Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-12-06

a MARRIAGE CEREMONY THAT plD Not AND THAT
DID TAKE PLACE.
4 most singular and unfortunate circnm-
stance attending a marriage ceremony oe-
Cured Yesterday morning in this city. which
will cause considerable feeling among the
friends of the contracting parties, and be
topic Of conversation for some time to come.
For several weeks past, the marriage Of Rev
John ) Miller. formerly rector of all Saints
Chanel. but now assistant rector of an Epi~-
copalian church in Baltimore, with Mis- Sal
lie Hunter of this city. was generally known
in Episcopal circles Great interest was felt
in the marriage, from the fact Of the an
nouncement being made that the extreme
ritualistic ceremony would be performed
When Mr. Miller was rector Of All SAINTS
Chapel he had introduced the most advanced
ritualiStic tendencies into the church, 50
much 50 that the Bishop refused to recognize
the church in his diocese. some days ago
rumor was in circulation that an effort
would be made to secure Trinity church
the place for the performance OF the ceremo-
ny. owing to it, central location, and that
the building was much larger and better
adapted for the purpose. This lent addl-
tional interest TO the affair, As it was ex-
tremelv doubtful whether the rector Of the
church would allow the ceremony TO be- per-
formed in his parish.
few DAYS since, Rev. John H. McCand-
les. rector Of All Saints Chapel, who was
70 perform the marriage ceremony, made ap-
plication 10 Rev. Mr.. Scarborough for the
use of Trinity church on that occasion. Mr..
Scarborough promptly granted the request
on two condtions-one, that no procession
take place. and the other, that no surplice
choir be used Mr.. McCandleS- agreed 10
take the church ON these conditions. and
proceeded TO make arrangements according
IL. There was a serious misunderstanding.
however. between the ministers, on the con-
ditions named, as Mr. McCandle>s made all
the necessary arrangements for Surplice
choir. he holding that the second condition
made was not to abandon the choir, hat that
members of the choir should not bow before
the altar. Mr. Scarborough insists that the
condition was that no surplice choir be used.
Mr. NcCandeSs. aS ALREADY stated. made ar
raneement, for surplice choir which Is
composed of seven gentlemen and the same
number Of bows, all the members wearing
white robes. After he had secured the choir
rehearsal was had on Tuesday night in
Trinity church, and every arrangement made
for the celebration Of the ceremony.
At 10 O'Clock Yesterday morning, the hour
appointed for the service, very large audi
ence assembled at Trinity church TO witness
the exercises. but were doomed 20 disap-
pointment. \ few minutes after 10 DR..
Scarborough arrived at the church. and upon
entering the yestry, he found the floor cover
ed with boxes containing surpliceS, cassockS,
and various articles necessary to perform the
ceremony according TO the extreme rituals
tie tendencies He also foand "a number of
bov choristers in waiting, who had been en-
| gagged to take part in the exercises. He
| then began to realize that there was some
misunderstanding, a., from the appearance
of things, il was certain that the second con
dition would not be complied with. As soon
os he discovered this he repaired to the YES
| tibule of the church. 10 await the arrival Of
the bridal party and ask an explanation.
The nartv soon arrived, when he learned
| Thar arrangements had been made for sur
nlice choir, but that the members would
omit that part of the service Of bowling be-
fore the altar. according to the condition
stimulated. Mr.. Scarborough replied . We
Shall have no surplice choir here. This was
especially specified in the second condition
\ long parley now ensued, but no advance
was made. as each party insisted that he was
right in his understanding of the conditions
! named. The consultation was at last ter1nin-