The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1871-12-28

than this, and the bewidered behdIder
saw in them beau Ideals of the gentler
sex.
The happy hours glided swiftly by,
and at the proper time, the " china"
was presented to Mr.. Harmon and his
lady in jozfe little speech by the
Hon. r. P. Cannon. Mr.. III. briefly
returned thanks, and all fell to adj
miring the gifts. Among the gifts
was a splendid china dinner set,
present from the citizens of Aurora
1t of two-fold value, not only be-
ing soucenier of the wedding" but
magnificent testimonial from his
townsmen as token of the regard
and esteem in which he is held by the
town people. Any attempt to partic-
ularizc any of the presents would
seem out of place or turtle. 80
| The out of town guests also pre-
sented many exquisite and Wnsque
gifts, and as the presents we're spread
ont the articles of riTtu and ornament
presented sight of rare beauty sell
dom equalled.
To Mr.. III. Baldwin Jr. credit is
due in large degree in canvassing
the town and interesting himself in
procuring this costly and magnificent
service of china which was so worthi-
" bestowed.
The music should not be overlooked
for it formed one of the pleasing fea-
lures of the evenings pleasure. A
splendid piano touched by the skillfnl
fingers of an accomplished performer,
drew out exquisitely rendered airs.
The vocal music was approximation
TO perfection. Solos sung by Miss
Ella Baldwin, seemed to hold the lis
tener spellbound, her voice seemed to
have that delicious enchanting quality
in remarkable degree, SO necessary
to song singing, and one listened in
perfect enehaHtment TO the captivating |
strains. Mrs, j. @. Ellis singing was
highly complimented, she sung so
sweefly and with such artistic nom
ch0laRce and felicitons definition that |
leaves nothing to be desired. Other
ladies also rendered beautiful songs |
with great tenderness of expression
and several gentlemen sang in chorus |
with great effectiveness. The master |
ly tenoTe of Aurora's favorite, and the |
magnificent 6dsso of several gentle
men evinced high cultivation and en-
hanced in an emphatic manner the /
high opinion in which their singing is
already held, and in fact all the music |
showed in a remarkable degree that |
Aurora possesses amature musicians
whose natural capabilities, successful
impersonation and almost perfect rem /
dition would make them distinguished |
artists were they to choose the high /
art' as profession.
The refreshments were then served, |
and this part of the entertainment |
seemed to surpass all else. The
cuisine was perfect and showed con-
sumate skill in preparation. The |
courses were numerous and served in
profusion. Oysters, meats of several
kinds, cakes, pastry, fruits, confection-
cry, are only few words ito express
abundance. The attention bestowed
upon the guests by the hospitable
host and his accomplished wife made
every one feel at home and the feast |
was in common parlance just splen-
did,
At a late hour the guests began to
take their leave of their genial host
and his lady and soon the last farewell |
was said and the great /" China We'd
ding" was over. But while memory
lasts, the party will be one of the
pleasant gatherings that time will not
erase. May the happy couple live to
enjoy many of these delightful ami
versaries. N.