Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-23
"kHs SHCALES WEDDING DAY.
Ihe Aged Groom Blithely Takes Unit,
Himself a Helpmate.

AAnAsc1A u HteHpsmates
From the New York Times, pec.22.
The marriage of Mr.. George G. Sickles. aged
81. and Mrs Mary Sheridan Sawyer. aged AZ.
was celebrated at the appointed hour, IL O'Clock.
IN ST. Johns Protestant Episcopal church. Var
lex street, yesterday morning. The assemblage
winch filled the church was composed mainly of
business friends of the groom and their fam
Ines. A great many, attracted by the unusual
nature OF the event, came without invitation,
out all who presented themselves were ad-
United. Deep interest was manifested i'm the
ceremony. and throughout the ritual the people
stood up and craned their necks to obtain a.
look at the pair. In the service the May and
december OF life were represented. the former
in toddng 4-year old, Lizzie, the little daugh-
ter OF George J. Sawyer, the son of the bride
and the latter in the person of Mr.. Sickles
little before Ii the nuptial party emerged
from room on the right of the altar. Lizzie
and Alta, the youngest daughter of the con-
tracing parties came first, and were followed
by the two older children, Roma and Pere
Then came Mrs. Sawyer, leaning on the arm of
her son, with Mr.. Sickles, accompanied by Mrs
Frank Emerson. of Boston. the sister of the
bride, following. At the rear were Mr.. Morris
+: DoWiey. the warm personal friend of Mr..
Sickles, and Mr.. William Sickes. the nephew of
the groom. Mr.. Sckles looked almost as young
as his nephew. and was the more erect of the
dark well-itting suit made handsome looking
groom. The costume of the bride became her.
ana iler personal appearance was the occasion of
much comment. BY IA change in the previous
Wl,m the bride was given away by Mr.
questions put to him by the officiating clergy
man. the Rev. DR.. Sullivan H. Weston. in loud
tone, and his words could be plainly heard in
every part of the church. The voice of the
bride was firm and perfectly audible. At the
shook hands with the minister and retired to
the reception room to receive the congratula-
lions of friends. In accordance with the request
on the invitations there were no presents or
flowers.
Among those present were John B. Haskin.
stephen Massett. DR.. William NJ. Giles William
Stewart. Charles Smith, the organist: William
+. Burren, George F. lie Jeune, James H. Cole
man. Thomas K. Cable, Gen. Charles Roome,
Charles Harris, president of the Nassau Bank;
Lewis II. Sayre, the Rev. Nicholas Berrng,
pastor of the Greek church; Royal E. Dean.
master of Kane Lodge. No. 454 r. and A. NJ.
of which Mr.. Sckles is charter member. and a
delegation OF so members. including the Off
GERS. The ladies included Mrs. Antonio Bagioli,
the mother of Gen Daniel E. Sickles' first wife:
Mrs Carlton, daughter of Gen Sickles: Mime
Anna Bishop. Mrs. William H. Ryder. Mrs Wal
lace Morse, Mrs w. J. Smith, Mrs. Pell. Mrs
Frank Barrum Gen. Sickes did not attend
ceremony the couple were surrounded by
friends, who wished them joy ard regretted
that they were not allowed to make presents
FINALLY. Mr.. and Mrs. Sickles and the remainder
OF the wedding company took carriages for the
Grand Central Depot to return to New Rochel
Ire wedding breakfast at the Belmont hotel
this morning, at IL O'clock will be an interest
ing affair. Mr.. Sickles said that the reason it
was not held yesterday was because it and the
wedding together would take up too much
time for single day. His friends were mostly
business men, and they could not attend both
II they occurred the same day. 1t is likely that
there will be 500 at the dinner, most of whom
Will be gentlemen. Only those who received
Invitations to the wedding will be admitted.
Mr.. Sickles' business friends call him Cover
nor" He is great story teller and a great
MANY take dinner with him to hear his stories
which are always interesting. He eats plain
1Ood. but his meals are substantial He used to
crow at the conclusion of his meals to show his
vigor. but for some reason stopped the practice
some time ago. The other day a gentleman
SAID: Governor, | don't hear your cheerful
cock-a-doode-dOO any more. What is the rea-
SOM Il have not forgotten how" replied Mr.
Sickles, and he gave good imitation of roOs-
ter growing. He is at his office every day from
10 until 3, and lie is always sure to be found be
tween those hours. When asked why he spent
his honeymoon at home instead of taking tour
as is usually the case, he replied: Il can't spare
the time from my business. my boy' The VIII
!a@e people of New Rochelle assembled at the
residence of Mr.. Sickles last evenieg to con-
graduate him. al who came we're made well
come. and very pleasant time was enioyed.
Re1reShmentswer served. and there were recita-
lions and music. Mr.. Sickles was as Young in
spirits as any present and entertained an inter-
ested thronS of listeners with his inimitable
stories.