The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1875-01-27
ORANGE BLOSSOMS.
The Wedding Of Miss Sarah Y. Gilbert and
Mr.. Thomas Whitledge in the Church
Of the Redeemer Yesterday.
The Reception, Presents, rte, Etc

The Reception, Presents, rte, Etc.
The marriage of Miss Sarah +. Gilbert,
only daughter ofIIon.Milcs A. Gilbert Of
st. Mary, Mo-, to Mr. Thomas b. Whit
ledge of st Louis, was celebrated In the
Church of the Redeemer yesterday. The
day was clear, bright and .warm-a brill
liant sky overhead, and.a genial atmosphere
made 1t perfect and just what all the
friends Of the happy young couple, about
TO take upon themselves matrimonial
honors and duties, desired for their we'd
ding day. The hour stated on the cards
ofinvitation for the ceremony was one
o'clock, but long before this the church
was filled with q congregation ofelegant-
ly dressed ladies and gentlemen. Messrs.
james A. Phillis and Dun IIaynie acted
as u,hers, and performed their duties In
All usual happy manner. Miss Annie
Pitcher presided at the organ. and at a
given signal, the organ tones gave notice
that the wedding party were approach
ing. The entrance from the carriages TO
the church door was carpeted, and the
trailing robes of the bride and her attend
ant bridesmaids were in no danger Of
soiling by coming in contact with the
dust of the sidewalk.
THE ENTRANCE.
The bridal party consisted of the bride
and groom, the parents of the former,
three bridesmaids and groomsmen
named respectively. first, Mr. Dix, Of st.
Louis, and Miss Jennie Baker. of Alton /;
second, Mr.. Mccullough. ofSt. Louis, and
Miss Bonnie Snyder. of Alton third, Mr..
Owens, Of IT. Louis. and Miss Fannie
Pitcher. Of Cairo. The bride j. bru
nette. PETITE and handsome and
her beauty was enhanced by
an elegant and costly dress Of white
satin, made en- tai,e, pointed corsage,
and trimmed with lace and folds of
the same. The vail was of tulle and ex-
tended TO the bottom of the skirt. The
jewelry was pearls aud diamonds, and
consisted Of "A brooch and earrings: the
vail and wreath of orange blossoms were
fastened with an ornament Of the same
precious stone, and the delicate brilliancy
of the whole vas peculiarly becoming
TO the bright eyes and olive complexion
Of the bride. The bridemaids' dresses
were Paris muslin. pulled and trimmed
with lace and flowers; and the boquets
which each held IN her hand were fragant
and beautiful. The groom is gentle
man Of fine appearance. fair complexion,
blue eyes and light mu'tachc. His black
dress coat. white tie and white Kid gloves
and those of the three gentlemen attcnd-
ants, require no particular description.
THE CEREMONY.
The Rev. Mr.. Gilbert. Rector Of the
Church of the Redeemer, performed the
ceremony, assisted by the Rev. Mr..
Wells, Rector Of the Episcopal church OF
Mound city The service was accord
ing 10 the beautiful rite OF the Episco-
pal church. The bride wa,
given away by her fathe
ting on OF the ring by the groom, he
glove was removed by the first brides
maid. The Christmas decorations ar,
still hanging in the church; as the brida
party stood in the chancel-the RcctoIt
in their white robes, the shimmerin4
robe of the bride, the soft and flow
| ing dresses of the bridesmaids, the grace
! fully arranged cvergreens hanging owe
their heads.the whole envcloped in sub
| dued light, made picture TO which TN
mellow notes of the organ were fittin:
complement.
! The RECEPTION.
The ceremony was over at about halt
PAST one. and at two. the reception at tn
residence of Mr.. Miles +. Gilbert, brothe
OF the BRIDE began. From this hour un
Ill four the rooms were crowded almos
to overlooking. Eight hundred invita-
tons had been issued, many Of them Il
relatives and friends of the parties no
resident in Cairo. Among the larg
number present We're all the prominen
citizens of this city.
The parlors We're darkened and the Ga
lit. Mr.. and Mrs. Whitledgc receive
the congratulations of their friends /
the front parlor. The sliding-dOors @
the room adjoining were thrown opel
and here was displayed a
elegantly set table of refreshments
Our pen refuses TO do justice to this par
OF the Inequalities extended to the wee
ding guests. and in tins It differs from tn
palates of the guests, who fully apprecla
ted the.delicious cake, ice cream, rich co
fee, salads, fruits, etc, etc., offered In prC
fusion.
THE TOUR.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitledge took the
departure at O'Clock, yesterday ate
400" for New Orleans, where they wi
spend few weeks. rSl"i'h'a, a., ~
stop in Memphis to participate in the ce
ebration of Mardi Gras, will spend a te'
DAYS afterwards with thelr relatives !
Cairo and will then take up their res
dence in st. Louis.
THE PRESENTS.
The presents, all beautiful, most of thcl
costly and some of them magnliicen
were displayed upon the piano for the ii
spection and pleasure of the guests.