Litchfield enquirer., 1870-01-06
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 The event of last week was .the marriage of Miss Eliza N. Schroeder of. this village to Col Mason W. Tyler of New York, which took place on Wednesday. the 29th ult.. in St. Johns EpiscopaD Church. A very large company assembled to witness the ceremony, which was conducted by Rev. O. e. Acly. Rt. Rev. Bishop Will Hams was expeeted to be present, but was unavoidaby detained {; consequently the error in the Bridgeport Ganddrds report. The church was we'll lighted and very hand somely decorated for the Ohristmas festi- val, and the dark green blending with the rich colors of the ladies' dresses made an exceedingly beautiful spectacle. A we'd ding bel. made ofevergreens. was suspend ed over the church rail. where the bride was to kneel- -.ssaflI II6 sr q Mygatt presided at the organ, accompanied by Mir. H. Fl. Blish of Bridgeport, the noted cornet play CT. The cornet was great addition to the ordinary stops of the organ, giving double brilliancy to the music. and was especially noticeable in the march when the bridal party entered the church. a8 5'a2# sis1
 There were three bridesmaids and groomsmen followed by the bridegroom escorting Miss Boardman, and the bride leaning on the aim of her brother, Rev. J. F. Schroeder, and the whole party preced- ed by the ushers To attempt descrip- tion of their dresses would be beyond the limited powers of5our correspondent. but we can state that the bride wore magni- fcent white satin dress, and that the brides maids wore white lace trimmed with satin. The organ was played pianissinso during the service. with fine effect. Y.
 The ceremony closed at five o'clock, and the guests proceeaAb to the residence of Miss O. E. Boardman. where an elegant reception awaited them. The Old Good sell Band of Bridgeport three piecss), led by MT. Blish, were in attendance, and ably sustained their fine reputation. The table, which was furnished by Delmonieo. and sulp,eerintended by lis assistants, was very elegant, and what is better, very excellent. [ The bridal presents were too numerous for separate description. the most substan. tial. being two ehecks one of a thousand and the other of five hundred dollars. Af- | IT.. E G4.a a4 ter dancing for an hour or two, the compa- ny separated at ten oclock, in which res. pect the Standards ,eporter was also in ?. error. e yqvas., {ses{ ae,ees4 s.a4is.. The wedding was one of the largest and
 finest ever attended here, and if good wishes are of any benefit, the happy couple are certainly to, be enyied. s .a9;,tgs~ '; 4s ata- On Wednesday of next week, the friends of Rev John Greenwood will make him donation visit. during the. afternoon and evening. MT. Greenwood's many friends in this vicinity will be glad to know that he is in his usual health. aud is occa- sionally able to preach. An announce ment that he will occupy the pulpit is al. ways sufficient to fill the church, and we take pleasure in stating that he is engaged to preach on the fourth Sunday of this month. Rev. MT. Whittlesey of Waterbu- ry was here again last Sunday. and there is prospect shat the church will engage him for. several months. Rev.. Wm. B. Clark is engaged for next Sunday. w Frederick Young, aged IT, son of MT. John T. Young. died last Saturday, of heart disease. caused by injuries received last winter, from 2 falling haystack He " as assisting his father in cutting down the stack, which was partly covered with ice, when it suddenly fell upon them, breaking Mir. Young's leg, and injuring his son in such a way that he was partially paralyzed for some time.s He appeared. however, to have recovered !; but it was only for time, as he afterward grew worse again. and died quite suddenly on Satur- day night. His funeral was attended on Monday, Rev. MT. Dean of B lBRridsewattsr omciating. ,2f elG. ,x4xtast stgnaE = The first lecture of the s,course we have before announced, was delivered al the M. B. Church, last Wednesday night, by the Rev. Dr. Woodruff It was vel attended, and well received. The next lecture will be delivered on, the evening oi Wednesday, the 18th .iinst.,. by Rev. w. B. Watkins of New Haven, Subject" "Keer Your Eyes Open" Doors open at z; lee. ture to commence at 7:45, ,rk41aT
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