The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-10-14
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nuptlais OF Miss Sadie NJ. Holloway,
daughter of Hon. d. P. Holloway. to
Mr.. r. +. Baker, of this city. 1t was
held in the Church of the Ascension.
episcopal Of which the bride had
been confirmed a member. The cere.
mony was conducted hy her pastor,
Rev. DR.. Elliott. in a most impressive
manner, using the beautiful ritual of
the Episcopal service for such occa-
sions. The house was crowded to its
utmost capacity, and many were un.
able to gain admission. The chancel,
the fount. and other portions of the
church were beautifully dressed in
evergreens and Aowers-in pyramids
and bouquets. No attempt was made
at display, but the whole affair was
conducted with a quietness aud digni-
ty which is regarded by some of our
citizens as a commendable contrast
with, il not just commentary upon
the fuss and feathers displayed at
the Sherman Fitch tournament.
At I o'clock p. m. the church was
opened, and the auditory soon filled
with our most substantial citizens and
their families, although an ..sfaf{ aHrtr 4 ha
the public as possible. At a few min.
utes before u o'clock, came the rela-
tives of the parties-first the immedi
ate relatives of Mr.. Baker; Mr., Benz.
Beall and his family-then came your
venerable friend aud father of the
bride, with Mrs. H. G. Holloway and
his daughter, Mamie, on bis arms.
At precisely the time announced for
the ceremony, came the bride and
bridegroom, unattended, save by the
deep sympathy of their many friends.
No flourish of trumpets announced
their arrival, but in the hushed silence
of that large audience. and the almost
inaudible pianoissimo breathings OF
the organ, they passed up the aisle,
and stood at the chancel. The cere-
mony was performed, and as they re-
tired, the wedding march was per-
formed by the accomplished and dis
tinguished organist, Mr.. Walters.
l am frequenter of weddings held
in the churches Of this city. I had
the honor OF attending that one xhieh
has so recently attracted the attention
of the world--at least, the papal
world-and | am forced to say that
the wedding I have this evening" wit
messed, was, in all its appointments.
the character Of those in attendance
the modest adornment of the church
the music. the absence of ali leyity.
the apparent deep respect paid to the
parties interested, the modest and un-
ostentatious conduct of the parties
themselves, was more to be admired
and commended than any 1 have wit
messed here
The bride was dressed in a rich
black silk; most deliberately ornament
ed with jet beads. The style was Sc.
renely plain. but most becoming and
rich, with jewelry appropriate to the
dress. Mrs. H. G. Holloway, aad
Miss Mamie, we're also in black silk
and their strikingly neat and hand
some appearance attracted the attea.
ton of all who enjoyed the pleasure Of
being present.
Since writing the above, friend
who has no doubt surreptitiously OBJ
tanned it, furnished me a list of por.
ton of the presents received by the
bride as bridal gifts:
Chest of silver, embracing one dozer
forks, one dozen large and one dozeI
teaspoons, Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. Beall
soup ladle, sterling, Miss Watkins
ice cream ladle and one dozen spoons
silver and gold lined, Mr.. Parrish
two sugar spoons, sterling, ia case
Mr.. s. Perry: one pair heavy berry
spoons, from Philadelphia; Guy,
Clock, Mrs. Lizzie Webb; two beau
tiful bronze mantle orna Ments, Mis-.
Lizzie Hopkins: heavy gold bracelets
III. C. Holloway; seal skin muff ane
boa, W. 4. Holloway; case of nu
crackers and picks, silver, Miss Mani,
Holloway; bronze card receiver, Mr.
Burton; sugar spoon, sterling, Mis-!
Annie Hartford; soup turreen, silver
Mrs. Middleton; silver pitcher ant
goblet, very beautiful, Mrs. j. Fl
Smith; card receiver, silver. Master
Smith; silver fruit stand, Miss s. G
Paulson; silver and glass pickle stand
from Baltimore: silver butter dish
Mr. W. Beall; silver sugar bowl, Mr.
Middleton; silver syrup cup, Mrs
Aquilla Jones, Of Indianapolis; toile
cut glass and silver toilet set, Mrs
Maynard, spoon holder, silver, Mrs
Hopkins; salt cups. W. Sommeryille
silver cake basket. Allen 'rompson
silver berry dish, Miss NJ. S. Temp
son; jewel case. Miss Annie Sangston
bouquet holder, Mr.. j. r. Sangston
embroidered pillow slips, very iinel.
and deliberately done. elegant cameo
pendant or pin, Mr.. b. F. Baker; per
fume case, Mr.. S. Gait; memento an,
note, Mrs. DR.. Miller; silver butte
knives, Mr.. A. Sangston; silver an,
glass pickle jar, Mr.. r. Taylor; bou
quet holder, Mr.. S. Bacon; large Der
ry spoons, Mrs Cromwell; breakfas
caster, Mrs. w. H. Jones; sugar an,
cream pitchers, Mrs. Hartford; gil
jewel box, from Brooklyn: gilt fan
Miss Annie Ryas; napkin rings, MI
Moale; berry spoons, bronzes, Mrs
Houston; berry spoons, from Balti
more; salts, pair, Mr.. White; bouque
holder, Mrs. Jones; one dozen siive
teaspoons, in a beautiful case, Nj
Norris Peters; beautiful double ink
stand, Mrs. W. r Smith; silver nap
kin rings, Mr.. J. Thomas, of Indian
apolis.