, 1874-09-06

marriage. Of Hiss Emma Smith and Mr
Mer1gold.


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evening. The parties most dce,1v ;nta~a.s-s -
the ceremony which took place on that occssa-
were A'ss Emna Louise Smith and W,l1;ar, .
Mer1gold, both Of Chicago. ->'
tno or1de Is tho daughter of lr, Sheldon
! emHh, res1dent OF the West Division. She !.
, TALL beautiful girl, graduate Of Brown sa,,i-
n1ss. dnoorp, ~ T., yiVacious. intel.iyeut and
aha tho highest ornament Of IN extended circ,e
Of acquaintances in the West Division 'rh,
prlaegroom Ii q partner OF tho firm OF ". u
hef1oot y Co.. real estate dealers, and has been
connected With 1t in various ways since ho VA. !,
ooJ OF 10. me match Was considered III eyctv
way sultaole one. especially since the ruuuautn
"a4 the most important element in it
| LIMITATIONS had been ISSUED to great E1ao7
tI'enas anu scarcely sect could bo obtaiucd in
Tue nave CT the Cathedral previous to tho cere-
| A1ony- Expectation Was,as us11al in such cases
on tip-toe, and every couple Of friends entnrci
tho church the anxious sttcrs turned. round ln-
qu1r'ngiy to greet them. For once ia tho appal,
of weddings the party was On time, and
March, played By Ut. j. Weldon Boot. weiean,s.t
the young couple to tho altar
THE PROCESSION
"as neaaea Dy the uaher5, Arthur Smith brother
vas on her fathers arm, followed bv tho hr1.so
maids Tho were: Miss Mimic judd. lanrntf,r
Of tho Hon: s. Corning Judd, supported bT III.
MaItyn; Miss Tilly Hood. supported b. i. r.
or,,e' 1au m,sh hasig r, 4ascnss, ol Leaven-
came tho remainder Of the bridal party
When al we1o ranged round the altar, tie
Key. Canon Knowles read the iuanresaiyo
service Of the Episcopal Church, shortened. by
custom, for the relief OF tho principals, ard It's
audience and reporters had smple timo to atuly
the appearance Of the party. The grouping was
Charming An artist could not hare posed tho
parties to more picturesque advantage.
| TILE DRESSES.
The brides dress WAS of cor1e1 utta c;i,-
| trimmed with qu:ltings OF illusion, vita six
| thread Eun in the hem OH the revcrs on each
side, and branches Of orange-b1oHson1s down tho
| revers. It was mado with chatelaine cor;sco
crown Of orange blossoms on her head, and q
polnt-laco handkerchief, completed q toilet
! winch Was ns pure in tasto as rich in material.
and In perfect harmony with the fair girl who
wore it. Her hair Was arranged in tho new
/ Cadogan braid, worn low down, on the neck.
I Seldom had moro beautiful rotary kneeled ut
the chancel-rai1 Of tho Cathedral, and certainly
| nono ever bent there in the role Of bluahing,
| beautiful bride who deserved tho appellation
better than Miss Emma Smith. Nor did her
graceful figure lose anything by the posture Of
supplication.
Hiss Minnie Judd wore whito corded silk
dress with trimmings Of the same, pink flowers,
and elegant pearl tewe1ry.
Miss Til1g Hood woro whito tarlctan dress
with blue sash and blue flowers, and exquisite
gold ornaments.
Mics Hastings wore white tarletan dress uith
Ekp D%-
ets, and Roman CANOES.
The groom and groomsmen were confined, Of
cou1Be, to the fu1l-dress uniform which society
imposes alike for wedding and fnueral, opera
and reception.
The services we're pleasantly brief. The brida
answered clearly and fearlessly, and tho who1e
church could be summoned a5 witnesses of her
row to love, honor, and obey, should any doubt
bo rElsed hereafter on that important point.
When tho ceremony ended, the procession flied
out OF church in different order Tho bride VISA
on tho arm ct her new protector, and, il .;;ad
looks are eloquent of kind wishes, the happy
pair have fortune Of tho latter laid by for usa
when required.
After the hurry Of returning
L RECEPTION
WAS given at the residence of the brides pareuts.
Among those present Wezo the following: W.
D. Kerfoos and wife; G. 4. Kerfoot, Mr aad
Mrs. Parmalee and daughter, Mr md Mrs. VIII
kins, Nr. and Mrs Merigod, Mr.. and Mrs. J. s.
Merigod; a1r. Baker, of Leayenworth Mrs
Judge ,1;s Evans and dauehter, Nr9. s Corning.
Clark and wife, Mr.. John Weldon Root, Canon
Knowics and many others.
The rooms were elegantly decorated with
sni1a1, Madeira, aal other graceful vines, aud
presented pleasant appearance. Tho pictures
were all admired, especially two Of The b7il:,
taken in different stages OF childhood. These
attracted great deal of attention, and elected
the usual number OF anausing, il personal, re-
marks.
vera numerous aud costly, aud were valued at
l,000- Among them we're the following: From
tho groom. an elegant set Of jewelry and 1a,sl-
some gold watch. From W. D. kc1foot aud
lady, an elegant eatin-lned case, containing oi,o
dozen tablespoons, one dozen dosse1t-spoons.
one dozen forks, two buttcr-kniyes. mustard
and salt Set, sagar-tongs and stand. all OF Ao..I
eilseri the hrlns wns green satin, AID every
piece was marked With the brides name.
From the first bridesmaid, solid silver SOUP
lad!e.
From the second bridesmaid q waito satin fan,
with pearl sticks. From the third bridesmaid,
black thread-laes barbe- From Dr.. aud nrs-
CLARK, SGT Of coral, With ring.
From the first groonsman pair OF dining
room brouzes. From tho second groomsmau. i
eet OF cut-g1ass gob!ots, with monogram From
the third groomsnaan, pair OF silver butter
knives.
From Mr.. Heron, cut-glass vase. From
Mrs 3follie Smith, . cb:telaine. From Scznl..:l
4 Hauses, an elegant floral design From Sllas
Carpenter, Of auburn, N. T., q white shawl.
From Miss Small, m olT-caBtle.
From Airs. Reed, OF Auburn, IN elegant card
stand Of silver lined with gold From George
BcrBhoG. card-receiver OF silver lined with
gold. From Benjamin Jones, Eiblo. From
James Merigo!d, brother Of the groom. q black
lace ahawl. From L. c. Dunning, Of Perm Yeu,
n T., silver fruit-stan1 lined with gold. From
her brother. Arthur Smith. gold bracelet With
coral and pearl settings. From Charles l. Her
{So cobS Of iao toiess M n IN @ 1as
md white. From Mr. anl Mrs. Morehead, s!lye-
From Mr.. LehHan, OF Ci2ciu-
natl, gfavy-spoon, gold-incd. From af;ss
Virginia Clayton, one Of shcppard's straw d.
signs full OF exquisite flowers. From Yrs. Hi
kine. marble-top stand. From ". 4. Campbell,
~ elegant NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. From 'Auntie"
kerigoId. handsome book From Mrs 7. E,
Hall, silver sirup-pitcher. From N1s Charles
Dana, bronze with bouQuet~ho1der attached.
Refreshments were served and pleasant greek
nga exchanged between her friends and tho
air bride. A. . o'clock the bridal party left for
Toronto. For the next month or 70 they will
make 4 tour OF Canada, and on their return set
10 down to the JOYS and socroWs OF hou1ckeep-
ng at No. 10 Warren avenue. Their reception
lays will DO Wednesdays, aftcr the first Ut
October.
CuPlD'S CAPTURE.
In y daisy-decked vale by moca-ighted streacc.