The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-03-04
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RrO0kivn SANITARY Fair,

TOMS OF THE OLDEN TIME-FULL ACCOUNT OF THE
cEREMoSY-wHAr 1T MAY LEAD TO, ETC.
Every body is that neighbors the water
have the last ten days, been holding fair in aid Of
the Uaited States Sanitary Commission One OF the most
successful and profitable adancts Of the fair has been
the New England Kitchen. II established to pro.
mote plain living. high thinking, consumption Of pork
and beans and revival Of the spirit OF '73 To
the sale OF ther pumpkin pies other decaces they
have had several apple bearings and quilting rocis As
natural result OF such festive gatherings, two suscept
bic hearts were smten with the tender passion, aud
they resolved form life long alliance the Of
thor early love. Last evening the time appointed
for the interesting ceremony TO take place. limited
number OF the general public Invited to DO present.
at tho moderate charge OF three dollars each.
The Kitchen appropriately fixed up for the occasion
On the left side OF the fireplace small plan orm.
rallied or by the Stars and Stripes,
under its folds tho happy couple to DO made
and wife.
The bride aud bridegroom together with large circle
of friends aud acquaintsuces, had come from away
"deown East !"
fury Among the dramatic persone we noticed Widow
Sniles, Iezekiah Lunkns. Prudence Billings, Amnidab
Greou Elvira Smmns, Grandma Downing. DR.. Calomel,
squire Brown, Grandma Adams, Ruth jenkins, Peggy
Ss aes pr ecny
for length Of age and shortness Of waist They
all fabrics-yelow.' time stained muslin,
heavy brocaiei silks aud coarse strong caIicoes Mob
caps. Immediately clean and back combs IN forward
state Q, Development aud nigh stale OF carving were
much affected ornaments for the mead. The universal
absence Of hoops another notice BILE feature, and the
appearance OF the ladies' made think that the fashion
IN tue days Of our greagrandmother might have been
with great pgopriey designated tile meal sack sye.
shorts baccs, powder and ru.res revived n tao
geutiemen's dresses They respondent 10 silk
coats. RULED shirts, powdered wigs, velvet tights and
white stockings. Their attire did not impress rs with
the same idea Of antiquity did that OF the ladies' We
the happy posscssor Of pair Of splendid calves while he
citching with desperate energy 70 a strap at the
back OF carriage. Ike Dowung-the only remaining
son OF old Widow Downing-cut great dash In suit
borrowed especially for The occasion. The coat and
smas OF green China silk, the (which reached
M way 10 the knees) OF crimson silk and all
mentad with heavy silver lace The suit formerly belong
Shortly after eight O'Clock bridal procession formed
and pr. Singer with the majority Of the guests, marched
70 tie platform and 20 the appropriate tune OF " Nvta
tou" sang the hymn commonci1s-
Come. my beloved, haste away,
Cut short the hours OF Thy delay.
an n bio. pfsET as' Da.i,
the way 70 The platform lie was followed BY ::olaihaa
srs pn Nom ~ yos
and vey bride, ared in low neoked robe Of white
satin OF a walking length and sridng width, was
Patience Jones they were accompanied by Miss Jsrusha
skinner bridesmaid. The party, when placed, re.
ever speedily dssipated when Or. Pound,ext fsope
az our back whispered that ho looked remarkably
most approved and ancient fashion 70 perform the core
mony which was 10 unite 10 the hoysbands OF matri-
mony Jonathan Simpkins OF Marblehead with Mcheabo
jones' OF swansea, both Of ancient colony OF Massa
chusetts The ceremony was very impressive aud ssve.
raj times brought down the house. His exhortatons
were very ane, that 70 Mehesable particularly So We
sorry that space will not permit Us TO give In
full his REMARKS her the subject OF Jonathans shirt
buttons. They were very Instructive and deserve
wide circulation. The ceremony was brought to con
cluson amid the tears Of Che brides parents and the
's oy Ss Tss ss ms
ceremony, We believe was very geparaly aons nrous
with by oil hands We could not get enough see
hear. loud smacks followed By peal Of laughter. Tho
kissing ham. over Dr. singer aud bis choir again delight
cd The audience 40 expressed the feelings o. the happy
pair by singing 10 the aparoprate tane Of "ccnen the
hymn commencing ~
The Lord my shepherd e.
Il shall be well supplied;
Snce he Ia mine aud am bis,
What can want beside. &C.
silence being restored, Dr. Poundtext. IN loud voice
aud with very impressive manner, announced MS WIZ
couples who et disposed avail themselves Of the OPP
porunity No accepted tho invitation so sne reves
rend gentleman picked UP bis gloves and LED the way 20
the re reshment table, After the appettes OF tue nappy
peased the general public invited TO step up ana
take something. number OF American citizens q AIr
descent handed round pieces OF pound cake pumps
pie, squash pie coffee and cider. The oencnSs wv n
Kitchen promptly obeyed. DANCING AFTER tnc Issnvn VI
aye ancient tines was then ndulgod IN, and soeove,
kept up with spirit until closing time arrived the wed
ding was merry one may y rssul. , nappy' numhsr y
unmarried ladies Of certain age arc deslrous o. making
the Now england Kitchen permanent INSTITUTION They
intend TO have apple pearing ana qun.ng Iroos every
week aud then who knows what may nappens