Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-02-15
Our Society Letter.
ROCKVILLE, Feb. 18th. la'

ROCKVILLE, Feb. 18th, 1878.
Hr. Editor :--One accustomed to the usual
duh appearance of streets, and no,
knowing that some occasion OF more than
ordinary moment was Transporting, would
have stood in wonderment and slurefaciiun
MS he gaZed upon the hurrying lhrUng that
This morning wended its way towards the
Episcopal church. Every face looked cheerful
and as smiling as an unclouded morning in
May. 1t was evident that some happy event
WAS about to occur. Oh, 1.-THE bells, those
marriage bells''-but forgot they didn't
ring. Nevertheless it was II marriage any
how. When got TO the church, aud after
nearly stumbling over a slip of white ribbon
stretched across the aisle impeding passage to
The front pews, where my curiosity was lead
ing me, ! found II seat and looked around AT
the jammed ar d crowded throng that filled all
available space. From gray haired age dowH
to pralting infancy, the venerable senex, with
the rheumatism, the married and the
married woman recalling the happy incidents
of their wedding, the unmarried lady and the
unmarried gentlemen, some with no chance
of ever being married, and others in the ro-
nance of YOUTH enchanted by Loves young
dream" all were waiting with impatient ex-
pectancy the coming of the bridal party. The
representatives Of my sex were out in I'M
counted numbers, many o! them wearing new
outfits, and all looking as lovely as only Rock
vile girls can look.
About eleven O'Clock Mr.. William Brewer
and Miss Matilda p Russell the happy couple,
accompanied by Major Russell, in full dress
uniform Of the U 5. Navy, and Miss Lucy
RUSSELL the uncle and sister of the bride, en-
tered the church and proceeded up the aisle,
while the organ presided over by Mrs Vickery,
sent forth the happy and cheering strains OF a
lvp1diup march The ceen1ab GOLF
possessed, easy and graceful, aud was attired
in the handsome yet unostentaious manner
which has always characterized him. The
bride looked pretty, and a tremulous agitation
caused by that innate modesty which shrnks
from the scrutiny TO which it is subjected upon
such an occasion, lent an additional charm
to her appearance.
She was atired in navy-blue silk and vel
vet dress, with long train, and navy-blue vel
vet bonnet, with light blue feather, and light
blue silk in the front of the bonnet Her cos
tune was decidedly handsome and becoming
Kneeling before the altar they took the VOWS
hat made them man and wife. The ceremo-
ny was conducted by Rev. Mr.. Brown, assisted
by Rev. Jas B. Averitt and two other visiting
ministers. AT the close of the ceremony the
bridal party repaired TO The residence Of Miss
Mary Russell and received he congratulations
Of their friends. | am sorry ! was not there
or would tell you more about it.
Among the handsome presents, we under
stand, received by the bridal rair were beau
tiiul AID massive pair OF bracelets, bronze
clock, watch aud chain, a silver service, a
silver tureen, silver candlesiicks and more
spoons hau supposed Ben Butler had left
10 his county.
The bridal party started this evening for
Richmond and will remain absent about ten
days.
congratulate them upon this happy event
Of their lives, and they have my sincere wish
es for continued contentment and joy.
LENA.