The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1878-04-02 00:00:00

HYMEN, 0 HYMRNAMCI HYMEN ADES, 0

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Feeling no doubt that the British public has nothing
better to think ab out at the present moment than
marriagem in high life," the daily papers are devoting
their columns to long account' of the "nuptial cere-
monies" of noble lords and fair ladies with " lista of
pmenta." This is evidently considered very interest-
ing reading for the commoner dames. Why should
not the converse hold, and the high feel an interest in
the marriage events, ceremonies, and gifts of the
bumble?

Mr. Punch. always readv to follow the fashion at
the respectful distance which alone is possible for •
plebeian entertainer, is glad to publish his own
special description of a late hymeneal event in humble
sphere:—
GRAND MARRIAGE IN LOW LIFE.

The merrieze of Charles Bates, Esq.. to Mae. Annie
Dodger. was wilemniaed yesterdiy morning at the
parish church of St. Giles's. The church we well
filled. and amongst thaws present were, Mr. Fagin,
Mr. William Sykes, Jun. (the briderroom's cousin
and hest man), Corporal Jones id the Tower Hamlets
Militia, Mr. and Mrs. Dodger (parents of the ',ride),
Jere nith Didler and Noah Claypole. Ent. (of the
Detective Police), with their good ladies, and many
others of the eat of the Mint and the purlieus of
Drury Lane.

On the arrival of the Bride she was received by Mr.
Bumble (Bead e of the Parish), who, at the request of
her parents, give her away. The far *wok wore $
princess dress of the richest white calico, trimmed
with pink and yellow bows, but she won no jewels
with the exception of a large necklace of imitation
gold and coralline—the gift of the bridegroom. The
three bridesmaids (the youthful Mims Dodger (2). an l
Mies Bates, sisters of the bride, and slier of the
bridegroom), wore pea-craven alpaca costumes,. Bach
bridesmaid wore a Britannis.metal brow-h, with
Imitation Scotch pebbles, of chaste design, the present
of the bridegroem. During the ceremony Signor
Bellowski jeresidol at the barrel-crag in outside the
church, and plsyed a short selection of approvria.e
music, a barrel with "Pop coal the W 611.1101 and
" Haste to the Wedding," having been intrcvluead for
the occasion _

After the Bride, Bridegroom. Mr. and Mrs. Dodger,
and others of the immpany had signed their marks in
the Register, the wedding party adj iurned to the
"Pig and Whistle" for refreshments.
Late in the afternoon Mr. Fagiti (whose remarks
were incoherent from emotion), proposed the health
of the Bride and Bridegroom, to which the latter was
understood to respond, ' For self and pardner."
The wedding presents were very numerous. The
following is • hat of some of the priocip .1 gifts :
Mr. Pagin. A oullection of silk handkerchiefs of
the time of Queen Victoria, and two elleotro-plated
marks erased.
. .

Mr. it, Calaack—A oomplets set of street songs of
the day, original editions (from the wall).
JereriaA Didier, En. Twenty-seven pawn.tiokets
for various useful articles, with equity of redemption.
Corporal Jones (of the Militia). A very curious pint
pot of pewter, with the inscription, " The Butcher's
Arms," partly erased.
M.. Williams ,ibse, Justice. An antique Cuttppipo,
beautifully coloured.
Signor 11).eigcriai. An assortment of Belief Tickets,
redeemable at the offices of the Mendicity Society.
Mr. Bualrle awl Lady. A Harlequin dinner-met,"
consisting of two soup-plates of imitation willow-
pattern, an egg-cup, two odd tes-cups and three
MUMS.

The Mssses Dodger (2). A papier-msdeAse tea-tray,
beautifully painted with a rod man in a blue boat
sailing in a puce sea to a scarlet and yellow Wand.
Wi'lians Sykes Esq., Senior (per the Governor of
the iiolllll9 of Correction). A jemmy, • lantern, and
• beautiful wet of crackman'. implements by the first
makers.

-Welter Moss, Seq. A collection of imitation Briti.h
coins, including sixpence., shilling., fl in., and half-
crowns, in a fancy device on a fond of Brummagem
livers of admirably perfect deelgu.
Master Lodger. A set of chimney ornaments, reps.-
muting a Parrot and a Highlander, in Pak de Pent,
gorgeously coloured OU
Mr. A. Sneaker. A table-cloth marked "Mrs
Smith, 22, Araminta Villaa, Beat, kitchen, 2."
Mr. A. L. L. Prince. An antique effigy North
American Indian taking snuff and smoking a cigar,
from the collection of a we/I-known to
. . . . . .

Mrs. Dodger (the mother of the bride). A mangle,
slightly out of repair.
The Bralegman. A brae; ring, a bead bracelet, a
brooch, earrings, and necklace of rich lacquer and foil,
with diamonds of cut glass (en siege), a sample cam of
spirits (one bottle of brandy, ono bottle of nun, and
one of
_gin), and his ticket for the annual goose-club at
the "Goat and Compasses," Liquorpond Street.
dad Mr. Artfal Dodger (father of the Bride). The
Family Umbrella—au heirloom. ,
The happy pair will spend the honeymoon at the
residence o Mr. William Sykes, Senior, who has
kindly put his lodgings at their disposal during hie
official visit to the House of Correction.

PASTRY AND P ISSION.
• TALI OF r•Pcßtracn4rmorr.

Provided by the kindness of considerate friends
with a bed for life in the Clapham House for incur-
&bk., I fancy that it would et once serve to Misr
en hour Of two of my tedious sad welinigh Broiler
existence, sad perchance prevent Dome rash
mortal from occupying this Mattress when I sr game,
were I to make public my sad and untoward =pad-
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bream as trar " bad " a *ocic or a date