Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-29
CHICAGO LETTER.



gloomy in the extreme, How differ
ent was the landscape yesterday. Then
Old Sol had on his brightest smile,
the air was quite balmy, the little
birds twitted merrily in every shade
tree, and the pedestrian Of either sex
wore a look of happiness. This | par
ticularly noticed as l strolled down
the fashionable avenues Of the South
Side on a mission for the LEDGER.
Ard what Of this mission? you ask.
Well, I will tell you presently, and l
feel satisfied that countless numbers
of your readers will rejoice at the good
tidings | send them. They will re-
member that genial gentleman, VIII
liam E. Dill, who was connected with
the Anchor line company and his in
teresting wife, and the happy hours
spent in their society, and with sad
ness they will call to mind that he has
passed into the shadowy land and is
now numbered with the angelic host,
Now, after a long season of mourn
ing, the widow of the much loved and
deeply respected deceased has COM
menced n new life and surrendered
herself to the protecting are and love
Of one of Chicago's most worthy and
accomplished gentlemen and highly
respected citizens, a man upon whose
lace nature pressed her most glorious
stamp of honest, loving gentleman.
With her lord so nobly endowed, and
she blessed with every rare virtue that
man admires, [ can see nothing in
their future but a long life Of Gods
choicest blessings-sincere love and
pure happiness. 1t is said that hope
deferred maketh the heart sick. But
in this Ease it was not so. I.deferred
appearing among the happy tbrong
surrounding hymen's altar until the
marriage ceremony was over, simply
that l might appear upon the scene
when happiness was at its supremest
height, that l might fully enjoy the
scene. In due time | arrived at No.
5 Hubbard Court, and was warmly re-
ceiyed by the enchanting hostess,
Mrs. George Gilbert,who informed me
that her sister, Mrs. Annie E. Dill,
was married 1T II m. to Byron A.
Hathaway, conGdentially connected
with the broking house Of Cooley,
Gregory 4 Co., at the Union stock
yards, Chicago, and expressed her re-
grets that | was not present during the
ceremony which was performed by
that distinguished divine, Rev. j. IL.
Trowbridge at her residence. In a
few moments | was presented to the
bride and groom and rendered them
the best wishes of the LEDGER fol
their future happines9, and received
in return many messages of friendship
for Major Whitmore and others Of the
LEDGER. The happy couple looked
bright and animated as though not the
fa%intest shadow rested upon theiI
hearts. She, even ID her travelling at.
tire, looked MISUNDERSTANDING ,and
be gallant, happy and loving. L
seemed a fall realization Of the senti'
ment-
"TBo souls with but a single thought,
Two hearts that beat as one"
As / gazed upon the happy picture
Of the leave-taking and noted the joy.
GUS look in the eyes Of the beautifu'
women that gathered around and tn,
flushed happiness in the faces of thu
gallant men, l felt that al presen.
seemed inspired with tho belief tina
the union of Mr., and Mrs. Hathawa.
would be blissful. AT least this wa.
the heartfelt hope that pretty lip
audibly prayed as the couple stepped
into the carriage that awaited to tax,
them to the train that would in turf
whirl them TO the delightful home 0
Mr.. HathawAy's mother, in Brooklyn
New York, where they will spend
few weeks and enjoy her Thanksgivin
inequalities. On their return to Chi
eago they will take W their re.idenc
on fashionable Michigan avenue.
| much regretted not seeing tn
bride in her bridal robes. But a con
noisseuF present said she looked queen
ly in her magnificent attire. TIL
dress was of ecru satin brocade, cut e
train, and trimmed richly, accordin
to Worth's latest Partisan mode. Tn
wreath was composed Of choice natu
raj flowers; the veil was Of lace, full
and sweeping; the superb hat matche
he dressI sQlitajre diamonds blaze
from each II, and a cross Of the sam
rare gems pended from the throat an
flashed its happiness back upon ad
hiring eyes, Truly 1t was o Lowell
picture to gaze upon. And the sam
lady assured me that the groom wa
really attractive in his regulation
suit. And we'll might he look eallan
and happy when fate had favored hir
with such a charming and accom-
plished bride. Before and after tn
couple started on their eastern tou
numerous letters and messages Of re
greet, because they could not be pres
ent at the happy event, were receive
from friends all over the country
These we're accompanied by cboic
and costly presents, and II one Is t
Judge by the many elegant gifts dis
played the newly welded pair ar
held in the highest esteem bya count
less host Of friends. The occasion wa
one Of the happiest events that has az
itated fashionable sgciety in Chicag
for some time. From among Che vas
throng that assembled TO witness th
nuptials | can only selecta few name,
Besides that of the charming hostess
Mrs. Gilbert, and family, | viii mel
ton the presence Of Mrs. DR.. RosI
Mrs. Hetten, Nj, and Mrs. Hathaway
brother of the groom; Mrs. Bellaml
Mr.. and Mrs, Henry Reed and daugh
ter, Of the celebrated Reed temple {
music; Mr.. and Mrs. Cooley, Of th
firm OF Cooley, Gregory & Co., stoc
brokers; Mrs. DR.. Bradley, Mr.
Lewis, Mrs. Dr.. Congdon and daugh