The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1882-09-16
A brilliant Affair.

On Wednesday afternoon last the handsome
residence of James III. Richardson, ESQ.,, sit
uated in Wakefield Valley, was the scene of
happy event-one which inspires the feel
ings of anyone who is of an enthusiastic ma
ture. Before the hour appointed the spacious
parlor was thronged to its utmost capacity
with invited guests to witness the marriage
ceremony of his daughter, Miss Ella M. Rich
ardson, and Mr.. Vernon +. Wampler, OF Day
ton, Ohio. Promptly at 2 o'clock, Miss May
Nicodemus presiding at the organ, beautl-
full wedding march burst upon our ears, which
introduced the happy couple, where the Rev.
C. T. Cochell, of Uniontown, awaited to unite
them in marriage. The music dies away and
every voice is hushed, save that of the minis
ter; the benediction is pronounced, and they
are made one. Miss Clara Englar, of New
Windsor, and Miss Jennie Wampler, sister of
the groom, both richly attired, attended the
happy couple. The bride was becomingly at
tired in cream surah silk, trimmed with French
lace to match The groom, who was in full
dress of black and white necktie, stood by her
side in the pride of his happiness, and around
them clustered the bridesmaids all in smiles.
The bride was the recipient of several hand
some as well as useful presents. After the
congratulations and best wishes of all had
been rendered the large dining room door was
thrown open, and a scene that would tempt
an epicure appeared before our eyes. A large
table. profusely decorated with flowers, stood
grooming beneath the weight of the Injuries
of the season. l don't think there was
dyspeptic in the assembly, Judging by the
manner in which the dainties disappeared.
After being helped to all l could eat, care
fully wrapped piece of the brides cake in
my handkerchief and contemplated upon the
probability of my dream. dreamed of very
nice lady that night, but / felt slightly disap-
pointed when found that had forgotten to
put the cake under my pillow. The evening
passed rapidly, as time always seems to do
when one is we'll entertained, and at length
the time came for the bride and groom to
take their departure for the train. Accord
ingly, the hack was ordered around front,
where the bride gave her parents an affection
ate good-b after which they started for Med
ford station, accompanied by large number
of friends. With congratulations and kind
expressions still lingering in the thoughts, the
five O. clock train swiftly bore them away to-
ward Baltimore, from which place they will
start for their new home near Dayton, Ohio,
where they will enjoy their hallowed honey
moon and commence life in earnest. The
bride leaves behind her host of friends, who
wish her safe and pleasant trip. Upon re-
turning home, although / had painful head
ache, I felt l had enjoyed very pleasant
afternoon, and will ever recall the nuptials of
the happy couple with great pleasure. May
not ripple of care or sorrow ever disturb the
placid waters over which they are now sailing,
And may their future ever be
From sin and sorrow always free; ..r. ...
May happiness be theirs, generous store,
with peace and pleasure evermore.
SANS Greek, Sept II, 1882. J. E. S.