Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1883-06-19
a June Wedding.
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The ssmonth of rosesn has been enliyened by
three Church weddings in our town, and we
note an exceptionally brilliant one in the Pres
byterian Church at P. NJ. on Wednesday
evening, 18th instant-the auditorium being
thronged by an expectant assemblage. Atthe
appointed hour the bridal party entered, pre-
ceded by the Ushers-Messrs. Abner Hopkins,
Jack Riggs. John White and William Hopkins
The bridesmaids, in white walking dresses, pre-
by twos, while Ushers Riggs and Abner Hop
kins and the groomsmen by couples walked up
the right aisle-an keeping step to the music OF
the Wedding March skilfuily executed upon
the organ by Mr.. Thos. Timberlake-and all
took position near an arch of eyergreens from
which was suspended marriage bell of white
roses, in front of the pulpit which presented
the appearance of q conservatory of flowers
The fair bride. Miss MaKr woops DuKE.
only daughter of Mr.. j. Ed. Duke of this town,
was dressed in snowy French muslin made en-
train, trimmed with Oriental lace. with tulle
veil fastened to her hair by white roses and
smilax. The groom. Mr.. Wst. P. CAMrBEILo of
Cumberland. was handsomely and becomingiy
attircd. The ceremony was performed by Rev:
DIR. A. G. Hopkins, assisted by Rev MI Motfes
town, and was solemn and impressive. Atthe
close the young couple Immediately passed
down the right aisle, followed by the attend
ants Miss Nellie Campbell and Mr.. somers
Hunter of Martinsburg, Miss Essie Burton and
Mr. John Campbell, Miss Claudia Pendleton of
Cumberland and Mr.. Henry A. Walker of
Staunton. Miss Mary Campbell and Mr.. Harry
K DIXIE, Miss Annie Vanarsdale of Baltimore
and Mr.. Henry Campbell, and Miss Janet
Woods of Staunton and Mr.. w. G. White, and
went at once to the residence of the brides pa
rents with-many relatives and intimate friends
of the family. and the remaining hours OF the
evening sped swiftly in congratulations and
participating of an elegantly served entertain
ment- Such an array of youth and loneliness
has not been seen for many years in Charles
town. The parlors were beautifully decorated
with flowers and RverprePnS and all naSSp1 off
agreeably- The married pair take the noon
train to-day for an extended northern tour,
from which they win repair to their future
home in Cumberland.
The presents were numerous. Wenote some
of them:
Gold Watch and Chain-vcry handsome !;
Silver Cake Baskets, Mirror, mounted in
FURNISHED brass; 2 doz- solid Silver Teaspoons;
Family Bible, Mats and Tray Covers. Castor
silver and crystal Sugar Bowl, and 9 Pickle
Stands, also silver and crystal; Tete-a-tete set
of China on Tray: 2 Silver Napkin Rings;
Brass Candlestick, Plush Jewel Case, Silver
satin-lined- Case; 9 Silver Berry Spoons
one lined with gold; Silver Cream Spoon.
Silver Sugar Spoon, and pairs Silver Sugar
Tongs; Embroidered Handkerchief, 2 dozen
Silver Tea Knives. doz. Silver Dinner Knives.
Silver Pickle Fork. a Twenty Dollar Gold
Piece, Plush Odor Case. Furnished Sconces,
Silver Ice-Cream Spoon, Painted Cushion. pref
ty design; Silver Fish Knife, pair of Vases,
Celuloid Dressing Case, Pin Cushion. japanese
Waiter, Silver Breast Pin, Table Mats, Silk
Hdkfs-, Celery Stand, crystal; Walters, two
hand-painted Plaques-one in plush-cxquisite
in design and execution; Feather Fan. But
ter Knives-silver; Silver Sardine Box; Silver
Pie Knife. Clock in plush. Furnished Candida
bras with crystal pendants; hand-painted
Dessert Plates, Crystal Ice-Cream Set. 2 Berry
Bowls, silver and crystal; Berry Spoon, silver
and gold; a dozen Cut-glass Goblets with mon
ogram, tinted glass Perfumery Receptacle
on Silver Stand a White Satin Pin Cushion,
painted beautifully; Silver Fruit Knife and
a Work Basket. satin-lined and Pansy painted
Fan. Gold Thimble. Silver Water Pitcher. Wal
ter and Goblets. Silver Butter Dish. one dozen
Butter Set-painted China; Decorated Plate.
Box Crepe Lisse Ruching, Silver and Gold
Sugar Spoon, Japanese Set, Nuptial Cards
Many other articles. rich and beautiful, demon
stratfve of the good taste of the givers and ex-
pressive of admiration of the fair recipient
might be added to the list if We could find time
and place for the enumeration.