The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-09-11

The residence Of Mrs. Margaret Goodwin,
near Westmi nAter, was brilliantly lighted on
Tuesday evening, the 9th Of September, the
occasion being an interesting one to the many
guests assembled, and the attraction a we'd.
ding. The road leading to the house was
lighted with chinese lanterns, while the
grounds surrounding the house we're also
brilliantly illuminated. Tho long porch in
front OF the house vas handsomely festooned
with evergreen wrcathes and lanterns, while
horse shoe Of white flowers was suspended
from the centre for good luck. In the door.
way hung . marriage bell OF white flowers
with a eaila lilly for elapper The guests
we're seated inside the hall and on the large
porch. Promptly at eight o'clock, Mendels
sohn's Wedding March, played on an Estey
organ by Miss Mary b. Shellman, Of West
minister, sounded on the evening air, and the
bridal party walked slowly down the porch
until they halted beneath the wedding bell
The happy groom, Mr.. j. W. Zepp aud his
attractive BRIDE, Miss Dora l.. Goodwin, we're
then united in marriage by the Rev. Z. T..
shipley, formerly pastor Of Centenary NJ. +.
Church, of Westminster. During the cere.
mony the music was continued softly, and a,
the conclusion the happy couple received
their congratulations To the enliyening strains
OF the wedding march. Mcssrs. Joseph and
Samuel Herr, who is Indispensable on such
occasions, superintendent the entertainment
OF the guests, assisted By several fair friends
Of the gentler sex. The supper table was
loaded with tempting dainiies and was graced
| by an elaborate centre piece Of fruits, sur.
mounted by ball Of pure white lilies, aud
was the hAndiwork Of Miss Shellman, while
/ the floral decorations, the evergreens, &c,
were very tss,efally arranged by Misses Alice
| Fcnby and AlrettA Lepp. Baskets Of luscious
| grapes, pcaTs, bananas and peaches, ''iee cold
/ Lemonade" Bcacham's ice cream, cake Of
| every variety, confectionery, and in fact every
thing that could please the eye or tempt the
appetite was Ia abundance, while each gaest
was furnished with slice Of brides cake
I neatly enclosed in white paper, TO bring them
happy dreams. The bride, who is always
charming, looked unusually we'll in garnet
brocAded satin, and received her new honors
Gracefully. The bridal presents were numer-
Gus and beautiful, and consisted Of two hand.
some paintings, large and elegantly bound
| bible, a buffet, Wardrobe, necklace and locket,
| table linen, glassware, silver casters, butter
/ dish, card receiver, epergne, fruit spoons,
cake basket, coffee urn, pickle dishes, painted
china, toilet articles, and many other things
too numerous TO mention, showing the popu-
| larity Of the bride, who from childhood has
been universal iavorite with her school
mates and friends. A large number Of friends
/ from distance were presenl, amongst whom
were Mrs. David Fouiz, Jr., Doctor aud Mrs.
Gibbon, Mr.. L. Goodwin and wife, Mr.. 4.
| Goodwin, Mr.. C.. Roop, of Baltimore, Mrs.
| Brooks and family OF baltimore county, DIR.
and Mrs. Whitehall, Of Frederick county, Mr..
/ c. Sloan, Of Washington, and many others.
| The ''calAihumpiansn arrived in fall force,
but were promptly silenced with cake and
/ lemonade and returned to their homes at an
early hour, while the invited guests remained
| until after midnight, and even them departed
reluctantly from the hospitable homestead.