New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-06-11
From Michigan.

SIR: IA thlIS Ol Dcouly Is 4 Joy forever
This old adagc was never so suddcnl,
remembered as yesterday, and it affords me
much pleasure to submit TO your graceful
columns brief synopsis of one of the most
pleasing and brilliant events that 1t has been
my lot TO record. 1 know your fair lady
readers will find herein that which will en-.
gage their attention; and U hope satisfy it,
while your ''lOrds of creation" will grant us,
no doubt, an approving nod if no other rea.
son Than that such an event must implicate
the nobler ones in its participation. IL had
only been whispered about that wedding
would soon terminate the prelminaries OF
an engagement between Mr.. George Barrier
of Brockport, New York, and Miss Della
Pelham, one of the most amiable and loyea-
bic young girls of our city. These Wills
perinss were finally confirmed on Tuesday
last by the appearance of n stylish barouche
before our doors with no less lovely occu-
pants than our bride elect, and her brides
maids paying her calls of course We all
knew what 'paying those calls" meant, for
no sooner had the doors closed upon them
than the question arose, What shall my pres
ent be: On the following day we were
handed beautiful wedding card, and all
doubts were Immediately removed. One
week from that day, 1.-THE 9th instantly at
an early twilight hour-ah, that was n hapyy
selection the mOonbeams had dashed clori-
Ously by farewell to the retiring god. No
gaslishts were needed with their flooded
lights; but when earth seemed kncelinc
at Heavens portalswith its incense of praise
our Della was led in all her quiet grace and
elegance TO the hymcnial altar, and there
beneath the slvery rays of twilight queen,
and, pceping in the opened windows, n twink
ling star, here and there, seeming silent wit
nesses off the scene, she pli.htcd her trOth.
The A. Nj. +. Church was filled on the
occasion, the immense crowd being quietly
seated, and all confusion and disorder being
totally dispelled by the efficient management
Of Messrs. J. Reed, ii. Parker, ID. Cole, G..
johnson, and J. Amcs, who acted as ush.
ers. These gentlemen were attircd in full
evening dress, with floral favOrs, dclicatcly
colored kids, &C.; their rcns of government
were extended along the aisles of the church
in delicate bands of white satin, hut in such
modest sway that the most enthusiastic were
held in complete subsection. The altar was
filled with gentlemen, among whom we no.
iiced the Rev. &. W. Williams, Of Boston,
Massachusetts,; Rev. Bolivar Needham /;
Rev. Mr.. Trevan, the present elder in charge,
and the Rev. Mr.. Booth, of Springfield, Hi
nois, who was present especially TO oiliciatc.
Mr.. Il. l.. o. Lambert presided at the organ.
At a few moments before seven O'Clock the
bridal party arrived. Not sound broke the
stiffness which pervadcd the apartment
nauSht but the quiet rustic of the elegant
party, as they came slowly up the aisle, ming
ling softly with the mnsic stealing around
them. First came the younger members of
the family, next Mr.. John &. Ferguson, first
groonisman, and Miss Meta Pelham, sister
of the bride next Mr.. Joseph Pelham, with
Miss Fannie Barrier, sister of the groom,
and first bridesmaid then followed Mr.. Geo.
Barrier and Mrs. Robert Pelham, mother of
the bride and last, but not least, came the
bride leaning OH the arm of her father.
How lovely she looked in her rich dress of
purc white silk. Its heavy folds and long
flowing train, together with her veil and or
ange blossoms made rs elegant a bridal attire
rs one could wish. No ornaments, save the
golden bracelet presented by her brother,
were needed 10 complete her beautiful toilet.
The bridesmaids wore white silk barcgc clab-
oratcly trimmed with pufls and bands of
satin. The pcarly white of Miss Fanne's
toilet accorded beautifully with her full rich
complexion, while the rosy-tints Of Miss
Metals trimmings reflected greatly 10 her
credit.
The gentlemen wore the inevitable black
suits, but the ministerial-looking ties were
abandoned for those of a delicately-tinted
lavender.
Arrived at the altar, the music ceased, the
clergy arose, and Rev. G.. &. Booth began
the beautiful ceremony. The swift thou"
was asked, and responded TO, the little golden
link that binds these two young lives as one
was committed to its trust, and, amid the
quiet that reiSned throughout the cdilicc,
rang out the solemn Injunction, "What God
has joined together let no man put asunder.'
a pause, then gush Of music from the
organ pealed forth, and, gradually dying
away, the ceremony was concluded, the short
prayer committing the young couple to a
Saviour's care was ended, and man and wife,
followed by their party, entered their car
riages, and were whirlcd rapidly home.
Then began the reception which lasted
Two hours, from eight To ten. The bride
received her guests gracefully and smlingly,
and her ladies' and gentlemen in waiting
shared charmingly her honors In and out,
without infcrmission, glidcd the host of
callers, all in full visiting costumes, with the
exception OF a few whom we noticed in full
evening dress. There were n number of clc-
CANT toilets in both, however, and the entire
scene was one of beauty. a handsome sup
per, with every luxury, was served abund-
ahtly, and the number and variety of presents
testified how sincerely our bride was loved
and respected. 1 should like to give a de-
scription of those beautiful presents, but time
and space will not permit, and, too, il would
be hard TO individualize, for a more handsome
set Of presents have never before witnessed,
70 shall simply compliment the happy
groom. His present was a watch and chain
oil exquisite workmanship, beautiful in de-
sign, the back being cnameled, and from
amid its beauties flashed two or three shark.