Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-01-20

Cnurch, Ill Daie'ho'e, ~
Rev. John g. Backus, Mr. Donnell
Swan to Miss Sidney s. Turner, daugh-
ter of the late William F. Turner, OF
Jefferson County, w. Va. The Bali
morsin of last week, giving a descrlp-
ton of the wedding, says
y, Perhaps 10 moro fashionable, and
certainly no larger and more brilliant
wedding has occurred this season than
that which took place at, the First Pres
5yteriau Church, corner OF Madison.
street and Park avenue, at o'clock on
Monday evening, the 9th instant, and
wherein scarcely less than two thousand
people assembled TO witness the nup-
iials of Miss, Sidney Turner, grand
niece of Madame Patterson Bonaparte,
and Mr.. Donald Swan, a son of John
Swan, Esq, residing at No. 49, Head
street.
The doors of The spacious edihce
we're thrown open. shortly, after i've
o'clock, and from that time until the
hour appointed fpr. the ceremony, con
slant stream of visitors poured in, fill
ing the main body of the, church in
very few minutes, ais we'll as the CALLER
les and aisles, Many, unable TO gain ad
mission, or, at least, to get a position
where anything could be seen,. remain
cd outside in the veslibule, and ANXIOUS
" awaited the arrival of the bridal par
ty. Hundreds of ladies apd gentlemen,
in full eveEing costume, came in coach
es, and the display Of magnificent jew
elry, and the ingenious device of dress
making skill, dazzled the eye. Some OF
our best known bellies and society dew
otees were present, and the scene
throughout the main auditorium was
Que of wealth and splendor. The six
gentlemanly ushers, Notwithstanding
they seemed perfectly at home in their
duties, ard accommodated as we'll as
lay in their power all who presented
themselves, found their position no sim
ecure, and, doubtless were very well
pleased W hen the arrival of seven coach
es heralded the approach of the bridal
party F. These gentlemen were Messrs.
Eustace Thompson, James Wilson, +.
Murray, Jos. Pennington, Horace KEN
ington and DR.. Henry Key.
The bridal party after having dispos-
ed of their wrappings, entered the
church and proceeded slowly up the
aisle to the joyous strains of the grand
old organ, produced by the sklllful
manipulations of Prof. &. A. Schneider,
The order Of arrangement was as fol-
lows: Mr.. James S. Key escorted Miss
Mamie Robinson, Nh. Edward Clymer
Whyte performed a like duty to Miss
Maria Broeden, Mr.. William Lucas and
Miss Mcfarland were the third, and
Mr.. Davies Swan with Miss Fannie
Turnbull claimed the fourth representa-
ton. Mr.. Jos. Whyte attended Miss
Lizzie Donald, and Mr.. William Prick
and Miss Nellie Swan were hrst best OF
the attendants.
The brides aunt, Miss Patterson, was
attended by the groom and Colonel
John Sanders, a relative of the family,
escorted the bride. After few
words of advice and counsel 20 the
young couple by the officiating clergy
man, Rev. Dr. Hackus, tile service of
the Presbyterian church was read: and
the golden circlet, mathematical of the
union OF two lives, was placed upon
the fourth finger of the brides left
hand. -. r..
AS the happy couple advanced down
the aisle from the altar, followed by
their attendant galaxye OF beauty and
fashion, ga concord Of sweet sounds"
again fell upon the ear, and the lad
smile which irradiaed the face Of the
pretty, petite, and interesting young
wife, told union as well of hearts as
of hands. ANY adequate conception OF
the dressing would te impossible. Suf-
flee it to say that the bride wore love-
ly white silk, en- traine, prolusely fes-
tooned with orange buds and blossoms,
cut square neck, and wearing the con-
ventional white veil.
Ut QUIET luultS WHY VIM oiiho
trimmed with white tarletan or French
muslin, all en- traine, some with low
neck and short sleeves, others square or
heart shaped neck and half sleeves, and
with single exception, wearing flowers
in the hair. Each bore lovely boquet.
the subtle perfume of which perlneated
the atmosphere with delicious odor.
After proceeding to the home of the
brides aunt, corner Of rEntaw Place and
Dolphin street, with whom she has
lived from childhood, having lost her
parents early in life, an immense recep-
ton was held from seven until niue
O'Clock. AT late hour Mr.. Swan with
his new found treasure, left, the city for
an extended bridal tour through the
North and East. ..rr>
Miss Turner just entered society last
winter, and her immense wealth, COM
bined with her sweet, winning manners
and gentle disposition, soon procured
for her host of admirers. If large
means and high social position, can Sc
cure that grandest ultimatum of human
life, true happiness, then, this. couple
will doubtless receive their full share.