, 1875-06-06
pOWNER'S GROVE.

| 8psciat Correspondence af Ihs CHICAGO Tribune.
| DoWsER's GROVE, June 5.-An the elite Of the
Grove have been On the ",ip-toe ct expect
ancy " Tor some three weeks past, owing to the
t fact that weddings 1srge and stylish wedding
was to occur in their midst. The '' high con-
tracing parties were Miss Minnie Randall and
Dr. E. Armstrong lnce. Last Tuesday WAS the day
which heard the merry peals Of wedding bells,
| despite the fact that the weSther was unpropi-
| tious, for naught but gloom, thunder, and snow
| GRE made up the day. STILL Fate and weddings
swat for no man when the die is cast.
The Baptist church, pretty little structure
| nestled in leafT bower, Was the consecrated
place chosen to exchange the mutual 7ows Of
fidelity. The church Has decorated in very ell
egant manner. The entire altar and pulpit were
snch = Paradise Of flowers that hum
with delight At the feaat Of honey spread before
them in such f.iry-like cups. 4 floral arch, 50
feet vide, formed the gateway to the garden Of
sweets. It VAS composed OF evergreen and
white flowers, and was very beautiful. The
bridal party entering, passed down the broad
centre-alsle Of the church to the music Of Men
delssohn's Wedding March, in the following or
der: Ushe1s Mesars. Charles Hobart and viii
Carpenter, bridesmaid, groomsman, Miss Hattie
Kenyon, OF Adams N. T., and the Rev. mir.
Sampson, aud then the bride. attended By the
groom, the latter taking their place directly
under the floral arch. The Rev. ], L. jackson
then legally cemented the 1.-TWO hearts that beat
AZ one, the Rev. l. N. Hobart assisting him.
On the return from the church reception
was held at the residence Of the BRIDES parents,
DR.. and Mrs. lnce receiving many earnest good
wishes for future felicity from their large circle
OF acquaintauces.
The BRIDE is the daughter Of Mr. aud Mrs.
Downer's Grove for the past four years their
former home Was Adams N. Y. She ia q
brunette, with brown halr and eyes, and the rich
carnston in her cheeks tells the story of ''rustic
health" Dr.. E. Armstrong Inoe, the groom, is
= talented. scholarly gentleman Of the Emerald
lB1e.
The BRIDES dress WAS rich, handsome toilet
Of u light shade Of " London-Smoke groB grain
silk. with trimmings OF the same shade Her
only jewels we're her own sweet charms, snd Ma
ture's fowesy gems. HISS Kenyon, her attend
ant maid, wore costume corresponding to the
BRIDE IN color and material.
The presents we're elegant and useful A. we'll.
The following gifts were noticed: Silver napkin
rings. Dr. Bellamy' La"ndale silver tr1it-dish
Mr.. and MIS- Morgan; silver water-pitcher, NJ.
and Airs. William Rogers: embroidered motto,
Miss Clark silver butter~disb and spoon -bolder
T. 3. Roger; card receiver, Miss Rattie Ken-
Won; vases from the BRIDES sunday~school class;
sugar~spoon, Laura Simpson; Russian leather
satchel, Mr: and Mrs. Marsh; from the father OF
the BRIDE, silver castor, one dozen tablespoons
knives, and forks: Mrs. Randall. mother OF the
br1de. silver cake-basket and TEAPOT; Sammia
Randall, one dozen silver teaspoons, Auonr
those present we're Nh. and Mrs. Parker, Osvo1o'
\. T.; Nr. and Mrs. Morgan, Western spnpga:
Mr. and Mrs. Marsh, Ar. and Mrs Hobsrt'
LII. aud Mrs. Morse. Evanston; Mr and M1s. +.
). Rogers, Nj. and Mrs. Peiner, Mr. and Mrs.
Stanley, the Rev. and Airs. Jackson, Miss Cokan.
Jerseyville; Hiss Kenyon, Adams, New York.
Miss Mattia Hobart, Mias CLARK, lit. Carroll I
~. Miss Parker, Osuego; M,ss Lizzie Marsh'
Miss Hobart, and M1ss Laura Simpson, and Mr'
Jones, Chicago; Mr. Hoyt, oswego; Dr.. Bal |
lamy, Laxndale.
Dr.. and Mrs Ince left at o'clock for Chicago. |
an route for tha Eastern cities.
ITEMg.
The Congregational 4ocial uas held At tho |
residence OF Nre. Charles Brestead, Thursday I
evening. Music, select reading, and games were !
introduced With very pleasing effect, aud al WHO
vera present united IN pronouuclng it most |
delightful evening.
The public schools Of this place closed Friday |
Tor the summer vacation. The ''last day" was !
by the Usual declamat1ons dia- !
logues, readiugn. and 30 on. The schools hare |
neve1 been in a more prosperous condition than |
during the past year. The lrinc.pal, D. F.
Hlgglus, who has boen In charge during that |
time, is considered by Ill tha right man in the !
right place. At any rats, he ia one who '.rar- !
mes weight - in Whatever circle be moyes allss
Hattie Walker teaches the 1ntermedi2te depart !
ment and the thorough discipline and eood
OF that division tastafy to her faith