Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-06-19

MARRIAGE a La NODE.
A Very High Marriage in Very Low
Life.
From Punch.
Feeling no doubt that the British pub
lie has nothing better to think about at
the present moment than q marriage in
high life," the daily papers ard devoting
their columns to long accounts of the
"nuptial ceremonies of noble lords and
fair ladies, with T" lists of presents" This
is evidently considered very interesting
reading for the commoner classes. Why
should not the converse hold, and the
high feel an interest in the marriage
events, ceremonies and gifts of the hum
ble7
Mr.. Punch, always ready to follow the
fashion at the respectful distance which
alone is possible for a plebian entertain
er, is glad to publish his W special
description of a late hymeneal event in
humble sphere:
GRAND MARRIAGE In Low LIFE.
The marriage of Charles Bates, Esq,
to Miss Anne Dodger was solemnized
yesterday moxning at the parish church
of st. Giles. The church wa well filled,
and amongst those present were Mr.. Fa-
gin, MI. William Skies, Jr., (the bride
groom's cousin and best man), Corporal
Jones of the Tower Hamlets militia, Mr..
and Mrs. Dodger (parents of the bride),
jeremiah Didler and Noah Claypole,
Esqrs. (of the detective police), with
their ladies, and many others of the elite
of the mint and the purlieus of Drury
Lane.
On the arrival of the bride she was re-
ceived by Mrs. Bundle (beadle of the
parish), who, at the request of her pa
rents, gave her away. The fair fancee
wore a princesse dress of the richest
white calico, trimmed with pink and vel
low bows, but she wore no jewels, with
the exception of a large necklace of imi-
tation gold and c~oraline-the gift Of the
bridegroom. The three bridesmaids (the
youthful Misses Dodgers RI, and Miss
Bates, sisters of the bride and sister of
the bridegroom, wore pea-green alpaca
costumes. Each bridesmaid were a brit.
tannia metal brooch, with imitation
Scotch pebbles, of chaste design, the
present Of the bridegroom. During the
ceremony Signor Bellowsini presided al
the barrel-organ outside of the church.
and played a short selection Of appro.
pirate music, a barrel with "Pop Goes
Weasel" and Haste to the Wedding
having been introduced for the occasion
After the bride, bridegroom, MI. anG
Mrs. Dodger and others of the company
had signed their marks in the register
the wedding party adjourned to The
"Pig and Whistle" for refreshments.
Late in the afternoon Mr.. Fagir
(whose remarks were incoherent from
emotion) proposed the health of tn.
bride and bridegroom, to which the lat
ter was understood to respond, "For sell
and pardner."
The wedding presents were very nu
merous. Here is a list Of some Of the
principal gifts:
Mr.. Fagin-A collection of silk hand
kerchiefs of the time of Queen Victoria
and two electro-plated spoons, mark,
erased.
Mr.. de Catnach-A complete set Of
street songs of the day, original edition.
(from the well).
jeremiah Didler, Esq.-Twenty-seven
pawn tickets for various useful articles
with equity of redemption.
Corporal Jones (of the militia)-A
very curious pot of pewter, with the in
scription, "The Butchers Arms" partly
erased.
Hr. William Skies, Jr.-An antique
cutty-pipe, beautifully colored.
Signor Dodgerini-An assortment o.
relief tickets, redeemable at the office,
of the Mendicity society.
Mr.. Bundle and Lady-A I" harlequin
dinner-set," consisting of two soup
plates of imitation willow pattern, an
egg cup, two odd tea cups and three
saucers.
The Misses Dodger-(2)-A papie,
moche tea tray, beautifully painted with
a red man in a blue boat sailing in a
puce sea to a scarlet and yellow island
William Skies, Esq, Sr. (per the gov,
ernor of the house of correctional
jimmy, a lantern and a beautiful set o.
cracksman's implements by the frs,
makers.
Meter Moss, Es4.-A collection OF
imitation British coins, including six.
pences, shillings, forms, and half crowns
in a fancy device or a fond of Brumma.
gem flyers Of admirably perfect design.
Master Dodger--A set of chimney
ornaments, representing a parrot and q
Highlander, in Platter de Paris, gor
geously colOred au aatmrel.
Mr.. A. Sneaker-A table-cloth marked
MI. Smith, % Araminta Villas, east
kitchen g"
Mr.. A. L. L. Prigge-An antique eff.
gy of a North American Indian taking
snuff and smoking a cigar, from the col.
lection of a well-known t~obacconist.
Mrs. Dodger (the mother of the bride)
"A mangle, slightly out of repair.
The bridegrOom-A brass ring, a bead
bracelet, a brooch, earrings, and necklace
Of rich lacquer and foil, with diamonds
of cut glass Zen suite, a simple case OF
spirits Zone bottle of brandy, one bottle
of rum, and n of gin) and his ticket
for the annual goose-club at the "GOat
and Compasses," Liquorpond street.
And Nj. Artful Dodger Gather of the
bride)-The family umbrella-an heir.
loom.
The happy pair will spend the honey.
moon at the residence of Mr.. William
Skies, ST., who has kindly put his lodg.
ings at their disposal during his oficia|
visit to the house of correction.