “A long life and a happy one” was the sentiment of all who had the pleasure of attending the happy affair." [Placer Weekly Argus, Auburn, Saturday, 12-4-1880]
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