Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-02-02
A HANDSOME WEDDING.
The Lewis Camden Nuptia!s, Yas-
terday,
At St. Matthew'S church-The Costumes
of the Bridal Party-Reception
at the Home of the
Bride.

81. Matthew's Church held q much more
fashionable and diversified audience, yes
terday, than usually assemblies there on
occasions of divine worship. Drawn
thither by a full dress wedding and en-
couraged by the beautiful day, al unusu-
ally large thropg of people filled the in
terror Of the handsome ediice, all eagerly
intent on seeing the beautiful and impress
siye ceremony which YIELDS two hearts and
unites in one the channels of two lives.
The hour set was 2:30 o'clock, and that
time found every eligible seat occupied,
and nearly every wedding guest eomtorta-
bly, disposed where the best attalnaole
view of the brides dress could be had,
thanks to the skill aud diplomacy OF the
four usEeTs.
THE L~oHESGRIN WEDDING MARCH
pealed out promptly at the appointed hour,
the doors opened and the bridal party
swept slowly up the main aisle. First came
the ushers, Messrs. Geo. Baird, Jr., and
Rutherford Kennedy, Of this city, Camden
Somers, of Clarksburg, and Richard Harri-
son, of Weston. The attendants then en-.
tered in the inverse order of their rank:
Mr.. George Byrne. Charleston, and Miss
Sallie Somers, Clarksburg.
Mr.. J. G.. Aldridge, Jefferson county, and
Miss Annie Byrne, Charleston.
Mr.. Harry Camden. brother OF the bride,
and Miss Sallie McCsndlish, Parkersburg.
The bridal pair, DR.. J. I. Levi and Miss
Jessie Camden. =,
The ushers grouped in pairs at the chancel
steps and the party proper assembled; the
| first two couples took opposite sides, the
first bridesmaid and best man separated
and the bride aud groom elect passed be-
tween them and faced the minister, Rev.
X. Il. SWope.
THE COSTUMES.
The bride wore a handsome dress OF
cream satin, deliberately made and trim
med. The waist, with pointed basque, and
the drapery were of cream brocaded satin,
trimmed with ticeel lace. The neck was
V-shaped and filled in with rich lace. The
skirt was of surah satin, made with a court
train and elsborately trimmed. A double
ruching of tulle Was laid on under the
the satin plating. The regulation veil OF
| tulle was draped away from the face and,
depending from the head, where it was
caught with orange blossoms intertwined
with lilies Of the valley, flowed down to the
end of the train. The ornaments Of pearls
| and diamonds completed a very elegant
and e~Ininently becoming costume.
Miss McCandliSh was dressed in a beauti-
| full blue silk. The waist was Of brocaded
ottoman, with pointed basque and square
neck filled in with duchesse lace. The
skirt was Of plain blue, with court train.
Her ornaments were pearls.
Miss Anrie Byrne wore a pale blue cash.
mere, fitting admirably and becoming her
we'll. 1t was trimmed with satin and
Spanish lace. Etruscan gold and turquoise
were her ornaments.
Miss Somers' costume was a handsome
one of pa,e blue shade. The waist aud
drapeIy were of brocaded satin, lavishly
trimmed with point lace and the skirt OF
Ottoman silk Of the same shade. Her
ornaments were diamonds.
The bridesmaids all wore elbow sleeves,
which were met by a n-colOred mousquet-
aire gloves. The groom and groomsmen
wore frOck coats and tan gloves and the
! ushers were in full dress The bride car.
ried an exquisite bouquet Of Marshal Mel
roses snd lilies OF the valley and the gen.
tlemen each had a bOwt0nHjere of the same
flowers.
THE CEREMONY
was that of the Episcopal church, beauti.
full yet solemn and impressive. The VOWS
were made, the beneGiction given and the
party swept out of the church, the e1ult-
ant strains OF the Mendelssohn wedding
march ringing out until the last guest had
quit the church. An immense crowd re.
mained without until the party had enter
cd carriages and were driven To the resi-
dcnCe of DR.. 7. B Camden, where u
RECEPTION
was rendered the bridal pair from 5 until
1 o'clock. The double parlors were beau
tifully decorated for the occasion. Grace
full ~feStOOnS of smilaX were tastefully be-
slowed aud the lace at the windows and
alCOve were caught up by clusters Of Mar
>hal Mel roses and jsCqueminots. The
DAYLIGHT was excluded and the softer arti-
fetal light took its place. The house was
crowded with guests, including many
friends from Charleston, Weston, Clarks-
burg and Parkersburg. The usual congrat-
ulations and best wishes were eX expressed
and the ompany sat Town TO a bOuntiiul
and tempting refresEment collation., got
ten up in Mrs. Ieigentelder'S best style.
The bride WAS the recipient oil many
handsome presents, many vi which came
from abroad in the State.
PERSONNEL
The bride was Miss Jessie, daughter Of DR..
T.B. Camden,a petite brunette with a whole
host of friends won, during her short lie
in Wheeling, by her uniformly pleasant
disposition and winning ways. She was a
member of the German of 1923, and the
life Of many a merry party beside.
DR. J. +. Lewis, the groom, is first assist.
ant to DIR. Bland u: the Hospital at Weston.
Socially, me is a popular young gentleman,
with Il legion of friends, aud professionally
be is a rising physician, who will make his
mark ID the medical world.
DIR. Lewis and wife left last evening for
their future home at Weston. This even.
ing a reception will be rendered them
there.