The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1881-04-30
Brilliant Weddin IS.

ing. White ties and kids We're in great
demand, and everybody was on the tip-tr-
of expectancy, waiting for s o'clock to come,
the hour tixp, for the nnptials of Miss Jose
phine Taylor, of this place, To Mr. George
EenSon, = merchant Of SaSsatras Neck.
Early i'll the evening, carriage after car
riase full OF friends II The parties iroi.
Sassafras as well as other parts Of the sur
rounding country drove into town and un-
loaded their burdens nj the hotels, where
the finishing touch WAS put to their toilets
and they otherwise made ready for the main
event. Before the hour of eight arrived, the
large parlorS at the residence of the bride :
mother were filled with an expectant com
pany. Promptly at the hour, the bride and
groom appeared and took their position in
the center of the room, and just in front. ON
rhe east side of the room, Rev. Mr.. Hehrr
ton stood ready to tie the knot 1t was
quickly done, though the ceremony and
scene for the short time il lasted was Ger
rainly beautiful and impressive. The par
lors We're very finely decorated with SmilAN
and flowers and evergreenS. The arch be-
tween the rwo rooms WAS beau full yatinrnrd
with white roses and Sn!laN. just over
the spot, where stood the bride and groom,
was suspended a large bell of evergreen and
flowers, and over the minister head II de-
sign made of roses and srnilaN, on one side
of which appeared. IN colored flowers ON Il
ground of white rose buds, the two initial
= O. Il, ~. .
:. basket of flowers. This was exceedingly
pretty. All around were hung pretty hang
ing baskets, and altogether the room APP
pearel like Il bower of flowers.
The bride, who is :; brunette with a luxu-
RANT growth of black hair, was dressed in
pure white, with flowers at her waist, breast.
and in her hair, and looked exceedingly
handsome. The groom Wore the ordinary
morning dress, and appeared proud and
happy. The ushers We're DR.. J. II. Taylor,
of Philadelphia, Messrs. Frank Il. Scott,
Geo. W. Taylor, and Levi X. Bowen of this
town. There were no bridesmaids.
After brief time spent in receiving the
congratulations of their friends present, the
VI SipOiiis WIN ihC 'iitlit yum l''HN ,
repaired TO the refreSllment table, which
was spread in the rear parlor. The table,
or rather the many choice and pretty things
upon it, We're in their arrangement Il pes
feet work of art. We notice but Il single
specimen. The center piece was :, pyramid
of fruit ahol: three feet high and most per-
tectly arranged. All kinds of fruits We're
upon il, and placed in such a way rs TO per-
fectly blend their tints. This, We unde,-
stood WAS fashioned by the brides brother
Dr. i. Hare Taylor. of Philadelphia. Tn"
presents, which We're shown on n large ia
Bile, were numerous and Of !. valuable char
acter, consisting OF siiver-ware of almost
every description, many of the articles be
ing of solid silver The show of presents
was the largest we have seen ut 4 wedding
in Elkton for many Il day.
After an hour passed in social enjoyment,
the newly married couple, with a number
of their friends, took carriages for the home
of the groom, in SasSafraS Neck, where Il
second reception was held continuing until
a late hour
Miss Taylor is Il daughter of the late Jos.
Taylor, for many years landlord of the
Farmers Hotel, on Main street The groom,
Mr.. Benson, is son of the late James H.
Benson, during his lifetime IA prominent
and highly respected citizen of SassafraS.
On Thursday evening. at the residence
of Mr.. Henry Wood, on Church street. :,
large and brilliant company assembled to
witness the nuptials of his daughter,
Miss Laura V. Wood, and Mr.. Charles
ii. Collins, of this place. The ceremony
took place at tx o'clock and was con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Schouler. of Trinity
Church-the Revs. lIeberton and Avery
being present. The bride was very ele-
gantly attired and looked, as she always
does, exceedingly pretty. The groom
wore morning dress and appeared, as
grooms always do, proud and happy.
Miss Annabel Falls sustained alone the
part of bridesmaid. and shared with the
bride the admiration of the company.
Messrs. Clarence Strick land. John Bowen,
and Manly Drennen acted as uslers. The
presents included a large number of use
full and ornamental articles, among them
several pieces of valuable si!ver-ware.
After the ceremony and 4 season spent
in offering congratulations to the newly
married couple, the company paid their
respects to the refreshment table, which
was gotten up in Booths most thorough
style. Every thing to tempt the palate
was spread in great profusion, and to say
that the large company appreciated it, is
nothing less than the fact. AT a late
hour the company dispersed; and the
bride and groom, accompanied bya party
of intimate friends, proceeded to their
home on South street. where they will
hereafter, for time at least. reside and
settle down to earnest, real, life.