Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-09-23
BUNKER HILL.
Special Correspondence INDEPENDENT.
SEPTEMBER 10, 1882

The latest and most important
item of interest to report this week
was caused by couple of the de-
voices of Hymen a few days ago.
Mr.. Joseph Payne aud Miss Belle
Rinker were married in the Pres
byterian Church of this place, at
IL O'Clock sharp, on Tuesday, the
18th inst, by the pastor, Rev E.
Wilson.
tits seldom that we are req ired
to part with young lady from
our midst who was so universally
esteemed as Miss Belle. And
whilst | am not prompted by the
same spirit which actuates Us in
extolling the merits Of those who
have taken us by the rude hand of
death, this occurrence leaves a
vacuum ia our social circle which
will be hard to fill. This fact was
evinced by the crowded church of
friends who were present to wit
ness the act of her adieus to single
blessedness, to assume the respon-
sibilities Of a married woman.
We, Il use the plural, fer /
know / express the sentiments Of
ALL, heartily congratulate Mr..
Payne on his wise choice, and
would say to him that his cup of
10Y will ever be full whilst Belle
is with him TO share the eventful
changes Of life.
1t may not be uninteresting
upon the othe. hand, perhaps en-
c0uraging 10 some who may con-
template doing likewise, to give Il
brief description OF the prepare
tons for the occasion AT arch,
constructed by that genius OF such
rare taste and skill, 0. G. Hamil-
ton, was prepared, in the centre Of
which was suspended "The Mar
rage Bell" trimmed correspond
ingly, with two imitation white
doves lowering over the heads Of
the bride and groom. Suitable
monograms in full view of the
audience, representing an interest
ing combination of the initials of
the couple who were to be united
in the holy bonds Of wedlock.
Miss Mollie Strong displayed con-
siderable taste in decorating and
trimming the church with ever
greens and natural flowers. Any
body can collect and throw flowers
together, but when it comes to
distributing and arranging artis-
tically to give expression to their
significance it requires skill and
Judgment. Efficient ushers were
selected, who looked very tidy in
their white neckties and precious
little button-hole bOquets.
Miss AnDabelle P, Of Clark,
was pres9nt,and upon the entrance
Of the elect and during the cere-
mony rendered low, sweet music,
which no doubt relieved the en-
barrassmeni of the happy couple,
which they would naturally feel
under the circumstances. The
whole exercises was a combination
of delightful solemnity and very
impressive. Yet with all the OBJ
ligated responsibilities one feels
in taking upon themselves the
marriage VOW there invariably
something occurs to excite mirth
and levity.
The program required llat
on III IN a rltff b.. H Is
played upon the entrauCe into the
church of the paroles; IN the zeal
of one of the ushers, who was
anxious that no blunGer8 should
occur, reminded the minister that
he should not forget the "Waliz'
which was to be played, The re-
quest was overheard by some Of
us, and we Of course expected TO
witness the unprecedented specta-
Gle of seeing them come WaltZlng
down the aisle, bat l must say that
we felt somewhat ohagrined at
seeing them come in il a lees
ridiculous manner.
/ dare say this confused usher
was picturing to himself the most
acceptable methods and pleasing
attitudes TO the criticising eye Of
the spectator, to approach the
marriage altar-Whether TO come
tripping upon the light fantastic
toe or keep time to the slow and
measured step of the march.
/ attended your fair one day
only, and was well paid in the
pleasant reunion and communion
with ola friends. Bunker Hill
Was however, well represented all
the time, some of whom were eX-
hibltors and carried off premiums.
Mr.. William Kilmer, ST., got first
premium on his celebrated riding
and driving horse, Gen. Han