The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1874-07-21 00:00:00

AI!SS
.KEDDLE;S MARRIAGE.

On Wmslneelar lame wee mlemnieed the nuptials of Miss
Mary Anne Kedille, youngest daughter of Samuel Mitering
Kelille J.P., of the Fame, Beaminster, and
Mr. William James Daniel. of the seine place, surgeon.
This event had been anxiomiely looked forward to by the
inhabitants. When the engagement was first announced,
every one was much pleased, and although it wax to be a
quiet wedding as the time drew near the feelings of the
inhehireee,,,,ll,l not lie suppreseed, for the love and
remeet with whir& both families are regarded, the 'meter
centuries, the other for year's, is universal ; and no sooner
were the first preparations for decorating the town rem-
nieueed. than the desire spread, one and all enteral heart
and soul into it., and the effect in a few hours wax almost
e'cgical. Among the most energetic of the inhabitants
sic may name—Mr. T. Meech, Mr. Fromm, Mr. Bugler,
Mr. Keeeli, Mr. Andrew*, anil many others. Mr. Keesh
erected a very prettv and effective arch opposite his house
in White llortstreet, composed of flowers, ferns, and
evergreeia, surmounted by mottoes "Gmi bless the
lumpy amir." ittid on the reverse side " Beaminster's best
%similes." Passing down the street we noticed flags floating
from the windows of Meagre. 1). Meech, Downe,Telwanbi,
to, Dndre, Stembridge, Oliver, and others. A ss. I
arch wax tonnes! opposite Mr. Froomes. The design was
exquisitely composed of wreaths of fIOWSTS and everemene
In the centre were two circlets entwined, in the centre of
which ISIA the the motto "Reaper CM'," and on the
reverse aisle its translation, "Ever one.' On either side
of these wreathe comelier once (composed of • plant cone
minty called "Butchers Broom,") were fastened,
gradually diminishing in size SA they reached the site,
The effect was perfect. The arch was decorated by Mr.
Mulling,. of Parnhant House, in his usual artistic and
effective style. Great credit is also due to Mrs. Eremite,
Miss Oliver, and Mrs. lily for the taste they displayed in
the floral parts. Mr. Femme'a house, na also Mr.
Hallett'e, was ornamental with evergreens. The New
Inn its, adorned with evergreens and flowers. Lines m'f
trees anil shrubs were planted in White Hartetreet and
other parts of the town. A garland tastefully formed
hung from the Rank to Mr. Mine's, chemist, having tlie
following inscription—" Long may they live," and on the
other side "May they be hapoy." The Town Hall and
Mr. Hines was also decorated with flags. A thinl arch
*panned the street near the church, which was dime:rest
by Mr. T. Meech, and decorated under the able eupereision
of Mr. )liillings. Festoons of flowers and evergreens hong
from the top, tuid on one side was the motto "Eileen:lgs,"
and on the other "God bless them." surmounted hy a
line ef bannerets. Mr. T. Meech is to lei complimented
on the energetic and able manner in which he ruytilitted
himself, is, we believe he was the fleet who proposed the
decoratioxi of the town. Baskets of exotics, and other
choke flowers were sent by Dr. Keddle, which greatly
helped Reaminster to dress in festal attire.
Some time before the ceremony commenced the church
(the entrance of which was decorated with flowers and
trees) was thronged with epectators and friends, SIDON
the latter we noticed tho following :—Capt, and Mr..
Russell, Cents and Mrs. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. P. ('ox.
Mr. and Mrs. Leigh, Mr. .1. KWille, Mr. Geo. Cox, Mr.
and Mrs. Kitson, Mira Keddle, Mies M. Daniel. Mrs.
}Coddle (WitnhorneL Mr. W. and Mrs. Laxton, Mr. G.
1-loyd.Jonee, &c. The welding took place in the parish
church sit eleven o'clock The bridal party having arrived
In several handmme carriage,' and taken their places in
the sacred edifice, the service for the Solemnization
of Matrimony proceeded. There NSA no decorative
dieptay in the interior to call for note. The service was
perfonued by the Rev. S. S. Kedidle, assintant-curate of
Wimbome Minster and brother of the bride, the rev.
gentleman being tweeted by the Rev. A. Cald.
vicar of Beaminster. The bride was elegantly
attired in n mageifirent dress of rich white corded
silk, trimmed with Horrible lore, and white tulle
veil with wreath of myrtle and orange bloseonem
and ohs carried a lovely bouquet of flowers. The bride
wee given away by her father. The bridestuaids, Miss C.
E. Keddle, Mies Smith. Miss Moore, and Mies Liston,
weredresemel in white silk striped Grenadine dresses with
pale blue silk emeaquee, and white tulle bonnet* and soils
with blue forget-rnemote. Ritell wore a handsome mono-
gram locket, and carried an elegant bouquet. The office
of " best man" was assigned to Mr. John 1.100-Jones,
while iso teroomernen were Mr. John S. Kablle, of Tomes,
Iwother of the bride, and Mr. William 'Axton, of Trinity
Cemliege. I )xfonl. to the weshling party left the church
the school children al:roved their path with flower'', and
the bells rang out • merry peaL The newlysmarried tsar
with their relatives and friends proceeded to the residenee
of the bride's father, where a rechareAti &leaner was pro-
vided. There were preeent —Dr. Kedille, Miss Keibile,
Mr. John Keddle, Miss C. K Meddle. )11,ms Smith. Miss
Moore. Miss laxton. Key. S. 8. and Mrs. Kesldle, Rev. A.
and Mee Cod& Rev. W. and lire, Legion, Mr. W.
laxton, Mr. Lloyd-Jonah Mr. and Mrs. Thai. Daniel,
Careen' and Mrs. RuraelL Mr. and Mrs. R. Leigh, Mr.
anti Mrs. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cog. Mr.
M Kitson,
M. Daniel, hTh r. e bridal prevents were num us' ero and
comity. They were presented not only by the immediate
relatives :mil friendn of the bride and brislegnxini. but by
~,any of the tradespeople and poor, the letter of it hOlia
were not forgotteu in the festivities of the occesion.
During the course of the afternoon the churrh bells rang
right joyously in oomniemoration of the otarriassi :el the
bride anti leidegemn left about two o'cloc amid a
shower of rice and slippeni en route for Chelten for
their honeymoon tour.

At'l 10F:NT.—On Friday last something was &miss at Mr.
Ilatstordrit mill, and he went to Mr. Brown's, earpenkr,
for him to come and do what was required. Mr. Brown
war not at home, lint John Itowring, &carpenter by trade,
who is employed when well by Mr. Brown, but who was
111 the time suffering from a lad leg, and receiving sick
pay from the 4:reat Western lodge of Orldfellows, was
asked to c and do the job. Of course, being on the
sick lid, he wa• not allowed to do any kind of work. but,
after a al.t deal of permission, he consented to do the
work, not for the rake of pay, but merely as an act of
kindness. A new wissi pinion was required in the driving
wheel at the mill, and he proceeded with his work. Whilst
using a hatchet with his right hand the wheel IMCIale to
11/1%, Itioved, and the consequence was the keen edge of
the hatchet .le•reniled on his left hand, completely cutting
off the Iwo fir.,t finger& lisi the wheel moved but a little
more, his howl must have been chopped through. The
poor fellow revived prompt attention, and we are pleased
to say is proorming as fat ourably so iso be expected. At
the usual lodge meeting of the Loyal Great Weisteni lodge
of thliffellows on Montlay evening the matter was dis-
closed, whim it was resolved that, taking into consider.
thin the facts of the case, no line would be inflicted in this
;listen,: and we must say we consider it a very generous
determination, seeing that the poor fellow by his act has
incapacitated himself* for work for a long time, during
which he will receive the benefits of the lodge.