, 1879-07-06
Weddings in the City and in the
Suburbs.
Social and Club Announce-
ments and Personals.
Lace Aantles, White Muslin Bonnets, Belts,
and ehawls.

BOUQUETS FAIL. To CONNIE

u CasC llIuSIfbtu{Es LulS 6IaLetncQE mas recently
come to light, which shows the superiority O
the Illinois to the Missouri boy in uery.
and staying qualities in the social role
not that it is meant by this asser
ton that the Chicago representative hal
any more sang-froid, is any more Of bore, or
that he has auy more density in his makeup
to enable him to sit eomplacently, and incon.
venienced under the hydraulic pressure Of hint
but that by tact, shrewdness, and a superior
Knowledge OF the ways Of women, Chicago
young man was enabled to capture beautiful
girl for wife from the very threshold Of the
Adonises Of the Big Bridge. This is the way
the Illinois boy did it:
On stylish street Of the West Division there
Tired merry maiden and gallant YOUTH They
were near netghoors, and both occupied high
soclal positions. she was very attractive to the
opposite sex, and the young man was IN ardent
admfrer, although be never confessed his love,
being either too tlmid, too uncertain. or too
Young. The young lady at last made prepare
tons to par relative in Missouri, near St.
Louis, long visit She was to be absent sev-
eral months, and when she parted With her neigh
por they nade each other good-bF as friends.
manner lead disinterested observer to think
that there was SO much as q ripple Of sentiment
In the heart Of either. Perhaps there might
nave been stronger pressure OF the little hand
Elat WIS EIaSp0Q Dy ta1 YOU'LL l{LLle more
tremoT than was necessary to bctokcn absolute
friendshtp-pcrhaps not. They know best; but
at any rate the maiden visited the. beautiful
country home Of her uncle in old Mis-
souri,, and there she remained several
months until at last 1t occurred to the Young
Chicagoan to take vacation and visit his old
ncighbor aud friend He reached the place iu
safety, and Was greeted most cordially By the
Earu1-hearted Girl, for she was herself native
Southerncr. His visit was made as pleasant as
hE
that he had spent IN agreeable, friendly visit
had it not been for one circumstance that came
10 the course OF events to make btm
uneasy, and cause him to. change his
happy and exnectant. The next moment tie
servant entered the parlor with handsome
bouquet Of flowers for the fair girl, and at the
He was ushered in and given one Of the easy
chairs. The Chicago boy tried to look amiable,
and talked upon general topics. vtry soon the
door.beil again rang, and another bouquet aud
began to grow restless, but, when a
third time the bell rang, and
a third bouquet with its young man aceompaut-
ment was announced, his uneasincss began to
the evening, and retired thouehtfully to his
room for the night The next evening there
were more bouquets and more young men visit
ors. The third night it WAS the san:e, and. in
the language Of the Chicagoan, lit was begin
ming to grow altogether t9o uumcrous-o He
planned long ride in the country, which
would occupy nearly all day, took the young
lady along, and conyersed With her long and
earnestly. They returned, and the result ap-
peared satisfactory to ali parties. That evening
they drove to a neiehboring town, and we're
quietly married in the presence Of two or three
witnesses. When the young Chicagoau re-
turned, he brought with him his handsome
bride, and the two were cordially welcomed by
$}.H t7J5 Af Hff7
now living happily together under the |
groom's paterna1 roof, and no doubt |
some of the Missouri admirers are still bringing !
bouquets to tie uncle's residence near st. Louis,
which ONLY shows that the habit OF presenting |
young ladies with bouquets is detrimental to- |
hopes Of future felicity
MATnmoS1AL.
An exclusively private wedding occurred at
the residence OF the BRIDES mother,
No: 21s Western Avenue s;' on 1nss-
rent and the Rev: John Visher were
united in marriage. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. II. F. Sar2ent, Of Winnie
bago, ILL.,, assisted by the Rev. B. F: Sargent, Of
for a camping season Of several weeks, to re-
turn to the city in September.
Mr.. George H. Deih1, Of the Union Stock
ards, and Miss Jennie Sibley, Of Kankskce,
! O'Clock at the residence of the brides
mother, the Kev. Robert Collyer officiating.
4 special car conveyed . number of invited !
.uests from Chicago over the Illinois Central
railroad. The house and grounds were beauti-
ully decorated. with plants. and flowers. A
aree number Of elegant and beautiful presents
Miss Carrie Howe, Daughter Of Prof. 4. J.
lowe, OF the Chicago University, and the
ST. st. Church sa' It Ra1sar vers ere Rs2
led at 4 O'Clock last Tuesday afternoon |
t the University Place Baptist Church The