Daily Republican., 1882-10-19
TuH nYMENIAL ALTAR.
A EarKO weddInG Last NiGhE-TwO
Hearts Uhns Beat ms OR0s

Hearts ghns Beat As ORos
Society circles were astir at an earl!
hour last evening and many were thu
hearts that beat with pleasant antici
pations of witnessing two loving heart
joined together in the holy bonds o
wedlock. rhe contracting parties and
the subject of this narrative were Harry
Sohlice and Miss X. Estelle Barlow
daughter of Mr.. Malachi Barlow, Su-
perintendent of the New Castle county
Almshouse. Long before the hour sci
for the performance Of the ceremony, q
large number OF the friends and rela
tives of both parties had assembled al
the residence Of the groom, No. 1923
Madison street, who were waiting in
breathless anxiety for the appearance
of the bridal party. Promptly at the
hour appointed, o'clock, the bridal
party descended the stairs and took po.
sitions III the centre of the parlor, i'm
mediately under the chandelier and as
they took their positions, those present
arose to their feet. when the Rav. Adam
StenRle, pastor Of Union M. K. church,
advanced in front of the party and in
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ceremony was performed, and the name
OF Miss Barlow was changed to that OF
Mrs. SchliCe as II by magic, and they
were transferred from IA LIFE of single
blessedness TO one where they will act
in conjunction with each other.
The bride was robed in white cash
mere and satin elaborately trimmed
with Spanish lace, and court train
with a number of orange blossoms at
her throat and on her head, while
diamond earrings and brilliant breast
pin went to make up the bridal ont dt
and she looked lovely, while the hearts
of the single men present beat with
unusual rapidity and many longed for
the time when they would be In the
same boat. The groom was dressed in
the usual matrimonial costume ol
blaok with white satin necktie and
white gloves.
Miss Maggie Smith, cousin Of the
bride, acted as bridesmaid aocompa-
MED by Clawson Hammitt as grooms-
man. The former wore white Swiss,
trimmed with lace and natural flowers,
while the latter was robed similar to
the groom.
After the ceremony had been per-
formed the usual congratulations fol-
lowed and the party adjourned to the
dining room where bounteouS repast
had been spread, which was pSrtaken OF
with light hearts, and many were the
congratulations and well wishes ten
der8d to the newly welded couple.
The table presented an inviting appear
ancs with lts pyramids Of fruit and Ice
cream and dishes filled with apples,
grapes, confectionery, cakes. ETC., In
such o manner as would reflect credit
on the most experienced caterer. After
partsking of this bountttul feast the
time was spent ,in social intercourse
and at IL late hour the company disper-
sed, one and all wishing the happy
couple long life OF happiness and
prosperity.
The bridal presents were large, hap d.
some and costly, and were much admi
red Among the most prominent were
a costly lemonade SCI, silver ice pitcher,
butter dish, pickle castors, spoons,
castor, bronze clock, napkin rings,
sugar spoon, cake baskets, fruit dishes,
two handsome OttomanS, two camp
chairs, oil paintings, silver card receiv-
or aud numerous other articles, all OF
which we're useful In the art Of house
keeping. Among the most attractive
of the presents was a basket filled with
articles from the tiVe-cent store, con.
sisting of tin pans, tin spoons, ladies',
gratars. DenDer box, scrub brush, and
a number Of such artiCl es all Of which
will come in very handy. These appro
pirate gifts were presented with the
compliments Of two bashful young mel
who did not want their names to appeal
in print. The CeremGuy was performed
at the future resIdence Of the pride and
groom tb.I mouse having recently beer
onllt and furnished throughout IN an
elaborate manner with the best OF fur
niture, ETC., thus making a home tina
any one gould be proud Of